REMARKABLY among the 130 or so Israelis that attend the Keshet Yehuda Pre Military Academy are young men from overseas who have left their homes, family and friends to begin a new chapter in their lives in Israel… These young men are in the Keshet Yehuda Pre Military Academy integration program.
The integration program absorbs them directly into the Israeli student body. This helps the young men overcome the common difficulties of being new to Israel, such as language and mentality. The continuous social contact not only teaches them Hebrew but also builds them a solid social framework in Israel.
Along with army prepation the program includes Limudei Kodesh, activities to strengthen their connection with Israel and help with army and Aliyah details in English to help make the transition smoother.
There is also an adoption program for lone students. Students always have a place for Shabbat and holidays.
How it started: The leadership at Keshet Yehuda recognized the need to create a Torah based integration program for young men coming to Israel after high school.
The formula:
- English speaking Rabbis and staff who can relate to what the young men go through, help with the aliyah and army processes,
- provide emotional support,
- integrate the young men into the general Israeli student body and
- apply the same successful principles that have worked for our Israeli students for over twenty years.
A Huge Success! The graduates from the integration program are coming out of the program well integrated and are achieving the same high level of army service as their Israeli born brothers!
This program provides a solid foundation for a young man who has made Aliyah or is considering it.