ultra-orthodox Campus - מגדל אור

Who we are?

An academic studies campus for young men and women from the Haredi community was established for their integration into the Israeli workforce.

About the ultra-orthodox Campus for Excellence

The campus offers a number of academic majors in separate groups and in a Torani atmosphere. The curriculum is under the supervision of a spiritual committee, and is adapted to the unique needs of the young men and women of the Haredi community. This program enables members of the Haredi community to attend academic studies and to maintain a Haredi lifestyle.

The Haredi students benefit from a combination of academic and religious studies, family life and studies, and entering the workforce.

The Goal

Opening the door to the world of academia and employment

The establishment of the ultra-orthodox Campus for Excellence is a real revolution in the academic field. Previously, the Haredi population had encountered great difficulty in starting to study for an academic degree or to obtain an occupation, due the constant study of religious subjects and maintaining a traditional lifestyle.

Many young men and women in the Haredi population marry at a young age, and expand their families at an early stage in their marriage. Most of them have large families. A Haredi man who supports his family alongside his Torah studies, has no option of starting academic studies.

In 2012, in a groundbreaking and innovative move, Rabbi Grossman established the Haredi Campus for Excellence with the recognition that higher education and a profession would empower the members of the Haredi sector and bring about their quick and optimal integration into Israeli society.

Proverbs 8: 1

Will not wisdom call out, and understanding give forth its voice?

B.A. in Economics and Management

The curriculum encompasses extensive subjects, providing practical knowledge to the students. The professional and experienced teaching staff offers the students up-to-date knowledge on the capital market and management. Graduates of this program are hired by financial and real estate companies with close supervision.

B.A. in Politics and Government

An innovative, creative and challenging curriculum, providing knowledge and scientific methods for understanding and analyzing institutions and strategic processes, policy making processes and its implementation. Graduates are hired by government institutions and public organizations

B.S.W. in Social Work

The curriculum provides knowledge and skills for working with individuals, groups and the community. It trains social workers to cope with problems of unemployment, violence, drugs and poverty. Effective coping with personal and social problems requires application of a systemic approach, in addition to traditional individual therapy.

B.Sc. in Computer Science

This high level curriculum is designed for students from the Haredi sector who wish to integrate into the world of hi-tech in senior positions and development roles as well as employees in the public sector who wish to gain an education in their field of work for their professional advancement.

Scholarship Program

The students who study on the ultra-orthodox Campus for Excellence receive a unique scholarship package that enables them to combine studies, work and family life.

The scholarship program recognizes that the commitment of the students to meet the academic requirements does not allow people with families to help financially support the family and the students who work find it difficult to keep their jobs during this period.