Shnat is a selective scholarship program designed for youth leaders from around the world. Based on instilling the Betarian principals of Hadar and Tagar, the program is aimed at developing the self, leadership skills, Jewish identity and a deeper connection to the land and people of Israel.  

As the program is offered exclusively to chanichim at the immediate completion of their high school studies, they are at a complex yet exceptional time of their lives when they are sufficiently mature and suitable to embrace their Jewish Homeland and gain an appreciation of Israeli culture and society whilst developing their independence.

Betar Shnat consists of three main components; an intensive learning program, a period of volunteering combined with independent living, and an army experience program. Other than these components; many excursions, seminars, and trips are included.

On return to Australia a Boger (graduate) is responsible for the running of the movement. They are given the opportunity to carry on what they have learnt and give back some of what they have been given. As a Boger they learn invaluable life lessons and gain  experience and responsibility that can be found in no other forum. Shnat is an investment in your child’s life, and the future of many after them.