Ner Israel Rabbinical College

Students on the East Coast who want to immerse themselves in Talmudic studies to prepare for a life of leadership as a Rabbi, teacher or Jewish scholar should consider the Ner Israel Rabbinical College in Pikesville, Maryland. Graduates of the rabbinical college have gone on to pursue higher education in the field of law, become university professors and earned advanced positions working for either national or international Jewish service associations. The college maintains agreements with the following schools to offer seamless transfers for students who intend to pursue higher education: * John Hopkins University * University of Maryland (Baltimore County) * Towson University * University of Baltimore Academics available at the college include bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees in Talmudic Law. Students interested in deepening their relationship with Judaism can apply by submitting an official high school transcript or GED, letters of recommendation and proof of high school rank. The college’s admissions procedure is highly selective, so it encourages applicants to apply as early as possible and include a resume of extracurricular involvement and leadership skills for additional consideration. Students who file a FAFSA and demonstrate the need for tuition assistance will be considered for Ner Israel financial aid through institutional grants, federal grants and Maryland State grants.

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