About the program
Overseas post-high-school students who join a hesder yeshiva of Israeli students, with shiurim offered at several levels in English and in Hebrew.
A hesder yeshiva in the Old City of Jerusalem where overseas students are integrated with Israeli students while receiving additional English shiurim and staff support. The schedule centers on Gemara, with shiurim in Tanach, Jewish philosophy, Halacha and Mussar, plus multi-day trips, Shabbatonim and a leadership program. In its FAQ the yeshiva says it sees itself as Modern Orthodox.
The facts
- Type
- Yeshiva
- Location
- 7 HaMekubalim, Old City Jerusalem 97500
- Rosh HaYeshiva
- Rav Baruch Wieder
- Founded
- 1967
- Number of students
- Not published on the program's website. Ask the program.
- Tuition
- Not published on the program's website. Ask the program.
- College credit
- Site says many universities give credit, and that it has official joint programs with Yeshiva University and Landers/Touro College that include 32 credits for the year.
- Housing and meals
- On-campus dormitories (site describes 6 dormitories with air conditioning; dorm apartments have 3 bedrooms, most rooms with three beds); students may room with Israeli or overseas students. Dining room on campus. Rooms available from arrival through Tisha B'Av, including intersessions.
- Tracks and options
- Hesder (Israeli students)
- Shana Bet
- English shiurim at three levels (Fundamentals, Rishonim, Advanced) or Hebrew shiur
- Bergman Family Leadership Program
- Hakotel-Mizrachi Mechanchim Program (teacher training, older students)
Where this information comes from
Everything on this page was taken from the program's own website and last checked on October 2, 2026. Details change, so confirm with the program before you rely on them. The photo shows Jaffa Street, Jerusalem, not the program or its campus.
- https://hakotel.org.il/english/
- https://hakotel.org.il/english/staff/
- https://hakotel.org.il/english/mission-statement/
- https://hakotel.org.il/english/student-life/faq/
- https://hakotel.org.il/english/admissions/
- https://hakotel.org.il/english/campus/
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