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If you have made a commitment to be Sabbath observant and to eat kosher food - even if you are still trying to incorporate that commitment into your life - then you are a candidate for our program. If you are still wrestling with the question of whether to be observant or not, we recommend attending the Sinai Retreats Seminar (www.sinairetreats.com) in America.
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Eighteen or older.
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There really is no age limit. The range of ages of past STEP participants is between 19 and 35, with the average age being approximately 24. However, despite the wide range of ages, there has always been a strong sense of camaraderie among the participants.
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No, you don't have to have any background in Hebrew
whatsoever. We have a staff of trained tutors to help you read Hebrew and
Aramaic and learn the basics of their grammars. Whatever proficiency you can
pickup, however, before attending the program will of course enhance your experience
here.
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It depends. If you spent a few months studying
texts seriously (Talmud, mishna, etc.) then our program is probably not right for
you. If, however, you attended an introductory program that emphasized learning
the basics of Jewish thought and practice then our program is probably the logical
next step.
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Tuition, room and board for each four week summer session is $800; for the three week winter session the fee is $600. Neither fee includes airfare.
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A limited amount of scholarship money is available but we encourage you to first seek sources of financial aid with Jewish organizations or individuals that may be able to help.
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In the past, participants have been able to get travel stipends of $500 from the Jeff Seidel organization (www.jeffseidel.com). One would apply for this travel stipend after he has been accepted into the program and BEFORE he comes to Israel.
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Yes. Send us an email and we'll send you a list of alumni references.
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Yes, however we won't be able to provide you with housing
(but we can help you locate an apartment in the neighborhood to rent).
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Each day you will have an afternoon siesta. Evenings after classes are also free. Friday has a short schedule of classes and Shabbos is generally free for visiting family and friends (Shabbos hospitality is provided for those that stay in the neighborhood).
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STEP is located in the neighborhood of Har Nof, which
is on the western side of Jerusalem and is considered to be a safe place to live.
Also, all of our trips are to areas of the country that are considered to be safe
and we do not use public transportation. We understand the concerns of parents
of students and are happy to discuss this issue with them.
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If there is space at the yeshiva then it is possible.
Coming at the beginning of the program would be preferable to the middle or the
end.
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