Before filling out Part 2 of the application, we recommend that applicants contact us to set up a conversation and/or a virtual visit. This will help you learn if the Zelikow School is a great match for you.
These two writing samples are your chance to share why the Zschool is the right place for you. You’ll upload these essays in the “Supplemental Materials” section of the application portal.
Personal Statement. We want to understand you better. We’re looking for a well-written personal statement that addresses the following themes. Please do not exceed 7 double-spaced pages:
Personal Background
Jewish Identity
Academic Background
Work Experience
Professional Goals
Short Essay: Please respond to 1 of the following prompts in succinct, well-written prose. Please do not exceed 3 double-spaced pages:
A) Defend an unpopular opinion you hold of Jewish life and why you believe it is unpopular.
Or
B) You are the leader of an elite team funded with unlimited budget to solve a problem confronting the North American or global Jewish community. What would you choose and why do you believe it is worth investing community resources to solve?
Interview with a panel of Administrators, Faculty, Alumni and/or lay leaders from the Zelikow School. This helps us to assess who you are as a person and allows you to present yourself “off the page”. The interview is also a chance to ask questions of various Zelikow School stakeholders. There is space on the application to indicate your availability.
These two writing samples are your chance to share why the Zschool is the right place for you. You’ll upload these essays in the “Supplemental Materials” section of the application portal.
Personal Statement. We want to understand you better. We’re looking for a well-written personal statement that addresses the following themes. Please do not exceed 7 double-spaced pages:
Personal Background
Jewish Identity
Academic Background
Work Experience
Professional Goals
Short Essay: Please respond to 1 of the following prompts in succinct, well-written prose. Please do not exceed 3 double-spaced pages:
A) Defend an unpopular opinion you hold of Jewish life and why you believe it is unpopular.
Or
B) You are the leader of an elite team funded with unlimited budget to solve a problem confronting the North American or global Jewish community. What would you choose and why do you believe it is worth investing community resources to solve?
Interview with a panel of Administrators, Faculty, Alumni and/or lay leaders from the Zelikow School. This helps us to assess who you are as a person and allows you to present yourself “off the page”. The interview is also a chance to ask questions of various Zelikow School stakeholders. There is space on the application to indicate your availability.
These two writing samples are your chance to share why the Zschool is the right place for you. You’ll upload these essays in the “Supplemental Materials” section of the application portal.
Long Essay: We want to understand you better. The Admissions committee will review the personal statement from your previous/additional HUC-JIR application and let you know if an addendum is necessary to complete your application.
Short Essay: Please explain why you would like to attain the Certificate in Jewish Organizational Leadership. How do you imagine the coursework will shape your career? Please do not exceed 3 double-spaced pages.
Interview with a panel of Administrators, Faculty, Alumni and/or lay leaders from the Zelikow School. This helps us to assess who you are as a person and allows you to present yourself “off the page”. The interview is also a chance to ask questions of various Zelikow School stakeholders. There is space on the application to indicate your availability.
First Round Online Applications Due
First Round Interview Dates (Zoom)
Second Round Online Applications Due
Second Round Interview Dates (Zoom)
EXTENDED Final Deadline!
Third Round Interview Dates (Zoom)
Tues, January 16: First Day of Classes
Mon, February 19: Presidents’ Day (No Classes)
Mon-Fri: April 3-14: Pesach Break (No Classes)
Monday, May 1: Last Day of Classes
Wed-Mon, May 1-6: Reading Period
Tues-Wed, May 7-8: Final Exams
Sat, May 11: Zschool Graduation Havdallah
Mon, May 13: HUC-JIR Graduation- LA Campus
Sun-Thurs, June 2-6: Zschool 2024 Leadership Conference
Held in-person in Los Angeles for all current Zschool students
Wed-Thurs, June 12-13: Shavuot (No Classes June 10-14)
Mon, June 17: First day of Classes
Wed, June 19: Juneteenth (No Classes)
Thurs, July 4: USA Independence Day (No Classes)
Tues, July 30: Last Day of Classes
Wed, July 31: Zschool Culmination and MSOLI Graduation
Mon, August 19: First Day of Classes
Mon, September 2: Labor Day (No Classes)
Thurs-Fri, October 3-4: Rosh Hashanah (No Classes)
Fri, October 11: Kol Nidre (No Classes)
Thurs-Fri, October 17-18: Sukkot I-II (No Classes)
Thurs-Fri, October 24-25: Shmini Atzeret, Simchat Torah (No Classes)
Thurs-Fri, November 28-29: Thanksgiving Break (No Classes)
Tues, December 10: Last Day of Classes
Wed-Thurs, December 11-12: Reading Period
Mon-Tues, December 16-17: Final Exams