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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A Holy Instrument - Exploring the Shofar

Pardes in Jerusalem
29 Pierre Koenig, Jerusalem
Sunday, July 13 9:15am IDT - 12:15pm IDT

Online Summer Program


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Monday, July 14 All Day

Sips and Study with Rabbi Jessica Minnen

Lowry Beer Garden
7577 E Academy Blvd, Denver
Monday, July 21 7:30pm MDT - 9:30pm MDT

Pardes North America Welcomes Three New Inspiring Educators to Its Faculty

June 17, 2025

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 »

Celebrating Pardes Alumni Receiving Rabbinic Ordination in 2025

June 8, 2025

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 »

Pardes Welcomes Joe Nadis as Chief Development Officer

April 22, 2025

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 »

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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