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Hartman Teen Fellowship 2025-2026
Application

DUE: April 4

Thank you for applying for the Shalom Hartman Institute's Teen Fellowship for high school students. Applications will be reviewed in May with application decisions shared by May 30th.

We are excited to get to know you so please be sure to review the website thoroughly for information on what you will learn, the program commitments, and fees.

This application consists of 3 pages. You can navigate between pages using the buttons on the top right of the page. The application includes:

- Demographic Information

- Personal Reflection Questions & Video submission

- Recommendation

Returning Fellows can re-apply for next year's Fellowship here .

Learn more at our Open House (register here)! You can watch the recording here.

If you have any questions regarding the application process please contact Dina Wyler at dina.wyler@shalomhartman.org.

Personal Information

First Name

Last Name

Pronouns

For more information please visit mypronouns.org

Gender Identity:

Pronouns:

Primary Email Address:

Phone Number:

Birthday:

(MM/DD/YYYY)

Mailing Address

Country

City

State

Provinces

State/Province

Postal Code

Geographic Region

Parent/Guardian Information

Parent or Legal Guardian 1

Parent/Guardian 1 - First Name

Parent/Guardian 1 - Last Name

Parent/Guardian 1 - Relationship to Applicant

MotherFatherOther

Parent/Guardian 1 - Please expand

Parent/Guardian 1 - Email

Parent/Guardian 1 - Cell Phone

Please choose:

I have a second parent/guardianI do not have a second guardian/parent

Parent or Legal Guardian 2

Parent/Guardian 2 - First Name

Parent/Guardian 2 - Last Name

Parent/Guardian 2 - Relationship to Applicant

MotherFatherOther

Parent/Guardian 2 - Please expand

Parent/Guardian 2 - Email

Parent/Guardian 2 - Cell Phone

Grade

Which grade will you enter in Fall 2025?

10th11th12th

Recommendation Link

All About You

Instructions: Please answer questions 1-3 in writing. If you express yourself most clearly through other modes, please email Dina Wyler (dina.wyler@shalomhartman.org) to discuss.

Biography

1. We are excited to get to know you! Please share a little about yourself: your interests, joys, hobbies, extra-curriculars and what occupies your mind. (250 word max). 

Thought Questions

2. Please describe your connection to Judaism and the Jewish people: What do you find meaningful? What challenges or questions do you see facing the Jewish people? (250 words max)

3. The Hartman Teen Fellowship is an ideas-based program. We are looking for young thinkers who are ready to grapple with new ideas. Tell us about a book you read/an idea you encountered/or a speaker you heard in the past 2 years that impacted your perspective. How did it strengthen your thinking? How did it challenge your thinking? (250 words max)

4. Why are you applying to the Hartman Teen Fellowship? What are you hoping to gain from learning with the Hartman Institute? How will your experiences contribute to the Fellowship community? (250 words max)

Video

5. What is something that excites you?

Please share a link to a video of yourself answering this question.

The video should be 30-60 seconds.
Please do not use professional equipment and keep editing to a minimum.
Check your video link in a browser that is private/incognito to ensure that it is viewable by the public (and therefore that we will be able to view it).

Link to Video (Dropbox, Google Drive or Youtube):

Check your video link in a browser that is private/incognito to ensure that it is viewable by the public (and therefore that we will be able to view it).

Letter of Recommendation

Please list the first name, last name, and email address of your recommender. We have found the best recommendations are written by someone who personally knows the applicant well.

Here are instructions that you can forward to your recommender in advance of submitting your application:

Instructions to Recommenders

After you submit your application, your recommender will automatically receive a link to submit their letter.

Your recommender will be asked to reflect on your ability to:

wrestle with complex ideas
engage with text-based learning (previous Jewish text experience not required)
explore questions of Jewish identity and Peoplehood
build inclusive, supportive, and collaborative community

Your letter of recommendation must be received by April 4. We recommend speaking with your recommender before submitting the application to ensure that they have enough time.

We will only review complete application packages (with submitted recommendations), please be sure to follow up with your recommender.

Recommender First Name

Recommender Last Name

Recommender Email Address

Relationship to applicant

Reform	Conservative	Orthodox
Reconstructionist	Renewal	Traditional
Secular	Non-denominational	Just Jewish
Other

Hartman Teen Fellowship 2025-2026ApplicationDUE: April 4

All About You

Hartman Teen Fellowship 2025-2026
Application

DUE: April 4