Mechinat Shahar Degania

Mechinat Shahar Degania is a religiously mixed mechina in Kibbutz Degania, Sea of Galilee, Israel, for gap-year students, open to men and women.

A coed pre-military mechina on Kibbutz Degania by the Sea of Galilee, continuing the founding path of the Shahar network's original mechina. The half-year program builds responsibility, resilience, and teamwork through group living, community engagement, and preparation for meaningful IDF service.

Duration

Gap Year — Half year (~6 months, roughly August/September to February/March)

How to sign up

Apply via the online registration form linked from the branch page.

https://mehina.net/dgania/

Contact

+972-58-510-6303https://mehina.net/dgania/

Last updated: July 23, 2026