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Are you an Israeli citizen?*

Born in Israel?*

Do you have an Israeli passport?*

Do you have any food allergies, dietary preferences, or specific requirements we should be aware of (e.g., vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, etc.)?*

About Your Jewish Experience

How did you hear about Meorot Yerushalayim?*

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Are you considering applying to any other seminaries/Israel programs? If so, which ones?*

Are you actively involved with NCSY (e.g., attending weekly/monthly events, Shabbatonim, etc.)?*

If you've been on an NCSY summer program, please write which program.

If you are involved with NCSY, what region are you from?*

Are you an Olami Launch fellow?

Which staff member in NCSY are you closest to?*

What about the Meorot Yerushalayim program interests/excites you?*

Please share with us your most meaningful Jewish experience to date and its significance to you.*

Coming to Israel for the year is a significant commitment (being away from parents/friends, in a foreign country/overseas, delaying the start of college/university, etc.). How are you mentally preparing for this?*

What are you hoping to gain from spending a year in Meorot?*

What are your plans after your gap year?*

Have you ever taken or are you currently taking any medications? If so, please list them.*

Have you ever seen a psychologist/psychiatrist/counselor? Have you ever suffered from an addiction? If yes please explain below.*

Have you been hospitalized in the past two years? If yes, please explain*

About Your Family (Father)

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Occupation*

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Was your father born in Israel?*

About Your Family (Mother)

Mother's Name*

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Email*

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Occupation*

Mother's Hebrew Name*

Was your mother born in Israel?*

Parents Marital Status*

Jewish Family Status (strictly confidential)

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Were all your grandparents born Jewish?*

If no, please explain:*

Is there anyone in your family that converted to Judaism?*

If you are accepted to Meorot, with whom should we be in touch to discuss tuition matters?*

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Educational Background

List the name(s) of the elementary school(s) you attended, including cities.*

List the name(s) of the high school(s) you attended, including cities*

Recommendations

Please submit at least two people from whom we can expect a recommendation - including their full name, email address, phone number and their relationship to you.

Reference One: Name of Rabbi/Rebbetzin/Youth Group Advisor/Jewish Educator*

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Reference Two: Name of Rabbi/Rebbetzin/Youth Group Advisor/Jewish Educator*

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Someone who knows you well (high school teacher/guidance counselor/school principal/boss, etc.)*

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About Your Jewish Experience

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About Your Family (Mother)

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Educational Background

Recommendations

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