Yeshivat Eretz HaTzvi

Our Educational Philosophy

At Eretz HaTzvi, everything we do follows the key elements of our educational philosophy below:

We are unapologetically Modern Orthodox, preparing and subsequently expecting our students to fully integrate into the world of academia and the job market.

We are proudly Zionist, with a deep love of the Land of Israel, which underpins every facet of our programming and teaching.

We expose you to the depth and breadth of different Torah disciplines so you can discover your interests and passions in all Judaism has to offer, including Tanakh, Jewish Philosophy, and Halakha. We encourage you to grapple with complex issues and support you with all the scholarship and experience at our disposal.

Ultimately, our goal is to enable you to enter the real world on your own two feet: thoughtful, knowledgeable, and self-confident in your approach to Torah and mitzvot.

Our Shiurim

The shiurim that we offer at Eretz HaTzvi cover many topics and interests. Every morning begins with an hour of Halakha and contemporary topics. We then move to the Bet Midrash, where we have guided Gemara learning with a chavruta and finish the morning with Gemara shiur. Our goal is to teach you how to learn Gemara, Rishonim, and how to learn in depth. Shiurim in the afternoon allow you to pursue a wide range of interests. In addition to our curriculum of philosophical topics, you can choose from options within Tanakh, Halakha, and Jewish Thought. This year, shiurim included Sefer Bereishit, Parashat Hashavua, Sefer Daniel, Hilkhot Shabbat, Medical Ethics, Sefer Kuzari, and the Thought of Rav Soloveitchik. You are encouraged to pursue individual studies in the evening, including Rambam, additional Gemara, and Halakha, with our Night Seder staff.

Our Faculty and Mentorship

We proudly boast an all-star faculty: learned in Torah and possessing impressive academic credentials and worldly experience.   

These are seasoned, accomplished Rabbanim who know how to handle sophisticated questions and have wisdom to share from their own journeys. Many of our staff are published authors, writing books on Tanakh, editing new translations, and writing about the intersection of Halakha and the State of Israel. 

In short, you’ll be in expert hands no matter what you are studying!

In addition, you’ll be allocated a faculty member as a mentor for your time in yeshiva. Mentorship allows us to capitalize and maximize your one-on-one learning sessions, ensure that a substantial list of topics is covered, and have a faculty member oversee your development.

Our Students

At Eretz HaTzvi, you’re not just together with other students for the year but creating lifelong friendships.

Our students come from across the globe, ranging from the New York Tri-State area, Detroit, Cleveland, San Diego, Los Angeles, Atlanta, Miami, Boston, Toronto, and Montreal, as well as the UK, France, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa.

You’ll learn, play sports, spend Shabbatot together, and forge connections that truly stand the test of time. After you leave Eretz HaTzvi, you can travel the world and find an Eretz alumnus at every corner of the globe with whom to spend Shabbat!

Our Extra-Curricular Activities

In addition to a full schedule of shiurim, Eretz HaTzvi offers much more.

Throughout your year in Israel, you’ll explore the Promised Land in ways you have never done before. Whether Yam I’Yam (a three-day hike from the Mediterranean to the Kinneret), a full day in the holy city of Hevron, trekking the incredible scenery around Jerusalem, traveling to Eilat for three days, or visiting the myriad of historical sites across the length and breadth of our historical homeland. You’ll experience everything that our country has to offer. In addition, the yeshiva offers a Torat Hayim class, whereby you’ll have the opportunity to pursue studies outside the Beit Midrash. This year, the choices have included:

• A pre-army class.
• A deep dive into the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
• Twenty-first-century Zionism.
• A practical kashrut course.

Our Campus

We are fortunate to find our home in one of the most spacious campuses in Jerusalem.

Sharing a site with Machon Lev, an Israeli engineering and hi-tech college, you’ll enjoy all the benefits of a college campus while within easy reach of all the major landmarks of Jerusalem.

On campus, you’ll find a fully-equipped gym, state-of-the-art game room, basketball court, and laun­dry room, as well as a very expansive outdoor space to walk, meet with friends, or sit and study by yourself.