Welcome to the IDF Lone Soldier Preparation & Israeli Mechina Integration Program

Join the Lone Soldier Pre IDF Program at Mechinat Keshet Yehuda, a 10-month immersive experience designed to prepare young Religious Jewish men from overseas for their service in the IDF. Our program addresses the unique challenges faced by lone soldiers, providing them with the tools and support needed to navigate the language, cultural, and religious differences they encounter.

Our comprehensive program offers a range of activities and experiences that include:

1. Get the Best of Both Worlds.... Yeshiva and IDF Preparation. Combine the immersive experience of Yeshiva studies with comprehensive IDF preparation in our program, providing a unique opportunity to excel in both realms.
2. Comprehensive Knowledge of the IDF and Hebrew Language Skills: Participants gain a deep understanding of the IDF, including units, operations, and the draft process. They also build their Hebrew language skills, ensuring total comprehension of all military commands.
3. Leadership Development and Special Forces Preparation: We focus on developing leadership abilities and preparing participants for the rigorous tryouts (Gibushim) of Special Forces units in the IDF.
4. Deepening Understanding of Torah and Jewish Values: Our program emphasizes the importance of Torah and Jewish values, equipping participants to be ambassadors for Israel on the public relations front.
5. Social Support Network for Lone Soldiers: We foster a strong social network of friends and families, providing an amazing support system that assists participants before their enlistment, during their service, and even after their release.
6. Ongoing Support During and After IDF Service: Our dedicated team helps participants with army processes, and their Rabbi is available to offer guidance and support throughout their IDF service. Additionally, they have the option to have an adoptive family for further support.
7. Shabbat, Holiday, and Leave Accommodations: We ensure that participants always have a place to go for Shabbat, holidays, and leave, creating a warm and welcoming environment for them.
8. Assistance with Living Arrangements: By the end of the program, participants know where they will be living, thanks to our collaboration with Garin Sabar, Lone Soldier Houses, and the option for them to rent a place together.
9. Intensive Training and Education: Our program features intensive Hebrew lessons, combat fitness training, hand-to-hand combat training, simulated tryouts for elite units, land navigation training, survival week, trips to IDF bases, and lectures from Israel's esteemed military leaders and heroes.
10. Trips around Israel for Connection to the Land: Participants get to know Israel through various trips, deepening their appreciation and connection to the land.

Our program's competitive advantage lies in our full 10-month Israeli Mechina experience, where participants are integrated into the Israeli student body.

 This comprehensive integration is not typically offered in short-term programs, allowing participants to fully immerse themselves in Israeli society and build long-lasting relationships with their Israeli peers.

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