Question 1

WHO IS TORAH TECH FOR?

Answer

Our post-high school gap year program is meant for mature, responsible, and passionate young men who genuinely seek to deepen their connection to God, Israel, and the Jewish people through intensive Torah study and authentic, real-life modern Israel . Students should be both highly motivated to, as well as capable of, living independently, growing religiously, and succeed both academically and in a workplace environment. We aim to deliver knowledge, tools, and a once-in-a-lifetime experiences to our students so they can discover their religious identity and purpose, build their professional future, and be fully prepared to succeed in the next stages of life.

Question 2

WHAT IS NEEDED TO COMPLETE THE APPLICATION PROCESS?

Answer

Completed application
Application fee (payable via Paypal) High school transcript Medical form (completed and signed by a physician)
**Item 4 can be submitted separately

Question 3

WHERE IS TORAH TECH LOCATED?

Answer

Torah Tech is located in Tel Aviv, the heart of central Israel and the home of start-up nation. Students will live in several apartments inside the city, each equipped with a kitchen, several full bathrooms, and living areas. Daily Torah study will take place in a centrally located Beit Midrash. Students will enjoy easy access to public transportation, close proximity to gyms, synagogues, beaches, museums, and malls, and the unique opportunity to experience life in modern Israel first-hand.

Question 4

WHAT COSTS ARE INVOLVED?

Answer

2021Academic year tuition: 100,000 New Israeli Shekel Tuition includes: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Classes Trips Rent Internships Activities

Additional Costs to consider: Round-trip, international airfare City transportation bus pass ($25 a month) Cell Phone – $25 a month Health Insurance Spending Money / Other Living Expenses

Question 5

WHAT KIND OF STAFF WORKS AT TORAH TECH?

Answer

Our dedicated staff of administrators, rabbanim, and mentors represent the best of both worlds – they are accomplished educators and Talmidei chachamim who have also achieved remarkable success in their professional careers. Our educational approach is one of “show and tell”. Each and every Rav, administrator, supervisor, and guest speaker embody the ideals that Torah Tech teach in the Beit Midrash and the workplace – so our students won’t just learn how to become committed, professional, and passionate Bnei Torah, they’ll be surrounded by them every single day. To learn more about our exceptional staff

Question 6

WHAT IMPORTANT DATES SHOULD I KNOW ABOUT?

Answer

Program Start Date: September 3rd, 2020
Program End Date: May 19, 2021
Holidays:
Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur: Will be observed together as a program
Sukkot and Pesach: There will be no official programming.
Note: Students who need assistance making plans, or would prefer to remain in the dorms may contact us to make the necessary arrangements.
Sukkot Break: September 29th, 2020 – October 12th, 2020
Pesach Break: March 25th, 2021 – April 5th, 2021

Question 7

COLLEGE CREDITS?

Answer

Certain Torah Tech courses are approved and accredited by The National College Credit Recommendation Service via The Theological Research Institute. Please contact us for more information.