If you are currently enrolled in another HUC-JIR academic program and wish to pursue either the Master of Arts in Jewish Nonprofit Management (MAJNM) or the Certificate in Jewish Organizational Leadership, you may apply as a Concurrent Student.
Incoming HUC-JIR students who wish to add the Zelikow School should complete a dual application to both programs.
Short Essay
Please respond to the following prompt (limit: 3 double-spaced pages):
Current students at HUC-JIR who would like to join the Zelikow School should submit the following materials:
Updated Personal Statement
We want to get to know you beyond your initial application. The Admissions Committee will review your existing personal statement submitted to your HUC-JIR program.
Please provide either:
Short Essay
Please address the following (limit: 3 double-spaced pages):
All concurrently enrolled Zelikow School students receive a 75% tuition discount on Zschool tuition.
Current Tuition with Discount:
Absolutely! The Zelikow School is designed to complement your HUC-JIR studies and can be completed concurrently. Scheduling is coordinated to avoid conflicts.
Yes. All concurrently enrolled students automatically receive a 75% tuition reduction on Zschool tuition—no separate application for financial aid is needed to receive this discount.
The MAJNM is a comprehensive two-year graduate program that prepares students for senior leadership in Jewish and nonprofit settings.
The Certificate in Jewish Organizational Leadership is a condensed, intensive program designed for students seeking core leadership and management training in a shorter time frame.
Students who begin with the Certificate may apply to transition into the MAJNM program on a case-by case basis, but it is better if you apply initially to the MA if you think that is what you may want to peruse.
You can contact Melisa Garai (mgarai@huc.edu) to set up a meeting.
