Apply to Nishma for Summer 2022Loading...Welcome to the Nishma Summer 2022 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 InformationFirst NamePreferred Name (If different than first)Last NameDate of BirthDate of BirthJanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031202520242023202220212020201920182017201620152014201320122011201020092008200720062005200420032002200120001999199819971996199519941993199219911990198919881987198619851984198319821981198019791978197719761975197419731972197119701969196819671966196519641963196219611960195919581957195619551954195319521951195019491948194719461945194419431942194119401939193819371936193519341933193219311930192919281927192619251924192319221921192019191918191719161915191419131912191119101909190819071906190519041903190219011900Preferred PronounsPreferred PronounsHe/Him/HisShe/Her/HersThey/Them/TheirsOtherIf Other, please list your preferred pronouns below:Contact InformationEmailCell Phone NumberSchool InformationCollege NameYear of Graduation (or Expected Year of Graduation)MajorDo you have an additional institution you would like to list?Do you have an additional institution you would like to list?YesNoCollege Name 2Year of Graduation (or Expected Year of Graduation)MajorProgram PreferencesSessionSessionSession A: Wednesday, June 1 - Thursday, June 30Session B: Tuesday, July 5 - Thursday, August 4Full Time or Part TimeFull Time or Part TimeMornings OnlyAfternoons OnlyFull TimeAre you interested in taking Hebrew in addition to the beit midrash program in Nishma?Are you interested in taking Hebrew in addition to the beit midrash program in Nishma?YesNoHow 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: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 SchoolThe Gershon Kekst Graduate SchoolThe Rabbinical SchoolThe H.L Miller Cantorial SchoolHebrew & Judaic Studies BackgroundIn 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 HebrewCannot comprehend without a translationComprehend somewhat with time and the aid of dictionariesSignificant comprehension, perhaps with extra time and/or the aid of dictionariesPrayerbook HebrewBiblical passagesBiblical passagesMishnahMishnahI read Hebrew without vowels aloudVery HaltinglySomewhat HaltinglyRelatively FluidlyFluidlyI read Hebrew without vowels aloudHave you taken Jewish studies courses at a college level (or beyond) in the past?Have you taken Jewish studies courses at a college level (or beyond) in the past?YesNoIf so, please describe:ReferenceThe 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.Reference TitleReference TitleCantorDr.Mr.Mrs.Ms.ProfessorRabbiOtherIf Other:Reference First NameReference Last NameReference EmailSubmit