2026-27 @AKIVA CONNECT: ONE-ON-ONE WITH A SHIN SHIN

ABOUT @AKIVA CONNECT

This year, @akiva’s six Shin Shinim — 18-year-old Israeli volunteers — will be available to build meaningful one-on-one relationships with Jewish young people in Cleveland.

A Shin shin connection can look different for every student. It might mean getting a snack together, talking about Israel, practicing Hebrew, hanging out, doing an activity, or simply having someone to talk to and check in with throughout the year.

Students in grades 4–12 are welcome to register!

Before completing the form, take a few minutes to meet our 2026–27 Shin Shinim by watching their short videos below. Then, tell us a little about your child so we can help create a great match!

MEET THE SHIN SHINIM

Click here to watch Ido's video

Click here to watch Oren's video

Click here to watch Roni's video

Click here to watch Maya's video

Click here to watch Doreen's video

Click here to watch Yuli's video

Once you've gotten to know the Shin Shinim, complete the registration form below. We’ll use your child’s interests, availability, and preferences to help us create a great match.

STUDENT INFORMATION

First Name*

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Last Name*

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Date of Birth*

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Grade as of September 2026*

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Gender*

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Male

Female

Other:

Student Phone

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Student Email

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Student School*

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ONE-ON-ONE CONNECTION

What would your child most enjoy doing with their Shin Shin? (check all that apply)*

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Getting a snack or hanging out

Talking about Israel

Practicing Hebrew

Learning about Israeli culture

Doing an activity together

Talking about school, friends, or everyday life

Trying something new

We're not sure yet!

Which Shin Shinim would your child be excited to get to know?*

Please select up to 3.

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Ido

Oren

Roni

Maya

Doreen

Yuli

We’ll take your preferences into consideration when making matches, along with your child’s interests, availability, and overall fit. While we cannot guarantee a specific Shin Shin, we will do our best to create a great match.

Tell us a little about your child that would help us make a great match.*

What are they interested in? What are they like? Is there anything they especially enjoy talking about or doing?

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Is there anything else you'd like us to know about your child or their one-on-one connection? Please include any learning needs, accomodations, or supports that would help us create the best experience for your child.

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AVAILABILITY

When is your child generally available to connect with their Shin Shin?*

Check ALL that apply.

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Immediately after school

Late afternoon

Evening

Saturday

Sunday

We're flexible!

Are there any days or times that work especially well for your child?

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Are there any days or times that definitely do NOT work?

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PARENT INFORMATION

Parent 1 First Name*

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Parent 1 Last Name*

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Parent 1 Phone*

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Parent 1 Email*

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Parent 2 First Name

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Parent 2 Last Name

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Parent 2 Phone

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Parent 2 Email

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Address*

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City*

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State*

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Zip Code*

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Non-Parent Emergency Contact Name*

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Non-Parent Emergency Contact Relationship to Participant *

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Non-Parent Emergency Contact Phone Number*

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PARENT OR GUARDIAN SIGNATURE

Signature*

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2026-27 @AKIVA CONNECT: ONE-ON-ONE WITH A SHIN SHIN