Learn. Live. Connect.

Machon Meir is a Zionist men’s yeshiva in Jerusalem that runs throughout the year. Our holistic Jewish learning experience incorporates three elements that make our program unique:

Learn. A meaningful, comprehensive, and interactive learning experience tailored for individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds. We focus on developing core Jewish values through the exploration of traditional Torah sources, teaching you the tools you need to continue to learn independently. 

Live. Whether you plan a brief visit for  a semester or a year, or are on the path  to Aliyah – being based at our center in the quiet and conveniently located Kiryat Moshe neighborhood of Jerusalem is a great way to create a “soft landing” into living in Israel. We provide housing, 3 meals a day, home hospitality for Shabbat and holidays, a lively community and a nurturing family environment.

Connect. Learning and Living in Machon Meir, with our wise and warm educators providing personal assistance and guidance, is an experience that will help you find and connect to your Judaism, and your Israel.  In addition we are blessed with a wide variety of students from across the globe, creating exciting opportunities to develop deep relationships with each other, and ultimately connect with the One above.

  • Beginners and advanced Talmud tracks – learn how to learn Gemara!
  • Exploring the works of Maimonides, Rav Kook, Chassidut and Musar
  • Guided Parshat Ha-shavua (the weekly Torah portion) and Tanach
  • Study Philosophy and experience spiritual growth
  • Hebrew Ulpan in three levels!

Full Studies, Room & Board – $850
Full Program without Dormitory – $500
** MASA and Machon Scholarships are available

Machon Meir has dormitories adjacent to the main building. The accommodations are well kept and have all of the necessities. Machon Meir is located in the Kiryat Moshe neighborhood of Jerusalem, a 5 minute walk from the light rail and very close to the Central Bus Station and Shuk Machane Yehuda.

Machon Meir is a MASA Israel program. Scholarships are available through MASA for those who apply to the program, for a minimum of 5 months. In order to contact MASA, click here.

In addition, Machon Meir has independent scholarship options on an “as needed” basis. For further details, please contact Rav Aharon Halevy.
english1@emeir.org.il / 02-6461317

Please contact Rav Aharon HaLevy – english1@emeir.org.il