Eimatai

Eimatai Leadership Development Conferences

Eimatai Leadership Development conferences attract students from schools across the country that are motivated to make a difference, show initiative, and thrive in a dynamic service-learning environment.

If you, your student, or your child is interested in making a difference, take the first step today and register for the next Eimatai Leadership Development Conference.

What is the Eimatai Conference and FAQ's

Who can come on the Eimatai Conference?

Any high school student at a Yeshiva University affiliated school is eligible to participate. There are over 45 affiliated schools across the country. Students must come as part of a school delegation, so please contact us to inquire whether your school is participating.

Who should come on the Eimatai Conference?

Any student who has shown leadership potential or leadership ability is right for Eimatai. Student Council members, students involved in clubs, youth group leaders, student athletes and those who write for the school paper are only a few examples of the right student for Eimatai. Sometimes it�s the student who has yet to be involved; Eimatai might be the beginning of an active student.

Will I be missing school to come on the Eimatai Conference?

Eimatai Conferences are Sunday-Tuesday programs, so students will miss two days of school.

Eimatai an educational experience that is not a long-weekend vacation. Students are challenged intellectually, and are required to work with fellow students to develop a project to present at the end of the conference.

Do I get college credit for participating on the Eimatai Conference?

While Eimatai will not earn students college credits, it is a program fully sponsored and supported by Yeshiva University. It is a highly acclaimed leadership program looks good on any college application.

How can I sign up?

Contact your school to find out if they are sending a delegation of students to Eimatai. After that, sign up online through the Registration Page.

How much does the Eimatai Conference cost?

As long as the deposit and payment is in on time, the fee is $275 per student. After that there are late fees. This tuition fee includes all meals, housing, and other needs students may have over the conference. The fee is exclusive of any transportation costs you may have between your home town and the program location.

Is there scholarship money available?

Yes. There are needs-based scholarships available for students participating in Eimatai programs. There will be no students turned away for financial reasons. A copy of the form is available on the Registration Page.

What are the religious standards of the Eimatai Conference?

Eimatai is a program of Yeshiva University, and adherence to school standards is mandatory. There are three Orthodox minyanim (prayer services) a day, and all participants require attendance. All food is strictly Kosher, and all standards of social decorum and other aspects of halacha (Jewish law) will be upheld.

Are we all supposed to be leaders?

The goal of the Eimatai Project is to instill in each participant a strong sense of communal responsibility. If every student created a new project and insisted on being in charge, little would get accomplished. When students learn to work together and find their role in a project, groups of leaders form a team. One form of leadership may come in standing at the front of a room, while another requires artistic prowess, and yet another the finesse to raise money."

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Dates and Locations

Fall Leadership Development Conference

November 9-11, 2008, Lake Como, Pennsylvania
Block and Hexter Vacation Center
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Spring Leadership Development Conference

March 1-3, 2009, Baltimore, Maryland
Pearlstone Conference and Retreat Center
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