spanning AMIT world AMIT supporters of all ages gathered at Ramaz Middle School for a pre-Rosh Hashanah lecture by renowned scholar and author Dr. Erica Brown. The lecture, chaired by AFLI co-president Julia Straus, was entitled “The Big Sorry: The Components of an Authentic Apology” and came on the tails of the release of Dr. Brown’s new book, Return: Daily Meditations on Teshuva for the Days of Awe. (l-r) Julia Straus, Dr. Erica Brown
The Kfar Boca chapter in Florida held a joint program with the Hattie Thum Tehillim group of Congregation Torah Ohr, Boca Raton, Florida. The event was held in memory of the 10th yarzheit of Hattie Thum, z”l, founder of AMIT Kfar Boca Chapter. (l-r) Sara Maryles, Sheryle Spar (Daughter), guest speaker Ora Lee Kanner, Ilona and Anna Frieda Grynsztein, (granddaughter and great-granddaughter) Rebbitzin Barbara Yasgur
AMIT co-sponsored a book launch for Into the Light The Healing Art of Kalman Aron. Kalman’s art is an exploration of the nature of mankind, his own humanity and the mystery of life- all on canvas. (l-r) Estie Feinblum, Marcia Josephy, Temi Monderer
The AMIT Daroma Chapter held a Mother-InIsrael Brunch at the home of Ariela and Ethan Weisenberg in Long Beach, NY. The guest speakers were Perrie Nordlicht who discussed “Condensed Soup: A Definition of Poetry” and Leora Weisenberg, 2012 graduate of Midreshet AMIT. Photo on left: (l-r) Barbara Nordlicht, Perrie Nordlicht, Sami Schindelheim, Esther Press Photo on right: (l-r) Ariela and Leora Weisenberg
AMIT France, which was founded in April 2010, held its Annual General Assembly this past October. This small but influential committee is moving forward and invites anyone who is interested in helping AMIT raise funds in the French market to join in their efforts. Plans are in the works to also establish AMIT as a registered non-profit organization in Switzerland. (l-r) Debbie Moed, Susan Galiounghi- AMIT France President, Carole Hannaux- AMIT France Treasurer, Anne-Carole Ohayon- AMIT France Secretary
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