Israel Gap Years

Bnei Akiva offers two gap year programs, MTA and Limmud.

MTA

MTA (Midreshet Torah vAvodah) is a year programme where you get the opportunity to learn in world class Torah institutions, explore Israel in the breaks between semesters, live in Israel and be a part of Israeli culture.In addition, the programme consists of leadership skills development, volunteering, Zionism and Hadracha (leadership) seminars, experiencing the army and even a trip to Poland. You can also find out more information on the World Bnei Akiva Hachshara website- www.hachshara.org

Limmud

Limmud is an uplifting, inspiring and empowering gap year program in Israel with World Bnei Akiva. You’ll learn new skills, enhance old ones, develop your Jewish identity and adapt to new environments - all while enjoying the group experience.

On Limmud you’ll spend significant time at Yeshiva or Midrasha, as well as the legendary Bnei Akiva experience of Israel, including Kibbutz, Shabbatot, seminars, community volunteering and MDA ambulance volunteering.

During the Mechina period you’ll also experience orienteering, camping, physical training combined with learning about Zionism, Hasbara, Leadership, and all infused with the

Bnei Akiva Ideology.

Limmud will also enable you to grow Jewishly. You will come back with a clearer understanding of what it means to be Jewish for you, and the skills, drive and passion to develop your own Jewish identity.

Limmud is all about learning and giving. It’s a year for yourself, but also a chance to contribute to society around you.

For more information regarding our Israel programmes, please contact the Bnei Akiva Office or israelprogrammes@bnei.co.za.