23/06/2026
Meet Kovi Kluwgant, from Sydney, Australia, a participant on MTA Gush 2026, a World Bnei Akiva Hachshara Program.
"Hi, I’m Kovi Kluwgant from Sydney, Australia. I’m 18 years old and I went to Kesser Torah College from kindergarten all the way through to graduation.
I chose MTA Gush because, unlike most programs, it offers the opportunity to learn in one of the best Yeshivas in the world, while also giving a real balance of experiencing Israel, having fun, and being fully immersed in serious learning. It’s easy for programs like this to feel like you’re pulled too far in one direction, but MTA Gush manages to balance it really well.
The main highlight so far has definitely been the competitive lunchtime soccer games at the yeshiva and the runs through beautiful Gush Etzion. I’m also really looking forward to Slichos with the yeshiva later this year."