The program comprises three areas of content: Education, Jewish and Zionist identity, and the IDF and Israeli society. These areas are studied with a diverse methodology that includes lectures on theory, educational workshops, encounters, tours, discussions of moral dilemmas, and individual guidance for each participant. The Second Lebanon War highlighted several fundamental issues that are also addressed by the program.

During their studies, fellows are required to develop programs addressing ethical and organizational aspects of the fundamental problems dealt with by the IDF and its education system. These include draft evasion, conscientious objection, motivation and lack of motivation to serve among various sectors in Israeli society, the role and involvement of the IDF in national tasks, and the significance (in terms of principles) of opening up all IDF units to women.

The classes take place at the Mandel Leadership Institute in Jerusalem.