At Ben Shemen 400 children and youth ages 6-18 experience being part of Israeli society in every way.
We invite you to be a part of our success!
The Ben Shemen Youth Village
The Ben Shemen Youth Village was founded in 1927 and is located in the Modi'in Regional Council, surrounded by open spaces and a rural atmosphere.
The Village has an extensive heritage of quality education, innovative agriculture, and social values "education with a taste of yesteryear". The Village is proud of its graduates who prosper in Israel and around the world, and is a leader in education.
Studies and Education in the Youth Village
Quality education and extensive educational activities lead to impressive results and achievements. Individual education plans, small classes, an intimate attitude, a leading team of educators, along with a supportive learning center allow each student to maximize his or her personal abilities for excellence and a 95 percent success rate in eligibility for quality matriculation certificates.
“This place is a home without a doubt.
A house of dreams "
Danielle Aviv, Counselor
The Farm
The agricultural farm at Ben Shemen, combines agricultural tradition with innovation and futurism. The village has an elaborate hydroponic greenhouse, advanced chicken coops and even horse stables for the persistent riders. Ornamental gardening, cows, field crops, a petting zoo and more, the fun of nature as part of the curriculum.