Ono Academic College Integrates Religious Zionism with Academic Excellence and Community Support

Ono Academic College currently serves around 25,000 students across multiple campuses in Israel, including Haifa, Tzomet Savion, Ono, and Jerusalem. The college offers a wide range of 74 academic programs spanning law, business, health professions, sports therapy, information systems, and more. The Religious Zionism Administration within the college provides a unique support framework tailored for students from the national-religious sector, combining high-quality education with a strong sense of community and spiritual enrichment.

Lior Frishman, head of the Religious Zionism Administration at Ono, emphasizes that the program offers not only academic excellence with top lecturers but also a supportive environment that feels like home. Rabbi Moshe Reis, founder of the administration, highlights that their goal extends beyond earning degrees to fostering a vibrant Religious Zionist community through enrichment activities and social bonding.

Academic coordinator Rivka Wertheimer adds that students receive personalized assistance, including help with academic challenges and accommodations, creating a warm and attentive student experience. The administration also offers significant scholarships, special matchmaking programs, lectures, tours, and other initiatives aligned with students' values and identities.

Additionally, the college hosts the Lev Berliner Social Beit Midrash, led by Rabbi Danny Lavi, which provides Torah study sessions that complement the students' academic pursuits. Rabbi Reis expresses his commitment to continuing the development of the college as a center for both academic and spiritual growth. Prospective students interested in a comprehensive educational experience that integrates faith, community, and scholarship are encouraged to explore the Religious Zionism Administration at Ono Academic College.