Israel Programs WikiYeshivat Kerem B'Yavneh (KBY)
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Yeshivat Kerem B'Yavneh · Kerem B'Yavne (near Yavne)
Yeshivat Kerem B'Yavneh (KBY) is a religious-Zionist yeshiva in Kerem B'Yavne, for gap-year students, men only.
A leading Israeli-style hesder yeshiva with a Religious Zionist outlook, drawing overseas students into a rigorous, mostly Hebrew-language beit midrash focused on independent in-depth study of Gemara and Rishonim.
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Who it's for
For men ready for a mostly-Hebrew, Israeli-style beit midrash and independent in-depth Gemara study — a fit for those wanting deeper immersion than a typical Anglo yeshiva.
- Duration
- Gap Year — 1-2 years
- How to sign up
- Apply through the Joint Yeshiva Application portal or KBY's own online application. https://www.kby.org/application/
- Contact
- il@kby.org.ilNot yet verified(08) 856-2007https://www.kby.org/english/
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