The "Human Spirit" Study Hall

A Program for Fostering Critical Thinking, Academic, and Social Excellence

The "Human Spirit" Study Hall operates within the Young Family School of the Human Spirit. It is designed to identify an elite cohort of second- and third-year undergraduate students in the fields of Social Sciences, Engineering, Computer Science, Natural Sciences, Health Sciences, and Management who demonstrate a strong affinity for the humanities.

The program aims to help these students deepen their humanistic knowledge on one hand, and to share their passion for these fields within educational frameworks across Be'er Sheva and the Negev on the other.

Admission & Scope

Selection Process: Each year, 15 participants will be chosen from a diverse pool of applicants. Selection is based on a detailed application stating their motivation, followed by a screening process of interviews and writing tasks.
Program Size: At its steady state, the program will host 30 students.
Academic Requirement: Participants are required to complete a minimum of 12 credits in the humanities.

Monthly Stipend: Throughout their two years in the program, each participant will receive a monthly living stipend of 1,000 ILS for 10 months of each academic year.

What Does the Program Include?

Personalized Customization

A tailored academic track designed during the second year of the program, under the close guidance and mentorship of a faculty member

Enrichment and Depth

Exclusive lectures and seminars on humanities topics, bringing students together with prominent cultural figures, intellectuals, and university faculty

Exposure

Active participation in cultural and intellectual events, alongside curated field trips and educational tours across Israel

Initiatives & Impact

Hands-on involvement in organizing cultural events on campus and developing projects to establish a vibrant presence for the humanities within the educational systems of Be'er Sheva and the Negev