The data is in: What do ultra-Orthodox Hesder yeshiva students think?

 

For the first time, a study is published examining the level of satisfaction of ultra-Orthodox Hesder yeshiva students in Israel in a variety of key areas of yeshiva life

Among all the participants in the study conducted by the Anshim Administration, there was maximum expression of confidence in the ultra-Orthodox Hesder model, with the participants praising the combination of the centrality of Torah study and preparation for a life of service and practice. 

The respondents also emphasized the unique yeshiva experience that was maintained in the framework of the Hesder, the investment in spiritual and intellectual life, and the deep connection between the rabbis and the students.

The data show that the "Mativta" and "Mishmar HaTorah" yeshivas, headed by Rabbi Leibel, received the highest grades out of all the yeshivot examined, which, as noted, also received particularly positive feedback.

The index examined various aspects of yeshiva life, including the level of Torah study, personal adaptation to the track, the response the students receive from the staff, preparation for military service, and the combination of religious and secular studies.

In the parameter of religious studies, particularly high figures were recorded: in the Mishmar HaTorah yeshiva, the satisfaction rate reached 100%, and in the Mativta yeshiva it was 94%.

In the area of personal response to students by the yeshiva staff, high data were also recorded: 100% satisfaction in the Mishmar HaTorah yeshiva and 94% in the Mativta yeshiva.

In the index that examines the ability to direct and refine the track personally, 83% of Mishmar HaTorah students and 76% of Mativta students indicated that they were satisfied.

In the parameter of the balance between religious and secular studies, data of 76% were recorded in the Mativta Yeshiva and 67% in the Mishmar HaTorah Yeshiva.

In the field of secular studies, the Mativta Yeshiva received 94% satisfaction.

"The data reflect a broad picture of the learning experience and life in yeshivas. and indicate a high level of satisfaction among students in all Hesder yeshivot," the study's authors emphasize.