Admissions & Financial Aid: Become an Educational Leader

Admissions Requirements

Master of Jewish Education (MJEd)

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Completed application and $60 application fee
• Official transcripts of all previous undergraduate and graduate study
• Three letters of recommendation [PDF]
• Two reflective essays
• Interview

Master of Jewish Education – Pardes Educator Program in Israel

Interested students must apply to both Hebrew College and the Pardes Institute. The admissions departments of both institutions communicate to evaluate student applications. Additionally, the institutions communicate regarding administration and academic and student services. Download this tips sheet about important things to know as you prepare to study in Israel regarding financial aid and course registration.

The following is a general overview of eligibility and admission requirements:

• Applications to both Hebrew College and Pardes
• B.A. with a GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Prior intensive study of Jewish texts or one year in a yeshiva program in Israel
• Hebrew language proficiency
• Three academic and professional letters of recommendation [PDF}
• Personal interview
• Personal essay
• $60 application fee

Master of Arts in Jewish Studies (on campus through Rabbinical School)

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Completed application and $60 application fee
• Official transcripts of all previous undergraduate and graduate study
• Two letters of recommendation (electronic or PDF)
• Two essays
• Hebrew proficiency test
• Interview

Fellowships, Scholarships, and Other Aid

Midcareer Fellowships

Midcareer Fellowships are available for some MJEd and MAJS students. Fellows receive a one-third merit fellowship, and may be eligible to receive additional need-based aid from Hebrew College. Fellowship eligibility includes:

• Completion of a Bachelor’s degree at least five years prior to beginning study at Hebrew College.
• Prior work for at least three years as a professional serving the Jewish community, and continued work in such a position for the duration of the fellowship.
• Availability to enroll for at least 12 credits per year.
• Working 15 hrs./week as a professional in the Jewish community

Additional Financial Aid

• Check out these outside scholarships, additional loan sources, and research tools
• Learn more about applying for federal loans

Application Deadlines

We will review applications for Fall 2023 enrollment beginning on July 15, 2023. Extensions are granted on a case-by-case basis, though financial aid awards may be more limited for late applications.

Contact Info

Master of Jewish Education programs
Deb Ron
Executive Assistant, Senior Leadership Team
Special Projects Manager
Hebrew College
dron@hebrewcollege.edu
617.559.8624

Master of Arts in Jewish Studies (MAJS)
Rabbi Gita Karasov
Director of Admissions and Student Life
Hebrew College
gkarasov@hebrewcollege.edu