Apply Now! - STEP

Admissions Information:

If you are interested in attending the program, please fill out this application form (if you would like more information about the program before applying, please go to “Contact us” and send us an email).
Receipt of your application will be followed by a phone interview by the director of STEP, Rabbi Sigler.
You will be contacted by Rabbi Sigler to set up a phone interview.
If you are accepted into the program, you will receive an email letter of acceptance. Please do not assume that you are accepted until you receive this letter.
There is a $250 non-refundable registration fee. This fee is part of the overall fee for the program, not in addition to it.
Registration is complete once we have received the registration fee.
The balance of the program fee must be paid in full before beginning the program. The full fee for each three week session is $800.

Please fill out the online form below and click submit
We recommend that you compose the essay (located at the end of the application) first using a different editor. When finished, complete the form and paste your essay into the appropriate location. This will reduce the risk of your losing your internet connection and potentially losing your application data.

Being religiously observant is not a requirement for attending the program.

STEP Application

Session*
- Winter 2024/25 December 22nd to January 9th
Name*
First Middle Last
Hebrew Name
Enter your own Hebrew Name. Do not include the names of your parents.
Father's Hebrew Name
Enter your father's Hebrew Name. This is what comes after the word "ben"
Mother's Hebrew Name
Enter your mother's Hebrew Name.
Are you a...
- Select One
- Cohen
- Levi
- Yisrael
- Not Sure
What city or town did you grow up in?*
Present home address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Telephone - Home
Telephone - Mobile*
Email address*
Date of Birth*
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Country of Birth*
Country
Mother's Country of Birth*
Country
Father's Country of Birth*
Country
Was your biological maternal grandmother born Jewish?*
Is your father Jewish?*
Marital Status of Parents*
If you are a convert, please answer the next 3 questions
Rabbi that oversaw conversion
Above Rabbi's telephone
Above Rabbi's email
Jewish affiliation growing up*
Did you attend any Jewish schools growing up?*
If yes, what was the affiliation of this school?
Between what ages did you attend this school?
How would you describe your proficiency in reading Hebrew?*
Have you attended yeshiva before?*
If yes, please describe
Are you Shomer Shabbos?*
If so, for how long?
Do you keep Kosher?*
If so, for how long?
List any trips to Israel you have made as part of a Jewish program (e.g. Birthright, Meor, etc.)*
Present occupation*
Undergraduate School*
Year of graduation*
Major*
Graduate School
Year of graduation
Feld of study
Place of Work
Job description
List hobbies and extracurricular activities*
Information about your Father
Father's Name*
First Last
Father's Cellphone*
Father's Email*
Information about your Mother
Mother's Name*
First Last
Mother's Cellphone*
Mother's Email*
Medical
Are you healthy?*
If not, please describe
Are you on any Medication?*
If not, please describe
Do you have medical insurance that will cover you while you are visiting Israel?*
Do you have any dietary restrictions other than non-Kosher food?*
The name and number of an Orthodox rabbi that can serve as a reference for you
Name*
First Last
Position
Phone
Email
Other
Do you plan to attend the entire session?*
If not, what dates would you like to come for?
Are there any commitments to family, work, health, etc. that would prevent you from participating fully in the program?*
If there are, please describe
Please describe your reasons for wanting to attend the program*
What are your plans for after the program?*
How did you hear about the program?*
By submitting this application online, I hereby affirm that all of the information included in this application is correct to the best of my knowledge.
Olami Acceptance*
- With programs in over 30 countries, Olami and its funding partners sometimes use independent verification firms to assure that programs are attended and impactful. By registering, I understand that I might be contacted by a verification firm for quality control purposes.
Mosaic Contact Opt-in
- Olami is funded in part by Mosaic United. Uncheck this box if you don't want to be contacted regarding future Mosaic sponsored-opportunities.

STEP Application

Information about your Father

Information about your Mother

Medical

The name and number of an Orthodox rabbi that can serve as a reference for you

Other