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Aharai! — Pre-Army Leadership Program in Kiryat Malakhi
Leadership program for youth 14-19 pre-draft. Provides life skills, career path, and aim toward a worthy military role. Strong collaboration with the Ethiopian-Israeli community.
About Kiryat Malakhi
Kiryat Malakhi is one of Israel's cities with a particularly high proportion of Israeli-Ethiopian community members relative to total population. The community is a central part of the city's character — visibly present in education, commerce and community activity — alongside significant demand for updated housing options.
What the program includes
- Weekly workshops: group dialogue, leadership, values, future planning
- Officer tracks: prep for IDF officer school — exams, interviews, psycho-technical
- Career paths: matching to IDF roles by talent (tech, intelligence, command)
- Personal mentor: each participant assigned a personal mentor for the whole process
- Community: belonging to a multi-city group of leading youth
Who is eligible?
- Youth 14-19 (high school, in some tracks ages 12+)
- Motivation to contribute (academic excellence not required)
- Community-engaged — interested in leadership within the community alongside IDF
How to join
- Registration: aharai.org.il → "Join"
- Interview: personal + group
- Trial period: 1-2 months
- Participation: usually 1-2 times per week + weekend events
Bonus value: alumni network of commanders, tech professionals, and social activists. Meaningful community connections.
Ethiopian community in Kiryat Malakhi
- Community population
- ~9,000
- Share of city
- ~30%
- Main neighbourhoods
- מרכז, צפון, קרית חיים
- Community services
- ENP, מרכז קהילתי
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FAQ — Kiryat Malakhi
- How many Ethiopian-Israelis live in Kiryat Malakhi?
- The Ethiopian-Israeli community in Kiryat Malakhi numbers approximately ~9,000 residents — around ~30% of the city's population. Main neighbourhoods: מרכז, צפון, קרית חיים.
- How do I claim Aharai! — Pre-Army Leadership Program in Kiryat Malakhi?
- Apply via the relevant government body in Kiryat Malakhi. For support: ENP, מרכז קהילתי.
- What community support is available in Kiryat Malakhi for this right?
- In Kiryat Malakhi, the following organisations can assist with paperwork, translation and entitlement: ENP, מרכז קהילתי.
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