Yeshivat Hesder Petah Tikva
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Yeshivat Hesder Petah Tikva is a Hesder Yeshiva located in Petah Tikva
, Israel
. Established in 1998, it currently has approximately 200 students, 25% whom are actively serving in the IDF
.
in Israel. The yeshiva, which embraces a modern Orthodox educational philosophy, combines Torah study with military service. The yeshiva also serves as an institute for teacher training under the auspices of the College for Religious Studies in Rehovot
, and operates a religious high school.
Petah Tikva is known for its demanding curriculum, and its study hall can be found fully occupied into the latest hours of the night. For this reason, Petah Tikva has instituted rigorous entrance exams in order to ensure that its prospective students can meet its demanding 5 year program. Historically, it has reserved a handful of spots for overseas students, who may be admitted to participate in its program for 1-2 years, with the option of joining their classmates in both IDF service and full program completion.
Its students have served in some of the Israel Defence Forces' most elite units, ranging from intelligence to combat.
Petah Tikva
Petah Tikva known as Em HaMoshavot , is a city in the Center District of Israel, east of Tel Aviv.According to the Central Bureau of Statistics, at the end of 2009, the city's population stood at 209,600. The population density is approximately...
, Israel
Israel
The State of Israel is a parliamentary republic located in the Middle East, along the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea...
. Established in 1998, it currently has approximately 200 students, 25% whom are actively serving in the IDF
Israel Defense Forces
The Israel Defense Forces , commonly known in Israel by the Hebrew acronym Tzahal , are the military forces of the State of Israel. They consist of the ground forces, air force and navy. It is the sole military wing of the Israeli security forces, and has no civilian jurisdiction within Israel...
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History
Yeshivat Hesder Petah Tikva was established by Rabbi Yuval Cherlow, Rabbi David Stav and Rabbi Shai Piron, founders of the Tzohar Foundation, a Modern Orthodox organization that promotes ties between religious and secular JewsJews
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in Israel. The yeshiva, which embraces a modern Orthodox educational philosophy, combines Torah study with military service. The yeshiva also serves as an institute for teacher training under the auspices of the College for Religious Studies in Rehovot
Rehovot
Rehovot is a city in the Center District of Israel, about south of Tel Aviv. According to the Israel Central Bureau of Statistics , at the end of 2009 the city had a total population of 112,700. Rehovot's official website estimates the population at 114,000.Rehovot was built on the site of Doron,...
, and operates a religious high school.
Petah Tikva is known for its demanding curriculum, and its study hall can be found fully occupied into the latest hours of the night. For this reason, Petah Tikva has instituted rigorous entrance exams in order to ensure that its prospective students can meet its demanding 5 year program. Historically, it has reserved a handful of spots for overseas students, who may be admitted to participate in its program for 1-2 years, with the option of joining their classmates in both IDF service and full program completion.
Its students have served in some of the Israel Defence Forces' most elite units, ranging from intelligence to combat.