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Leadership Yeshiva Academy- Mechina Program

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  Leadership Yeshiva Academy - Mechina Program  

 

      

LYA caters to young Orthodox men and is based on the format of Israeli Yeshivot that combine intense Torah study with leadership and physical training. This combination gives students a solid foundation in Torah and prepares them spiritually, emotionally and physically for all future challenges. Participants at LYA benefit from a high ratio of Rabbis per students and a comprehensive Torah studies schedule. In addition to developing sound leadership skills rooted in Torah study, the program ingrains a strong sense of responsibility towards Eretz Israel, Am Israel and Torat Israel.



Core contents of the program:
Judaic Studies – Classic yeshiva with an emphasis on Hashkafa and Tanach.

Leadership Skills – Navigation courses,
challenging physical training, group dynamics, public speaking.

Zionism – Jewish history classes, weekly trips
and hikes, regular Ulpan classes.

What does it include?
Room & board, meals, classes, trips and insurance.

Extras:
Students receive 22 academic credits from Bar Ilan University for leadership and academic training. Courses are undertaken through the Department of Israel studies at the Jordan Valley College, and can be transferred to most academic institutions in the US.



 

Contact in Israel:
Alon Moreshet
Leadership Yeshiva Academy
Golan Heights 12925, Israel
011-972-4-676-3088
011-972-52-5166007 (Cell)
011-972-4-6600-142 (Fax)
alon@lya.org.il
www.lya.org.i
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Program Information:
Starting date:
August 2008
Ending date: June 2009
Duration: 10 months
Ages: 18-20
Open to participants from: English-speakingcountries
Language of program: English and Hebrew
Home base in Israel: Avnei Eitan
Religious affiliation: Orthodox

For cost, please contact the program directly.

 
 
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