Achiya Elfi | Psychology, 2024

JMC alumnus Achiya Elfi is building a life centered around service, education, and helping others find their path.

A 2024 graduate in Psychology from the Jerusalem Multidisciplinary College (JMC), Achiya is currently serving in reserve duty as a fighter in the Combat Engineering Corps while simultaneously pursuing a master’s degree in Educational Psychology.

Originally from Jerusalem, he studied at a Hesder Yeshiva in Maalot and later worked as a counselor in a pre-army preparatory program through Bnei Akiva. Alongside his academic and military commitments, he is also a yoga instructor who operates his own studio — even teaching yoga sessions to fellow soldiers during reserve duty.

After graduation, Achiya chose to move to Kibbutz Sufa in the Gaza Envelope and hopes to complete his practicum working with communities in Shaar HaNegev. His long-term goal is to integrate yoga and educational psychology to help young people navigate personal challenges and develop resilience.

He also dreams of opening a center for youth struggling with gender identity, creating a supportive environment for young people going through difficult journeys and searching for belonging and direction.

When reflecting on why he chose JMC, Achiya explains that he was looking for a more personal and practical academic experience — one focused not only on research, but on preparing students for meaningful work in the real world.

“At JMC, I felt seen,” he says. “The College pushed me to work hard, develop my abilities, and become involved.”

We are proud to spotlight Achiya — a member of the JMC alumni community whose path reflects compassion, leadership, and a deep commitment to helping others.