Ben Shemen Branch
Established just two years ago, the Ben Shemen branch represents the burgeoning branch of the Aderet Leadership Academy. Our humble beginnings in a small classroom, a single office, and makeshift living quarters within the village's maintenance warehouse have transformed into a thriving community.
After about six months, Aderet found a welcoming home within the kindergarten building, which our cadets have actively converted into a splendid beit midrash building. Featuring a pergola, an outdoor study space, a garden, and a library generously donated by the family of the late Zvi Zameret (may his memory be a blessing), this space embodies the spirit of academic excellence and community collaboration.
The village community has warmly embraced us, forming partnerships in various initiatives, establishing connections, and organizing collaborative events. Our trainees play key roles in numerous ceremonies, such as the unveiling ceremony that highlights years of service and academies in the village, the vibrant Purim celebration, the "Singing in Their Memory" event preceding Memorial Day, and the ceremony at the Memorial Monument Shayeret Ben Shemen, honoring the fallen on Memorial Day. They wholeheartedly participate in all events, showing remarkable enthusiasm, particularly in the renowned Shavuot celebration of the village, where graduates from all 96 years of its history come together.
Active involvement in community development is a central element of our dedication to the village's progress. The academy trainees collaborate closely with village counterparts in diverse roles, such as managing egg production and broiler farms, overseeing the horse farm, maintaining the barn, tending to the zoological garden, managing the greenhouse, cultivating the vineyard, and providing support to students with learning challenges across various educational levels.
Additionally, over the past year, Aderet has initiated the "Ma'alot" youth program, offering weekly value-based content to village youth aged 1-9, reinforcing our dedication to holistic community engagement.
Branch Staff
Golan Hemo
Head of Branch
A Golan Heights native, married to Neta, and father to Ella and Rei. Graduated from the Hasfin Yeshiva, served as a combat soldier in Shaldag, holding a bachelor's degree in philosophy. A graduate of Musrara High School for Eastern Music, he enjoys playing music, hands-on building, and soccer.
Yael Lulav
Guide
24 years old, originally from Mesmit in the Jezreel Valley.
Guided tours as part of a year of service in Nitzana.
Served in the army as a weapons noncommissioned officer in the Air Force and in the reserves
Worked in agriculture in the Golan Heights. Really loves to travel and work with her hands
Porat Yehudai
Guide
25 years old, from Pedoel in Samaria
Graduate of Mechina Eitan
Served in the army as a fighter and
commander in Sayeret Givati
Loves to travel and work with his hands
Neta Efrat
Guide
24 years old, Haifa resident.
Graduate of Aderet Mechin Shluhat Ayanot, class 20.
Served in the army in Modi'in, both as a regular and reserve officer.
Loves to play sports and travel the world
Lecturers
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Dr. Shmaryahu Ben-Pazi - Israel's Historical Controversies and Character Development & Virtue Cultivation
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Golan Hemo - Israeli Beit Midrash
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Ziv Sela - Topics in Israeli Society
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Nadav Pinchi - Middle East Studies
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Yehuda Mali - Biblical Studies
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Harel - Zionism
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Noa Mualem - Democracy
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Ilana Tishler (Director of Ben Shemen Youth Village) - Education of At-Risk Youth
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Tal Lifshin - Significant Service
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“Ladaat. Choose Well" Association - Sexuality and Relationship Gender Workshop
