ALEPH Ordination Program Smicha Week 5785/2025
WHAT DOES REGISTRATION INCLUDE?
Registration for Smicha Week is all-inclusive:
All Registration Options include housing and all meals plus two snacks per day for seven days and nights as well as a small Land Use Fee (which AOP gives to the indigenous peoples of the area in which we stay.)
Student Registration also includes tuition for Smicha Week courses and a small t’rumah contribution.
Teen and Child Registration includes access to the Smicha Week Kids Program (see below for more information).
PRICING
AOP Student: SINGLE Room with Attached Bathroom in HOTEL-STYLE Accommodations ($3715)
Single rooms are private rooms with one queen bed with attached, private bathrooms. These will be located in Lodge 5, which features hotel-style accommodations.
AOP Student: SINGLE Room with Attached Bathroom in MOTEL-STYLE Accommodations ($3515)
Single rooms are private rooms with two queen beds with attached, private bathrooms. These will be located in Lodges 1 – 3, which feature motel-style accommodations.
AOP Student: DOUBLE Room with Attached Bathroom in MOTEL-STYLE Accommodations ($3120)
Double rooms are rooms shared with one other person with an attached, private bathroom that will only be shared with the persons staying in that room. These rooms feature two queen beds. These will be located in Lodges 1 – 3, which feature motel-style accommodations.
AOP Student: SINGLE Room with Attached Bathroom in DORMITORY-STYLE Accommodations ($3275)
Single rooms are private rooms with one or two twin beds with attached, private bathrooms. These will be located in Lodge 4, which features dormitory-style accommodations.
AOP Student: DOUBLE Room with Attached Bathroom in DORMITORY-STYLE Accommodations ($2805)
Double rooms are rooms shared with one other person with an attached, private bathroom that will only be shared with the persons staying in that room. These rooms feature two twin beds. These will be located in Lodge 4, which features dormitory-style accommodations.
AOP Student: DOUBLE Room with HALL BATHROOM in DORMITORY-STYLE Accommodations ($2505)
Double rooms are rooms shared with one other person with a hall bathroom that will only be shared with the persons staying in that room. However, this bathroom will be located in the hall, and can be accessible to others. Each hall bathroom will be assigned to one room, with the understanding that only those in that room will utilize that bathroom. These rooms feature 2 – 6 twin bunk beds. These will be located in Lodge 4, which features dormitory-style accommodations.
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Adult Guest ($975)
Family and loved ones are always welcome to join us at Smicha Week. Please note that this registration is for adult guests of students only–this does not cover admittance to any courses at Smicha Week. Adult guests will share the selected room with their student counterpart.
Teen (13 – 17) ($400)
This registration includes access to our teen or madrich program, depending on number of registrants. Price includes the selected room where the teen will be sharing the room with one caregiver/parent.
Child (6 – 12) ($325)
This registration includes access to our Kids’ Smicha Week program. Price includes the selected room where the child will be sharing the room with one caregiver/parent.
Child (3 – 5) ($250)
This registration includes access to our Kids’ Smicha Week program. Price includes the selected room where the child will be sharing the room with one caregiver/parent.
Toddler/Infant (0 – 2) – no bed (FREE)
Please note that babysitting will not be available, and selecting this registration understands that a parent or caregiver will be responsible for the child at all times. Selecting this option assumes the child will sleep in the same room with caregiver(s). Family is welcome to bring their own pack and play. A limited number of pack and plays may be available at an additional cost, on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Faculty/Staff
Please select this registration option ONLY if you are teaching a course at Smicha Week or are onsite staff. If you are unsure if this applies to you, please reach out to smichaweek@aleph.org.
Spouse or Partner of Faculty/Staff ($975)
Please note that this registration is for spouses/partners of Smicha Week faculty/staff only–this does not cover admittance to any courses at Smicha Week. Spouses/partners will share the selected room with their staff counterpart.
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KIDS’ SMICHA WEEK PROGRAM
We are happy to offer a wonderful program for kids and teens ages 3 to 17 during the weekdays of Smicha Week. The program will run during the morning and afternoon course times each day, and will be led by one or more qualified and background-checked adults who provide Jewish learning through crafts, music, stories, creative writing, and experiences around the property with the goal of connecting our children and teens with all four worlds and the environment. Depending on the number of children registered, a teen madrichim program will allow teens to develop their leadership skills and creativity as they assist in leading the Kids’ Smicha Week Program under the guidance and mentorship of the adult leader.
PURCHASE PROTECTION
OPTIONAL Purchase Protection – Add Purchase Protection to your Smicha Week registration and get a 100% refund of your purchase if a qualifying unforeseen circumstance prevents you from attending this event. Covers illness, injury, transportation problems, emergencies, and more.*
Note that if you do not select Purchase Protection at the time of your registration, it CANNOT be added after your registration has been completed. This is a requirement from Purchase Protection LLC, and ALEPH cannot make any exceptions to this requirement.
*Terms, conditions and exclusions apply. Not available for or applicable to events, attendees, or travel outside of the USA. Purchase Protection is a service offered by Purchase Protection LLC. Purchase Protection is not an insurance policy. It is a service that will refund you 100% of your event fees, taxes and dues should you be prevented by unforeseen circumstances from attending the event. Purchase Protection does not apply to, and will not reimburse, merchandise purchases and charitable donations. Purchase Protection fees will be charged as a separate transaction. Any changes made to your order will not change the amount covered in this agreement.
FINANCIAL AID
Financial Aid will be available for Smicha Week for students enrolled in the AOP who express a demonstrated need. To apply for aid, students must make a 10% deposit and fill out the “Financial Aid Application” section of the registration form. Students will be notified of their financial aid award on a rolling basis.
Current students intending to apply for financial aid must fill out their registration form by Friday, February 28. Newly admitted students intending to apply for financial aid must fill out their registration form by Thursday, May 1.
Please note that Smicha Week financial aid is available for current and incoming AOP students only. We regret that due to limited availability of funds, no aid is available for future applicants, musmachimot, or other attendees.