Derech Eretz

Derech Eretz is a mechina in Negev region, Israel, for gap-year students, open to men and women.

A network of half-year pre-military preparatory programs in the Negev founded by Yonatan Kishinovsky and attorney Avi Cohen, aimed at bridging social gaps by giving youth from Israel's periphery and underrepresented communities access to a pre-military-style experience. Includes personal development, group living, field trips and workshops, identity/social-development study, IDF preparation, and community work.

Duration

Gap Year — half year

How to sign up

Contact the program directly.

https://derecheretz.org.il/en/

Contact

development@derecheretz.org.ilNot yet verifiedhttps://derecheretz.org.il/en/

Last updated: August 20, 2026