STUDY IN ISRAEL IS A LIFE CHANGING EXPERIENCE

GOALSEnhance MTA’s educational program through

a partnership with Yeshivat Makor Chaim.

Allow for an “experiential appreciation for Torat Eretz Yisrael.”

Afford the MTA students an opportunity to connect with their Israeli peers, in formal and informal educational settings.

Unique Program-Not another American Program in Israel!!

MTA students will be fully integrated in the Limudei Kodesh at Yeshivat Makor Chaim

A tutor for Talmud will assist the students

They will be fully integrated in all of the activities of the Yeshiva

The General Studies subjects will be taught by English speaking teachers using our books and syllabi

Description of Makor Chaim

Yeshivat Makor Chaim was established 24 years ago by Rabbi Adin Steinzaltz and Rabbi Dov Singer.

It was awarded the Religious Education Prize for 5765 from the Israeli government.

This unique institution embodies a revolutionary philosophy of high school education.  The Yeshiva puts the emphasis on educating a new generation of passionately committed Jews, who realize that their own fulfillment is dependent upon the diversity they encounter among others. Love for learning Torah together with individuality and self-expression are the keys that make this school unique and successful. 

Where is Yeshivat Makor Chaim?Yeshivat Makor Chaim is located on Kibbutz Kfar Etzion in Gush Etzion.

Yeshivat Makor Chaim Administration Offices

Philosophy of the Yeshiva

The Rosh Yeshiva, Harav Dov Singer, believes that the student is the basic and most important element and factor in the educational process. Therefore everything must revolve around the student who is expected to be totally involved in all school policies.

   “Harav Dov” and his staff guide students in an

atmosphere of warmth and family-feeling - a full partnership founded in absolute trust on both sides.  Some of the teachers live on the ‘campus’ and their doors are always open to helping their students.

Rather than following one philosophy, the Yeshiva encourages a mixture that blends the best of many streams into a powerful force, a love for the Land of Israel and for analytic Lithuanian Torah scholarship which is combined with Hassidic warmth and vitality.

Gemara Learning at Yeshivat Makor Chaim:

The studies are divided into Bikuyut and Iyun. There is emphasis on both learning in depth and in understanding the broader concepts of the subject matter.  The internal growth of each individual is of the essence. (The Rabbis teach by emphasizing the simple interpretation of the text (pshat) and also by training the students to analyze the text independently).

Study in the Beit Midrash of the yeshiva is not only within the framework of age groups and formal classes. Older students regularly study with younger ones, giving special help to those having some difficulties with their learning. At the same time, special attention is given to students with high abilities.

Subjects:

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Dormitory Each “Caravan” has two bunk bedsClosetBathroomDesksAccess to the dorm area is through a code2 American students will be living with 2

Israeli students in each room

Moadon

Facilities

The students eat in the dining room of the Kibbutz Kfar Etzion. They have the same food as the Kibbutznikim.Breakfast: Bread, cheese, salad, Maadan, eggs, pancakes Lunch: Meat—soup, salad, meat/chicken/fish, vegetables, dessertDinner: Dairy

The Yeshiva has a library and computer room.

Library

Four of the six 11th graders coming to MTA this year

SecurityKibbutz Kfar Etzion is surrounded by an

electric fenceAt the entrance to the Kibbutz there is an

armed guardIn the evening there are two armed

guards at the entrance to the Kibbutz.The dormitory is an enclosed area with a

pass code to enter.There are guards in the Yeshiva and the

staff have “neshek.”

Rabbi David Rabinovich at the entrance to the dormitories

Beit Midrash

The students study in the Beit Midrash until lunch

time.

Every evening they study in chavrutot during seder

erev.

The School Day—Sunday-Thursday

7:00-- TefilahEvery morning begins with "an opening talk" – a talk

on various subjects led by the teacher.8:10- 8:50-- Breakfast8:50 (45 min) Introduction--Emunah, Hassidut,

“Avodat haShem”9:35--Seder Yom in the Beit Midrash—students receive

a work sheet, they study in Havrutah and after 1 ¼ hrs. they have a summary lesson with the Ramim.

12:00-- Tanach; Halachah; Mishnah1:00 -3:00 PM-- Lunch and break3:00- 6:30--Four general studies subjects4:30--Minchah6:30--Dinner7:15-8:15--Seder Erev—Bekiut

Special ActivitiesTuesday after lunch– Chesed projects and short tiyulim. One Tuesday afternoon, a Yom Iyun at YU Gruss Center in Jerusalem

Thursday evenings— 6:30—Parashat Shavuah; dancing; talk by the Rosh Yeshiva

9:00—Seder Erev—Mishmar

Friday (No School) & ShabbatThere will be a few short tiyulim on Fridays

1 Shabbat Yeshiva at Makor Chaim1 Shabbat the students will be going to the

Gruss Center in Jerusalem 1 Shabbat at friends’ and relatives’ homes 1 Shabbat at Makor Chaim friends’ homes1 Shabbat – tiyul to be arranged

Sports and Chugim

The students are encouraged to have competitive basketball games in the evening.

The school also emphasizes the need to develop creativity.  The students have drama groups performing during the year.

There are music and literature clubs in addition to the regular studies. 

Chesed Projects and Tiyulim

As part of the curriculum each class spends one morning or afternoon a week working as a volunteer, either in a school or in a home for the aged. 

We will arrange a special Chesed project for MTA students.

Tiyulim (Trips)The Shabbat that the students will be in

Yerushalayim, they will have a guided tour on Thursday and Friday.

StaffRabbi Dov Singer, Rosh YeshivaRabbi David Rabinovich, MenahelDavid Nachman, Principal—General StudiesNetanel Dwolatzky, MadrichRafael Kauders, Talmud Tutor

Important DatesAugust 31st – letter to 10th Grade parents; application;

recommendation formsSeptember 15th – presentation to 10th Grade students,

11:35am – 12:00pm. After Back to School Night, we will have an information meeting for all interested parents.

October 15th – deadline for applications and recommendations to be submitted to Mrs. Rosenberg

Week of October 19th – applicant interviewsOctober 26th – letters of acceptance will be mailed outOctober 29th – deadline for students to return signed

forms and payment (Cost of the program is $2,500). December 19th – MTA students depart for IsraelWeek of January 25th – MTA students return from

Israel to US to be arranged

For Further Information:Mrs. Tova Fish-Rosenberg, Director of MTA-

Makor Chaim Exchange Program - trosenberg@yuhsb.org

Rabbi Mark Gottlieb, Head of School – mgottlieb@yuhsb.org

Rabbi Shalom Richter, Assistant Principal of Judaic Studies – srichter@yuhsb.org