Application - From the Beit Midrash to the Streets: A Window into the Rabbinate

Thank you for applying to this special program hosted by The Rabbinical School at JTS. Please note that this form does not permit saving a partially completed application; it must be completed and submitted in one session. Learn more about the program before applying.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis following a priority deadline of December 1st. You will be notified of admission and next steps by email.

If you have any questions regarding the application or the program, please contact admissions@jtsa.edu.

Biographical Information

First Name

Preferred Name (If different than first)

Last Name

Date of Birth

Pronouns

He/Him/His

She/Her/Hers

They/Them/Theirs

Other

If Other, please list your pronouns below:

Full Hebrew name when called to the Torah (transliterated)

Are you (and, if married, your spouse) Jewish according to the standards of Conservative Judaism: being either born to a Jewish woman or converted with tevilah and (if male) brit milah as approved by a beit din?

Contact Information

Email

Cell Phone Number

Mailing Address

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

Is your permanent address different from your mailing address?

Yes

No

Permanent Address

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

Academic History

Applicants to the program must have completed secondary school (high school) at minimum. Please provide information for all academic experience up to what is most recent. No transcripts are required.

Secondary School Name

Year of Graduation

Do you have an additional institution--such as a college or university--you would like to list?

Yes

No

College Name

Year of Graduation (or Expected Year of Graduation)

Major

Do you have an additional institution you would like to list?

Yes

No

College Name 2

Year of Graduation (or Expected Year of Graduation)

Major

Emergency Contact Information

Emergency Contact First Name

Emergency Contact Last Name

Relationship to Emergency Contact

Emergency Contact Phone

Emergency Contact Email Address

Program Details & Short-Answer Questions

Please review the details of the program before completing the next section.
Our "Window into the Rabbinate" program is intended to give participants a glimpse of what it's like to study Torah and begin the work of becoming a clergy member. You will engage in Torah study related to contemporary social issues and meet leaders who bring this learning to life in the wider community.

Immersive four-day program for people considering becoming clergy
Experience beit midrash learning and site visits
Study and learn alongside current students

It's not required that you be interested in applying for Rabbinical or Cantorial School, but you should be able to articulate how deep engagement with text might inform your personal and professional life.

Program Dates
Jan 12-15

The winter intensive will be held in-person at the JTS campus. All participants must be able to physically attend during the duration of the program.

Meals provided by JTS during the session will be kosher. Do you have any other dietary restrictions we should be aware of?

Please specify:

Will you be traveling from outside the New York City area to attend this session?

JTS has limited capability to provide and/or subsidize lodging and expenses for those attending from outside New York City. Will you need assistance with travel and lodging?

Please describe your needs. Be sure to specify any specific costs or necessary physical accommodations we should be aware of as we review our ability to support you.

Details about what we can provide will be shared by email at a later date. As always, please contact our office if you have any specific questions.

Please tell us in a few sentences what interests you about participating in this opportunity to study Torah and explore the clergy as a career? (250 words recommended)

Hebrew & Judaic Studies Background

Tell us about your Hebrew and text background, if any. The program is open to participants at all levels of prior experience with Hebrew and Judaic text. Please be as honest and accurate as you can.

Please describe your Hebrew background, if any, including college courses, ulpanim, tutors, etc.:

Prayerbook Hebrew

Cannot comprehend without a translation

Comprehend somewhat with time and the aid of dictionaries

Significant comprehension, perhaps with extra time and/or the aid of dictionaries

Prayerbook Hebrew

Biblical Passages

Mishnah

I read Hebrew without vowels aloud:

Very Haltingly

Somewhat Haltingly

Relatively Fluidly

Fluidly

I read Hebrew without vowels aloud:

Have you taken Jewish studies courses at a college level (or beyond) in the past?

Yes

No

If so, please describe:

Have you ever studied Talmud in the original Hebrew?

Yes

No

If so, please describe:

Reference

Please provide us with the name and contact information for someone who can speak to your qualities as a Jewish leader/community member; your academic abilities; and/or overall character.

Please note we will reach out to this reference if needed. They do NOT need to write a letter on your behalf.

Reference Title

If Other:

Reference First Name

Reference Last Name

Reference Email

Reference Phone Number

How did you hear about this JTS program?

Please review your application before clicking "Submit" below.

I certify that the information given by me on this application is complete and accurate, and that all materials submitted as mine are entirely my own. I understand that willful misrepresentation or failure to disclose complete and accurate information may result in the disqualification of my application or in the rescinding of my offer of admission.

I AGREE