Yeshivot Hesder

Supporting Haredi Youth

Yeshivot Hesder
Our organization operates a pioneering network of Haredi Yeshivot Hesder — created to cultivate a new generation of Torah-committed leaders who also take responsibility for the security and future of the Jewish people.

3
Hesder Yeshivot
50
Students Per Year
20%
Become Officers

Mission
To develop Haredi military leadership through learning military and traditional Jewish values.
Each student serves in the IDF for 2 years
Tailor-made path for every Haredi young man

DERECH HAYIM
Derech Hayim is a yeshiva designed for students looking to reach the highest levels of Torah study, serve in the IDF and become officers — or return to yeshivas to become rabbis or dayanim.
Optical Engineering Program
Academic degree in Optical Engineering
Graduates join the Air Force, contributing to laser research
Cybersecurity Program
Academic degree in Computer Science (Cybersecurity)
Graduates join IDF cyber and technology units

Advanced Talmud & Halacha
50
Students per year
20%
Become officers
4
Years program
Workshops & guest lectures
CS · Economics · Psychology · Social Work

About the Program
Our 3 Hesder Yeshivot provide Haredi young men with a rare and meaningful path — combining deep Torah learning, IDF service, and personal leadership development, while fully preserving their identity, values, and Haredi commitment.
Through an intensive program combining Torah learning and military service, students are transformed spiritually and professionally — entering service confident, prepared, and grounded in both their faith and their mission.
By building and operating these yeshivot, we are shaping a generation that stands firmly rooted in Torah, ready to serve, and prepared to lead.

— What We Offer
Torah, Service & Leadership — Together
Deep Torah Learning
Daily structured Torah learning and chavrutot — intensive study of Talmud and Halacha, uncompromised throughout service.
IDF Service
Structured military service fully integrated with the yeshiva program. Students advance to elite units including Netzah Yehuda, Hetz Paratroopers, and more.
Leadership Development
Command skills, decision-making training, and academic tracks that develop students into officers, rabbis, and community leaders.
Mental Health & Counseling
Targeted mental health support, cultural resilience workshops, and religious mentorship throughout the entire service journey.

— Our Graduates
Torah Scholars. Soldiers. Leaders.
Our graduates emerge as individuals who embody the belief that devotion to Torah and responsibility for the Jewish people go hand in hand.
Torah Scholars
IDF Officers
Rabbis & Community Leaders
Professionals & Mentors