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Derech is the Yeshiva designed for that student who seeks something more in their connection to Hashem and in Judaism. That student can take many different forms, from the student who never understood all the halachos his Rebbe told him about in his K-12 schooling, or the TJJer who felt something in his TJJ trip and wants to understand what that connection is.
Financial Aid
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Scholarship Programs
There are a number of sources for scholarships and financial aid that we work with regularly
frequently asked questions
Your questions answered
The Yeshiva/Seminary/Gap Year Program that you plan to attend often has scholarships valued up to $15,000. Contact your particular institution directly to learn more.
The Derech academic year of 2024-2025 begins in August 2024 and ends in June 2025.
There are a number of sources for scholarships and financial aid that we work with regularly:
- MASA
- NCSY
- Olami Launch
- FAFSA (Through our joint program with Yeshiva University or Hebrew Theological College )
- Oorah
- Jeff Seidel Student Center
- Your local Jewish Federation
Please contact us for more information on any of these scholarships.
The registration form will be sent via email along with your letter of acceptance. The form needs to be printed and signed, then scanned and sent to jonathans@ohr.edu You will also need to send a $1,500 US nonrefundable deposit to our NY office. This deposit is used towards your tuition and counts as your first payment.
The classes have a high teacher to student ratio. Small class sizes allow for more one on one attention and are geared to the needs of each student. The typical class has more of an informal educational style with a round table discussion feel.
On our main campus there is a 24 hour security guard. The campus is gated with coded locks at each entrance. It is under constant surveillance, with cameras at every entrance. When necessary, travel limitations are placed on the students, as well as early curfew and any other relevant security measure. We follow the MASA security regulations and have medical and armed escorts for all trips.
Yes. Aside from completing an application online, all applicants must have a personal interview with a member of our recruiting team.
Tuition for the 2024-2025 academic year is $27,500.
After your application has been received, it will be evaluated by our admissions committee. Upon acceptance you will receive an email welcoming you to Derech and an invitation to register as a new student for the coming year.
We are located in the Maalot Dafna neighborhood of Jerusalem on the Ohr Somayach campus. Our address is 22 Shimon Hatzadik Street. It takes about 10 minutes to walk to Meah Shearim, 20 minutes to Jerusalem’s City Center, and 25 minutes to the Old City and the Kotel (Western Wall). Many major bus routes and the light rail are right outside our campus doors.
Derech is affiliated with Ohr Somayach. Credits are given for attendance and participation in addition to academic performance. While Ohr Somayach is not an accredited institution of higher learning recognized by the US Department of Education, its degree may be accepted by certain universities for graduate school programs in the US and abroad.
We serve three meals a day even on days that there is no programming (vacation and holidays). There are also several restaurants, supermarkets and shopping centers close by.
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To start your journey to greatness, submit an application, including essays and letters of recommendation. Afterwards, you’ll receive an email to schedule your interview with our Director of Admissions.