Magen
- Shaul Nokdim
Pre-Military Academy in Gush Etzion
From Challenge to Opportunity
Magen Shaul is a prominent pre-military preparatory academy (Mechinah) that nurtures
and supports students on their journey to adulthood
through meaningful military service and entry to Israeli adult society.
Our Doctrine
Love Eretz Yisrael
Love Am Yisrael
Love Torah
Our Mission
To prepare youth for the challenges of life in Israel by enhancing Jewish identity, physical, mental and spiritual strength
Our Success
Since 1996, our students have fortified their
inner faith and Jewish identity,
while developing leadership skills.
2,300 graduates have served in substantial
roles in the IDF; many in elite units and as commanders.
Graduates continue serving the State of Israel
as productive citizens.
Our Constituency
Our students are young passionate high school from all walks of life, both from Israel and abroad.
What We Offer
Enhancement of students' physical, spiritual and mental strength.
Our comprehensive program includes:
- Mock try-outs for elite unit selection
- Weekly lectures from inspiring Israelis
- Weekly Jewish Studies – Talmud & Jewish Law (Halacha )
- Field Trips throughout Israel
- Conversational Arabic classes
- Social and cultural activities
- Military Training
- Land Navigation Courses
- Weapons & Marksmanship Training
- Preparation for Special Forces Testing Day (Yom Sayarot)
- Combat Fitness, Krav Maga & Self-Defense Classes
Spearheading the academy and shaping its students is
Rabbi Itamar Cohen, renowned educator and author of more than a dozen books on Emunah (Faith) – among them Or Haganuz (The Hidden Light) and Kaddish Acharon (The Last Kaddish).
Choose your Impact
Naming Opportunities
- The Bet Midrash Learning Center
- The Library
- The Small Synagogue
- Classrooms
- Renovation of student residences
- Construction of new student accommodations
- Gym Renovation and Expansion
- Gym equipment acquisition
We need to provide monthly maintenance scholarships for youth from disadvantaged backgrounds who are learning in the Mechina, including students from war-affected areas.
Following 10-7-23, we upgraded our security to protect our campus 24/7, and provided fully-equipped accommodation for our security team. We now need to build shelters for our students!