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.
“There is nothing I can recommend more than spending time at Pardes. Through the teachers and friends I met, I discovered how Judaism can be a source of guidance, making me a more informed Jew and a better person. Best spent year of my life.”
Matt Bar, Philadelphia, PA
Founder and Executive Director of Bible Raps
“Pardes is a great place for Jews of all nationalities. Our commonality as young Jews who want to learn and to ask questions is far greater than anything that might divide us.”
Veronique Kretz, Strasbourg, France
Philosophy & Law graduate
Pardes North America is proud to announce the addition of three dynamic and visionary educators to our faculty: Laynie Solomon, Rabbi Dr. Will Friedman, and Rabbi Megan GoldMarche. Each brings a unique voice, a deep love of Torah, and a passionate commitment to vibrant, inclusive Jewish learning. Laynie Solomon A proud Pardes alum, Laynie currently Continue Reading »
Each year, we are filled with pride as we witness Pardes alumni stepping into Jewish leadership with wisdom, heart, and vision. This spring, we celebrate and honor the many Pardes alumni who were ordained as rabbis across a range of denominations and seminaries. Their achievements represent years of deep learning, community commitment, and spiritual growth—and Continue Reading »
Jerusalem — April 22nd, 2024 The Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies is pleased to announce the appointment of Joe Nadis as its new Chief Development Officer (CDO). With more than 15 years of experience in the Jewish nonprofit sector, Nadis brings a deep understanding of philanthropy, stakeholder engagement, and strategic growth to this vital leadership Continue Reading »
“There is something magical about studying and living in Jerusalem. If you want to know where the things we are learning about happened, you just look out the window.”
Gil Bar-Shoshan, Berlin, Germany
Fund manager at Aviva Investors
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.
“My teachers were inspiring and wouldn’t let me get away with not knowing. My first year of Pardes was the hardest I ever worked, not to mention how fun it was. Pardes is a meeting place of spectacular souls.”
Jessica Fain, San Francisco, CA
Customer Success Partner at Box Inc.
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