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.
Miriam Camerini is a theater director, actress, singer and writer. She founded the first professional Jewish theater company in Italy, called Benhashmashot, with which she has been touring Italy and Europe for the last 12 years. She has published a book on food and religions in Italian and German. Miriam is a rabbinical student at Har’El, one of the first (modern) orthodox yeshivas to ordain women rabbis.
CAN YOU SHARE A SPECIAL PARDES MEMORY?
Something that changed my life for real was the first “tour” of the Beit-Midrash, where – after 23 years of “Jewish education” – I finally learned what each book actually is and how to use it.
WHAT DOES THE JEWISH WORLD NEED MOST RIGHT NOW?
Learning, depth, moving away from labels, tags and definitions, real love, openness, compassion and curiosity for other people’s point of view. Ah, and Feminism.
IF YOU COULD HAVE ANY SHABBAT GUEST, WHO WOULD IT BE?
I’d love to have my maternal grandmother, once again, to show her what I have become since she’s gone. I think she’d be happy. I’d also like to have Else Lasker-Schüler, a Jewish German woman poet about whom I wrote and staged a play. I’d love to read the play with her. She lived in Berlin and died in Jerusalem so I’m sure she could tell me something interesting about the two cities very close to my heart.
WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE SPOT IN JERUSALEM?
Right now, it’s the “Khurshat hayareakh,” a small little forest between the Jerusalem theater and the Hartman Institute, so I also managed to name two other places I love.
WHAT ARE YOU MOST PROUD OF IN YOuR WORK?
I’m proud that I have been able to take all the things I love doing; singing, acting, writing, staging, and teaching, and craft them into an actual job that also benefits others by learning about Judaism and Jewish culture.
WHAT ELSE WOULD YOU LIKE TO SHARE?
I very much divide my life – when I think of it – into “Before Pardes” and “After Pardes.” The After Pardes is better and – hopefully – much longer, B”H!
Start date: ASAP
We are seeking a charismatic, creative, and action-oriented Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement and Activation to lead this initiative. This individual will play a key role in bridging the gap between the immersive Jerusalem-based Pardes experience and the ongoing life-long learning opportunities we offer in North America.
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Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter detailing their qualifications and passion for this role. All applications should be sent to Assistant Director of Programs at Monica at monica@pardes.org.
Cover letters should answer the following questions
Applications are due by October 8th and interviews will be the week of October 28th. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
Pardes North America provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants in all organizational facilities without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, (or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to lactation), physical disability, mental and/or intellectual disability, age, military status or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition (including, but not limited to, cancer-related or HIV/AIDS-related), genetic information, or sexual orientation in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.