Otniel
“Yeshivat Otniel is a Religious-Zionist hesder yeshiva in Otniel, with around 360 students and avreichim. It has a diverse student body and a broad beit midrash, combining serious Gemara learning with thought, Chassidut and personal avodat Hashem. The atmosphere is open and varied, with an emphasis on students developing their own path in Torah while remaining connected to the wider community and Israeli society. Students join after high school and follow the hesder framework, combining yeshiva learning with IDF service. The yeshiva also has an English Speakers Program for students from abroad.”
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Where to find Otniel.
Yeshivat Otniel, Otniel, D.N. Har Chevron, 90407, Otniel, southern Hebron Hills, Israel
Rebbeim & Hanhala
Hanhala
Rabbi Ra'am Hacohen and Rabbi Elchanan Sharlo
Rosh Yeshiva
Facilities & living
Beis medrash, dormitories, dining, and common spaces — all within the Southern Hebron Hills campus.
Admissions process
Admissions includes an application, interview, and an in-person visit when possible. Reach out to admissions directly for the current timeline.
What makes it different
- Gap Year
- Religious-Zionist / Dati Leumi
- Hesder
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