June 3-30 | $399 plus flight

Yalla Summer Fellowship in Israel

Yalla, let's do it!

Based centrally in Jerusalem, Yalla will take you all over Israel, providing firsthand encounters with influential figures from Israel’s past and present.

You’ll meet soldiers, evacuees, injured, community activists, politicians and others, gaining valuable insights into the fabric of Israeli society.

Through a blend of informative sessions and hands-on projects, you will acquire essential knowledge and hone skills necessary to be an effective pro-Israel activist. Whether it’s content creation, writing, or public speaking, Yalla equips you with practical experience and expertise to make a meaningful impact.

Empower

Embrace your Judaism

DEVELOP JEWISH PRIDE AND IDENTITY

Educate

Learn the Facts

DELVE INTO THE CONFLICT  & LEARN TO REPRESENT IT IN A PRO-ISRAEL WAY

Lead

Meet the People

IN A WAR OF INFORMATION, ISRAEL AND THE JEWISH PEOPLE NEED MORE TRUTH FINDERS

Ran Bar-Yoshafat

Co-Director

Ran Bar-Yoshafat, Deputy Director of the Kohelet Policy Forum, is a seasoned leader in Israel advocacy and community empowerment. With over 120,000 students engaged through his lectures on Israel Advocacy across America, Ran brings a wealth of experience and passion to his work. Having recently completed a 100-day service in Gaza as an IDF reserves officer, he offers invaluable real-world perspectives to his audience.

Ran is actively engaged with influential organizations where he continues to foster connections and champion pro-Israel causes. As a visionary leader and advocate, Ran Bar-Yoshafat stands poised to lead an unforgettable summer program experience, blending education, empowerment, and inspiration for students seeking meaningful engagement and growth.

Shlomo Gershenfeld

Co-Director

Rabbi Shlomo creates dynamic educational and professional experiences for Meor students who are interested in living, learning, and working in Israel.

Residing in Jerusalem with his wife and children, Rabbi Shlomo, as he is affectionately called by his students, started and manages his own online sales business, and runs seminars that teaches others how to do the same.

Michal Levy

Director, Women's Programming

Meet Michal Levy, a dynamic force in the world of women’s education in Israel! With a vibrant spirit and a decade-long tenure as the Meor Israel Women’s Educational Director, Michal has been the creative mind behind the development and oversight of the Meor women’s programs in Israel. In addition she is the Program Director at Midreshet Tehillah where she teaches and mentors the students. Over the years she has been involved in teaching and developing many other seminary programs in Jerusalem.  Michal lives in Jerusalem with her husband and children.

 

Yalla,

let's do it