Graduate Degree in Israel Education at the George Washington University

ADVANCING EXCELLENCE IN ISRAEL EDUCATION

This academic degree offers professionals the inspiration and strategies to place Israel Education at the heart of Jewish communal life. This program was created through a partnership between The iCenter and the George Washington University, with generous support from the Marcus Foundation.

The hybrid learning structure is designed for working professionals. Generous merit scholarships are offered for all students.

Enrich your understanding of education, Israel, and Israeli society

Earn a Graduate Certificate in Year 1

Advance your studies, earn a Master’s Degree in Year 2 (eligible students can apply in Year 1)

Learn with and from renowned faculty

Join a premier network of educators from across North America and Israel

JOIN THE NEXT GENERATION OF ISRAEL EDUCATORS

The field of Israel Education is one of the most important new areas of Jewish professional growth and impact in the 21st century. These programs are aimed at Jewish educators and communal professionals who want to make Israel education a full-time profession, as well as Jewish professionals (educators, community and organizational leaders, clergy) who want to develop competencies for Israel education. Leading agencies and educational settings in which our students currently work include:

AIPAC
Alums for Campus Fairness
Authentic Israel
BBYO
Camp Massad
Camp Solelim
Camp Yavneh
Campus Hillels
Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Philanthropies
Embassy of Israel
Hand in Hand
Hillel International
Israel Policy Forum
Israeli Ministry of Defense
JCCs
Jewish Colorado

Jewish Community Relations Council
Jewish Federations Across North America
Maccabi USA
Maccabi Task Force
Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School
New Israel Fund
Onward Israel
Perlman Camp
Rockdale Temple
Rodeph Shalom School
RootOne
Samis Foundation
Shorashim (Birthright Israel)
Stand With Us

Taglit-Birthright Israel
Temple Beth Abraham
Temple Ohev Shalom
The iCenter
The Israeli Ministry of Education
The Jewish Agency
The Jewish Federation of North America
The McGillis School
The Washington Institute for Near East Policy
Union for Reform Judaism
Universidad Hebraica
Woodstock Jewish Congregation
World Zionist Organization

SEMINAR DATES

Seminar dates are tentative and subject to change. Download a detailed seminar schedule.

Graduate Certificate

Two Education Courses

Two Israel Studies Courses

Week-long Seminar in Israel

Individualized Mentoring

Master’s Degree

Two Advanced Education Courses

Two Interdisciplinary Elective Courses

Hebrew Language Course

Professional Portfolio Project

APPLICATIONS

Applications are now closed. Please contact Erika Vogel with any questions.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Step 1: Complete the initial online written application by March 31, 2025.

Step 2: Selected applicants will receive an invitation to interview with program faculty. Interviews will take place between April 7-May 23, 2025.

Step 3: Prior to the interview, candidates must submit the following documents:

• Unofficial undergraduate and graduate (if applicable) transcript(s) גיליון ציונים
• Professional letter of reference

Step 4: The iCenter admissions committee will recommend select applicants for admission to GW. These applicants will then submit a formal application to GW via the university’s online portal.

TUITION

Total cost per student, including academic credit hours, materials, travel, and room and board is $25,000/year. Thanks to generous support from the Marcus Foundation, all students accepted into the program receive significant scholarship benefits.

Year One (Graduate Certificate)
Each student receives significant scholarship funds and is only responsible for $4,900, with the hope that students’ employers will assist in the funding of their participation.

Year Two (Master’s Degree)
Each student receives significant scholarship funds and is responsible for only $6,900, with the hope that students’ employers will assist in the funding of their participation.

Additional financial assistance is available. Please contact Erika Vogel for more information.

QUESTIONS?

Contact Erika Vogel for more information about the Graduate Degree Program.

Disclaimer: While The iCenter advises the George Washington University concerning admissions, final admissions decisions are made by the university.

APPLICATION PROCESS

1. Complete Step 1 of The iCenter’s online application by April 3, 2023. Applications are now open, please contact Erika Vogel with any questions.

2. Select applicants will be invited to Step 2—an interview with program faculty. Interviews will take place between April 24–May 19. Prior to the interview, applicants will submit their unofficial undergraduate transcript(s) / גיליון ציונים to The iCenter for review.

3. Following the interview, select applicants will be asked to submit Step 3 of The iCenter’s online application, which includes the submission of a letter of reference as well as graduate transcripts (if applicable). This must be done within two weeks of the interview.

4. Recommended applicants will be asked to submit their formal GW application, and its $80 application fee, directly to the university via their online portal.