About Pardes

The Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies (www.pardes.org.il) is an open, inclusive, diverse and intellectually challenging Jewish learning community based in Jerusalem with programs worldwide. Pardes cultivates a life-long love of Jewish learning, the Jewish people and Israel. Pardes inspires engagement in Jewish life — as communal and spiritual leaders, educators and active participants.

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Programs

Whether you have always dreamt of studying in Israel, are looking for something meaningful to do during your vacation, or are considering a career in Jewish Education, Pardes offers a variety of learning opportunities at every level.

We Stand Divided: The Rift Between American Jew and Israel; A book evening with Rabbi Dr. Daniel Gordis

Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies
29 Pierre Koenig Street, Talpiot Wednesday, October 30 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Pardes Nashville Learning Group

Gordon Jewish Community Center
801 Percy Warner Blvd, Nashville Sunday, November 3 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Pardes Nashville Learning Group

Gordon Jewish Community Center
801 Percy Warner Blvd, Nashville Sunday, November 17 10:00 am - 11:30 am

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Pardes Appoints Director of North American Programs

April 16, 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PARDES APPOINTS DIRECTOR OF NORTH AMERICAN PROGRAMS  (NEW YORK, NY- April 16, 2019) The Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies (www.pardes.org.il) announced that current Assistant Director of Education in North America, Shani Gross, will assume the position of Director of North American Programs this summer. Shani will continue to create and implement programming, Continue Reading »

The Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies and The Jewish Theological Seminary to Provide a Joint Rabbinical and Experiential Educator Degree

March 12, 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE THE PARDES INSTITUTE OF JEWISH STUDIES AND THE JEWISH THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY TO PROVIDE A JOINT RABBINICAL AND EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATOR DEGREE      (JERUSALEM, Israel & NEW YORK CITY, NY– March 12, 2019) The Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies (www.pardes.org.il) and The Jewish Theological Seminary (www.jtsa.edu) have announced a new joint program which Continue Reading »

Pardes Purim Companion Available Now!

March 6, 2019

Pardes is excited to share the new Pardes Purim Companion, sponsored in honor of Sylvia and Len Kingsley celebrating 65 years of marriage. This Purim companion is a collection of articles by faculty members to help prepare and inspire you for the holiday of Purim, bringing about joy and deeper meaning. You can download and print Continue Reading »

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Elmad: Online Learning

The online home of Pardes Digital Learning. Elmad provides access to Pardes’s unique blend of learning, with a variety of original podcasts, words of Torah and recorded lectures by our renowned faculty.

Topics include: Torah, Holidays, Halakah, History, Modernity, Spirituality, Education, Personalities, and the Self.

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