Pardes News
Local Leader Elected President Of American Pardes Foundation, Continuing To Bridge The Denominational Divide
New York, NY - December 8, 2008 - Michael Rosenzweig of Atlanta has been elected President of The American Pardes Foundation, which serves as the U.S. arm of the Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies in Jerusalem.
Mr. Rosenzweig, who was previously Vice President of the American Pardes Foundation Board of Directors, is an alumnus of the Institute.
Newly elected Mr Rosenzweig said: "I am very proud to be continuing my association with Pardes in this new role. Pardes is a unique place, successfully bringing together young people regardless of denomination, to study classical Jewish texts and contemporary issues at the highest levels. The result is some of the best teachers and leaders in the Diaspora and in Israel and I am committed to my part in nurturing the special learning environment for which Pardes is renowned."
Mr. Rosenzweig has had significant experience overcoming the denominational divide among young people as the founding president of the transdenominational Jewish day high school in Atlanta, the Weber School. He has also been active with the Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta, the Epstein School (Solomon Schechter School of Atlanta), the American-Israel Chamber of Commerce and the American Israel Public Affairs Committee. Professionally, he was in private practice as a corporate and securities lawyer in Atlanta, most recently as a senior partner in the Atlanta office of McKenna Long & Aldridge.
Rabbi Daniel Landes, Director of the Pardes Institute, welcomed Mr Rosenzweig's appointment: "Michael is a huge asset for Pardes, combining vision and commitment to the values behind Pardes. I have no doubt that he will help us push the Institute to new frontiers in the coming years."
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Notes to Editors
The Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies
The Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies immerses its students in the study of classic 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 Jewish heritage, a love for the Jewish people and Israel, and a commitment to becoming leaders in the Jewish community. Founded in 1972, Pardes offers Year, Summer, Executive, Advanced and Educator learning programs for university students and graduates.
Michael Rosenzweig
Mr. Rosenzweig was Senior Vice President for Corporate Development and General Counsel of Johns Manville, a Denver-based building materials company, which he joined in November 2005. Prior to that, Mr. Rosenzweig was in private practice as a corporate and securities lawyer in Atlanta, Georgia, most recently as a senior partner in the Atlanta office of McKenna Long & Aldridge. Mr. Rosenzweig graduated summa cum laude from The University of Michigan (A.B. 1973) and with Highest Distinction in Scholarship from Columbia Law School (J.D., 1976). He was a member of the faculty at The University of Michigan Law School from 1979 through 1987, teaching corporations, securities regulation, corporate finance, business planning and mergers and acquisitions. He is widely published, including articles in The Harvard Law Review, The Yale Law Journal, The Columbia Law Review and The Michigan Law Review. Mr Rosenzweig is also a Wexner Heritage Graduate.