Participant Voices
“I have become more confident and have finally become a real jazz pianist. I have developed a free mindset that will allow me to accomplish any musical goal that I have.”
Ben Congedo
2006, 2007, and 2008
Music Participant
Pittsburgh, PA
Participant Voices
“My instructor taught me so much about writing here at BIMA. He was very inspiring, bringing out the specific talents in each of the writers, and always giving helpful critique. My writing improved drastically while at BIMA.”
Michelle Kats
2009 Writing Participant
Clifton Park, NY
Participant Voices
“The film program combined excellent instruction, talented guests, high quality cameras, a challenging and inspiring environment, and great friends.”
Eric Jaffe
2009 Film Participant
Miami Beach, FL
Participant Voices
“Our daughter matured, developed increased independence, and grew artistically. The transformation from the beginning of the program to its end was nothing short of amazing.”
Amy Rothschild
2008 and 2009 Parent
Edison, NJ
Nurturing Artistic Expression and Jewish Creativity
Summer 2010: July 6 to August 5
BIMA brings together talented teens and top-notch arts faculty for four weeks in the summer to pursue serious artistic growth within a Jewish setting. The result is a vibrant community brimming with artistic discovery and Jewish experiences.
BIMA is the only residential summer experience where you can live on a college campus and develop both your artistic talent and your Jewish identity within a supportive, collaborative community.
What is your passion?