Torah MiTzion - Religious Zionist Kollels

  

 

Starting a Kollel

 

Thank you for expressing interest in establishing "Torah MiTzion" Kollel in your community.

From two pilot programs in 1994, Torah MiTzion's Zionist Kollelim in the Diaspora have grown exponentially to 28 in 2005, in fourteen cities in North America, eight university campuses, and 8 countries abroad. Led by the finest graduates of the Zionist Hesder Yeshivot in Israel, their impact in the Jewish communities has been remarkable and is clearly an important tool in helping meet the challenges of assimilation, strengthening Jewish young leadership, and creating bridges between the Diaspora and Israel.

The faculty of these Kollelim are idealistic and dedicated, having combined their advanced Jewish studies with Israeli army service. Carefully selected and trained, they serve for 1-2 years as role models and teachers strengthening Jewish identity and knowledge among all sectors of the local community, particularly young adults. Their modes of activity include classes and lectures, work within Jewish schools, Shabbat and festival celebrations, individual tutoring and community programming.

The Kollelim in Jewish communities and college campuses throughout the world testify to the effectiveness of this Israel-Diaspora partnership. Torah MiTzion in Israel recruits, screens, orients and trains over 130 shlichim and their families each year. We have provided educational materials, and have given guidance and support to enable the smooth running of the Kollel in each local community. The communities provide the local funding needed for their transportation, living and program costs.

The evaluations in the seven years of operation have shown that the Kollelim have had a significant impact on the local communities. They have instilled dynamism into Jewish learning and have provided a modern model of religious Zionism for proud emulation by young Jews, both men and women.

We’d like to help you set up a successful Kollel in your community too!

Please find the following:

1. General information
2. Narrative
3. How do you set up a Kollel in your community – guidelines.
4. Budgetary information: expenses & income.

Your application will be reviewed by the board, and in accordance with its decision, followed by a visit to your community.

The forms should be submitted no later than October 31st. Please note that there is a community registration fee of $500 which should be submitted with your application.

The amount and type of shlichim will be determined after a full review and assessment of the applicant community. The Kollel should operate for a minimum of two years.

For further information, please call the "Torah Mitzion" office at: +972-2-620-9020.

We are looking forward to hearing from you.

Bivracha,

Rav Boaz Genut
Executive Director

 

 

Getting Started

Please download the following Word document and send it back to us by fax or my email. See Contact Info. Start_New_Kollel.doc

 

How Do You Set Up A Kollel In Your Community?

Basic requirements:

• The cost of living varies from country to country and from city to city, therefore, the cost of living must be determined by each community separately.
• The expenses and needs of single students differ from those who have families. Each family needs separate housing, educational needs for their children and family health plan. Single students are housed together, and require full board, etc.

Expenses: