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World Bnei Akiva - Kadima & Mechina Olamit 
Co-ed, International, 9 months
Kadima is a life-changing year of independence, Jewish growth, and discovery — where you’ll live in Israel, engage with Israeli society first-hand, and deepen your connection to Judaism and Zionism. The program is designed for motivated young adults who want to grow as Jews and as individuals — all while sharing unforgettable experiences with new friends from around the world.
Kadima offers a unique array of experiences: volunteering, Kibbutz, MDA/Marva, internships, Torah study, travel, and authentic encounters with Israelis. Living in Jerusalem and exploring the land, you’ll gain independence, resilience, and skills that will stay with you for life.
Get ready for the Best Year Ever!
Co-ed, International, 9 months
Mechina Olamit is a transformative gap year in Israel, offering a unique blend of leadership training, challenging experiences, Zionist education, and exploration of the land—all alongside Israeli peers. Guided by a dedicated team of educators and mentors, you’ll take part in seminars, outdoor adventures, community engagement, and physical training. This intensive, deeply rewarding year helps you build lifelong skills, confidence, lasting friendships, and a strong connection to the Jewish homeland. Join students from Israel and around the world in a Religious Zionist environment for a powerful journey of personal and Jewish growth. Mechina Olamit also prepares you for Israeli army service, university studies, and leadership roles in communities and careers worldwide.
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Kadima
Co-ed, International, 9 months
Kadima is a program for aspiring youth who want to experience life in Israel in a religious, Zionist, co-ed environment and become part of the fabric of Israeli culture. Together with friends from around the globe, Kadima participants live in apartments in Jerusalem, gaining independence, Jewish learning, and real-life skills. They advance their résumé while exploring the Israeli workforce during a professional internship, and make a real impact on Israeli society through intensive volunteering activities. Kadima participants gain a unique understanding of Israeli life through an incredible array of experiences such as Kibbutz, Volunteering, Magen David Adom, and the Marva IDF experience. On Kadima, participants grow as Jews, as Zionists, and as people through diverse learning and real-life experiences.
Mechina Olamit
Co-ed, International, 9 months
Mechina Olamit, in partnership with Kol Ami is a challenging and rewarding leadership program that encourages self-empowerment, teaches commitment, and develops skills for life. Living in Kibbutz Migdal Oz, you’ll build lasting friendships with participants from around the globe and Israelis your age, who are preparing for the IDF. Throughout this authentic Israel encounter your Hebrew will flourish, and you’ll gain invaluable skills to prepare you for community service, army, or your career choice in the future.
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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