Graduate Degree in Israel Education at the George Washington University

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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

YEAR 1

Two Education Courses

Two Israel Studies Courses

Week-long Seminar in Israel

Individualized Mentoring

Master’s Degree

YEAR 2

Two Advanced Education Courses

Two Interdisciplinary Elective Courses

Hebrew Language Course

Professional Portfolio Project

APPLICATIONS

Step 1: Complete the initial online written application by March 22, 2024.

Step 2: Selected applicants will receive an invitation to interview with program faculty. Interviews will take place between April 1 –May 17, 2024. 

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.

Please contact Max Pivo with any questions about the application.

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.

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The Graduate Degree in Israel Education is made possible by the generous support of The Marcus Foundation.