The "Ohr Zaru'ah" institutions address the future financial needs of its students by delivering intensive courses in Jewish education, such as Sofrus, Nikkur and Shechitah, consequently providing its graduates with the means of earning a living.

The staff is comprised by Rabbanim who are experts in their fields, using special didactic learning methods and techniques while teaching their students. After completing their studies, the avreichim can acquire Jewish professions highly demanded throughout the country.

The academic level at the "Ohr Zaru'ah" institutions is very high. The students don't only learn the Halachos, but also focus heavily on the practical side of the profession. After extensive testing, the graduates are handed recognized diplomas that enable them to become intergraded in the Israeli work force and to eventually support themselves.
These courses also assist those who are planning to pursue Rabbinic Semichah and serve as certified Rabbis all over Israel, since the professions taught at the "Ohr Zaru'ah" institutions are an integral and inseparable part of that task.

Most State Ministries support these courses by granting the students stipends and scholarships.