Yeshiva Or Avner Kfar Citrin is located in the settlement of Beit Zvi, a pastoral and quiet settlement at the foothills of the Carmel. The yeshiva has approximately 300 students aged 12-20, in three tracks:
The students come from Haredi communities throughout the country and stay there under full boarding conditions. The yeshiva combines a Haredi-yeshiva atmosphere that includes high-level Torah studies, together with secular studies for a full matriculation certificate and professional certifications.
In the morning hours, students study Gemara and Hasidic teachings in a yeshiva format and take advanced matriculation exams in Jewish Studies and Tanach. Additionally, students complete certification as a kashrut supervisor and a Torah scribe.
In the afternoon hours, classes are held by professional teachers in all matriculation subjects in small groups according to the appropriate level for each student. In addition, individual tutoring sessions are held to help fill knowledge gaps from previous years for students lacking background in secular subjects. Furthermore, training courses are held in additional technological fields – 3D printing, website development, cellular technician, and more.
During leisure hours, various bonding activities take place, clubs in different areas, trips, horseback riding, and more…
The institution is recognized by the Technological Education Division of the Ministry of Education, and every student graduates with special expertise in one of two leading technological tracks – electrical engineering track and computer systems track. The yeshiva ketana (high school) students graduate with a full matriculation certificate including 8 to 10 study units in the technological subject, and students in the large yeshiva achieve prestigious practical engineering certification, alongside certifications in comprehensive enrichment courses.