Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies Appoints Dammara Markowitz as Chair of the Israel Board
Posted on September 15, 2025
Jerusalem – September 15, 2025 — The Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies is proud to announce the appointment of Dammara Rose Markowitz as Chair of its Israel Board, marking a new phase of global vision, rising leadership, and renewed investment in the future of Jewish learning. An alumna of Pardes and a lifelong Jewish educator, Continue Reading »
Pardes Institute Marks Cornerstone Ceremony for Pardes Heights, a Landmark for Jerusalem
Posted on July 20, 2025
Jerusalem, Israel — In a historic ceremony this week, the Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies celebrated the laying of the cornerstone and cement pouring for its new home in Pardes Heights, an ambitious project that will redefine the Talpiot district as a hub of education, culture, and community life. The event was attended by Mayor Continue Reading »
Pardes North America Welcomes Three New Inspiring Educators to Its Faculty
Posted on 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
Posted on 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
Posted on 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 »
Pardes Awarded $140,000 Covenant Foundation Grant to Transform Israel Education Amid Ongoing Challenges
Posted on January 13, 2025
Jerusalem, January 13, 2025 – In the aftermath of the October 7 attacks and during an ongoing war that has shaken Jewish communities worldwide, the Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies has been awarded a $140,000 Signature Grant from The Covenant Foundation. The grant will fund the development of an Israel Educator Curriculum and fellowship program Continue Reading »
Our Broken Hearts – Hersh Goldberg Polin הי”ד
Posted on September 1, 2024
We are heartbroken to have learned this morning of the death of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, held captive in Gaza since October 7. Hersh is the son of our beloved colleague, alumna and former board member, Rachel Goldberg, and Jon Polin. Hersh was among the six hostages whose bodies were discovered by the IDF yesterday. This enormous Continue Reading »
Can we really disagree constructively?
Posted on July 23, 2024
Written by Yehudit Mazur-Shlomi (Mahloket Matters Fellow ’24) We live in a time when it is extremely hard to listen to the opinions of others. The world around us seems to be getting split more and more everyday with polarization becoming sharper, and the middle ground splitting under us.
Pardes Announces Partnership with Brandeis University’s Hornstein Jewish Professional Leadership Program
Posted on July 17, 2024
Jerusalem, July 17, 2024 – Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies, an open, inclusive, diverse, and intellectually challenging Jewish learning community based in Jerusalem with programs worldwide, today announced a partnership with Brandeis University’s Hornstein Jewish Professional Leadership Program and Brandeis Online. The partnership broadens the learning opportunities and skill development for Pardes students. “We are Continue Reading »
Disagreement in Service of Heaven
Posted on June 19, 2024
Written by Danielle Tomson (Mahloket Matters Fellow ’23) – Battle lines are drawn in times of war, but truth is rarely one-sided. In these times, I’ve sat scrolling the news and social media with an understanding that so much of I’ve been seeing is somebody’s propaganda. Very little of it feels satisfying as an explanation Continue Reading »