Pardes News
Reform, Conservative and Orthodox Scholars Dialogue at Israel Book Launch at Pardes
Rabbi David Ellenson Presents his New Book "After Emancipation: Jewish Religious Responses to Modernity", Followed by Comments by Rabbis Daniel Gordis and Daniel Landes
Jerusalem, Israel - June 21, 2005 (14 Sivan) - The Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies will host a cross-denominational discussion at the Israel launch of Rabbi David Ellenson's new book "After Emancipation: Jewish Religious Responses to Modernity."Â
Rabbi Ellenson, President of Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion, will speak on "Jewish Religious Responses to Modernity: Reflections and Challenges," followed by comments by Rabbi Daniel Gordis, Vice President Mandel Foundation Israel and Director of the Mandel Leadership Institute in Jerusalem and Rabbi Daniel Landes, Director and Rosh HaYeshivah of the Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies in Jerusalem. Rabbi Ellenson was the 1997 Pardes Blaustein Scholar. The Blaustein Scholars Program was established by a generous grant for the Jacob and Hilda Blaustein Foundation of Baltimore.
"This dialogue of three scholars, each of whom presents a different approach to Judaism, continues lively discussions we had as colleagues in Los Angeles and exemplifies Pardes' commitment to encouraging diverse viewpoints in an open environment. Â What we have in common is a deep concern for the future of the Jewish people," stated Rabbi Landes.
The event will take place on Wednesday July 6 at 7:30 pm at the Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies, 29 Pierre Koening (corner Rivka), 25 NIS admission.The Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies
The Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies in Jerusalem offers men and women of all backgrounds the authentic study of classic Jewish texts in the rigorous, challenging and open environment of dynamic Beit Midrash Havruta partner learning. Pardes, founded in 1973, offers a Year Program for university graduates as well as Educators, Summer, Spiritual Education, and Kollel Advanced Learning programs.
Rabbi Daniel Landes, Director
David I. Bernstein, Ph.D, Dean