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 »
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 »
Pardes Center for Jewish Educators Launches Innovative GS2JS Program to Empower General Studies Teachers in Jewish Day Schools
Posted on May 30, 2024
Pardes Center for Jewish Educators Launches Innovative GS2JS Program to Empower General Studies Teachers in Jewish Day Schools Jerusalem, May 30, 2024 – The Pardes Center for Jewish Educators (PCJE) is proud to announce the launch of its groundbreaking General Studies to Jewish Studies (GS2JS) program. This innovative initiative aims to bridge the gap in Continue Reading »
Graduation Milestone for Pardes Center for Jewish Educators Amidst Challenging Year
Posted on May 30, 2024
Graduation Milestone for Pardes Center for Jewish Educators Amidst Challenging Year Jerusalem, May 29, 2024 – This week, the Pardes Center for Jewish Educators (PCJE) proudly celebrated the graduation of its latest cohorts from the Pardes Day School Educators Program (PEP) and the Pardes Experiential Educators Program (PEEP). Despite the challenges faced this year due Continue Reading »
Pardes Opens Doors to College Students in Response to Campus Protests
Posted on May 2, 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 2, 2024 Pardes Opens Doors to College Students in Response to Campus Protests Jerusalem, Israel – In the wake of troubling demonstrations at colleges across the United States, the Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies today announced it is opening its educational programs to current college students effective immediately. Pardes’ programs have Continue Reading »
Renowned Pardes Faculty Member Meets Renowned Educator in New York
Posted on April 2, 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Judy Klitsner April 1, 2024 On a recent trip to New York, Pardes faculty member Judy Klitsner had the honor of meeting Rabbi Joshua Bakst in his home. In Fall 2023, Judy was named the Rabbi Joshua S. Bakst Chair in Tanakh, making this a wonderful opportunity to meet the man for Continue Reading »
Pardes Institute for Jewish Learning Announces Key Staff Promotions and Additions
Posted on January 25, 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 25, 2024 Pardes Institute for Jewish Studies Announces Key Staff Promotions and Additions Simone Katz Joins as Chief Marketing Officer; Additional Promotions and Changes Reflect Investment in Organizational Growth (Jerusalem) – The Pardes Institute for Jewish Studies, an open, inclusive, diverse, and intellectually challenging Jewish learning community based in Jerusalem with Continue Reading »
Congratulations to Cohort 2 of our Senior Educator Learning Fellowship!
Posted on June 1, 2023
At the Pardes Center for Jewish Educators, we are deeply committed to the professional growth of Jewish educators. We are excited to celebrate the completion of Cohort 2 of our Senior Educator Learning Fellowship (SELF). We look forward to seeing the lasting impact these Jewish educational leaders will have within their own communities and the Continue Reading »
A Letter of Gratitude from Rabbi Leon Morris Pardes President
Posted on May 15, 2023
Dear Friends, On behalf of the entire Pardes family, I am writing to express our deep gratitude to Josh Chadajo for his dedicated service to Pardes over the past 18 years. During the span of Josh’s tenure, Pardes’s programmatic reach grew significantly. That growth required the kind of adaptive leadership that he has provided Continue Reading »