Yaakov's Dream Fund

Prioritizing the integration of underprivileged members of society into the economy at large would transform their lives into those characterized by personal growth and success that can drive Israel forward in ways we cannot yet imagine. At YDF, we are not only imagining that growth, but we are also building that trajectory of success, daily. Its prioritization of both high-level Torah study and cutting-edge academia enables the seamless integration of religious men and women into our degree programs. By providing religious women and men an academic space where they know they do not need to compromise their lifestyle, their Torah study, or their academic education, YDF helps the unique needs of the religious community as well as the needs of Israeli society. What we are seeing is the turning of a tide. Not long ago, the prevailing wisdom was that the Israeli religious community would never enter academia or the Israeli workforce. The problem was bemoaned and seemed all but insurmountable. Today, it is proud to show that’s not the case.