PRE-DRAFT PROGRAMS
Joining the IDF? Come prepared
The Barak and Michael pre-draft programs for overseas volunteers and new immigrants (in cooperation with Kol Ami, The Jewish Agency, The IDF, the Department of Social-Security and the Lone Soldiers Center in Memory of Michael Levine) are four (Barak) or six weeks (Michael) of pre-draft induction that include:
Physical preparation Training, hikes, orientation and challenging activities
Mental preparation Lessons, lectures and workshops on a variety of topics: how to prepare for induction, the rights of lone soldiers, explanations of units and roles, coordinating expectations, visits to military bases, meetings with soldiers and officers, etc.
Trips to all parts of Israel and visits to national heritage sites
Getting to know Israeli society and deepening Jewish and Zionist identity
Hebrew lessons to improve your language skills
Developing social and leadership skills
Participation in this program replaces the need to do some of the courses at Michveh Alon at the beginning of your army service.
Meet with dozens of other recruits from around the world – a family for IDF service and for life.
The program includes accommodation – and participation is free!




