To Apply
Complete this application. We recommend you have all materials ready before you begin, as you will not be able to save and continue at a later time.
A completed application includes:
- This completed form
- Professional resume
- Responses to two short essay questions
The suggested length for each is 500 words. Your answers can be uploaded as a document or typed into the provided boxes.
1. What challenges have you, your organization, or your community encountered related to antisemitism? How have you addressed these challenges? What did you learn from these experiences?
2. What skills do you hope to develop or enhance, and what knowledge would you like to gain by participating in the program?
- Application fee
The $50 nonrefundable application fee is waived for applications received before the Preferred Admissions Deadline, June 1, 2023. The final deadline to apply is August 1, 2023.
Your application will be reviewed by an Admissions Committee including faculty.
Cost
The total cost of the program is $1,500 which includes tuition, lodging, and meals during seminar hours. Travel to Chicago is not included.
This cost is substantially underwritten—from a total cost of $6,500—due to special funding secured for this important program. Payment is due upon acceptance to reserve your space.
Commitment to Participate
By applying, you agree to participate in the full program, including the online components, the in-person seminar, and the development of a project or initiative to serve your organization or community.
Required Dates
- 5 weekly online sessions (Mondays, 6-8 p.m. CST: October 23, 30; November 6, 13, 20, 2023 )
- Onsite Seminar at Spertus Institute, Chicago
(December 3–December 7, 2023)
- 6 weekly online sessions (Mondays, 6-8 p.m. CST January 8, 15, 22, 29; February 5, 12, 2024 )
- 3 coaching sessions to be arranged by student and coach
- Program culminating event
Online (Monday, June 3, 2024, 6-8 p.m. CST)