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Yeshivat Derech Chaim Kiryat Gat American Friends of Sderot Amutat Lapid The Max & Ruth Schwartz Hesder Institutions Mission Statement
Giving back to the community is no burden on our students – it is the direct, inescapable consequence of their studies here. It is not in vain that our Yeshiva is called "Derech Chaim" – the "Path of Life". We make every effort to make it clear to our students that the Torah that they study here is not theoretical – it is geared is to lead and direct them to take those same high ideals and put them into practice in their daily lives - in their hobbies, careers and life-choices. The Rashbi Study Partners Program
Twice a week, Kiryat Gat Hesder students go to study Talmud and Parshat Shavua with young students at the nearby "Rashbi" Mamlachti Dati elementary school. Due to its proximity our students can now engage in this activity twice a week and the young children are in turn encouraged to visit the Yeshiva as well. In general, these children come from very economically and religiously challenged backgrounds. Having a "big brother" from the local Hesder Yeshiva is invaluable in building their respect for Torah and connecting them to proper role models. Community Rabbinate Program Amit L’Mishpacha A number of our Rabbis also serve as the beloved The Family Associate Program spiritual leaders of different local congregations. In this context, they are busy giving talks and lectures as well as helping families in their community in various ways. Under the direction of the Kiryat Gat They also engage in family and marriage counseling and Social Services department, a number conduct extra-curricular Torah classes for children on of hand-picked students have "adopted" a regular basis in the afternoons and during vacations disadvantaged families and spend one and holidays. evening every week playing with and helping challenged children with their homework and studies. The Pre-School Enrichment Program The Gross Study Partners As part of an enrichment program for local State Religious Kindergartens, our Rabbis spend an Program hour three times a week singing songs and telling stories which reinforce positive character traits As part of our partnership with the Gross Religious High and bolster class morale. A number of times a School, our older Kiryat Gat Hesder students host a group year, in connection with the Jewish calendar, we of Gross students four times a week for morning prayers, organize mass events in which many pre-school joint study and breakfast. In addition, we host an entire programs take part in. class at least once a month. High School Graduates Outreach Program
IDF Outreach Program Many high school graduates now serving in the IDF come home on leave and have no contact Our Rabbis visit IDF bases around the country, with any kind of religious environment. We reach giving lectures, answering question and raising the out to these neighbors and host them for Shabbat morale of our troops – both observant and secular. in the Yeshiva and at weekly get-togethers. In addition, in conjunction with the central Sderot Hesder Yeshiva, Rabbis and older students are sent to spend Shabbat with soldiers on IDF bases throughout the Gaza Border area. City-Wide Celebrations On various holidays and special occasions we open our doors to the public and all The Civil Defense Emergency take to the streets with our special brand Intervention Unit of joy and celebration. Chanukah, Purim, Shavuot, Simchat Torah, Independence Day, Jerusalem Day and more are all celebrated At the request of the local police, our as community celebrations run by the students train, prepare and serve in the Yeshiva in coordination with the Kiryat Gat local emergency intervention unit, on Municipality. site and on call 24/7. Amutat Lapid American Friends of Sderot The Max & Ruth Schwartz Hesder Institutions Rabbi David Fendel President Yeshivat Sderot Yeshivat Lev Ladaat, Sderot Yeshivat Derech Chaim, Kiryat Gat Friedberg Community Initiative - Kiryat Gat Sderot Visitor’s Center Chessed Fund Teacher’s Institute Religious Courts ech Chaim Yeshivat Derech Chaim Kiryat Gat er K D ir t y Advanced Kollel & a a v t i
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