Join a cohort of senior educators committed to improving their communities
Master the art of constructive disagreement and build a community of diverse thought
Kickstart your learning with a subsidized two-week intensive in the Pardes Beit Midrash in Jerusalem.
Join a cohort of congregational school directors and senior educational leaders for 10 months of professional development and enrichment. As a fellow you will engage in both online and in-person learning while developing a project for your home community.
SELF begins in Jerusalem with a two-week, fully-subsidized intensive beit midrash experience with a focus on a deep exploration of how text can lead us to improving our own civil discourse. It continues back in each fellow’s hometown with monthly webinars with esteemed faculty and mentors from the Pardes Center for Jewish Educators. Each fellow will also design a project for their community that focuses on constructive disagreement. Seed funding of up to $2,000 will be available for each project.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis with a preferred deadline of April 1.
We are living in a moment of unprecedented breakdown in civil discourse.
The inability to communicate and engage in constructive discussion has caused significant pain and dysfunction, and it is showing up at work, at schools, on the streets and in our families.
Utilizing Jewish wisdom and social psychology, the Mahloket Matters methodology seeks to foster a renewed discourse that heals divisions and offers our communities – and the world – a path forward.
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.
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