Application for JTS Nishma Program 2023Loading...Welcome to the JTS Nishma Summer 2023 Application! Please note that this form does not permit saving a partially completed application; it must be completed and submitted in one session. We can only consider applications submitted through this form.. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and you will be notified of acceptance and next steps via email. If you have any questions regarding the application or the summer program, please contact Rabbi Rafi Cohen, Director of Rabbinical & Cantorial Admissions, at racohen@jtsa.edu.Biographical InformationFirst NameLast NameDate of BirthDate of BirthJanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember123456789101112131415161718192021222324252627282930312023202220212020201920182017201620152014201320122011201020092008200720062005200420032002200120001999199819971996199519941993199219911990198919881987198619851984198319821981198019791978197719761975197419731972197119701969196819671966196519641963196219611960195919581957195619551954195319521951195019491948194719461945194419431942194119401939193819371936193519341933193219311930192919281927192619251924192319221921192019191918191719161915191419131912191119101909190819071906190519041903190219011900PronounsPronounsHe/Him/HisShe/Her/HersThey/Them/TheirsOtherIf Other, please list your pronouns below:Contact InformationEmailCell Phone NumberMailing AddressMailing AddressCountryStreetCityRegionPostal CodeIs your permanent address different from your mailing address?Is your permanent address different from your mailing address?YesNoPermanent AddressPermanent AddressCountryStreetCityRegionPostal CodeSchool InformationCollege NameCollege KeyYear 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 2College Key 2Year of Graduation (or Expected Year of Graduation)MajorProgram PreferencesPlease read the information below before picking your session and course preferences.Session A Dates: May 30 – June 29Session B Dates: July 5 – August 3 During each session of Nishma, Hebrew, Talmud, and an additional text study elective will be offered.Talmud courses are offered in the morning, with Hebrew and elective courses offered in the afternoon. Please note that the elective courses require advanced Hebrew knowledge. To see the full listing of courses, please visit the Nishma page.Session Sign Up (Please select all that apply)Session Sign Up (Please select all that apply)Session ASession BFull 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?YesNoAre you interested in earning academic credit?Are you interested in earning academic credit?YesNoPlease Note: Nishma courses are billed at a special subsidized rate. Courses taken for credit are billed at the regular per-credit rate. To see the most up-to-date schedule of costs, please visit our Tuition and Fees page.Session ASession A Course OfferingsSession A Course OfferingsTalmud Text Level A: Taking Hold of Talmud I, MTWR 9:00 AM-12:30 PM (In-Person)Talmud Text Level B: Mastery in the Making I, MTWR 9:00 AM-12:30 PM (In-Person)Introduction to Rabbinic Narrative, TWR 2:00 PM-4:45 PM (In-Person)Session BSession B Course OfferingsSession B Course OfferingsTalmud Text Level A: Taking Hold of Talmud II, MTWR 9:00 AM-12:30 PM (In-Person)Talmud Text Level B: Mastery in the Making II, MTWR 9:00 AM-12:30 PM (In-Person)Parshanut, TWR 2:00 PM-4:45 PM (In-Person)HebrewPlease Note: Hebrew courses are billed at a different rate than the other Nishma courses. To see the tuition and fees for the Nishma with/without Hebrew, please see the main Nishma page.All Hebrew courses will be taught online using Zoom.See Summer Hebrew Language Courses for more information.Hebrew Course OfferingsHebrew Course OfferingsHebrew Alef 1, TWR 2:00 PM-4:45 PM (Zoom) - Both Session A & BHebrew Alef 2, TWR 2:00 PM-4:45 PM (Zoom) - Both Session A & BHebrew Alef 3, TWR 2:00 PM-4:45 PM (Zoom) - Both Session A & BHebrew Bet 1, MTWR 2:00 PM-4:45 PM (Zoom) - Session AHebrew Bet 2, MTWR 2:00 PM-4:45 PM (Zoom) - Session BHebrew Gimel 1, MTWR 2:00 PM-4:45 PM (Zoom) - Session AHebrew Gimel 2, MTWR 2:00 PM-4:45 PM (Zoom) - Session BHow did you hear about Nishma at JTS?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 School of Jewish EducationThe 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 aloud:Very HaltinglySomewhat HaltinglyRelatively FluidlyFluidlyI read Hebrew without vowels aloud:Have 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:Submit