Past Events

Hamifgash
June 2015
When was the last time you saw your friends from the Mechina?
How many times have you said to yourself "I have to meet them again!" The Mechina Alumni Association organized an event this year called HAMIFGASH, where many Alumni from different years came together. The event was fun and interesting,
and we hope to see more of our Alumni next year!
Click here for photos
June 2015
When was the last time you saw your friends from the Mechina?
How many times have you said to yourself "I have to meet them again!" The Mechina Alumni Association organized an event this year called HAMIFGASH, where many Alumni from different years came together. The event was fun and interesting,
and we hope to see more of our Alumni next year!
Click here for photos

Purim Fair
March 2015
On the occasion of Purim, the Mechina Alumni Association organised a gift fair. The presents were donated by the Korean community, teachers, and students. We succeeded in raising significant funding for activities and students in need through the sales!
Click here for photos
March 2015
On the occasion of Purim, the Mechina Alumni Association organised a gift fair. The presents were donated by the Korean community, teachers, and students. We succeeded in raising significant funding for activities and students in need through the sales!
Click here for photos

ChanuJam
December 2014
In the light of Hanukkah, an amazing Jam session was held at the Shem Tov bar near Machane Yehuda. Olim from all over the world and Israelis came together on the second night of Hanukkah, in order to play music and sing. Moreover, an incredible amount of suffganiot, drinks, and great atmosphere accompanied the participants all night long!
Click here for photos
December 2014
In the light of Hanukkah, an amazing Jam session was held at the Shem Tov bar near Machane Yehuda. Olim from all over the world and Israelis came together on the second night of Hanukkah, in order to play music and sing. Moreover, an incredible amount of suffganiot, drinks, and great atmosphere accompanied the participants all night long!
Click here for photos

Rock N' Yerushalayim
November 2014
The first of its kind, this major event was organized by the "Forum for the Organizers of the young Aliya to Jerusalem", with live performances by Olim (like Natalia Lensczner, and Elias Israel's band, whom are Mechina Alumni). The event had as its main guest, the famous Israeli band Shivat Tzion. The event was part of the Aliya week organized by the Jerusalem municipality, and counted over 600 participants both Olim & Israelis.
Click here for photos
To watch the video which was made especially for the event, and where Mechina Alumni participated, Click here
November 2014
The first of its kind, this major event was organized by the "Forum for the Organizers of the young Aliya to Jerusalem", with live performances by Olim (like Natalia Lensczner, and Elias Israel's band, whom are Mechina Alumni). The event had as its main guest, the famous Israeli band Shivat Tzion. The event was part of the Aliya week organized by the Jerusalem municipality, and counted over 600 participants both Olim & Israelis.
Click here for photos
To watch the video which was made especially for the event, and where Mechina Alumni participated, Click here

Olim Al HaBar
June 2014
The first event of its kind, in which Olim Chadashim and Vatikim from all corners of the world spoke, sang, and made us laugh, at Shuk Machane Yehuda in Jerusalem. The audience included Olim, tourists, Tzabarim, and everyone in between.
Click here for photos
June 2014
The first event of its kind, in which Olim Chadashim and Vatikim from all corners of the world spoke, sang, and made us laugh, at Shuk Machane Yehuda in Jerusalem. The audience included Olim, tourists, Tzabarim, and everyone in between.
Click here for photos

Social Aliyah
June 2014
Three meetings with Mechina students, alumni, and Israeli students, to get to know Israeli society on a deeper level and receive tools for social action. We discussed multiculturalism in a welfare state, economic ideas and their social impact, and social involvement on a micro and macro level.
The discussions were led by Dana Halevi, a doctorate student at the School of Social Work; Dr. Daniel Gottlieb, Deputy Director in Research and Planning at the National Insurance Institute of Israel; and Ayelet Rubabshi, an M.A student in Political Science.
Click here for photos
June 2014
Three meetings with Mechina students, alumni, and Israeli students, to get to know Israeli society on a deeper level and receive tools for social action. We discussed multiculturalism in a welfare state, economic ideas and their social impact, and social involvement on a micro and macro level.
The discussions were led by Dana Halevi, a doctorate student at the School of Social Work; Dr. Daniel Gottlieb, Deputy Director in Research and Planning at the National Insurance Institute of Israel; and Ayelet Rubabshi, an M.A student in Political Science.
Click here for photos
Hannukah Reunion
Alumni of all ages met at our annual reunion during Hannukah. We dined, learned, and toured Jerusalem during the Festival of Lights. See you at the next reunion! Click here for more information Click here for photos |
"Base" Students Meet Their Siblings
15 French-speaking Mechina students were partnered with French-speaking Alumni, who will guide them throughout their academic careers at the Hebrew University. Click here for more information Click here for photos |
Launching the Alumni Association
June, 2013 The official opening of the Alumni Association and its activities. The Association was founded as a result of the reunion of Alumni at the Mechina's 40th Anniversary event, who spoke of the need of continuing the networking and home-feeling of the Mechina, even as alumni. Click here for photos |