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.
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.
Ziv Sela
Director of Education
At the age of 28, Ziv originates from the Gan Yoshiya moshav in the Hefer Valley and presently lives in Tel Aviv. Ziv underwent the pre-army service year in Malkishua and served in the army as an infantry training officer. With a bachelor's degree in psychology and education, along with studies in group facilitation, Ziv is passionate about learning, traveling (particularly within Israel), admiring flowers, and connecting with people.
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.
Ziv Sela
Director of Education
At the age of 28, Ziv originates from the Gan Yoshiya moshav in the Hefer Valley and presently lives in Tel Aviv. Ziv underwent the pre-army service year in Malkishua and served in the army as an infantry training officer. With a bachelor's degree in psychology and education, along with studies in group facilitation, Ziv is passionate about learning, traveling (particularly within Israel), admiring flowers, and connecting with people.
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
