The Me’ohr Bais Yaakov campus is located on a quiet street in the vibrant Bayit Vegan neighborhood of Jerusalem. Two buildings that occupy the campus contain classrooms, dormitory rooms, a study hall, a student dining room, and a kitchen.

Students attending Me’ohr Bais Yaakov come from all over the world, but mainly from North America. They are highly motivated to excel in Torah learning and commitment, while opening themselves to qualitative growth in personal development.

Tours and Extracurricular Activities

To enrich the students’ learning experience, Me’ohr Bais Yaakov offers tours and visits to biblical, historical, and nature sites throughout Israel. These field trips augment classroom study and provide firsthand knowledge of the land and its people.

In addition to academic studies, students participate in a stimulating program of extra-curricular activities that include tours of the country, chesed opportunities, and fun get-togethers. As part of Me’ohr Bais Yaakov’s special chesed program, students are encouraged to volunteer their time to help needy families and to visit the sick and elderly. One of the highlights of the Me’ohr year is the production of a professionally directed musical drama, which is performed for large audiences. The proceeds of the performances are dedicated to the scholarship fund.

Accommodations and Meals

Comfortable dormitory accommodations are available to the students. Three meals a day are served in the seminary’s dining hall. The school’s cook tries to accommodate special dietary needs.

Periodically the school spends Shabbos together, either on the Bayit Vegan campus or out of town. Most weeks, however, the student eats Shabbos meals with families of her choice, or if she wishes, with families assigned by the school. A student may ask to be placed in Jerusalem or in other locations throughout Israel. This system enables students to experience the richness of Shabbos, meet many families living in Israel, and become acquainted with different parts of the country.

Security

The Me’ohr Bais Yaakov campus is located in Bayit Vegan, a residential, religious Jerusalem neighborhood. The school takes all the necessary precautions to protect the students residing on the campus.

The school is in contact with, and receives updated information from the American Consulate and the local police security department about which areas to avoid. Instructions, as well as restrictions in travel, are given to the students based on current security conditions. The school strongly advises against attending or participating in public gatherings and restaurants.

School trips and outings are held in conformity with the regulations of the Israeli army. Armed guards accompany school trips as required by the regulations of the Army and Ministry of Education.