Gilad Fisher

Gilad Fisher, is a 25 year old, third year student in the field of Technology Management and Marketing at Machon Lev. He hails from Bnei Brak, but currently resides in the Givat Mordechai neighborhood from Jerusalem with his wife and child. He previously attended a Hesder Yeshiva program at Yeshivat Hakotel.

When asked why he chose to pursue his studies specifically at Machon Lev, he answers enthusiastically that the emphasis on combining science with Torah studies and the focus on character development, make this the ideal setting for him. "One must learn how to function in the working world with a solid basis of ethics and Torah values", he explains, adding that Machon Lev's all-male environment is a positive factor and enables him to concentrate better on his studies. Mr. Fisher also enjoys a close relationship with one of the Rabbis at Machon Lev with whom he consults on various issues. He was overwhelmed, at first, by the demanding schedule of both Torah and Science studies and the potential impact of such intensive curricula on his new marriage. However, he has learned to cope and things have worked out well. Currently he's taking a course on business entrepreneurship, a project sponsored at JCT by Soda Club Ltd. He is particularly interested in the Marketing aspect of his career and explains that a new product is only as good as its marketing.

The long hours of study at Machon Lev does not leave him, and his fellow students time to earn a living. Like many others at the college he was awarded a scholarship by JCT. He is grateful for the financial aid – it allows him to cope with the economic stress of a young family in Israel today, while allowing him to focus on his studies with greater peace of mind.