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nat Nachshoni of Yeshivat
Akiva in Southfield was
recently recognized by
the Jewish Agency for Israel as a
top morah shaliach (teaching emis-
sary) in the diaspora. Nachshoni
was among seven Israeli educators
in North America selected for this
honor. Winners were chosen for
their dedication and unique con-
tribution to the school where they
teach.
Emissary teachers traditionally
come to America for two to five
years, bringing the Torah, history
and language of Israel to local class-
rooms. They serve as ambassadors
of Israel in schools and communi-
Anat Nachshoni
ties throughout the United States,
working tirelessly to strengthen the
bond between the two countries.
her music to her Judaic classrooms.
During her four years in Detroit,
"You can tell that she loves teach-
Nachshoni has brought a special
ing," says Akiva eighth-grader Yoni
perspective and talent with her. She
Nadel. "She always comes into class
holds degrees in English, education
with an excitement and energy and
and music therapy, but is foremost a is able to teach, even a Hebrew lan-
trained concert pianist. She earned a guage class, with a message relevant
bachelor's degree in piano and com-
to today"
position as well as the special title of
Anat and her husband, Rabbi
performing artist from the esteemed Meir Nachshoni, who also teaches
Music Academy of Tel Aviv.
at Akiva, live in West Bloomfield
At Akiva, Nachsoni has taught
with their children Amitzur, Naama,
music to grades 1-5 and has been
Emmanuel and Malachi — all are
Akiva's choir director. There has not
Akiva students.
been an Akiva func-
They have been
tion, Judaic or secular,
actively involved in
an Akiva milestone,
the Bais Chabad of
siddur party, banquet
Farmington Hills,
or graduation that has
maintaining a house
not been elevated by
always open for guests
her music.
and spending eve-
"Anat Nachshoni
nings and Shabbatot
has not simply taught
— eighth-g rader Yoni Nadel teaching congre-
music to our Akiva
gants. Sons Adiel and
students:' said Akiva
Amichai are currently
Educational Director Rabbi Yigal
in Israel serving in a Hesder unit
Tsaidi, "she has taught them the art
of the Israel Defense Forces. The
of music, the understanding of its
Nachshoni family will be returning
harmony and complexity and given
to Israel this summer.
them a means of internalizing the
Anat Nachshoni is the second
message of the music they are sing-
Akiva teacher to receive the title
ing. She has given them a gift for
morah shaliach. Last year, the award
life."
was won by Rabbi Pinchas Amior
During the past four years,
for inspiring his students' love of
Nachshoni also has taught Prophets, Tanach and for their success at the
Hebrew language and Jewish phi-
National and International Bible
losophy to Akiva's upper school
contests. Nachshoni will be pre-
students. She has brought the same
sented with her award at a special
creativity and enthusiasm present in ceremony later this year. LI
"You c an tell
that sh e loves
teachin S•
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