IDF service is a responsibility and a right for the majority of Israel’s citizens. It is an important milestone in the lives of young men and women in Israel and serves as a transition into adulthood and mainstream Israeli society. The goal of Aharai’s IDF Preparation program is to prepare groups of high school students for a meaningful service in the IDF, with an emphasis on leadership positions and values such as capability, responsibility and community. After completing the program, participants are encouraged to continue to be part of the Aharai family by joining Aharai’s alumni movement - many even become leaders of future groups.
"Aharai changed my life. Our legendary group and guide taught me that there is no such thing as cannot, that every difficulty and any barrier can be smashed with willpower! Thanks to Aharai, I continued on to a gap year volunteering program followed by a meaningful service at an elite unit.” - David Cohen, alum from Jerusalem group
IDF service is a responsibility and a right for the majority of Israel’s citizens. It is an important milestone in the lives of young men and women in Israel and serves as a transition into adulthood and mainstream Israeli society. The goal of Aharai’s IDF Preparation program is to prepare groups of high school students for a meaningful service in the IDF, with an emphasis on leadership positions and values such as capability, responsibility and community. After completing the program, participants are encouraged to continue to be part of the Aharai family by joining Aharai’s alumni movement - many even become leaders of future groups.
"Aharai changed my life. Our legendary group and guide taught me that there is no such thing as cannot, that every difficulty and any barrier can be smashed with willpower! Thanks to Aharai, I continued on to a gap year volunteering program followed by a meaningful service at an elite unit.” - David Cohen, alum from Jerusalem group
IDF service is a responsibility and a right for the majority of Israel’s citizens. It is an important milestone in the lives of young men and women in Israel and serves as a transition into adulthood and mainstream Israeli society. The goal of Aharai’s IDF Preparation program is to prepare groups of high school students for a meaningful service in the IDF, with an emphasis on leadership positions and values such as capability, responsibility and community. After completing the program, participants are encouraged to continue to be part of the Aharai family by joining Aharai’s alumni movement - many even become leaders of future groups.
"Aharai changed my life. Our legendary group and guide taught me that there is no such thing as cannot, that every difficulty and any barrier can be smashed with willpower! Thanks to Aharai, I continued on to a gap year volunteering program followed by a meaningful service at an elite unit.” - David Cohen, alum from Jerusalem group
A collaboration between "Aharai!" and "8200 Alumni Association" created a unique program that aims to teach youth entrepreneurship and technology alongside taking responsibility for their future, their environment and preparing them for technological military service.
The program works in collaboration with dozens of Israeli municipalities, during which the youth will learn entrepreneurship and technology, cyber, programming and artificial intelligence along with social and value activities: establishing a project for the community, group formation and field series.
Graduates of the program will automatically be integrated into technological warfare tracks in the IDF infantry system and in a variety of other IDF technological units.
A collaboration between "Aharai!" and "8200 Alumni Association" created a unique program that aims to teach youth entrepreneurship and technology alongside taking responsibility for their future, their environment and preparing them for technological military service.
The program works in collaboration with dozens of Israeli municipalities, during which the youth will learn entrepreneurship and technology, cyber, programming and artificial intelligence along with social and value activities: establishing a project for the community, group formation and field series.
Graduates of the program will automatically be integrated into technological warfare tracks in the IDF infantry system and in a variety of other IDF technological units.
"This program is the basis for the development of an array of tech fighters in the IDF's combat array, a unique concept of combining combat and technology" (Shachar Zinman, Major in an Intelligence Unit, The Program Leader)
Youth program for ultra-Orthodox youth. The program includes meetings twice a week with a religious guide, who believes in each participant and together creates a meaningful group. During the year the group will hold training sessions, ODT activities and field experiences, field trips and series, and lots of group activities. The program currently operates in dozens of Yeshivas throughout the country and in every ultra-Orthodox city center in the country.
"As a teenager I did a lot of bad things, I came to study without a stable inner spine, the only place I was able to work on myself from the outside and at the same time also on my inner self is Aharai with Faith" (Mordechai Schleifer, Aharai with Faith alumni).
Youth program for ultra-Orthodox youth. The program includes meetings twice a week with a religious guide, who believes in each participant and together creates a meaningful group. During the year the group will hold training sessions, ODT activities and field experiences, field trips and series, and lots of group activities. The program currently operates in dozens of Yeshivas throughout the country and in every ultra-Orthodox city center in the country.
"As a teenager I did a lot of bad things, I came to study without a stable inner spine, the only place I was able to work on myself from the outside and at the same time also on my inner self is Aharai with Faith" (Mordechai Schleifer, Aharai with Faith alumni).
Youth program for ultra-Orthodox youth. The program includes meetings twice a week with a religious guide, who believes in each participant and together creates a meaningful group. During the year the group will hold training sessions, ODT activities and field experiences, field trips and series, and lots of group activities. The program currently operates in dozens of Yeshivas throughout the country and in every ultra-Orthodox city center in the country.
"As a teenager I did a lot of bad things, I came to study without a stable inner spine, the only place I was able to work on myself from the outside and at the same time also on my inner self is Aharai with Faith" (Mordechai Schleifer, Aharai with Faith alumni).
For many teenagers in the country, the matriculation exam in mathematics is a significant obstacle. As a result, many students give up on the matriculation certificate as a whole. Aharai! Learning Centers program aims to help every student in Israel succeed in this exact matriculation exam and believe in themselves. In just one year each participant will be able to complete the 3 unit matriculation in mathematics!
The program includes tailored learning that combines group learning along with practice and individual work, along with social group formation activities, volunteering, hiking and field experiences. After completing the hardest exam, the participants feel confident about getting a full matriculation certificate.
For many teenagers in the country, the matriculation exam in mathematics is a significant obstacle. As a result, many students give up on the matriculation certificate as a whole. Aharai! Learning Centers program aims to help every student in Israel succeed in this exact matriculation exam and believe in themselves. In just one year each participant will be able to complete the 3 unit matriculation in mathematics!
The program includes tailored learning that combines group learning along with practice and individual work, along with social group formation activities, volunteering, hiking and field experiences. After completing the hardest exam, the participants feel confident about getting a full matriculation certificate.
Business Mentoring Program in collaboration with Shemesh Fund: The program aims to help young entrepreneurs with small to medium-sized businesses, that were harmed during the Corona period, develop and leverage their business through personal mentoring of top mentors for two consecutive years. Entrepreneurs who take part in the program will be eligible to be part of the Shemesh Fund entrepreneurial community and beyond.
"My instructor believed in me all the way! The members of the group became my best friends, I successfully completed my matriculation in mathematics and most importantly I learned about myself that I can succeed beyond imagination!" (Ravi Salah, Learning Centers alumni)
Business Mentoring Program in collaboration with Shemesh Fund: The program aims to help young entrepreneurs with small to medium-sized businesses, that were harmed during the Corona period, develop and leverage their business through personal mentoring of top mentors for two consecutive years. Entrepreneurs who take part in the program will be eligible to be part of the Shemesh Fund entrepreneurial community and beyond.
"My instructor believed in me all the way! The members of the group became my best friends, I successfully completed my matriculation in mathematics and most importantly I learned about myself that I can succeed beyond imagination!" (Ravi Salah, Learning Centers alumni)
Business Mentoring Program in collaboration with Shemesh Fund: The program aims to help young entrepreneurs with small to medium-sized businesses, that were harmed during the Corona period, develop and leverage their business through personal mentoring of top mentors for two consecutive years. Entrepreneurs who take part in the program will be eligible to be part of the Shemesh Fund entrepreneurial community and beyond.
"My instructor believed in me all the way! The members of the group became my best friends, I successfully completed my matriculation in mathematics and most importantly I learned about myself that I can succeed beyond imagination!" (Ravi Salah, Learning Centers alumni)
The program operates in various cities around the country, and is a follow-up framework for Aharai graduates and other youth who are interested in joining the organization. The participants live together in their own apartment and lead an independent commune life accompanied by a commune coordinator.
The Shnat Sherut focus on 3 aspects:
The individual – each participant undergoes a key and empowering personal process that gives him significant success experiences and a sense of being part of a great mission. Every participant receives professional tools for educational work, including trainings and seminars throughout the year.
Group - At the core, we build a strong and cohesive action group that knows how to work together for the benefit of common goals. In every commune you will find the whole of Israeli society under one warm and loving family roof!
Community - The participants are working in the cities and are part of the existing community in the city. They volunteer with children and youth from different backgrounds in formal and informal educational settings, in Aharai youth groups and initiating projects in the city.
"The Shnat Sherut is a year of opportunity! An opportunity to discover an entire city, an opportunity to discover and fall in love with the worlds of children and teenagers and to know that you are there for them. An opportunity to work with hearts and feel Israeli society up close. An opportunity to discover yourself and love what you find." (Yonatan Zrud, Shnat Sherut graduate 2019).
The program operates in various cities around the country, and is a follow-up framework for Aharai graduates and other youth who are interested in joining the organization. The participants live together in their own apartment and lead an independent commune life accompanied by a commune coordinator.
The Shnat Sherut focus on 3 aspects:
The individual – each participant undergoes a key and empowering personal process that gives him significant success experiences and a sense of being part of a great mission. Every participant receives professional tools for educational work, including trainings and seminars throughout the year.
Group - At the core, we build a strong and cohesive action group that knows how to work together for the benefit of common goals. In every commune you will find the whole of Israeli society under one warm and loving family roof!
Community - The participants are working in the cities and are part of the existing community in the city. They volunteer with children and youth from different backgrounds in formal and informal educational settings, in Aharai youth groups and initiating projects in the city.
"The Shnat Sherut is a year of opportunity! An opportunity to discover an entire city, an opportunity to discover and fall in love with the worlds of children and teenagers and to know that you are there for them. An opportunity to work with hearts and feel Israeli society up close. An opportunity to discover yourself and love what you find." (Yonatan Zrud, Shnat Sherut graduate 2019).
"I'm so glad I made it this year! In the Shnat Sherut I was exposed to populations I had not been exposed to before, I learned how meaningful non-profit giving is, I faced difficulties that strengthened me and I went out of my comfort zone countless times. Highly recommend!" (Sheri Kalgi, Shnat Sherut graduate 2019)
"I'm so glad I made it this year! In the Shnat Sherut I was exposed to populations I had not been exposed to before, I learned how meaningful non-profit giving is, I faced difficulties that strengthened me and I went out of my comfort zone countless times. Highly recommend!" (Sheri Kalgi, Shnat Sherut graduate 2019)
Doing good for the country and for yourself, without postponing IDF recruitment for a year!
An opportunity to utilize your time until recruitment for an unforgettable experience, get to know and live with friends from all over the country, volunteer and strengthen the community!
Semi-annual pre-military preparatory academy that provides its participants with tools for life without delaying enlistment.
For more details on how to become the best version of yourself click here: www.erezjoin.com
The Erez network spreads throughout the country: Shlomi, Or Yehuda, Lod, Beit Meir, Jerusalem and Beer Sheva.
"The mechina is the best thing I have done without a doubt! I got to know amazing people and lifelong friends. I felt that I was contributing to Israeli society, but also contributing to myself. I will never forget the survival series at the program- it helped me go through the paratroopers exams." (Sally Shiri, graduate of the Erez Preparatory Program)
"I became the best version of myself, I gained moments and experiences that I will not forget. I earned friends who are like family. Now that I am at another stage in life, I look back and know that this is the best decision I could have made." (Yelmwerk Malka, graduate of the Erez Preparatory Program)
Doing good for the country and for yourself, without postponing IDF recruitment for a year!
An opportunity to utilize your time until recruitment for an unforgettable experience, get to know and live with friends from all over the country, volunteer and strengthen the community!
Semi-annual pre-military preparatory academy that provides its participants with tools for life without delaying enlistment.
For more details on how to become the best version of yourself click here: www.erezjoin.com
The Erez network spreads throughout the country: Shlomi, Or Yehuda, Lod, Beit Meir, Jerusalem and Beer Sheva.
"The mechina is the best thing I have done without a doubt! I got to know amazing people and lifelong friends. I felt that I was contributing to Israeli society, but also contributing to myself. I will never forget the survival series at the program- it helped me go through the paratroopers exams." (Sally Shiri, graduate of the Erez Preparatory Program)
Doing good for the country and for yourself, without postponing IDF recruitment for a year!
An opportunity to utilize your time until recruitment for an unforgettable experience, get to know and live with friends from all over the country, volunteer and strengthen the community!
Semi-annual pre-military preparatory academy that provides its participants with tools for life without delaying enlistment.
For more details on how to become the best version of yourself click here: www.erezjoin.com
The Erez network spreads throughout the country: Shlomi, Or Yehuda, Lod, Beit Meir, Jerusalem and Beer Sheva.
"The mechina is the best thing I have done without a doubt! I got to know amazing people and lifelong friends. I felt that I was contributing to Israeli society, but also contributing to myself. I will never forget the survival series at the program- it helped me go through the paratroopers exams." (Sally Shiri, graduate of the Erez Preparatory Program)
"I became the best version of myself, I gained moments and experiences that I will not forget. I earned friends who are like family. Now that I am at another stage in life, I look back and know that this is the best decision I could have made." (Yelmwerk Malka, graduate of the Erez Preparatory Program)
"I became the best version of myself, I gained moments and experiences that I will not forget. I earned friends who are like family. Now that I am at another stage in life, I look back and know that this is the best decision I could have made." (Yelmwerk Malka, graduate of the Erez Preparatory Program)
Pre-military preparatory program focused on leadership training for youth holding a desire to lead and take responsibility in leading Israeli society. The mechina is named after the late Mr. Michael Gal out of great respect for the man's work and his tremendous contribution to education and Israeli society.
Secular, religious and traditional boys and girls from a wide geographical, social, economic and cultural background take part in the preparatory program. The program's goal is to design and train a group of young adults, to develop leadership skills and social awareness among them by meaningful studies, experience in leading projects, volunteering in the community, getting to know the country, developing personal identity and preparing for meaningful military service.
Pre-military preparatory program focused on leadership training for youth holding a desire to lead and take responsibility in leading Israeli society. The mechina is named after the late Mr. Michael Gal out of great respect for the man's work and his tremendous contribution to education and Israeli society.
Secular, religious and traditional boys and girls from a wide geographical, social, economic and cultural background take part in the preparatory program. The program's goal is to design and train a group of young adults, to develop leadership skills and social awareness among them by meaningful studies, experience in leading projects, volunteering in the community, getting to know the country, developing personal identity and preparing for meaningful military service.
"The Mechina for me was an empowering and developing year. Thanks to it, I am a better person and know how to deal with difficulties. The Mechina is one loving and embracing family that gave me the place to be myself" (Raz Kleinman, Gal alumni 2019)
An annual Haredi Mechina designed for young adults who are graduates of Yeshivot and Haredi backgrounds.
The Mechina participants study sacred studies in the Beit Midrash, along with vocational studies.
The mechina prepares them to face the challenges of life, teaches them how to lead a group and take responsibility for their future and their community.
As part of the preparatory program, the participants hold extensive social activities, sports, classes, challenges and many trips.
The community volunteer aspect is a very significant in the mechina and during the year they volunteer regularly.
There are currently two tracks in the mechina: a Yeshiva track and a Mechina track.
An annual Haredi Mechina designed for young adults who are graduates of Yeshivot and Haredi backgrounds.
The Mechina participants study sacred studies in the Beit Midrash, along with vocational studies.
The mechina prepares them to face the challenges of life, teaches them how to lead a group and take responsibility for their future and their community.
As part of the preparatory program, the participants hold extensive social activities, sports, classes, challenges and many trips.
The community volunteer aspect is a very significant in the mechina and during the year they volunteer regularly.
There are currently two tracks in the mechina: a Yeshiva track and a Mechina track.
An annual Haredi Mechina designed for young adults who are graduates of Yeshivot and Haredi backgrounds.
The Mechina participants study sacred studies in the Beit Midrash, along with vocational studies.
The mechina prepares them to face the challenges of life, teaches them how to lead a group and take responsibility for their future and their community.
As part of the preparatory program, the participants hold extensive social activities, sports, classes, challenges and many trips.
The community volunteer aspect is a very significant in the mechina and during the year they volunteer regularly.
There are currently two tracks in the mechina: a Yeshiva track and a Mechina track.
Every year, the IDF deals with thousands of soldiers who are unable to integrate properly into the military system.
We believe that a successful experience and personal fulfillment during the military service places the soldier at a better starting point in his release from the army and makes him a contributing citizen in Israeli society.
The Soldiers Mentoring program accompanies soldiers during their military service and provides a solution to the variety of challenges that result from adapting to the military system. This, in order to make their service effective, successful and help all soldiers contribute as much as they can, on the one hand and develop personally, on the other.
Every year, the IDF deals with thousands of soldiers who are unable to integrate properly into the military system.
We believe that a successful experience and personal fulfillment during the military service places the soldier at a better starting point in his release from the army and makes him a contributing citizen in Israeli society.
The Soldiers Mentoring program accompanies soldiers during their military service and provides a solution to the variety of challenges that result from adapting to the military system. This, in order to make their service effective, successful and help all soldiers contribute as much as they can, on the one hand and develop personally, on the other.
"My mentoring during the army helped me overcome so many obstacles, you helped me make the service a completely different experience, and thanks to my mentor I received an Outstanding Soldier Award!" (Moshe Even Haim, program participant)
"My mentoring during the army helped me overcome so many obstacles, you helped me make the service a completely different experience, and thanks to my mentor I received an Outstanding Soldier Award!" (Moshe Even Haim, program participant)
Aharai alumni movement aims to produce its alumni opportunities for career development and a significant employment horizon while providing tools and skills that will help them realize their potential and integrate into quality and promoting employment in diverse companies and organizations in the labor market. The challenges that have intensified in the wake of the corona crisis plaguing the State of Israel are directly affecting young people aged 22-30, who are facing reduced employment opportunities and great uncertainty. Having thousands of graduates in the above age range, Aharai alumni movement's goal is to help young people develop careers in this complex hour, using: professional training, opening doors in the field of employment, providing tools and skills required in the "new world", mentoring young entrepreneurs and providing platforms to promote initiatives.
Aharai alumni movement aims to produce its alumni opportunities for career development and a significant employment horizon while providing tools and skills that will help them realize their potential and integrate into quality and promoting employment in diverse companies and organizations in the labor market. The challenges that have intensified in the wake of the corona crisis plaguing the State of Israel are directly affecting young people aged 22-30, who are facing reduced employment opportunities and great uncertainty. Having thousands of graduates in the above age range, Aharai alumni movement's goal is to help young people develop careers in this complex hour, using: professional training, opening doors in the field of employment, providing tools and skills required in the "new world", mentoring young entrepreneurs and providing platforms to promote initiatives.
Business Mentoring Program in collaboration with Shemesh Fund: The program aims to help young entrepreneurs with small to medium-sized businesses, that were harmed during the Corona period, develop and leverage their business through personal mentoring of top mentors for two consecutive years. Entrepreneurs who take part in the program will be eligible to be part of the Shemesh Fund entrepreneurial community and beyond.
"This program accompanies me in one of the most formative moments of my life - starting an independent business - I wish every social or business entrepreneur to receive such mentoring" (Lital Laor, participant in the program)
Aharai alumni movement aims to produce its alumni opportunities for career development and a significant employment horizon while providing tools and skills that will help them realize their potential and integrate into quality and promoting employment in diverse companies and organizations in the labor market. The challenges that have intensified in the wake of the corona crisis plaguing the State of Israel are directly affecting young people aged 22-30, who are facing reduced employment opportunities and great uncertainty. Having thousands of graduates in the above age range, Aharai alumni movement's goal is to help young people develop careers in this complex hour, using: professional training, opening doors in the field of employment, providing tools and skills required in the "new world", mentoring young entrepreneurs and providing platforms to promote initiatives.
Aharai alumni networks program designed for young adults, Aharai graduates, with an emphasis on them being local. The mission of the local alumni network is to constitute a social space through connections between young people and the creation of personal development opportunities and local influence.
Program Objectives:
1. Promoting network members by providing tools, knowledge and skills for personal development.
2. Members of the network will feel a sense of network and local belonging, and will act as conscious and involved citizens in the spirit of "Aharai!".
3. The network members will influence the quality of life of young people in the city, while addressing all areas of young people's lives - physical living environment, community of belonging, personal development of the individual in career areas and more.
The networks program operates on two levels that are integrated with each other - the group level and the individual level. At the group level - creating a network to which the young adult will belong, which will be a stable and established ground for personal development, integration in academia and quality employment, encouraging social and economic entrepreneurship, and making more educated decisions at significant junctions in his life. The network will form the framework in which the group professional content will be delivered, the community initiatives will be promoted and the flagship events will be held in which the young person will take part. At the individual level - personal guidance will be provided to each member according to his needs.
Aharai alumni networks program designed for young adults, Aharai graduates, with an emphasis on them being local. The mission of the local alumni network is to constitute a social space through connections between young people and the creation of personal development opportunities and local influence.
Program Objectives:
1. Promoting network members by providing tools, knowledge and skills for personal development.
2. Members of the network will feel a sense of network and local belonging, and will act as conscious and involved citizens in the spirit of "Aharai!".
3. The network members will influence the quality of life of young people in the city, while addressing all areas of young people's lives - physical living environment, community of belonging, personal development of the individual in career areas and more.
The networks program operates on two levels that are integrated with each other - the group level and the individual level. At the group level - creating a network to which the young adult will belong, which will be a stable and established ground for personal development, integration in academia and quality employment, encouraging social and economic entrepreneurship, and making more educated decisions at significant junctions in his life. The network will form the framework in which the group professional content will be delivered, the community initiatives will be promoted and the flagship events will be held in which the young person will take part. At the individual level - personal guidance will be provided to each member according to his needs.
"The alumni network - is a turning point in my life! Such an empowering group to belong to, a group of doing good and creating social relationships!" (Mary-Lee Peretz, Krayot Alumni Network)
"The alumni network - is a turning point in my life! Such an empowering group to belong to, a group of doing good and creating social relationships!" (Mary-Lee Peretz, Krayot Alumni Network)
The path for public influence is a B.A. program in political science and history of Israel in collaboration with the University of Haifa. In the Public Influence track, students experience integrated study contents, seminars, significant networking space and a variety of specializations in the public sector and third sector organizations. All this, while accompanied by top Israeli mentors. The program provides knowledge; tools and experiences that will help the students integrate into significant roles in the public sector. Our mission is to grow quality leadership that will influence the public sphere in Israel while studying and dealing with burning issues in the Israeli social discourse and deepening their Israeli Zionist identity.
"The significant advantages of the program are the mentors, the personal guidance, personal scholarship and a very close acquaintance with people of action and vision from the public action arena in Israel" (Ben Buzaglo, program student)
The path for public influence is a B.A. program in political science and history of Israel in collaboration with the University of Haifa. In the Public Influence track, students experience integrated study contents, seminars, significant networking space and a variety of specializations in the public sector and third sector organizations. All this, while accompanied by top Israeli mentors. The program provides knowledge; tools and experiences that will help the students integrate into significant roles in the public sector. Our mission is to grow quality leadership that will influence the public sphere in Israel while studying and dealing with burning issues in the Israeli social discourse and deepening their Israeli Zionist identity.
"The significant advantages of the program are the mentors, the personal guidance, personal scholarship and a very close acquaintance with people of action and vision from the public action arena in Israel" (Ben Buzaglo, program student)
The path for public influence is a B.A. program in political science and history of Israel in collaboration with the University of Haifa. In the Public Influence track, students experience integrated study contents, seminars, significant networking space and a variety of specializations in the public sector and third sector organizations. All this, while accompanied by top Israeli mentors. The program provides knowledge; tools and experiences that will help the students integrate into significant roles in the public sector. Our mission is to grow quality leadership that will influence the public sphere in Israel while studying and dealing with burning issues in the Israeli social discourse and deepening their Israeli Zionist identity.
"The significant advantages of the program are the mentors, the personal guidance, personal scholarship and a very close acquaintance with people of action and vision from the public action arena in Israel" (Ben Buzaglo, program student)