David Yellin Academic College of Education, Educational institution in Beit Hakerem, Jerusalem, Israel
David Yellin Academic College of Education is a teacher training college in Jerusalem whose campus is made up of several buildings grouped together. It offers degree programs across a range of education fields, from early childhood and elementary to secondary, special education, and informal learning.
The institution was founded in 1913 as the Hebrew Teachers' Seminary, making it the first teacher training school in Palestine to hold classes in Hebrew. Over the following decades it grew into an established college that has trained many generations of educators.
The college brings together students from Jewish, Arab, Druze, and Circassian communities who study side by side every day. Walking through the campus, visitors can naturally notice this mix in the hallways and shared spaces.
The campus is made up of several buildings, so it is worth allowing some extra time to walk between them. It is a good idea to check in advance which areas are open to visitors, as some sections may require prior permission to enter.
During the unrest of 1929, the college building served as a shelter for residents of the surrounding area who were seeking safety. This side of its history is rarely what visitors expect to discover when they arrive at an education campus.
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