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Timeframes

We generally recommend studying at Mayanot for a full academic year. In addition, students come for just a semester or even as little as the minimum, three weeks.

Please Note:

The Summer and Winter Program (start and end) dates are fixed.
Applications are due two weeks before each start date.

In selecting students for Mayanot, the Admissions Committee looks at academic ability and achievement combined with personal characteristics such as motivation, leadership ability and a desire to learn about Judaism, its people, and its history. The application questions take about 20 minutes and the essays take about 30 minutes to complete. Before you continue to the application, please have the following prepared:

Contact information (email & phone) for two references (rabbi, professor, employer, etc.);
A recent digital photograph of yourself

No Hebrew language, previous Jewish Studies background or religious commitment is required for acceptance to the Mayanot Institute of Jewish Studies.

Please Note: If you are having any difficulty with the application below, we apologize in advance. Please be in touch with Rabbi Kasriel Shemtov directly, for the Men’s program: shemtov@mayanot.edu Rivka Marga Gestetner for the Women’s program: rmg@mayanot.edu Rabbi Shneur Broh for the Post High School program: sbroh@mayanot.edu. and Rabbi Yossi Shemtov for the Executive Learning program: yossi.shemtov@mayanot.edu

You can also try this secure application link: https://www.tfaforms.com/4646500

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Date of Birth

Gender

How old will you be when you intend to arrive to Mayanot?

Program applying for:

First Name

Last Name

Hebrew Name

What name do you want to be addressed by

Phone Number | Accepted format: +countrycodeareacodephonenumber

(e.g.: +18181234567) Where the red number is the country code, the yellow number is the area code and the green number is the phone number.

WhatsApp associated number (if different). | Please use int'l format.

Permanent Mailing Address

Street

City

Country

US State

Canadian Provinces

Australian Provinces

Postal Code

Best time to contact. Please write which day of the week and time of day is best to reach you.

Time #1

Time #2

Time #3

Occupation

Marital Status

Parents' Information

Father's first name

Father's last name

Father's cell phone number

Mother's first name

Mother's last name

Mother's cell phone number

Mother's email address

Father's email address

Jewish Background

Were you born Jewish?

Did you convert to Judasim?

What is the name of the converting rabbi?

What is the name of the converting rabbinical court?

Was your mother born Jewish?

Did your mother convert to Judaism?

What is the name of the converting rabbi?

What is the name of the converting rabbinical court?

Was your maternal grandmother born Jewish?

Did your maternal grandmother convert to Judaism?

What is the name of the converting rabbi?

What is the name of the converting rabbinical court?

Health

Do you have any history of eating or dietary disorders or are currently exhibiting signs of either?

Please explain the eating disorder history below (250 characters or less):

Have you been hospitalized in the past?

Please list all hospitalizations with date and duration along with a short description of each instance (250 characters or less).

Have you ever received psychological treatment and/or counseling in the past?

Please describe the kind of treatment and/or counseling. List the date, duration, and if relevant, the supervising doctor (250 characters or less).

Have you ever had any medical or emotional conditions?

Please describe each instance of a medical or emotional condition. Additionally, please list the date, duration, and supervising doctor (250 characters or less).

Are you currently taking any medications?

Please list each medication, its dosage, and the condition it's meant to treat (250 characters or less).

Please list any restrictions on activities, i.e. swimming, hiking, etc... (250 characters or less).

Please include anything else you think we should know with regard to your health (250 characters or less).

I agree to pay for any costs associated with mental health treatment that may not be covered by insurance should Mayanot's Education Director determine it necessary.

Yes, I agree.

General Education

Elementary School

Secondary/High School

Name

GPA

Are you a university student?

University Information

Name

Degree

GPA

Graduation Date

How did you hear about Mayanot?

Who motivated or assisted you in applying to Mayanot?

Mayanot Israel Birthright Staff Member

Friend/Other

My Chabad Rabbi or Rebbetzin's Contact Details

First Name

Last Name

City

Phone | Please use int'l format.(+18181234567)

Chabad on Campus Staff Member's Name.

Zalman SchurderYossi WitkesChaya SchurderOther

Other:

Personal References - (Please use your Chabad Rabbi or Rebbitzin, if applicable. You will need to input their contact details again here)

First name	Last name	Phone Number	Email Address	Relationship

Jewish Education

Learning Goals and getting the most out of your time with us:

Mayanot generally focuses on furnishing beginner students with Hebrew skills to study classic Jewish texts (Talmud, Halacha, Chassidut) independently. This usually requires some level of pre-requisite Hebrew and a certain time and progress commitment (consistency) to achieve.
Alternatively Mayanot has our foundational Judaic Studies Program which is more lecture based and only uses Hebrew text in conjunction with an English translation - this course level is perfect for the beginner to build foundation in Jewish thought and practice.

Program Orientation

Skills-basedLecture-based

Which synagogue or temple do you affiliate with, if any?

Did you participate in any formal or informal Jewish classes and/or programs BEFORE graduating high school?

Please describe the nature of the classes and/or programs.

Did you participate in any informal or formal Jewish classes and/or programs SINCE graduating high school?

Which Birthright season were you on?

Who was the Birthright trip provider?

Please describe the nature of the classes and/or programs.

Essays

Describe your current occupation, passions, and interests.

Tell us about setbacks you have faced.

Describe your motivations and goals for studying at Mayanot. (300-400 words.)

Photograph Submission

Please upload a recent portrait photograph of yourself.

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Chassidus	Chumash
Ethics	Halacha (Jewish Law)
Hebrew language	Holidays
Jewish history	Kabbalah
Kosher	Land of Israel
Marriage	Mishna
Mussar	Personal growth
Philiosophy	Prayer
Shabbat	Talmud (content)
Talmud (skills)	Tanach (Bible)
Tanya

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Reading Aloud (from vowelized text)
Reading Comprehension
Speaking

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Contact Information

Permanent Mailing Address

General Information

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Executive Learning Program Details:

Jewish Background

Health

General Education

How did you hear about Mayanot?

Program Options

Jewish Education

Essays

Photograph Submission

Short Term Educational Program

Lone Soldier Residential Center

The Beit Midrash Program

Post High School Learning Program

Experiential Jewish Education Program

Birthright Extension Educational Program

Start Up Idea Lab

Israel Advocacy Training

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Timeframes

Mayanot | Institute of Jewish Studies

Contact Information

Permanent Mailing Address

General Information

A Few Notes About Dates:

Executive Learning Program Details:

Jewish Background

Health

General Education

How did you hear about Mayanot?

Program Options

Jewish Education

Essays

Photograph Submission