9 MONTHS・CO-ED・ENGLISH
CANADA・EUROUPE・UK・USA
Kivun is a life-changing gap year program where you’ll experience living independently in Israel, encounter Israeli society first-hand, and engage with Judaism like never before!
The program is for young adults who are highly motivated to get the most out of their year in Israel with World Bnei Akiva and want to grow as a Jew and develop as a person.
Over the course of Kivun you’ll gain a unique understanding of Israeli life through an incredible array of experiences and authentic interactions all while having amazing fun together with new friends from around the globe. You’ll live in apartments in Jerusalem, discover all of Israel, gaining independence, Jewish growth, and real-life skills to take back home.
*Note:
Application Deadlines are in line with the Joint Yeshiva & Seminary application.
- Girl’s Deadline is December 1st 2022
- Boy’s Deadline is January 15th 2023
We will continue to accept applications past
the deadline but won’t be able to guarantee places on the program.
At a glance
Duration: 9 months
Sep: High Holidays
Oct: Kibbutz - Pioneering Experience
Nov/Dec: Internships
Jan/Feb: Electives: MDA/Marva
Mar: Volunteering & Israel/Judaism Seminars
Apr: Zionism & National Holiday Seminars
May: Learning & Leadership
June: Closing seminar
Your first year after school is your first real opportunity to shape your future life direction and choose the values you wish to live by.
That’s why we’ve designed the Kivun program, to help you explore your Judaism and Zionism in a positive and non-judgmental environment, and to help you forge your own personal direction.
Kivun will facilitate your personal and religious growth through diverse and challenging experiences, giving an authentic encounter with Israel. It will deepen your understanding of Judaism through relevant and contemporary learning from ancient texts to modern, cutting-edge issues.
Bnei Akiva believes that our learning and personal growth must be matched by a commitment to action - or in other words, Torah Va’Avodah. On Kivun you will become active contributors to Israeli society, making a tangible difference to people and communities.