Ofek Mechinot serve 500 at-risk youth from Israel’s social and geographic periphery. Participants are usually enlisted to lower-level units and risk further delinquency as they are more likely to not complete their full service. Their mechina experience helps them gain confidence, leadership skills and achieve success in their army roles.

Kol Ami Mechinot are 6-month programs designed to create an international network of young Jewish leaders. Participants from the Diaspora and their Israeli counterparts live and learn together in a Jewish pluralistic environment identifying the unique challenges of their various Jewish communities. Kol Ami’s 240 participants in 6 groups enjoy a program rich in textual and experiential learning.

Barak Mechinot were created in response to the need of lone immigrant soldiers. Every year, hundreds of young adults from around the world choose to voluntarily serve in the IDF. The mechinot help them gain Hebrew language skills and learn about Israel’s cultural, political and social intricacies. At its 3 locations, Barak Mechinot help 200 highly motivated participants from 17 different countries to integrate into Israeli life and have a meaningful and positive army experience. The professional team supports participants before, during and after their IDF service.