Migdalor
Migdalor is a pre-military service preparatory programme (mechinah) designed for young people from Israel’s social periphery. Its primary goal is to reduce social gaps within Israeli society by strengthening its students’ confidence and competency and enhancing their sense of connectedness to the wider society. Both physical and emotional strength is developed through a programme of drills, challenges and field exercises, with a special focus on activities at sea. Educational activities emphasize the development of a sense of social responsibility alongside creative problem solving and management skills. The programme accompanies its students, at no cost to them, throughout their preparatory year, their military service, their academic training and their entry into the workforce.