Student Journal Editor Fellowship

The Student Journal Editor Fellow will work together with faculty member Rabbi Rahel Berkovits on the organizing, editing and production of Pardes’s Student Torah Journal.

The writing workshop journal aims to foster and support Pardes students at the start of their Torah journey and encourage them to begin writing on and interpreting primary texts so that they can start to add their diverse voices to the conversation of tradition and Torah. The end result will be a digital publication of students’ work so that they can embark on the long and exciting process of creating Torah. Hopefully, this first experience engaging in writing and interpretation will encourage students to continue on this path and produce more “interpreters and writers” of the Torah in the future.

Timeframe of the Project and Specific Fellowship

In September the Student Editor will meet with Rahel to determine the theme and texts for the year and set the specific deadlines throughout the year. The Writing Workshop Journal will be launched to the student body shortly after the holidays.

During the first semester, the focus will mostly be on recruiting students and supporting their choice of study. This work by the Student Editor can be done at night seder and outside of class time.

During the second semester, the focus will be editing students’ work and ensuring the smooth publication of the journal. This work will be done 5 hours a week (most likely Sunday and Tuesday, 2:30-5 pm) in lieu of taking a class and at night seder on Monday evenings. Most of the work will be completed in the Pardes Beit Midrash.

The Hasidism Research Fellow is a full-time participant of the Pardes Year/Semester program, who has committed to a full year of study at Pardes.

APPLY FOR A FELLOWSHIP

Admissions are rolling, with financial aid priority given to earlier applicants.

Student Journal Editor Fellowship Requirements:

Required Skills

  • Language and editing skills

  • Writing and/or editing experience

  • Organization capabilities

  • Ability to see the larger picture of the journal

  • Ability to work with other students and give writing suggestions and guidance

  • Capacity to see a project through to the end

  • Jewish text study skills a plus

Student Journal Editor Fellow responsibilities:
  • Ensuring the smooth operation of the Journal.
  • Working in tandem with the faculty advisor in directing the journal, setting the timeline of submissions, and shaping the content.
  • Recruiting and communicating with Pardes students including meeting deadlines and managing volunteers (if relevant).
  • Editing of the pieces from a writing perspective. (Rahel will support the content.)
  • Attending night seder to meet with Rahel and other students.
  • Organizing a celebratory evening linked to the journal’s publication where students would teach or present some of their work. Possibly linked to Shavuot.
  • Taking responsibility for the online presence of the journal online and in social media.

The Student Journal Editor Fellow will receive:

  • A living expenses grant ranging from $200-$600/month (exact amount determined by financial need)
  • Highly subsidized Year Program tuition: $3,000 discount for those not eligible for Masa Israel Journey funding / $2,000 discount for those eligible for Masa funding