Host Family Interest Form

Shinshinim Host Family Interest Form

Dear Prospective Host Family,

Thank you for your interest in the Shinshinim Host Family Program. Shinshinim are Israeli teens spending a gap year sharing Israeli culture and building connections with the Atlanta Jewish community.

Hosting a Shinshin for a semester is a unique opportunity to bring Israel into your home, learn about Israeli life firsthand, and form lifelong bonds.

If you’d like to explore this incredible experience and the meaningful connections it can bring to your family, please fill out our interest form. We will be in touch with you to share more information. Thank you so much!

B’shalom,

Amy Fox
Navigating Parenthood Coordinator
afox@jewishatlanta.org

Jenn Handel
Director of Israel Engagement
JHandel@jewishatlanta.org

General Guidelines
1. The Shinshinim will be placed in warm, loving, Jewish homes of all types.

2. Family members should have time to dedicate to spending with the Shinshin. Regular family meals and activities are very important.

3. Consider your family’s schedule and when you are available to include the Shinshin as part of your family. The Shinshin will be VERY busy and involved in the community but the host family experience is a VERY important component of the mission of the program. The Shinshin will have a day off to spend with the family either on Saturday or Sunday and will generally be home/available during the evenings at dinner time.

4. The Shinshin MUST have a dedicated bedroom that is not used for other family needs (the family computer, the family TV, tutoring, etc.) during their stay in your home. It is preferred that the bedroom be a guest room or other unoccupied space so that he or she is not displacing a member of the family. Additional private space, such as a bathroom or living area is a plus, but not required.
Please write your name below to confirm that you agree to the information above.*

Getting to Know Your Family
Parent 1 Name*

PrefixFirst NameLast NameSuffix
Parent 1 Email*
example@example.com
Parent 1 Cell Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Parent 2 Name*

PrefixFirst NameLast NameSuffix
Parent 2 Email*
example@example.com
Parent 2 Cell Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Please list anyone else that lives in your home. For children, please include ages.*
Why are you interested in hosting a Shinshin?*
Do you have a preference for a male or female shinshin?*

MaleFemaleNo Preference
Do you know any other familes that would make an amazing host family? If so, please share their name and contact information.
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General Guidelines