Apply to Nishma for Summer 2021

Welcome to the Nishma Summer 2021 Application!

Please note that this form does not permit saving a partially completed application; it must be completed and submitted in one session. It should take about 5-10 minutes to complete your application. We can only consider applications submitted through this form.

Acceptance emails will be sent out beginning in December, which will include a registration link. Should you apply after December, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

If you have any questions regarding the application or the summer program, please email nishma@jtsa.edu or director Rabbi Marcus Mordecai Schwartz at moschwartz@jtsa.edu.

Biographical Information

First Name

Preferred Name (If different than first)

Last Name

Date of Birth

Preferred Pronouns

He/Him/His

She/Her/Hers

They/Them/Theirs

Other

If Other, please list your preferred pronouns below:

Contact Information

Email

Cell Phone Number

School Information

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

Program Preferences

Session

Session A: Tuesday, June 1 - Thursday, July 1

Session B: Monday, July 5 - Thursday, August 5

Full Time or Part Time

Mornings Only

Afternoons Only

Full Time

Are you interested in taking Hebrew in addition to the beit midrash program in Nishma?

Yes

No

How did you hear about Nishma?

Nishma is a stand alone program, but can help one prepare for other programs at JTS. Would you like more information about:

The Davidson Graduate School

The Gershon Kekst Graduate School

The Rabbinical School

The H.L Miller Cantorial School

Hebrew & Judaic Studies Background

In order to group students most effectively, we need to know something about your Hebrew and text background. Please be as honest and accurate as you can. We will follow up with you if necessary to assure that we’ll be able to offer a course appropriate to your level in the summer.

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:

Reference

The Nishma program requires one reference. Please provide us with the name and contact information for someone who can speak to your academic abilities and personal qualities.

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

If Other:

Reference First Name

Reference Last Name

Reference Email