Recognition of Prior Academic Jewish Studies - master’s or doctoral degree - updated

Recognition of Prior Academic Jewish Studies

The following guidelines apply to requests for recognition of prior academic coursework in Jewish Studies completed after the age of 18, toward fulfillment of the Olamot – School of Jewish Studies and Israeli Culture requirements for a master’s or doctoral degree.

1. Requests for recognition of prior Jewish Studies coursework may be submitted only after admission to the University and during the first year of study. 
2. Please note that, in accordance with the regulations of the Council for Higher Education, secondary-school studies cannot be recognized for academic credit. 
3. Studies completed in a yeshiva, midrasha, non-academic Torah-study program, or any other non-academic framework cannot be recognized toward fulfillment of the Olamot studies requirement. 
4. Prior academic coursework in Jewish Studies totaling at least 4 credits may be recognized toward the Olamot studies requirement, provided that it was completed in addition to the requirements of a previous academic degree. 
5. Students who completed Jewish Studies courses in addition to the requirements of a previous academic degree must submit a request through the In-Bar portal for recognition of these courses toward the Olamot studies requirement for their master’s or doctoral degree. The request must include an official transcript or confirmation of Jewish Studies courses completed beyond the requirements of the previous degree and not used toward any other academic requirement. Please do not attach the “Study Balance” report. 
6. Documentation of Jewish Studies courses completed at an academic institution beyond the requirements of the previous degree must include the institution’s logo, an authorized signature and institutional stamp, the student’s full name and ID number, the period of study, and details of the Jewish Studies courses completed beyond the requirements of the disciplinary degree, including a numerical grade. 
7. Students who completed Olamot courses (course codes 01/02/03/04) on an audit basis must submit a request for recognition of these courses toward the Olamot studies requirement, provided that the courses were not used toward any other academic requirement. 
8. Recognition of prior studies may have financial implications for tuition fees in the academic year in which recognition is granted. Students are therefore advised to contact the Tuition Office directly for clarification before submitting their request through the In-Bar portal. 

Before submitting a request, please make sure that all required documentation is complete and meets the requirements outlined above.

Please note that only requests accompanied by complete and valid documentation in accordance with these guidelines will be reviewed.

For any questions, students are welcome to contact the Olamot administrative office – School of Jewish Studies and Israeli Culture via the Request Form. We will be happy to assist.

How to Submit a Request for Recognition of Prior Jewish Studies

Requests for recognition of prior studies must be submitted through the In-Bar portal.

From the menu on the right, select:

Requests and Authorizations > Submit a Request > Exemption/Recognition of Prior Studies

Then select the request relevant to your degree program (Recognition of Olamot Courses – Master’s/Doctoral Degree).

Request Status

Students can view the status of their request in In-Bar under:

Requests and Authorizations > List of Requests, in the Status field.

An official response will be sent by email by the Olamot administrative office – School of Jewish Studies and Israeli Culture.

Students are responsible for ensuring that they have received an official response by email regarding their request.

Appeals

Appeals regarding a committee decision may be submitted to the Olamot administrative office via the Request Form and will be referred to the committee for reconsideration.

Request to Cancel Recognition of Prior Jewish Studies

Requests to cancel recognition of prior Jewish Studies should be submitted via the Request Form.