Ma'ale Gilboa was chosen to host the Yeshiva due to the natural beauty of surrounding area in addition to strengthening the slowly diminishing kibbutz community.

Yeshivat Maale Gilboa is committed to educating a generation of young students who relate to a pluralistic and democratic Israeli society.

The Yeshiva's diverse group of educators emphasize a commitment to rigorous Torah study, intellectual openness, and social consciousness.

Based on the belief that Talmidei Chachamim have a responsibility to contribute in all branches of society, the teachers at Ma'ale Gilboa have created a broad program that addresses the needs of the contemporary student.

[2] The three main messages of Yeshivat Ma'ale Gilboa are There are multiple classes every day on various topics by a variety of rabbis.

Gemara instruction endows students with competence in classic yeshiva modes of study and carefully opens doors to new insights provided by complementary academic disciplines in Talmud.

The Revadim method sees the Oral Tradition as a living legal system and not only as written text.

Understanding the evolution of these documents and the original intent of their authors leads to a whole new perspective on the study of Talmud.

Students acquire the skills and ability to study classical commentary and learn to utilize contemporary literary and linguistic methods for deeper insight into Tanakh.

The overseas students are encouraged to attend universities that have a strong Jewish presence so they will be able to continue learning.