Shlichei Tzibur Application Fall 2023

Shlichei Tzibur Training Program Application

October 2023 Application for the January-June 2024 Cohort

Thank you for your interest in this program.

This six-month experience is designed to empower individuals to lead worship services, shiva minyans, and singing circles within their own communities. Through twice monthly classes and coaching sessions with Cantor Sheila Nesis, participants will build the skills they need to succeed as prayer leaders. For more information, please visit the Shlichei Tzibur website here.

Before filling out the application, please take a moment to consider the following requirements:

Applicants are active participants in their home communities and are committed to bringing the knowledge and skills they will develop to serve their home communities.

The program is for individuals ages 21+.
Basic Hebrew is required (sound out simple words or short phrases, follow along the Hebrew in the prayer book).
Consistent attendance is required. Students must commit to attending at least 80 percent of classes. There are a limited number of spots available per cohort, and we appreciate that you only apply if you can make this commitment. Please check the schedule here.

Registration Options

Shlichei Tzibur Training Cohort 3 (January-June 2024)

Name (First Registrant)

Phone Number

Address

What synagogue, if any, do you belong to? Please include the city/town and state.

How often do you attend Shabbat services (Friday and/or Saturday)?

Why are you interested in this program? What do you hope to gain by participating?

How will your community/synagogue benefit through your training?

Have you led Shabbat services, song circles, Havdalah, or other singing or worship experiences? Please explain.

Which of the following best describes your Hebrew reading skills:

I can sound out simple words.
I can read short/simple sentences.
I’m able to follow the Hebrew in the prayer book.
I can read Hebrew, even words that I’m seeing for the first time, slowly/with some difficulty.
I can read Hebrew fluently with virtually no difficulty.

Can you commit to the full program? Full attendance is required. If a student misses more than two classes, enrollment is forfeited.

Is there anything else you wish to share about your background or your participation in this program?

The cost of this program is $360. We will ask for payment once you have been accepted and commit. Cost should not be a barrier to participation. If you belong to a synagogue, you may approach your rabbi or other leadership about supporting your participation in this program. If cost remains a challenge, please email [email protected] and we will work with you.

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