The Next Phase of Construction

The progress on the Mayanot World Center since our last update has been
immense and impressive. The upper floors of the new building have been
completed and are looking great, with modern and spacious facilities that will
enhance the learning experience for students.

In addition, major installations such as plumbing, electrical and heating systems have been completed, which will ensure that the building is fully equipped to meet the needs of the students and staff. The new building will have many dormitory rooms, classrooms, a large library, a study hall, a dining hall, an industrial kitchen space, and among other amenities, a mikveh and gym room. There will be a kitchen area on each floor for students to easily make themselves at home as well as a laundry room and program head office, for any needs the students might have.

Main floor grand staircase and Beit Midrash

The Mayanot Institute is a unique institution that provides a rich and immersive educational experience for Jewish students from around the world. The expanded facilities will be a platform for a plethora of programs, including Onward Israel, which will offer internships for a comprehensive Israel experience, including a lone soldier dorm and outreach projects, volunteer opportunities and short-term seminars.
The new Mayanot World Center project has been underway for some time, and the progress made so far is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the project team. The new building is set to be a state-of-the-art facility that will provide an unparalleled learning environment for students. It has come to be called, ‘The Gem of Jerusalem’ for all that see it.

The dinning room and downstairs main area looking beautiful
A full window overhaul on the entrance floor

Please come visit us soon for a tour!
For more information or interest in getting involved or partnering with us, please visit: https://mayanot.edu/world-center/

The balcony area on each floor, with stunning views of the Jerusalem skyline
The hallway on an upper floor
The outer staircase leading to the dining area from the West

Main Floor Advancement Updates

The Mayanot World Center is an international campus for education and experiential learning in the heart of Israel’s capital. This center will be the foundation for building a new generation of leaders.

The magnificent entrance floor will feature the main Beit Midrash, the comprehensive library including computer stations and classrooms, the greeting area and executive offices, and a versatile outdoor patio space.

Our incredible team has made some amazing headway on the beautiful entrance floor this past month, with windows being opened to let in more light, to the feature wall being finished, and floors, walls and pillars being completed.

We are still working on the final touches of course, however we are excited to show you what has been happening in the building recently.

Hundred’s of closets and shelving units have been assembled and installed, just waiting for the many students, soon to inhabit the 200+ beds.

We have expanded the entrance area, adding more space for the reception and more area for the student lounge.

BEFORE
AFTER

The beautiful and grand Beit Midrash, in the new Mayanot World Center, is really coming together. The Jerusalem style pillars are in keeping with the rich heritage of the city and the light will soon stream through the windows as they are enlarged, as well as, light streaming outward as the Torah learning begins from this ‘Zal‘.

The soon to be library and large seminar room is almost ready with lots of lighting, and beautiful Jerusalem stone.

Can’t wait to show you the next phase, coming soon, as always stay tuned!

Fire Security and Our Newest Installations

Since our last update, we have moved forward in several respects, working on the entrance floor and the upper floor furniture installation.

The security system, and sprinkler system have all been installed and tested. The beautiful outdoor windows are in, window bars put in, interior doors installed, closets are being put together, the toilets are ready for use, as well as the air conditioning and elevators.

Entrance way stairwell is beginning to come together. We are doing a stunning Jerusalem stone feature wall from basement to ceiling, over two floors. The pictures below show the initial process as the installation is currently happening.

Mayanot also made the executive decision, for safety reasons, to have on reserve a water cistern for the indoor water sprinklers. We are almost finished building this large structure on the back right outer side of the building. As safety has always been one of Mayanot’s number one priorities, we thought it was worth the extra time to ensure if ever there was a fire, G-d forbid, we will be able to react as quickly as possible.

We are excited to show you the pictures and video of the progress being made for our upcoming opening. For any questions please be in touch at: mayanot@mayanot.edu

Want to watch all the Building update video from initial construction to now, click here.

Classrooms, bedrooms and bathrooms student ready:

Closets delivered and built:

The entry way feature wall and stairway being built:

Building the water cistern for the fire safety system:

Both the front and back of the building being refreshed:

October Building Update

The blog has just celebrated it’s second year anniversary, sharing monthly updates and keeping you in the loop on all things building related. We are so glad we could include you in the process for the last two years and can’t wait to have you visit the Mayanot World Center in person, very soon.

As you all know, the Mayanot team has made amazing headway and we are so excited with what will soon b”zh be the end result of all of the hard work and all of your unwavering support.

Here is a recap below of how far we have come, as well as, the latest photos and video from all the advancements made in October.

  • main staircase fully installed and secured
  • flooring being prepared on the main floor
  • rooftop terrace leveling and tiling happening
  • basement kitchen space being prepared

September Building Update

The lobby staircase in the main entrance area is now being constructed, installed, and reinforced. The upper floors are close to completion. Our team is now focused on completing the commercial kitchen, basement dining hall and rooftop garden.

Stair Construction:

  • Main floor stairs
  • Basement view
  • Bottom stairs installed

In Progress:

  • Completing bathrooms
  • Rooftop levelling and flooring installation
  • 2nd elevator installation

Lighting:

  • Bathroom lights
  • Dorm room lights
  • Hallway lights

Upper Floors:

  • Hallway ceilings vents looking great!

August Building Update

We have really pushed forward this month with the renovations for the Mayanot World Center and it is our pleasure to show you the amazing things have come together.

The stairway, hallways and dorm rooms are all completed. Crown molding are in, light fixtures have all been installed, painting on upper floors are complete. The elevator is also in the process of being installed, as well as, the rooftop flooring.

As the Hebrew month of Tishrei begins and the Jewish New Year begins anew, the coming year should be a year of revealed goodness with many blessings of sweetness and joy for all.

  • Dorm rooms as of Aug 31st, 2021.
  • Hallway on upper floor.
  • Dorm room lights installed, crown moldings done, air-con in, walls painted!
  • Almost ready for use.
  • Main light installation
  • Stairwell reno

In process:

  • Elevator installation
  • Balcony refurbishment

July Building Update

The summer is upon us and we are enjoying the warm weather here in Israel. Our team is continuing to install the much needed air conditioners, on all floors, closing up the ceiling with dry wall, painting all dorm rooms, and even installing the hanging shelving in over 50 rooms. The safety room electric is being finished and the outlets have already been put in. It is amazing to see everything coming together.

Enjoy the July photos and videos below.

  • Electric outlets are connected
  • Dorm room with finished ceiling
  • Rooftop infrastructure installed
  • Building the rooftop floor

The dorm room pictured after the shelving has gone up and the trial pieces have been chosen.

  • Dorm room entry way
  • Washing station and closets
  • Dorm room shelving

Basement progress:

  • Prepping for the main stairs to be installed
  • Installing electric in the industrial kitchen area

June Building Update

Here are the updated photos and videos from our teams progress on the Mayanot World Center. The project is making real strides and we are happy to share the process.

Since all the electricity has been connected, our executive director, Rabbi Kasriel Shemtov, did the honors of turning on the lights for the first time. He shared, “Mazal Tov, we have electricity at the Mayanot World Center, and we can’t wait for all the students who will ignite their spiritual electricity, their Judaism.”

As well he shared, “the doors are on, and this is the place that will not only open up the doors to the dorm rooms, but to our hearts, and our souls. To bring thousands of Jews around the world and connect them to their heritage, to their people and to their Land.”

  • Door frames installed.
  • Upper floor progress shot.
  • Doors on all upper floors installed.
    • Entrance floor ceiling
    • Main floor classroom progress.
    • Where the main stairwell will be soon.
    • Organizing the electric boxes.
    • Working on the floor entrances and stairwell.
    • Outdoor space and new ceiling for the kitchen area.
    • Cleaning the area.
    • More then three tractors are currently at work in the building.
    • The back view of the building, before the windows are installed.

    May Building Update

    These are not easy times here in Israel, but we are optimistic for the future and are pushing forward with the construction of the building.

    The importance for a Center like Mayanot to provide us with what we need most, young Jewish educated leaders who can stand up for Israel, the Jewish People and our Judaism.

    As always thank you for supporting our efforts to nurture a love for Torah, the Jewish people, and the Land of Israel and make a lasting and sustainable impact.

    We can’t wait to show you how the renovation of the New World Center is progressing, view the photos and video below.

    Electric infrastructure units being delivered.
    • Drywall installation in the dorm rooms.
    • All Air conditioning units installed on upper floors.
    • All upper floors ceiling drywall completed.
    • The ceiling installation of the future Beit Midrash and classroom area on the entrance floor.
    • Electric installation happening, under the floor, on the entrance level.
    • All the large safety rooms are coming along, as well.
    • The concrete roof of the new kitchen area in the process of being constructed.
    • The view of the basement reconstruction from inside.
    • While the concrete is drying the beams hold up the ceiling.
    • The rooftop air conditioning units and plumbing being installed.

    April Building Update

    Our team is continuing to make major developments at the New Mayanot World Center this month. Checkout the video and images below.

    • The multiple balconies facing the Nachlaot neighborhood.
    • After the reconstruction.

    Ceiling infrastructure being finished on all upper floors. Installation of the:

    • Lighting and electric;
    • Plumbing;
    • Cameras and internet;
    • Sprinkler system;
    • Air conditioning and heating system.
    • Piping installation happening.
    • Ceiling casings are installed.
    • Wiring being pulled through, by one of our electricians

    Entrance floor ceiling infrastructure being worked on:

    • Our team, ensuring all the infrastructure is safely installed on the ceilings and the ‘geves’/ drywall can be easily attached to hide everything happening above.

    Plastering the walls in preparation for the paint on all upper floors:

    • Getting ready to paint all dorm rooms, classrooms, offices and student lounges on all upper floors
      of the Mayanot World Center.

    The basement, commercial kitchen space, moving to the next phase of construction from digging to reinforced concrete and waterproofing the walls.

    • Having dug out this new space from the original bedrock, our team installed the new pipes.
    • Smoothing and sealing the walls and floor.
    • Waterproofing the entire space, so no moisture is able to come in whatsoever.

    We are looking forward to painting all the upper floors soon, covering up the ceiling wiring and pipes, installing the lights and working on the main floor entrance stairs!

    See you next month, with a slew of new updates!