THE
PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM
The Jerusalem Culinary Institute was founded in 2003 to
provide the specially trained personnel required by the kosher food
industry which has experienced unprecedented growth all over the world.
JCI is the first and only Mehadrin culinary institute of its kind.
The JCI is Kosher Mehadrin, Agudath Israel, under the supervision of
Rabbi Binyomin Adler.
The core program of the JCI is the Professional Program which provides
a combined course in Culinary, Patisserie and Bread Making. It is
taught in a practical setting with a “hands on” approach. The
Professional Program is a fast-paced intensive program where students
learn theory and then put the theory to use in the kitchen. The concept
of the combined program provides students with a full range of skills
that will make them more marketable in the kosher food industry.
Graduating with diploma in hand, students can gain employment in such
positions as cooks, caterers, small business proprietors or a host of
other industry related positions.
PROFESSIONAL CULINARY AND PASTRY PROGRAMS
| SESSION | STARTS | ENDS |
| SUMMER PROGRAM | July 9 2012 | Nov 21 2012 |
| WINTER PROGRAM | Nov 26 2012 | March 20 2013 |
| SPRING PROGRAM | April 8 2013 | July 31 2013 |
| FALL PROGRAM | August 5 2013 | Dec 18 2013 |
Minimum Age
The minimum age for the program is 17.
Application and Admission
Classes
are Sunday-Wednesday from 9:00 – 17:00. Offered within these programs
are lectures on Kashrut, wine appreciation, wine and food pairing and a
practical understanding of business within the industry. Upon
completion of the Professional Program, students are given the
opportunity to be placed in a one month apprenticeship in local
establishments.
Requests for applications should be made by email
to info@jcichef.com or by
calling
(972) 2 992 3128 . The Application must
be completed and returned with a 5% application processing fee. Once an
application has been approved, an acceptance letter will be sent to the
student with an invoice for total payment due.
Joint Program with Midreshet Devora
Jerusalem
Culinary Institute is pleased to announce that we have teamed up with
Midreshet Devora to provide observant women between the ages of 17-26
the opportunity to combine serious Torah study and exposure to the Land
and culture of Israel with the professional program at JCI. Room and
board as well as special Shabbatot and trips will be provided by
Midreshet Devora. JCI is a short walk from Midreshet Devora in the
Talpiot/Arnona section of Jerusalem.
For further information about Midreshet Devora, please click on the link below:
www.midreshetdevora.org/jci.htm
Housing
JCI
students generally live in Jerusalem with family, friends, other JCI
students, yeshivas and seminaries. JCI will do its best to help
students find housing; however, JCI cannot guarantee that housing will
be provided. This is the final responsibility of the student.
Student Visa
Students
are required to obtain a student visa. They can do this in their home
country before they arrive in Israel by contacting their local
consulate. We recommend obtaining the visa in your home country, if
possible.
Tuition and Payment Schedule
Tuition
for the Professional
Program:
32,000 NIS
Tuition for the sole Pastry Program/ Culinary
Program:
16,000 NIS