Headmaster and Executive Director of Israel Operations

Chaim Fischgrund was born in Straubing, Germany to parents that were both Holocaust survivors. In 1950, the family moved to Israel and, in 1958, to Brooklyn, NY where Chaim graduated cum laude with a BA in History from Yeshiva College. He holds a Bachelor of Religious Education from Erna Michael College of Yeshiva University and an MA in History from City University of New York.

In 1974 Chaim made Aliyah with his wife, Harriet, and their infant son. A second son and a daughter were born in Israel.

Chaim taught history and Bible in the ORT Netanya School and held a variety of other educational posts there including: History Department Chair, Coordinator of Tutorial Services and Extra Curricular Activities. From 1980 to 1983, Chaim served as an emissary for the Jewish Agency in Cape Town, South Africa. He joined AMHSI as a core teacher in April 1983, was principal from 1991 to 1999, was promoted to Headmaster in 1999 and appointed Executive Director of Israel Operations in 2004.

As Executive Director, his duties include developing and overseeing the curriculum and budget for all Israel based programs, serving as the main point of contact with various institutions in Israel, and involvement with fundraising efforts in the United States. Chaim also travels regularly to North America to speak to Jewish and secular audiences about Israel and the High School.

Contact Chaim at cfischgrund@amiie.org