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What is Mechinat
Ruach Hanegev?
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Mechinat Ruach HaNegev is a gap-year program located in the Negev that strives to cultivate a new generation of strong and inspired religious Zionists.
Our integrative program incorporates Beit Midrash and service learning, encouraging students to explore, clarify, and strengthen their spiritual and personal self — regardless of their religious educational background.
Our highly motivated and independent students will immerse themselves in a young and budding Israeli community in the Negev, and participate in a variety of intentional and authentic experiences to help them build a strong foundation as they prepare for the next steps in their lives.
Beit Midrash
Our Beit Midrash serves as both a COMFORTING and INSPIRING place for our students to thrive. Our goal is to provide a DIVERSE and RELEVANT curriculum, in order to allow our students to grow and develop on an individual basis.
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Variety of course options (see Weekly Schedule)
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Tracked subjects such as Gemara/Talmud and Halacha
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Personalized schedule
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Monthly Theme - click here for more details
Israel Experience Seminars
Seven week-long themed seminars that dive deep into Israeli society will give our students an authentic Israeli experience.
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Shvil HaGolan
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Start-Up Nation
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Jerusalem & Tel Aviv
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Yam L'Yam
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Land of Our Fathers
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Periphery and Center
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Negev
Service Learning
Service learning is a critical element in bringing the Torah to life. Our students will be immersed in local culture and will contribute to important social impact projects that directly affect the community.
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Individually based service projects
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Group based service projects
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Work with local farmers on a weekly basis
Extra Programming
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Weekly night program with our amazing Madrichim
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Meetings with Israeli Mechinot
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Night hikes
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Farming with local farmers
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Volunteering in local community projects
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Tiyulim (hikes) all around Israel
AND SO MUCH MORE!!
Academic Track
In partnership with Ben-Gurion University, our students will have the opportunity to attend University classes, once-a-week, in order to prepare for campus life and begin their University career with credits.