165 Students From Around the World Begin Year at Mayanot

As the Elul term begins, Mayanot Yeshiva in Jerusalem has officially launched its new academic year, welcoming around 130 students from around the globe. Situated directly across from Sacher Park, the campus draws English-speaking young men from the US, Canada, the UK, South Africa, Australia, Europe, and more, looking to deepen their Jewish knowledge and experience Chassidic philosophy firsthand.

Students enjoy top-tier facilities, including a four-story dormitory with spacious rooms, modern classrooms, a large dining hall, secure shelter rooms, an event balcony with sweeping views of the city, a mikveh, and a gym. This blend of physical comfort and spiritual nourishment creates an ideal environment for students at every stage, including those taking their very first steps in Torah study.

The academic structure features four distinct tracks, allowing everyone to learn at a pace and level tailored to them. A dedicated team of rabbis and educators provides personal mentorship to every student throughout their stay.

Alongside the men’s program, Mayanot’s women’s campus in the Nachlaot neighborhood opened its doors to roughly 35 students from around the world for a parallel, customized program.

Yeshiva directors Rabbi Kasriel Shemtov and Rabbi Shlomo Gestetner, together with Rosh Yeshiva Rabbi Yisroel Noach Wichnin, highlighted that many of this year’s students came directly from university campuses experiencing a surge in antisemitism. The yeshiva’s core mission, they explained, is to empower these young adults so that when they return home, they do so with deep Jewish pride and the inspiration to uplift others in their communities.

Looking ahead, the directors shared plans to buy the neighboring building in the coming weeks. This will give the yeshiva more space and allow them to welcome even more students soon.