- Are there any scholarships available?
- Do you have any scholarships available even though I’m only coming for 2 weeks or less?
- Are there any other options for funding?
- Does She’arim provide learning for beginners who are not yet observant?
- Does She’arim provide learning for advanced students?
- Who do I talk to when I need to reflect, have questions about what I’m learning or have life decisions to make?
- Are She'arim apartments near the school and can I make a request where I will be placed?
- Can I go to She’arim part time and still stay in the She’arim apartments?
- Do I have to start on the first day of the semester?
- How much pocket-money will I need per week?
- How many meals a day does She'arim provide?
- Do we have to make our own Shabbat plans? Does the school spend Shabbat together?
- Does She'arim offer any kind of dating service or is there a shadchan to talk to?
Financial Assistance 1. Are there any scholarships available?For more detailed information, see Scholarships and Assistance page (Prospective Students) She'arim participates in the Masa Scholarship Fund sponsored by the Jewish Agency for Israel. MASA is Hebrew for "Journey," and MASA's vision is that every year, more and more young Jews from around the world will start their journey with a semester or year in Israel, exploring the land, experiencing its culture, growing and learning together. More info on Masa The Jeff Seidel Scholarship fund offers a flight scholarship of $500 to study in Israel. www.scholarshipstoisrael.com Alisa Flatow Overseas Student program
Your local Jewish federation or synagogue may have funds for study in Israel. See www.cjp.org. She'arim also has a limited number of scholarships available for students wishing to study 5 months or more. Please contact our
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We encourage potential students to contact a variety of possible sources of funding, outside of She'arim. An excellent resource regarding funding is StudyinIsrael. For more information see our "Scholarships & Assistance" page. 2. Do you have any scholarships available even though I’m only coming for 2 weeks or less? We have the option of tuition loan deferment and work study for short term study. Scholarships or other forms of assistance may be available from other sources. See above. 3. Are there any other options for funding? Work study program is available for students who cannot afford to pay full tuition. Working for the school enables students to contribute to the school while reducing their fees. Many students also get part time jobs such as babysitting or helping families prepare for Shabbos. This is a way to cover pocket money.
Classes Does She’arim provide learning for beginners who are not yet observant?The Taste of Torah provides a safe and secure place for beginners from all backgrounds to ask questions and feel comfortable . Private tutors are provided. No level of observance required. Modest attire is appreciated. See our Taste of Torah page. Does She’arim provide learning for advanced students? She’arim provides a unique environment where students can progress at their own level both in text skill and knowledge. The Beit Midrash program incorporates beginners to advanced students in depth study. See our Beit Midrash page.
Mentor system Who do I talk to when I need to reflect, have questions about what I’m learning or have life decisions to make? She’arim is small by design in order to give our students maximum attention in all areas of their study and lives. Teachers are available to meet with you with anything you wish to discuss. You can initiate these discussions with the teacher of your choice and simply ask to make an appointment. Accommodations
Are She'arim apartments near the school and can I make a request where I will be placed? She'arim apartments are located all throughout the neighborhood of Har Nof. Most are a 5 to 15 minute walk from the school. Requests should not be made with the exception of a medical reason.
Can I go to She’arim part time and still stay in the She’arim apartments? The apartments are reserved for full time students only. While we welcome part time students, we cannot house them in our dorm.
If you are interested in part time study, She’arim can provide you with a list of short- term rentals in the neighborhood
Miscellaneous Do I have to start on the first day of the semester? It is advisable, but not required. She’arim is uniquely designed to accommodate busy schedules and is flexible enough to work with you on the time frame that works for you.
How much pocket-money will I need per week? Most find $50 a week for food and transportation to be adequate. Trips, holidays and Shabbat outside Jerusalem require extra funds.
How many meals a day does She'arim provide? She’arim provides a hot dairy/parve lunch daily plus a coffee room open all day. Breakfast can be prepared before classes and dinner is made independently in your apartment.
Do we have to make our own Shabbat plans? Does the school spend Shabbat together? Shabbat hospitality is offered weekly. Sign up is required by Tuesday afternoon and families in Har Nof are more than happy to host our students. As well, we are happy to try to place students outside the city, if they are interested. We do make Shabbatons in Har Nof and in other cities throughout the year. Many times students join together for a meal on Shabbat. Making the meal themselves and hosting each other can be a very appealing option.. Does She'arim offer any kind of dating service or is there a shadchan to talk to? Although most of our students are of dating age when they arrive ,we encourage students to focus on their studies while we get to know you. When you are ready to date, we will be happy to assist. One of our Rebbetzins serves as a liason to shadchanim in Jerusalem. She will meet with you, introduce you to the shadchanim, and offer advice along the way. Your mentor, as well, will be happy to assist you and guide you in the process.
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