Otzem Overseas Program

Mechinat Otzem · Chalutza (Border of Egypt and Gaza), southern Israel

★★★★★5.0 (1 review)

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A dedicated English-language overseas track of the religious Zionist Mechinat Otzem, allowing young Jewish men from abroad to live, study Torah, and volunteer alongside Israeli mechina students for a gap year, with many graduates going on to IDF special forces units. One of the few mechinot with a purpose-built English-speaking cohort for overseas participants.

Duration: Gap Year — ~1 year
Cost: 22000
How to sign up: Contact Otzem's overseas program office directly (English speakers' program led by Rabbi Yaron Levy).
Contact: office@otzem.org.il052-591-0903https://otzem.org.il/overseas-program/

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★★★★★Anonymous
My son went to Mechina Otzem and met the most incredible friends and teachers he has ever had. The program inspires these boys with both torah learning and purpose.

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Jack Resnick · attended 2023-2024
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