Michlelet Beth Rivkah - Beit Chana Seminary - Tzfat

Kiryat Chabad POB 6217 Zefat 13410 Website www.beitchana.org

School Seminar@beitchana.org Telephone 972-73-255-0370 Fax 972-4-692-4002

Financial Dept. Finance@beitchana.org Telephone 972-4-682-0610 Fax 972-4-692-0831

B”H Winter 5780

Dear Parents חיושי ,

Shalom u'Veracha,

We are happy to furnish information to parents about Beit Chana Seminary

before considering enrolling your daughter for the coming school year.

We suggest that you and the student consider the following points before making

a final decision to schedule an interview.

Our seminary was initially opened for Israeli high-school graduates. Over the

years we began accepting students from abroad which eventually evolved into the

'Chul program'.

We want to prepare the next generation of Chassidishe mothers, educators, and

Shluchos – who will bring with them a love of Hashem Yisborech, a pnimiyus'dike

Yiras Shomayim, a true passion to Torah and Mitzvos, and a craving to become closer

to the Rebbe and follow his directives.

We therefore expect the students we accept, to excel in Chasidishkeit, Tzniyus,

Yiras Shamaim, Tefilla, Hiskashrus etc.

Please remember, we are not a Chabad House - who welcomes every Jew thru its

doors. We run an educational school for young Lubavitch women who are already

committed to Yidiskeit, Chassidishkeit, Tzniyus, Davening, have a געשמאק in learning

Chassidus, have a true love to the Rebbe etc.

Students must also realize that our high school students look up to them and

emulate their behavior.

Accreditation

Our program is accredited by the Israeli government, and a government

certificate "Morot Lagolah" is granted to those completing all their academic

obligations.

The diploma is approved by the government only after all school obligations

were finalized. An absence of more than 20%, failure on a test, in any course, or not

passing the mandatory first aid course - will impede the diploma.

Hence, only those who are ready and committed to learn, come on time etc.

should apply.

Who May Apply

Eighteen-year-old high school graduates, of Yeshiva/Frum - High Schools from

abroad, possessing a good command of both Hebrew and English - may apply to our

Chul program.

One of the government requirements is a foreign high school diploma. It must be

evaluated and certified by the Israeli Ministry of Education, before they will issue a

.certificate לגולה מורה

Those who do not have an accredited high school diploma, will not be eligible for

the government certificate 'Morot Lagolah' (you may receive transcripts for your

learning but a not certificate). Tuition is the same for all students.

Students who make Aliya or are Israeli citizens

Students from abroad, even those who have Israeli citizenship or made Aliya -

may not join the Israeli program, as we are allotted only a limited quota of registered

Israeli student. In fact, if you make Aliyah, it will disqualify yourself for the Masa

grant.

Curriculum

There are 23 courses a week - most are Kodesh, but since we are an accredited

government teachers' seminary, our syllabus is dictated by the Ministry of Education

and many of the other courses are Educational and compulsory.

Students who apply must have an interest in learning and advancing their

knowledge in all fields. They need to possess an ability to concentrate in 90 minute

classes.

Statistics show that the majority of seminary graduates eventually work in a

variety of fields of Chinuch and Shlichus. Therefore, we have built a program that

encompasses personal and teaching skills, in addition to the variety of subjects in

Limudei Kodesh. Students accepted are those interested in investing their time and

energy in acquiring these skills.

If your daughter doesn't feel that she is capable or interested in teaching, it

would be advisable that she join an alternative program. There are post-high-school

full- time Yeshivah-Torah programs available. We are a Chassidishe, Torah

orientated learning and teaching program.

Language

As mentioned, Beit Chana was established primarily for Israeli-Hebrew speaking

high-school graduates.

Over the years, as the numbers of students from abroad grew - the 'chul

program' was formed. Never the less, many of those students are Hebrew speakers and

it requires us to use both Hebrew and English. Therefore, farbrengens, Dvar-Torahs,

announcements, and many classes are in Hebrew.

A student with less than a good knowledge in Hebrew, and with no Hebrew

speaking experience, need not apply.

Experience has shown that a student, who failed to take this matter seriously,

was incapable of keeping up academically, and found herself left out and very

frustrated. It is unfair for a student to fail due to her underestimating the need of

adequate Hebrew skills.

When choosing our students, we will ה אי" put emphasis on this requirement.

The Hebrew written entrance exam test plays a great part in the acceptance process.

Applicants hear by word of mouth that their friends have managed 'without

Hebrew'. Please note that those friends were also very upset, frustrated and

disappointed when programs were in Hebrew. Do NOT rely on 'hearsay'.

As mentioned, both Hebrew and English are used in the Seminary. If your

daughter doesn't speak or understand English she will find it very frustrating and

therefore she should not consider registering.

Attention French applicants!! If you do not understand and speak both Hebrew

and English – PLEASE DO NOT APPLY.

Shana Beit

Students who graduate our first year program, have the option to join our

second year Israeli program, and go on from there to gain a full Israeli teaching

diploma + a recognized BA in education.

צניעות

We have a high standard. The Tzniyus of the student needs to be part of צניעות

her natural being. A student who needs to be reminded that her wear, length of skirt,

makeup, hair, etc. is not on par with the seminary code, should not apply.

The requirement is a Chassidishe Charidishe look.

A student who has difficulty accepting from a הנהלה member- that she still has

areas in which to improve, should consider to where she should apply.

Who should apply where

Before applying, consider:

o A student must have a clear definition to herself what she wants and choose the

seminary that is best for her.

o Seminary should not be a status or Shidduch asset.

o Siblings are not the same. What's good for one may not be good for the other.

o Where will she feel best about yourself on a daily bases.

Acceptance

We notify the students of the our Hanhala's decision, in the beginning of Nissan.

A student's acceptance is considered pending until we receive updates at the end

of the summer. Applicants' chassidishkeit, learning status, and completion of High

School diploma will be checked at the end of the school year.

We reserve the right to cancel acceptance, until the start of the school year.

Please refer all questions concerning registration to Mrs. Neta Barda at +972-73-

2550374 or fax +972-4-692-4002; or e-mail Registration@beitchana.org.

Matters concerning tuition should be directed to Beit Chana's treasurer Mrs.

Friedman – or her assistant Mrs. Dinka Kumer tel. 972-4-682-0610, her direct fax

972-4-692-0831, or email Finance@beitchana.org.

With sincere wishes for true Chasidishe Naches from all your children, and we all

daven for the immediate Geulah with the Rebbe נשיא דורנו.

Sincerely Yours,

Rabbi Yosef Yitzchok Chitrik

Dean, Beis Chana Seminary

BH Winter 5780

Dear Parents 'שיחי

Shalom u'Vracha!

I would like to inform you the following financial matters that are important, before

making your decision to apply to Beis Chana Seminary:

• The school fees for the 5780 school year are $18,500. (A student may not attend

just a single semester).

• We are recognized by MASA. This current year they offered a basic $2000

scholarship to all students. USA residents received a maximum additional

scholarship of $4774 pending each individual's income. Other countries have

higher scholarships.

• Masa has notified us that, they are ready to consider additional funding for

families with extenuating circumstances.

• We do not as yet their what their scholarship will be this coming year. Students

of other countries receive different amounts. Please enter their site for more

current details: www.masaisrael.org .

• We are also an affiliate of Beis Rivka DHL, HTC Chicago, and Touro College.

• There will be no reductions in fees for those who make Aliya. Making Aliyah will

disqualify your Masa grant eligibility.

• Tuition includes – basic health insurance, trips to elementary schools for

observation, trips for Shabattons, and most school trips. It includes arrival

transportation in the beginning of the year and for booklets, learning material

and handouts etc.

• It does not include - seforim and personal school supplies, cellular telephones,

photocopies or basic materials for teaching exercises, Kapores, entry to pool,

personal trips on "off-Shabbosim", or optional trips (for ex. to Chermon).

• The health insurance does not include any health issues that were present before

student's arrival, dental needs, psychological or psychiatric needs, non-

conventional Doctor visits or treatments, transportation to physicians and

specialists and medications.

Please feel to call me at my office (972-4-682-0610), Sun. - Thurs. between 10:00 AM 3:00

PM (Israel time), or e-mail me to finance@beitchana.org.

Wishing you much Nachas,

Mrs. Leah Friedman

Financial Administrator

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Agreement Slip

Please bring this page signed by you and your parents to the interview. Do not fax it to our office.

WE THE PARENTS OF ___________________________________ שתחיה

FULLY UNDERSTAND AND ACCEPT THE CONTENTS OF THE MENAHEL'S AND

ADMINISTRATION'S LETTERS.

WE UNDERSTAND AND AGREE TO THE CONDITIONS OF THE APPLICATION, REGISTRATION,

AND FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS FOR BEING ACCEPTED TO BEIT CHANA SEMINARY.

PRINTED NAMES:

______________ _________________ __________________

Father Mother Student

SIGNATURES:

______________ _________________ __________________

Father Mother Student

DATE: _________________________

ב"ה

- Medical Form Part 1 –אישור רפואי

I, ___________________________________________, the undersigned, am a family

physician. I practice at ______________________City ___________________________.

I personally know Ms. ______________________________________________, whose

passport number is ____________ and resides at _________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________

I attest that Ms. _____________________ is physically and mentally fit to attend a teacher's

seminary abroad and fit health-wise to teach. I have read her above declaration, and to the

best of my knowledge it is correct.

שם הרופא ________________________________ המקום: ____________________________________

___________________________________ : stamp or seal ___________________________ חתימה

Bring this form - completely filled out - to the interview. Please do not fax it.

Part 2 - Student's Health Declaration

Have you had in the past or have ח"ו any illnesses? ______. If ח"ו yes - please specify

____________ _____________. Did you ever need psychological or psychiatric attention?

_____________. Do you get depressed easily? ____________ . Have you been depressed in

the past?____________________.

Do you take any medications? _____. If yes - please specify _______________________.

Do you have any eating limitations? ______. If yes - please specify___________________.

Do you have allergies? ________. If yes - please specify____________________________.

Do you have frequent headaches or migraines? ___________________________________.

Were you, in the past, absent from school for long periods?__________________________.

Do you have special learning or behavior needs?_______________. Did you ever have

surgery? ______. If yes, please write all the information on a separate sheet and attach it.

Have you been evaluated for either learning, behavior, social needs or disabilities?

___________________. Please note any other known pains or health issues, that you have

or had: ___________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________

Please be advised that if it comes to our attention that there were health, behavior or

learning issues and disabilities that were not disclosed and brought to our attention, we

reserve the right to terminate the student's school year. Please be aware that Beit Chana is

not able to cater to students who require special dietary meals.

Health issues from before the 1st of September 2020 are not covered by our insurance.

Dental care, psychological and psychiatric care, and alternative medical - visits and

treatment, as well as all medications - are not covered.

Please check one:

__ I allow my daughter visit a physician without a staff member accompanying her.

__ I request that my daughter, always be accompanied by a staff member to the physician.

__ My daughter has been fully vaccinated.

Parents' signature _____________________ _________________________

Student's signature________________________________________________

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Part 3 - Medical Statement

I, the undersigned, applicant_______________________ Passport #________________

of the address_____________________________________________ affirm the following:

A. I informed Dr. ______________________ of all my past and present illnesses, and I gave her/him all the details s/he asked of me, and I answered complete and correct answers of what was asked of me, and I informed her/him of all my past and present illnesses and hospitalizations.

B. I am aware that neither this admission form, nor my acceptance to study teaching in this institution, obligates the Department of Education and Culture to employ me upon completion of my studies, nor any time following; and that in order for me to work as a teacher, I will need to pass a health test as required by law, in addition to other criteria (pedagogical, personal, administrative, etc. factors), which will decide my ability and my acceptance to work.

Date _______________________ Signature ___________________

Part 4- Medical Confidentiality Disclaimer

I, the undersigned:

Name: _________________ Passport # ___________________ Address: ________________________

request to give to the Dean and teaching staff of "Beit Rivka" Teachers College and/or anyone designated

by the Dean in regards to this matter, all information requested by those who have permission -

information regarding my medical situation, both before the signing of this disclaimer as well as the

duration of time from when this was signed until the completion of my studies in the College. This includes

everything - including any physical or psychological illnesses or injuries, hospitalizations, treatments,

medical suggestions, and all that is related to this.

With my signature on this form I give explicit absolution to anyone who informs teachers about my

medical situation, as mentioned above, from violating medical confidentiality for which they are bound or

will be bound by law. This agreement and/or procedure and disclaimer/statement affirms that no claims

will be brought against anyone who informs those who have permission for the duration of the designated

time period.

This disclaimer and instruction stands in affect for anyone who has this form at the time of its signing or

anytime after during the designated time period. My medical information includes - that which is known to

the Department of Health, The Department of Security (the IDF), public health service organizations

(Kupot Cholim), hospitals, doctors, etc.

As proof of the above, I sign as follows:

Day: ____ Month: _______ Year: ________ Signature:___________________________

Evaluation Form

B”H Winter 5780

To the מחנכת תחיה,

Sholem U'vrocho,

Please fill out the attached 2-page form. Please have your principal cosign it. All

information will be held in strict confidence. Do not show or give these pages to

the student - for the sake of discretion.

Please email or fax it personally to me before כב שבט:

Chitrik@beitchana.org, Fax: +972732550371

This information is important to us. It will enable us to accurately evaluate your

student.

Thanking you in advance for your cooperation,

Rabbi Yosef Chitrik

תש"פ טבתב"ה

Pour toutes les inscriptions Françaises

Shalom,

Beit Chana a été établi à l'origine pour des élèves israéliennes ou parlant l'hébreu.

À travers les années, avec le nombre d'élèves de l'étranger qui a augmenté, le programme

'houl' (étranger) a été mis en place. Bien que la majorité parlent l'anglais, beaucoup parlent

aussi l'hébreu, ce qui nécessite l'usage de l'hébreu en plus de l'Anglais.

C'est pourquoi les Farbreingens, cours, Dvar Thora et annonces sont dans les deux langues.

Une élève ne devrait PAS envisager l'inscription si elle n'a pas un bon niveau de

compréhension et de maîtrise dans les deux langues.

L'expérience a montré qu'une élève qui n'a pas pris en compte sérieusement la langue n'était

pas capable de maintenir un bon niveau académique, et ne s'est pas sentie incluse, ce qui est

très frustrant. C'est injuste qu'une élève échoue dû au fait qu'elle n'a pas réalisé l'importance

de la langue.

Pour accepter nos élèves, nous allons IyH mettre l'accent sur cette exigence.

Le test d'entrée écrit en hébreu est d'une grande importance pour se faire accepter. C'est

pourquoi les élèves sont obligées de passer l'interview et le test, pour evaluer leurs

connaissances en Limoud Hakodesh et leur maîtrise de l'hébreu ainsi que de l'anglais.

Vous pouvez réserver un interview à New York via le site de Beit Chana.

Si vous ne comptez pas venir à NY, vous pouvez passer l'interview ainsi que le test à Anvers,

le 3 ou 4 Chvat (29 ou 30 janvier). Pour réserver, veuillez contacter par WhatsApp Mme

Chitrik (+972525984106) le, 29 Tevet/ 1 Chvat. Vous devriez apporter tous vos documents et

formulaires à Anvers. Reportez vous au site de Beit Chana pour plus de details sur les

documents nécessaires.

Les élèves entendent de bouche à oreille que leurs amies se sont débrouillées sans

connaissance de l'hébreu ou de l'anglais. Veuillez prendre en considération que ces filles

étaient aussi très frustrées et déçues lorsque les programmes étaient en hébreu ou anglais. Ne

vous basez PAS sur ces rumeurs.

Comme mentionné, l'hébreu et l'anglais sont tous deux utilisés au séminaire. Si votre fille ne

parle pas l'anglais ou l'hébreu, elle sera très frustrée et c'est pourquoi elle ne devrait PAS

envisager l'inscription.

Sincèrement,

Rav Yosef Chitrik

BH

Name of Student_____________________ Number of students in graduating class _____

Name of School ____________________________ City____________ Country______________

School phone # __________________________

Name of מחנכת _________________________ Phone # _______________________________________

Name of Principal ___________________________ Phone # ______________________________

Does the student have ח"ו any illnesses of which you are aware? (Please specify)

____________________________________________________________________.

Describe why you feel that this applicant is compatible with the standards of Beit

Chana – Tzfat Seminary? _____________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________.

Please check V in the appropriate box, with a

dark colored marker.

Usually

True

More

often

than not

Been

known to

happen

Never

True

1. To her Davening is important.

2. Has difficulties socializing.

3. Conducts herself in a Chasidishe manner.

4. Gets involved only when asked.

5. Relates to authority with דרך ארץ and humility.

6. Takes initiative, volunteers and contributes

7. Is passive during classroom discussions.

8. Is careful to be especially צניעות at all times.

9. Her appearance is that of a שע'חרדי girl.

10. Is popular and socializes, meets with peers.

11. Will learn only that which is obligatory.

12. Blames others in times of stress.

13. Has a positive outlook and is flexible.

Please check V in the appropriate box.

Usually

True

More

often

than not

Been

known to

happen

Never

True

14. May vocalize her opinions in an aggressive

manner.

15. Contributes to classroom learning and

discussions.

16. Takes responsibility for her actions and

behavior.

17. Is lax and tardy in school attendance.

18. Sets her צניעות standards only because of

school rules.

19. Is self- confident with leadership qualities.

20. Is lenient with herself in Chasidishe conduct.

21. Would initiate חברותה learning in her free

time.

22. Needs to be made aware of cleanliness.

23. Would avoid davening, if possible

24. Is clean and neat.

25. Suffices with 1 or two friends.

26. Tends to find fault and complain.

27. Has the ability to concentrate for 90 minutes.

28. Leaves the classroom at frequent intervals.

29. Is consistent in school attendance and

punctual.

30. Is lacking confidence - more of a follower.

Has the student has been diagnosed with learning/behavior/social disabilities? ________________.

Is the school aware of any health issues that the student may have had? _______________________.

Name of Principal __________________________ Signature of Principal_______________________

Name of מחנכת ____________________________ Signature of מחנכת _______________

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Checklist for Interview

The following must be brought with you to the interview:

$70 (in cash, no checks please) non-refundable registration fee. $90 –

for students who did not book an interview on line.

Five recent passport photos, with your name written on the back.

Photocopy of passport. Please make sure that its expiry date is after

the end of the upcoming school year. If it expires before that, or you

don’t have a passport, make sure to apply for a new one before your

interview.

High school diploma. For students who have not yet graduated at time

of the interview, bring a signed letter from the principal, attesting that

the student will be eligible for a High School diploma - pending the

outcome of the exams.

Copy of the 9th-12th grades high-school transcripts, including marks of

the 12th grade - first semester.

The Registration Form that was filled in electronically and printed.

The Medical Form - signed and stamped by your family physician

The agreement slip - signed by the applicant and her parents.

Ensure that your school has emailed your Evaluation Form to Rabbi

Chitrik before כז שבט.