Mechinat Yonatan

Mechinat Yonatan is a mechina in Kibbutz Alumim, Negev region, Israel, for gap-year students, open to men and women.

A religious pre-military academy for both young men and women, named for Yoni Netanyahu z"l, established by the Religious Kibbutz Movement at Kibbutz Alumim. Combines Torah, faith, and Jewish philosophy study with kibbutz labor (packing facility, field crops, orchards, kitchen, ranch work), community volunteering, and military preparation. Opened an additional branch at Kibbutz Sa'ad in 2024.

Duration

Gap Year

How to sign up

Contact the program directly.

https://mechinat-yonatan.com/

Contact

mechinat.yonatan@gmail.comNot yet verified054-7756111https://mechinat-yonatan.com/

Last updated: July 23, 2026