Certificate in Jewish Leadership Application

Certificate in Jewish Leadership
Presented by Spertus Institute in partnership with Northwestern University.
Your application materials are not made available to any other persons or agencies without express legal authority, and Spertus will not disclose the identity of individual applicants when providing any agency with required statistical data. All material submitted in connection with your application will become part of our confidential admissions files.
Admission requirements
Applicants are required to have:
- A bachelor’s degree or the equivalent
- 5 years of professional experience
- The ability to do graduate-level academic work
- A strong commitment to developing and fulfilling their professional potential
To Apply

Complete this application, including the following materials, which you will either upload or type in the provided boxes. Please have these materials ready before filling out the application, as you will not be able to save and continue this application at a later time. A completed application includes:
- This completed form
- Professional resume
- Statement of purpose: Complete a short statement of purpose that tells why you want to participate in the program, how the program will help you fulfill your goals, and what you will bring to share with your fellow participants in the program. The essay must be clear, concise, organized, and well-written. Maximum length: 600 words.
- Application fee: The $50 nonrefundable application fee is waived for applications received before the preferred admission deadline (November 1, 2023).
This application will be reviewed by an Admissions Committee including faculty. Applicants will be informed if they are invited to schedule an Admissions Interview via Zoom with a member of our senior faculty. Applicants will receive an admission decision by email, generally within 15 business days after the interview. Cohorts are limited to 20 participants.

Cost
The total cost of the program is $2,500. This includes your Leadership Assessment and Professional Coaching sessions. It does not include travel or accommodations for in-person seminars, when applicable. Payment in full is due within 2 weeks of acceptance, in order to reserve your space in the cohort. Professionals working for a Jewish organization may contact Amie Barrish at abarrish@spertus.edu regarding limited scholarships.
Upcoming Cohort
Open to qualified professionals and lay leaders from Jewish communities worldwide

* Spring 2024— Hybrid format with 9 online evening sessions and one 4-day in-person seminar.
- November 1, 2023: Preferred admission deadline—application fee waived
- December 11, 2023: Final application deadline—$50 application fee
- Class schedule (all sessions on Tuesday evenings, 6-9 p.m. CT):
  - February 13, 20, 27 - online sessions
  - March 10-13, seminar at Spertus
  - March 19, 26 - online sessions
  - April 2, 9, 16 - onine sessions
  - May 7 - culmination/graduation (online)
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