About Us
Our Mission
Yavneh Olami is an international Religious Zionist student organization that utilizes innovative educational resources to inspire, educate and empower Jewish students from the Diaspora to strengthen their connection to Israel and the Jewish People.
Our Challenge
Thousands of religious Jewish students around the globe are the products of a strong Jewish education and come from Zionist homes, yet lack a basic understanding of the connection of the Jewish people to the Land of Israel as well as fundamental knowledge about Israel's history, culture, and politics.
These students, including those who have spent a full year on a yeshiva or other long-term program in Israel, frequently find themselves ill-equipped to face the challenges confronting pro-Israel students on campus.
If students who have benefited from a strong Jewish education and have spent significant time studying in Israel possess neither the skills necessary to present Israel's case nor the passion to be involved in Israel-related issues, then who will?
Our Vision
Yavneh Olami's vision is to establish an international community of active Israel-minded students who possess a firm commitment and deep sense of responsibility to Israel and the Jewish People.
Our Educational Resources To actualize our vision
Yavneh Olami runs a series of high-quality educational programs that focus on hasbara (pro-Israel advocacy), Israel connectivity, leadership development, and Aliyah promotion.
Our Staff
Yavneh Olami is headquartered in Jerusalem with offices in New York and Toronto and an expanding volunteer network in the United Kingdom, Australia and South Africa. Our young and dynamic staff work together with students to generate fresh ideas tailored to the interests of different populations.
Working in partnership with various governmental agencies and nonprofit organizations in Israel and abroad, Yavneh Olami prides itself on meeting the needs of religious Zionist students with the utmost level of professionalism.