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Embark on a Journey through Jewish Wisdom this Summer Immerse Yourself in the Text Deepen your understanding of Jewish texts with in-depth study led by expert faculty Join Our Community Encounter a mosaic of voices within a global community spanning generations, denominations and backgrounds Experience Jerusalem Unpack the historical and spiritual significance and current realities Continue Reading »

Immerse Yourself in Torah Learning & Plan for the School Year Ahead Enhance Your Torah Learning Strengthen your foundation in Jewish studies with a fully immersive beit midrash experience that will help you develop new skills for text study Design Your Curriculum Prepare for your school year and work on a curricular project of your Continue Reading »

Individualized Support for Jewish Educators Gain Insight from Experts Benefit from individualized guidance with professional teacher-educators who specialize in Jewish education Chart Your Own Course Develop a personalized road map of goals to meet your needs and growth plan Expand Your Toolbox Tap into a rich reserve of educational resources, insights, and tools with the Continue Reading »

Where Jewish Knowledge Meets Pedagogical Confidence Pedagogy for Jewish Studies Intensives and webinars providing pedagogical skills designed with the Jewish studies classroom in mind Individualized Mentoring Experienced Jewish studies teacher-trainers work one-on-one with teachers to help them thrive A Supportive Network Teachers join a network of Jewish studies teachers across North America, providing support and Continue Reading »

Bring the Beit Midrash Back to Your Community Create Connections Join a cohort of senior educators committed to improving their communities Repair Discourse Master the art of constructive disagreement and build a community of diverse thought Summer in Jerusalem Kickstart your learning with a subsidized two-week intensive in the Pardes Beit Midrash in Jerusalem. Join Continue Reading »

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 12, 2023 The Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies Announces Two Endowed Chairs Inclusive Jewish learning center expands opportunities for meaningful study (Jerusalem) – The Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies (www.pardes.org.il), an open, inclusive, diverse and intellectually challenging Jewish learning community based in Jerusalem with programs worldwide, today announced Judy Klitsner as Continue Reading »

Bringing Jewish Learning to Life Immerse Yourself in the Text Immerse yourself in Jewish text study and Jewish life in Jerusalem while gaining professional skills Train for Leadership Make an impact wherever you go with valuable skills that can translate to a wide range of Jewish educational institutions. Increase the Harmony Bring the calm back Continue Reading »

Join Pardes faculty member Gila Fine, beloved teacher of Rabbinic Literature, for dynamic Jewish text study and conversation. Thursday, 16th November:Moishe House Camden / Primrose HillTopic: The Day the World Turned DarkDetails TBA Friday-Shabbat, 17th-18th November:Scholar in Residence at Oxford University LONDON LEARNING SALONS Hosted by Pardes alumni and friendsTopic: The Day the World Turned Continue Reading »

Ilana Gleicher-Bloom has worked as a Jewish educator and education director for over 15 years. In her work she focuses on developing pluralist yet inclusive learning environments, and is interested in every person being able to access Torah. Ilana graduated from Brandeis University with a BA in Judaic Studies (NEJS) and Literature, and was a Continue Reading »

By Rabbi Jonathan Leener The following remarks were initially delivered at Prospect Heights Shul on Shabbat, November 4th.  Rav Tzadok Ha-Koen of Lublin taught, “The place where a person runs in times of crisis — when the pain reaches to the depth of the soul — that place is their essence.” I feel blessed that Continue Reading »