TORAH VA'AVODAH INSTITUTE BNEI AKIVA OF US and CANADA TORAH VA'AVODAH INSTITUTE - in ISRAEL LEADERSHIP TRAINING SEMINAR Wednesday, JUNE 24 - Monday, JULY 20, 2009; 2 Tammuz - 28 Tammuz 5769 ELIGIBILITY The Torah Va'Avodah Institute is open to all youth who have completed the 11th grade (Grade 10 in Quebec) and are willing to commit themselves to the standards of the program. Applicants must be in good health, and must be available for a personal interview if so desired. Applicants must be Bnei Akiva members for the year, 2008- 2009. If the applicant is not already a member, membership dues ($25.00 US funds) must accompany the application. Priority in acceptance is given to Moshava/ Mach Hach B'aretz campers and active Bnei Akiva leaders. HOW TO APPLY Please fill out the enclosed application in its entirety. Attach a $500 (US Funds) check made out to TVI. The recent passport photo is an integral part of the application. Letters of Recommendation should be sent directly to TVI by the writer; Do not hold the application waiting for the recommendation. Medical forms will be mailed out in March. Please note the price adjustment deadlines for this year's program and ensure your place at TVI by registering early. If you have any questions, contact your local Bnei Akiva representative or the Camp Office in New York. Please note that TVI is a one month program. Acceptance to second month TVI Bet programs are dependent on each individual Bnei Akiva Moshava, have their own separate applications and ARE NOT automatic if you attend TVI. COST The cost of the Torah Va'Avodah Institute is $3,800 when your FULL payment is completed by April 1, 2009. This fee includes the cost of the program itself, roundtrip transportation from New York City to Israel and membership dues for Bnei Akiva of North America for 5770 (2009-2010). All add-on plane fares to NYC are the responsibility of the camper. For applications received by December 15, 2008 and accompanied by the $500 (US Funds) registration fee made out to TVI (NOT Bnei Akiva or Camp Moshava!), there is a special "early-bird" discount of $100. Please note that ANY applicant that does not complete FULL payment by April 1, 2009 will be charged the late payment fee of $150.00. Half of tuition is due on January 15, 2009. Full tuition is due April 1, 2009. Possibility # 2: The cost of TVI in Israel will be $2,300. All plane fares will be arranged and paid for by the participant. Please see the cost schedule below. COST SCHEDULE REGISTRATION DATE (with $500 Deposit) PROGRAM COST (Including airfare) TUITION ONLY Prior to Dec. 15, 2008 - Payment Complete 4/1/09 $3,700 $2,200 Between 12/15/08 and 4/1-Payment Complete 4/1/09 $3,800 $2,300 Payment completed after 4/1/09 (ANY Application) $3,950 $2,400 ALL PAYMENTS MUST BE IN US FUNDS WITHDRAWAL FROM THE PROGRAM If, for any reason, the applicant should choose to withdraw from the program after acceptance, the following fees will be retained according to the date of withdrawal: DATE AMOUNT RETAINED Prior to February 1, 2009 $100 Between 2/1/09 - 5/01/09 $500 After 5/01/09 Full Tuition To print this page, click here Home/ Virtual Tour/ Basic Info/ Forms/ Photos/ Staff/ TVI/ email