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Program

 Entering Dates Fee
Mitzvah Corps of the South Grades 10 - 12

Session 1: June 28- July 12, 2009

Session 2: June 16-July 30, 2009

$1,645**


Mitzvah Corps of the South accepts applications throughout the winter months from students who will be entering the 10th, 11th, or 12th grades in high school. Members of Union for Reform Judaism affiliated congregations receive first priority though others may apply. All applications must include a non-refundable $50 application fee. Personal interviews with applicants are conducted over the phone on a rolling basis and applicants are notified after the interview of the status of their application.

FEES AND TEMPLE AFFILIATION
The cost will include the complete program, including professional adult supervision, three meals a day, daily transportation to and from worksites and living accommodations. Extra spending money (for snacks and incidentals) is not included. It is your responsibility to arrange and provide transportation to and from New Orleans at the beginning and at the end of the program.

**Tuition for Mitzvah Corps of the South: New Orleans is subject to change due to funding

  • A non-refundable check for $50.00 must accompany the application
  • Please make checks out to URJ Mitzvah Corps
  • There will be no refunds of the deposit or tuition after June 1, 2009.
  • All fees must be paid in full by June 1, 2009.
  • Members of URJ congregations will be given first priority when applying.
  • Non members of URJ congregations are charged an additional $200 fee.
How To Complete Your Mitzvah Corps Application  

STEP 1: Download Application PDF
To apply for Mitzvah Corps, you must first download the application.

STEP 2: Fill Out Application
Fill out the application to the best of your ability. Do not forget to get a Jewish professional from your congregation (i.e. Rabbi, Youth Advisor, Cantor) to sign your application.

STEP 3: Deliver Recommendations to Recommenders
The recommender should mail the recommendation seperately from your application.

STEP 4: Send in Applicationand Application Fee by deadline
Send the completed application to:

URJ Mitzvah Corps
633 3rd Avenue, 7th Floor
New York, NY 10017

Or fax the application:
Attn: Miriam Fink
212.650.4199

All checks should be made out to “URJ Mitzvah Corps.”

STEP 5: Set up time with North American Mitzvah Corps Coordinator to Conduct Interview
After your completed application (including recommendations) is filed with our office, you will be contacted by the North American Mitzvah Corps Coordinator to set up a time to conduct your interview. All Mitzvah Corps participant interviews are conducted by phone.

STEP 6: Interview
The Mitzvah Corps interview typically takes 10-15 minutes.

STEP 7: Complete
Once your application is filed and your interview complete- kick back and relax. Mitzvah Corps will contact you within 2-3 weeks to let you know if you have been accepted. The acceptance letter will be sent via email as well as the mail. Read the acceptance letter carefully as it includes information to access forms to attend the program!

 
For More Information  

Please contact us at 212.650.4071 or mitzvahcorps@urj.org for more information about registration or questions relating to our program. If you are unable to download the application from our website, please contact us and we will will happily send you one by mail.

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