Admissions

Eligibility

• Open to both single and married men.
• Open to adult students of all ages, though the median age each year is generally in the mid-to-late 20's.
• With few exceptions, candidates have an academic or professional degree, or the equivalent life experience.
• Basic commitment to traditional Jewish observance is a prerequisite.
• The ability to read (although not necessarily understand) Hebrew is a prerequisite.

Application

In order to process your application we need the following:

1. Your completely filled in application form, including the essay. Either:
   • Submit the Online Application Form (precise instructions appear on the page).
   • Print out and mail in an application form - WORD file | PDF file (they can also attained through the Darche Noam office); or
   • Fax one to us at US fax 516-908-6020 or Israel fax 972-2-652-0801.

2. Two letters of recommendation (only one required for the summer program).
   Please ask those who write letters of recommendation to include:

   1. The name of the organization they represent
   2. A phone number for any follow-up questions
3. Two photographs (one if sent as an email attachment)
4. Interview with a staff member (arranged through the Darche Noam office) is generally required

Once you have applied:

• The turn around time for getting you a reply is usually 48 hours, but on occasion it can be as much as a week.
• A majority of applicants are accepted. However we sometimes get a sense that an applicant is better suited for an alternative program. We also have space limitations which prevent us from accepting all qualified applicants.
• Consequently, while there is no deadline for applications, there is a definite advantage to applying early.
• An accepted student is given two weeks to pay a $400 non-refundable registration fee by check or credit card, which holds their place in the program.
• The next tuition payment is only due three days after the Zman begins, to give the new student a chance to confirm that he chose the right program.
• Please stay in contact with the Darche Noam Office to check on the status of your application and for any questions that come up; they will be happy to help out in any way possible.