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World Bnei Akiva - Kadima & Mechina Olamit 
Co-ed, International, 9 months
Kadima is a co-ed, experiential gap year program built around month-long modules that encourage you to grow as a Jew and develop as a person. Based in Jerusalem, you’ll discover Israel through diverse experiences, authentic encounters with Israeli society, and plenty of fun, while building friendships with peers from around the world. Through Jewish learning, independent living and hands-on experiences, such as Kibbutz, Volunteering, Magen David Adom, the Marva IDF experience, and more, you'll develop confidence, independence and a deeper connection to Israel.
Get ready for the Best Year Ever!
Co-ed, International with Israelis, 6 or 9 months
Mechina Olamit, in partnership with Kol Ami, is a challenging leadership program alongside Israelis preparing for the IDF, building self-confidence and life skills. This co-ed program alternates between “in” weeks of classroom learning, discussions, volunteering and fitness, and “out” weeks focused on navigation, desert survival, combat fitness, team building and more. Through travel, seminars and communal living, you’ll deepen your connection to Am Yisrael while developing independence and resilience.
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Kadima
Co-ed, International, 9 months
Kadima is a co-ed, experiential gap year program built around month-long modules that encourage you to grow as a Jew and develop as a person. Based in Jerusalem, you’ll discover Israel through diverse experiences, authentic encounters with Israeli society, and plenty of fun, while building friendships with peers from around the world. Through Jewish learning, independent living and hands-on experiences, such as Kibbutz, Volunteering, Magen David Adom, the Marva IDF experience, and more, you'll develop confidence, independence and a deeper connection to Israel.
Mechina Olamit
Co-ed, International with Israelis, 6 or 9 months
Mechina Olamit, in partnership with Kol Ami, is a challenging leadership program alongside Israelis preparing for the IDF, building self-confidence and life skills. This co-ed program alternates between “in” weeks of classroom learning, discussions, volunteering and fitness, and “out” weeks focused on navigation, desert survival, combat fitness, team building and more. Through travel, seminars and communal living, you’ll deepen your connection to Am Yisrael while developing independence and resilience.
World Bnei Akiva is one of the largest and most popular Israel Gap year providers. For more than 80 years our transformative, experiential, year programs known as Hachshara, meaning “preparation”, have changed the lives of thousands of participants from around the world.
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www.worldbneiakiva.org/gapyearisrael
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