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Pardes Educators Program
The Pardes Educators Program (PEP) – training excellent day school teachers since 2000 – is a vibrant, innovative, and highly selective two-year teaching training program in Jerusalem that combines intensive text study at the Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies with a Master of Jewish Education (MJEd) from Hebrew College. This program is designed for future teachers who believe that day school education is their “calling” and who are prepared to make a minimum three-year commitment to teaching Jewish Studies in a day school.
Watch our inspirational video about PEP alumni in the field by clicking here.
Eligibility: Candidates must have excellent textual and Hebrew knowledge, an outstanding professional and academic record (minimum BA), proven experience in formal or experiential education, and first-rate interpersonal skills. They must also have a personal and professional commitment to teaching Jewish studies in a Jewish day school.
Program: PEP includes rigorous text study in the Pardes Beit Midrash; participation in the Jewish Educators Track (JET, see below); holistic education courses taught by Hebrew College faculty; customized Hebrew language ulpan in small groups with Ulpan Or (year-round and summer); student teaching at Jewish day schools in North America; field experiences and seminars in Israel; professional workshops and mini-courses; a Jewish history seminar; one-on-one mentoring with experienced teaching coaches; career coaching and job placement assistance.
Benefits: Participants receive two years of Pardes tuition; funded ulpan; subsidized Hebrew College tuition; a generous living stipend of $1200 per month for two academic years; two financed trips to North America for student teaching; and ongoing professional development and support after graduation.
Commitment: Graduates of PEP commit to teaching Jewish studies in a North American Jewish day school for a minimum of three years upon completion of the program.
Listen to a recording of a Pardes/Hebrew College informational webinar about the Educators Program by clicking here.
The Pardes Educators Program - Accelerated Track
The Pardes Educators Program - Accelerated Track is a one-year program designed for experienced teachers or advanced graduate candidates looking for the opportunity to refresh or enrich text skills, re-prioritize teaching goals, or expand their professional role in a Jewish day school.
Eligibility: Candidates – whether experienced teachers or those who have done advanced studies in Jewish text or education – must have excellent textual and Hebrew knowledge, an outstanding academic record (minimum BA), and first-rate interpersonal skills.
Program: PEP Accelerated includes rigorous text study in the Pardes Beit Midrash; participation in the Jewish Educators Track (JET, see below); holistic education courses taught by Hebrew College faculty; customized Hebrew language ulpan in small groups; student teaching at a Jewish day school in North America; field experiences in Israel; one-on-one mentoring with experienced teaching coaches; career coaching and job placement assistance.
Benefits: Participants receive one year of Pardes tuition; funded ulpan; subsidized Hebrew College tuition; a generous living stipend of $1200 per month for one academic year; one financed trip to North America for student teaching; and ongoing professional development and support after graduation.
Commitment: Graduates of PEP Accelerated commit to teaching Jewish studies in a North American Jewish day school for a minimum of two years upon completion of the program.
Teachers for Jewish America (TJA)
Teachers for Jewish America (TJA), a NEW offshoot of the Pardes Educators Program, is a one-year program designed for individuals interested in exploring a career in Jewish education in a smaller Jewish community without a long-term professional commitment.
Eligibility: Candidates must have intermediate textual and Hebrew knowledge, an above-average academic record (minimum BA), first-rate interpersonal skills, some experience in formal or experiential education, as well as a strong personal Jewish commitment.
Program: TJA includes intensive text study in the Pardes Beit Midrash; participation in the Jewish Educators Track (JET, see below); summer Hebrew language ulpan prior to the academic year; field experiences in Israel; and a rigorous summer six-week pedagogy institute following the year at Pardes.
Benefits: Participants receive one year of Pardes tuition; funded ulpan; a living stipend commensurate with post-program commitment ($500- $800/month); career coaching and job placement assistance; and ongoing professional development and support after graduation.
Commitment: Graduates of TJA commit to teaching Jewish studies in a Jewish day school in a smaller North American Jewish community for one or two years, whether as a teacher or assistant teacher.
Masters in Jewish Education Plus Pardes (MAPP)
Masters in Jewish Education Plus Pardes (MAPP), a NEW offshoot of the Pardes Educators Program, is a one-year text enrichment program for formal or experiential Jewish educators entering or pursuing a Masters in Jewish Education (or related field).
Eligibility: Candidates must have basic textual and Hebrew knowledge, an above-average academic record, first-rate interpersonal skills, some experience in formal or experiential education, as well as a strong personal Jewish commitment.
Program: MAPP includes intensive text study in the Pardes Beit Midrash; participation in the Jewish Educators Track (JET, see below); summer Hebrew language ulpan prior to the academic year; and field experiences in Israel.
Benefits: Participants receive one year of Pardes tuition; funded ulpan; and a living stipend commensurate with post-program commitment ($500- $800/month).
Commitment: Graduates commit to completing a Masters within two years. Those who have already completed their degree commit to working in the field of Jewish education for two years.
Jewish Educators Track (JET)
Pardes Year Program students may participate in the Jewish Educators Track (JET), a semester-long track at Pardes intended for individuals interested in learning about the field of Jewish education.
Eligibility: See Year Program requirements.
Program: The Jewish Educators Track (JET) will offer a variety of options each academic year to students in PCJE programs:
Jewish Spiritual Education: The curriculum will include the study of siddur, spirituality, Hasidut and Jewish thought. In addition, students will engage in applied educational practice, allowing them to connect their personal experiences to their professional growth, applying what they are discovering in their learning to their work in the Jewish community;
Teaching Text:The curriculum will include both personal and professional encounters with the text, offering a deep understanding of the theory of Jewish learning, with a focus on havruta learning, and translating it into the practice of both formal and experiential Jewish education;
Israel Education: The curriculum will include the study of traditional and modern texts about Israel; experiential learning - including site visits; diverse opportunities for discourse; and explorations of the many possibilities for building connections. Students will have opportunities to engage in the conversation of what a Jewish state should look like and what its core values should be.
Benefits and Commitment: Participants may apply for a reduction in Pardes tuition. There is no further commitment beyond the Year Program.
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The Right Program for You
Click here to see a comparison table of all our Education Training Programs in Israel to find out which program is most suitable for you.
Why Study In Israel?
Now more than ever, Jewish educators are also expected to be Israel educators. Whether in the classroom, in summer camp, or on a college campus, first-hand experience of Israeli life, culture, and politics is a must for Jewish educators, as is the ability to make that experience nuanced, personally meaningful and accessible to others. In the context of the diverse Pardes community in Jerusalem, where a multitude of views are shared and celebrated, PCJE offers a unique view on Israel education for Jewish educators aiming to return to work and live in North America.
How?
First and foremost, the classic Pardes experience is an Israel experience. The Pardes Institute's location in Jerusalem allows students to take advantage of the layers of history and rich resources that the city offers. Furthermore, students at Pardes embark on tiyulim around the country steeped in textual, historical, and cultural background; they are also exposed to speakers, debates, and dialogues on contemporary Israeli issues on a regular basis.
Beyond this, PCJE students take part in an Israel education course, whose curriculum includes the study of traditional and modern texts about Israel; experiential learning – including site visits; diverse opportunities for discourse; and explorations of the many possibilities for building connections. Students will be provided with opportunities to engage in the conversation of what a Jewish state should look like and what its core values should be.
Meet Some of our Faculty
A dedicated team oversees the Pardes Educators Program. Currently living in Jerusalem, all have extensive experience in North American Jewish education, primarily as teachers and administrators in days schools:
David I. Bernstein, Ph.D, Dean
Rabbi Zvi Grumet, Instructor of Pedagogy
Rabbi Michael Hattin, Director, Beit Midrash Program for PEP
Dr. Judy Markose, Director, Pardes Educators Program
Dr. Susan Wall, Instructor of Pedagogy and Director, PEP Alumni
Susan Yammer, Teaching coach
Daniel Wolf, Teaching coach
Aviva Golbert, Teaching coach
Apply Now!
Applications are now being accepted for Fall 2012. Please contact Pardes for an application.
In North America:
Naomi Adland, Recruitment Coordinator
educator@pardes.org
212 447 4333
In Israel:
Gail Kirschner, Administrative Coordinator
gail@pardes.org.il
02 673 5210
For the simultaneous Hebrew College Master of Jewish Education admissions requirements, please contact:
Sara Shalva, Director of Enrollment, Hebrew College
sshalva@hebrewcollege.edu
617 559 8610
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