About Mevaseret

Comprehensive Facilities

The Yeshiva makes every effort to fulfill the basic needs of every Talmid and make the Yeshiva a genuine home away from home. Yeshivat Sha’arei Mevaseret Zion is proud to offer Talmidim a self-contained campus encompassing: Beit Midrash, classrooms, dormitories with central air-conditioning, dining hall, basketball court, student lounge with ping pong and table games, weight room, Internet, laundry facilities and many amenities nearby.

The location of the Yeshiva as well as the facilities on and off campus afford Talmiddim a myriad of options for their free time such as playing sports (often with our Rabbeim!) on the newly renovated basketball court or at the local Mevaseret indoor gym, working out in our fully outfitted weight room or walking 15 minutes to the Mevaseret Mall for grocery shopping or to enjoy a falafel or pizza. There is a small shopping center across the road from the Yeshiva with a barber, grocery store and Burgers' Bar for students convenience. The Mevaseret Mall also contains a post-office, bank, supermarket, photo and computer stores, book and stationery stores and many other retail outlets so Talmidim can purchase almost anything they might require without having to leave Mevaseret. The beauty of the location of Mevaseret Zion is that it retains a small town feel with close proximity to the bustling capital city.

Jerusalem is a 15 minute drive by bus from Mevaseret Zion which makes travel to and from the city center easy and fast. A bus stop is located close to the Yeshiva and buses run frequently and are reliable. A Mevaseret taxi service is also available for students who prefer to travel by cab. 

Accommodations

Dormitories are open throughout the year and are fully air-conditioned (central air), with American quality furniture and accessories. Talmidim share with up to three others in a room, allowing for maximum privacy while at the same time forming friendships with a close group of roommates. There is a spacious and well-equipped bathroom on each floor as well a hot and cold water cooler and a fridge for Talmidim’s use. 

Dining

The dining hall offers Talmidim a rich and varied breakfast, a dairy lunch and meat dinner. All meals are provided by a Mehadrin caterer on campus who offers a wide range of foods “that guys like” but at the same time provides a truly wholesome menu including a hot dish for breakfast as well as American wholegrain cereals, fresh vegetables with every meal, less processed foods, fruit after meals and a good balance between protein and starch.

There is a special breakfast menu on Rosh Chodesh with bagels, spreads, puddings and rogelach, as well an abundant and delicious Shabbat menu of the highest quality including a combination of traditional and Israeli dishes. Chagigot and chagim comprise an upgraded menu with a variety of gourmet foods all prepared yesh m’ayin by our caterer. Maximum effort is made to accommodate special food needs.