They are leading and creating organizations and businesses of all kinds, responding to humanitarian crises, writing novels, educating at all levels, creating works of art, and so much more! In celebration of Pardes’s 50th, we are highlighting 50 standout alumni whose accomplishments exemplify the rich texture of the Pardes community worldwide.
David Richman worked as an attorney and law clerk for the US District Court. In July 2008, David began serving as a Judge on the Colorado Court of Appeals.
PLEASE SHARE A SPECIAL PARDES MEMORY.
Davening Kabbalat Shabbat with the Year Program, led by Marla Bennett while Ben Blutstein provided percussion by tapping on a table. I often think of them.
Deuteronomy 12:11-14, conveying the concept that Torah is “not in the heavens” or “beyond the seas,” but rather it is close to us “in our mouth and in our heart.” This is alongside the related story in Tractate Bava Metzia regarding Rabbis Eliezer and Yehoshua.
IF YOU COULD HAVE ANY SHABBAT GUEST, WHO WOULD IT BE?
Rashi. Did his daughters really wear tefillin? Why did they believe in amulets? How did he accomplish his massive commentaries on Torah and Talmud without a computer?
WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE SPOT IN JERUSALEM?
The Austrian Hostel courtyard in the Old City is one of the most isolated sanctuaries amidst a volume of chaos… and the strudel is delicious. Also Machane Yehudah…day or night.
WHAT ARE YOU MOST PROUD OF IN YOUR WORK?
I helped to establish a program that provides voluntary counsel for litigants in civil appeals who cannot otherwise afford a lawyer, usually spouses in domestic cases. I also authored the opinion that upheld the constitutionality of our state law that bans large capacity gun magazines (used with assault rifles).
HOW DOES PARDES CONTINUE TO AFFECT YOU TODAY?
Since my second full year (’01-’02), I have continuously learned and taught Torah and Talmud in our community in Denver, mainly in memory of Marla and Ben, who were tragically deprived of their desires to teach.
They are leading and creating organizations and businesses of all kinds, responding to humanitarian crises, writing novels, educating at all levels, creating works of art, and so much more! In celebration of Pardes’s 50th, we are highlighting 50 standout alumni whose accomplishments exemplify the rich texture of the Pardes community worldwide.
David Richman worked as an attorney and law clerk for the US District Court. In July 2008, David began serving as a judge on the Colorado Court of Appeals.
CAN YOU SHARE A SPECIAL PARDES MEMORY?
Davening Kabbalat Shabbat with the year program, led by Marla Bennet with Ben Blustein providing percussion by tapping on a table. I often think of them.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PASSAGE, PASUK, OR TEXT?
Deuteronomy 12:11-14, conveying the concept that Torah is “not in the heavens” or “beyond the seas,” but rather it is close to us “in our mouth and in our heart.” This is alongside the related story in Tractate Bava Metzia regarding Rabbis Eliezer and Yehoshua.
Rashi. Did his daughters really wear tefillin? Why did they believe in amulets? How did he accomplish his massive commentaries on Torah and Talmud without a computer?
The Austrian Hostel courtyard in the Old City is one of the most isolated sanctuaries amidst a volume of chaos… and the strudel is delicious. Also Machane Yehudah…day or night.
I helped to establish a program that provides voluntary counsel for litigants in civil appeals who cannot otherwise afford a lawyer, usually spouses in domestic cases. I also authored the opinion that upheld the constitutionality of our state law that bans large capacity gun magazines (used with assault rifles).
HOW DOES PARDES CONTINUE TO AFFECT YOU TODAY?
Since my second full year (’01-’02), I have continuously learned and taught Torah and Talmud in our community in Denver, mainly in memory of Marla and Ben, who were tragically deprived of their desires to teach.