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. Learn more about the Shinshinim program HERE.

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
Parent Engagement Manager
afox@jewishatlanta.org

Debbie Sasson
Schoenbaum Shinshinim Manager
DSasson@jewishatlanta.org

The Basics of Hosting a Shinshin:
We are looking for families who:
- Have a warm, loving Jewish home and are excited to welcome a Shinshin as part of the family.
- Can make time for shared meals and meaningful time together—family dinners and activities really matter!
- Are able to include the Shinshin in daily life, especially in the evenings and on their weekly day off (they’ll be busy and active in the community!).
- Can provide a dedicated bedroom that isn’t used for other household needs during their stay—ideally a guest room or unoccupied space. Extra private space is a bonus, but not required.
Please write your name below to confirm that you meet these guidelines above.*

Getting to Know Your Family
Parent 1 Name*

PrefixFirst NameLast Name
Parent 1 Email*
example@example.com
Parent 1 Cell Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Parent 2 Name*

PrefixFirst NameLast Name
Parent 2 Email*
example@example.com
Parent 2 Cell Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Please list anyone else that lives in your home. For your children, please include their birthdates. This is very helpful to us as we consider the best placements.*
MaleFemaleNo Preference
We place each Shinshin with two host families—one for each semester. The year is generally divided as follows:

First Semester: Mid-August through early January
Second Semester: Early January through early August (Please note that Shinshinim attend summer camp and are typically away for most of June and July).
First SemesterSecond SemesterNo preference
Do you know another family that would make an amazing host family? If so, please share their name(s) and contact information.
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The Basics of Hosting a Shinshin: