Immersive short term Israel experiences are essential to launching young people on a path of Jewish engagement.
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Providing a home away from home for lone soldiers who have made aliyah. Working in conjunction with the IDF, our program will include:
Enhancing Jewish literacy through serious textual study, essential to Jewish continuity and leadership.
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Authentic Torah learning, based on timeless wisdom and dynamic spirituality, geared towards 18-19 year olds.
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Offering hands-on Jewish multi-faceted experiences, both inside and outside of the classroom.
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Offering a variety of experiential ‘gateways’ and meaningful Jewish experiences, following participants 10 day Israel experience.
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Providing a creative space for developing, brainstorming and trouble-shooting new strategies for a new generation of leaders.
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A comprehensive Anti-BDS education, providing knowledge and skill to support Israel on college campuses. Our program will include:
*Unless otherwise noted, the first day of all men’s programs start at 4:00pm and all women’s programs at 2:30pm.
*For any questions, please email Admin@Mayanot.edu
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Gap Year Program Dates (PHS + Shana Bet)
FALL SEMESTER
Wednesday September 4th, 2024 – Wednesday, January 8th, 2025
1st of Elul, 5784 – 8th of Tevet, 5785
ELUL ZMAN / HIGH HOLIDAY PROGRAM
Wednesday September 4th, 2024 – Sunday, October 13th, 2024
1st of Elul, 5784 – 11th of Tishrei, 5785
Dorms open – Tuesday September 3rd, 2024 – 30th of Av, 5784
Classes Begin – Wednesday September 4th, 2024 – 1st of Elul, 5784
SUKKOT BREAK
Sunday, October 13th, 2024 – Monday, October 28th, 2024
11th of Tishrei, 5785 – 26th of Tishrei, 5785
Classes Resume – Tuesday October 29th, 2024 – 27th of Tishrei, 5785
MID-WINTER PROGRAM
Tuesday, December 17th, 2024 – Wednesday, January 8th, 2025
16th of Kislev, 5785 – 8th of Tevet, 5785
Dorms open – Monday December 16th, 2024 – 15th of Kislev, 5785
MID-WINTER BREAK
Thursday, January 9th, 2025 – Monday, January 13th, 2025
9th of Tevet, 5785 – 13th of Tevet, 5785
SPRING SEMESTER
Monday, January 13th, 2025 – Tuesday, June 24th, 2025
13th of Tevet, 5785 – 28 of Sivan, 5785
PESACH BREAK
Thursday, April 3rd, 2025 (no classes this day) – Tuesday, April 22nd, 2025
5th of Nissan, 5785 – 24th of Nissan, 5785
Classes Resume – Wednesday April 23rd, 2025 – 25th of Nissan, 5785
Post High School Program / Shana Bet – See dates below.
SUMMER PROGRAM
Wednesday, July 2nd, 2025 – Wednesday, August 6th, 2025
6th of Tammuz, 5785 – 12th of Av, 5785
Dorms open – Tuesday July 1st, 2025 – 5th of Tammuz, 5785
FALL PROGRAM
Tuesday, September 2nd, 2025 – TBA
9th of Elul, 5785 -TBA
Program Dates
The Mayanot gap year program begins Wednesday, September 4th, 2024 at 4:00 pm and ends Sunday, June 8th 2025.
The dormitories will be opening on Tuesday, September 3rd for students to settle down into.
There will be classes until the day after Yom Kippur.
Then there is a sukkot break from Sunday, October 13th until Monday, October 28th. The dormitories will remain open.
Classes will resume Tuesday, October 29th.
Chanukah Break is from Friday, December 27th – Wednesday, January 1st at 9:00am.
Pesach Break is from Sunday, March 30th until Wednesday, April 23rd.
Classes will resume Thursday, April 24th at 9:00am. Students must arrive back from Pesach break on time for classes.
The program ends on Sunday, June 8th. Students are not to leave before then. Dorms Close Tuesday, June 10th.
The Mayanot Women’s Program offers Jewish women from diverse backgrounds the opportunity to study together in an open-minded and academically challenging setting.
Thoroughly unique within the world of women’s learning, the Women’s Program offers a multitude of revolutionary courses. Catering to each student’s intellectual and spiritual needs, the women's program expands the scope of traditional learning and development of analytical skills through advanced study of Talmud, Jewish Law, and Chassidut.
Thousands of women from all over the world have come through Manayot’s doors and later taken on leadership roles on college campuses, in work places, and communities, imbuing their lives with a deep sense of Jewish identity and purpose.
The Mayanot Men’s Program is a dynamic and intellectually stimulating program for men from diverse Jewish backgrounds who come together to learn, explore and discover.
Thousands of men from across the globe have attended Mayanot to experience its unique skill-building methodology in advanced study of the Talmud, Jewish Law, and Chassidut.
Mayanot's curriculum is revolutionary, encompassing both the broad intellectual and spiritual dimensions of Jewish learning. Mayanot encourages students to question, challenge, and explore thousands of years of Jewish wisdom and apply it to contemporary society.
Students develop the confidence and leadership skills they need to return home empowered, to become ambassadors in their home communities, or college campuses, representing the Jewish people, Israel and our unique values.
The Mayanot Synagogue, founded in 1998, unites local olim, students from abroad and Israelis in shared communal prayer and celebration. The synagogue is located in the popular Nachlaot neighborhood of Jerusalem, a vibrant community which is considered by many as the crossroads of intellectual learning and spirituality.
The Mayanot Synagogue plays a unique role in the fabric of Jerusalem life, offering rich and diverse opportunities for Jewish prayer, expression, learning, and community building. With its energetic and lively songs, the Friday night services are a destination for tourists from around the world. Today, it is among the most diverse synagogues in Jerusalem. Synagogue programs include: lectures and classes, daily prayer, Shabbat and Holiday services, community projects, social events, and much more.
Since 2000, Mayanot’s Birthright Israel division has brought over 40,000 participants on life-changing trips to Israel, successfully connecting North American youth with their Judaism. Long-recognized as a popular choice for college students, Birthright Israel Mayanot offers high-quality Israel experiences in 10 activity-packed days. Highlights of Mayanot's trips include: hiking Masada, floating in the Dead Sea, Shabbat at the Western Wall and much more!
Built upon a love for Israel, the Jewish people, our common history and Jewish tradition, participants have the opportunity to meet and connect with young Israelis and fellow participants from diverse backgrounds. Open to all Jews, aged 18-26, looking for a spiritually rich experience, we have just the trip for you!
