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Please complete the application form below. Our staff will review it and contact you for a brief interview. We look forward to welcoming you to Emek Davar.

General Information

First Name

Last Name

Applicant’s mobile

Hebrew name

Date of birth

Country of birth

Citizenship

Do you have a valid passport?

Yes No

Issue date

Have you previosuly studied at a Yeshiva In Israel?

Yes No

Applicant Photo

Permanent/Home Address

Address line 1

Address line 2

City

State/Province/Region

Postal/ZIP code

Country

Home phone

Current Mailing Address (if different)

Address line 1

Address line 2

City

State/Province/Region

Postal/ZIP code

Country

Daytime phone

Step 4

Parent/Guardian (Primary)

Parents’ marital status

This section is for

Mother Father Legal guardian

First name

Last name

Hebrew name

Address (if different)

Home phone

Mobile

Alternate email

Education

Occupation

Employer

Business address

Day/Business phone

Step 6

Parent/Guardian (Other)

(Complete if applicable: second parent or additional guardian)

This section is for

First name

Last name

Hebrew name (if known)

Address (if different)

Home phone / Mobile / Email / Alternate email

Education

Occupation

Employer

Business address

Day/Business phone

Step 7

Family Background

Number of siblings

Siblings’ ages

Step 8

Jewish Background

Family congregation/community

Rabbi (name)

Congregation address

Phone

Tribal status

Conversion history

Yes No

Step 9

Extracurricular & Work

Youth group affiliation(s)

Offices/leadership roles

Other major extracurricular activities

Have you held a job?

Yes No

Summer activities (past 3 summers)

Step 10

Israel Status

Previous visits to Israel (dates & programs)

Current status in Israel

Step 11

Education

Plans after Emek Davar

If university, which institution and major?

Academic/service awards

School presently attending

Current grade/year

High School Averages (if applicable)

Hebrew average

English average

College Index/GPA

Standardized Tests

Test date

Verbal/Language score

Math/Quant score

Previous Education

Previous Education (most recent first)

Step 13

Hebrew Proficiency

Reading

Fluent Fair None

Speaking

Fluent Fair None

Writing

Fluent Fair None

Step 14

Medical Information

Any Psychosocial/Emotional History

Yes No

if yes please explain?

Learning disabilities or physical conditions?

Yes No

Describe

History involving any of the following (check all that apply)

Allergies to medications or foods?If Yes, list allergens and reactions

Yes No

list allergens and reactions

Current medications? If Yes, list medication, dosage, frequency (attach physician’s statement if needed)

Yes No

list medication, dosage, frequency

Step 15

References

(Rabbis, NCSY directors, or community leaders—no family or friends)

Reference 1: Name / Role / Organization / Phone / Email / Relationship

Reference 2: Name / Role / Organization / Phone / Email / Relationship

Essay

Why are you applying to this yeshiva at this stage in your life? What specifically are you hoping to gain from learning here? (Minimum 150 words)

What are your personal and learning goals for the coming year? How do you plan to work toward them in a yeshiva environment? (Minimum 150 words)

Describe your previous learning or educational experiences. What worked well for you, and what did not? (Minimum 120 words)

What challenges have you faced in learning environments (academic, emotional, or social)? How have you addressed them? (Minimum 120 words)

Yeshiva life requires consistency, accountability, and self-discipline. Provide an example of how you have demonstrated these traits in the past. (Minimum 120 words)

What are your expectations from the yeshiva, and what do you believe the yeshiva should expect from you as a student? (Minimum 120 words)

Please note: A $250 application fee is required to process your submission. You will be redirected to payment after clicking “Apply Now.”

Requirements and Deadlines

Grade/Transcript
Personal statement
Two letters of recommendation (one rebbe, one general studies teacher or mentor)
Interview with a member of our staff

Deadlines:
Early Decision: December 1
Regular Decision: February 15
Rolling Admissions: As space permits

Spots are limited. Early applicants receive priority consideration.

Application Process Overview

Need help? Our admissions team is here for you every step of the way.

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General Information

Permanent/Home Address

Current Mailing Address (if different)

Parent/Guardian (Primary)

Parent/Guardian (Other)

Family Background

Jewish Background

Extracurricular & Work

Israel Status

Education

Hebrew Proficiency

Medical Information

References

Essay

Requirements and Deadlines

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