Mechinat Yesodot

Mechinat Yesodot is a mechina in Kibbutz Yad HaShmonah, Mateh Yehuda, Israel, for gap-year students.

A year-long, integrated pre-military academy at Kibbutz Yad HaShmonah preparing young leaders for meaningful IDF service, with particular emphasis on integrating Christian mandatory draftees. Combines character/values development, exposure to Israeli society and geography, and coursework on citizenship, democracy, Zionism, international relations, economics, Middle Eastern studies, and history.

Duration

Gap Year

How to sign up

Contact the program directly.

https://yesodot.org.il/

Contact

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Last updated: July 12, 2026