The Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies in Jerusalem immerses our students in the study of classical Jewish texts. Men and women of diverse backgrounds learn together in a rigorous, challenging and open-minded environment. This learning experience nurtures a deep and personal connection to our Jewish heritage, a love for the Jewish people and Israel, and the knowledge to become leaders in the Jewish community. Founded in 1972, Pardes is an independent institution not affiliated with any religious or political movement.

For Jewish text study in Israel, including Torah, Talmud, Halakha and Jewish philosophy, our experienced faculty present challenging courses with Havruta study for all levels. Much more than a co-ed Yeshiva, Pardes in Jerusalem offers a variety of educational Israel programs for college and post-college young people interested in Beit Midrash study in an open environment. We welcome students of all Jewish backgrounds and belief systems, including Jews who are unaffiliated, Reconstructionist, Reform, Conservative, Orthodox and post-denominational.

Join our Year, Summer, Educators, Advanced, Executive, or Ulpan Programs for in-depth learning from beginner to advanced levels. Our academic-year programs are open to college and university graduates. Summer and Winter programs are open to students who have completed one year of college. Programs for synagogue groups, evening lectures and Continuing Education and day-trip Tour with Text programs are open to everyone.

"The Pardes experience is clearly a critical way-station on the route to extraordinary Jewish growth by scores of highly talented and motivated young Jewish adults, year after year. They emerge unusually committed to raising Jewish families, studying Jewish texts, involvement with Israel, serving the Jewish community, and maintaining a life-long commitment to Jewish learning and growth."
- Noted Sociologist Dr. Steven M. Cohen