Since 1968, thousands of young olim have started their lives in Israel on Ulpan Kibbutz Sde Eliyahu.

Tourists experience an unforgettable 5 months in a unique part of the Land of Israel.  

The best way to learn Hebrew is to live the language. Ulpan Kibbutz Sde Eliyahu is a 5 month Hebrew learning/work experience on a Modern Orthodox Kibbutz.

Students learn 24 hours a week in class and work 24 hours a week in one of the branches of our kibbutz with Israelis.

Our teaching staff is part of and managed by the Israeli Ministry of Education.

Ulpan Sde Eliyahu is both an Israeli and Jewish experience.

Students become part of our community, celebrating Shabbat and all holidays of the Jewish calendar.

There are services in our beautiful synagogue throughout the day.

We explore the land of Israel on trips with licensed tour guides and back- up support of Moked Teva.

Healthy, young Jewish Adults between 18 to 26 years old. Our students can come as olim (new immigrants) or as tourists. All students are required to respect our community’s traditions and atmosphere, meaning:

Students are required to keep and respect Shabbat and holidays.

Keep Kosher.

Women’s pants, skirts, or dresses should be knee high or lower.

Our dormitory is in an amazing new campus called Habayta.

Students live 2 per room and with private bathrooms. 

Work is is dependent on the daily needs of the kibbutz. We try to suit the students to a job that best suits them. Work options include:

• Field crops
• Date plantation or olive groves
• Organic market garden
• Gardening
• Kitchen
• Kibbutz store (kolbo)
• Dining Hall
• Laundry
• Early childhood day care

• Synagogue
• Library with Beit Midrash
• Seasonal swimming pool with men’s, women’s and family hour
• Lighted soccer field
• Lighted basketball and tennis court
• Weight room
• Store (kolbo)
• Clinic – Managed by the Clalit Health fund 

Olim (new immigrants) pay a subsidized fee of 5,800 NIS. This fee is usually paid from the monthly stipend olim receive from the Ministry of Absorption.

Tourists pay $6,000, with students from North America paying an additional $360 registration fee. MASA grants are available for eligible students.

Security Deposit – All students are required to leave a 1000 NIS security deposit upon arrival.