Sponsor a Day of Learning

Honor. Celebrate. Remember.

Pardes offers individuals the opportunity to sponsor the learning in our Beit Midrash to remember, honor, or celebrate any occasion. When a Day of Learning is sponsored, a personalized sign is featured in the Pardes Beit Midrash, an announcement is made to the student body, and the occasion is also shared online with our friends worldwide. In addition, we invite the sponsor to say a few words to our students in person or provide Pardes with a written tribute to be read aloud.

To sponsor a day of learning, please contact michaele@pardes.org.il.

October 1, 2024 (28 Elul)October 24, 2023 (9 Cheshvan), September 19, 2022 (22 Elul)

A special Day of Learning has been endowed by The Zitelman Family Foundation in memory of Beverly and Harry Zitelman and Marvin Kramer and in honor of Delores Kramer.

Click here to read President of The Zitelman Family Foundation, Rick Zitelman’s moving remarks of unity and continuity of the Jewish People. 

Click here to read President of The Zitelman Family Foundation Rick Zitelman’s moving remarks of solidarity, gratitude and inspiration for the students, and all of Pardes, shared on October 24th, 2023, during the War in Israel Operation Iron Swords.

Click here to read President of The Zitelman Family Foundation Rick Zitelman’s moving remarks celebrating 50 years of Pardes shared on September 19th, 2022.


Today’s learning is in memory of Cheryl Ann (Cheri) Fox z”l (Alumna YP 80-81, PLS and CE). Cheri Fox z”l was passionate about her Jewish faith and was committed to continuing her learning and expanding her knowledge. Pardes was the first place where she found a religious intellectual home and was deeply invested and passionate about giving others the opportunity to find their place in Judaism. Cheri believed that Pardes, with its mission, values, and educational philosophy was uniquely positioned to do so.



Today’s learning is dedicated in memory of Joan Sara Brigham z”l, mother of Faith Brigham Leener, Pardes Chief Innovation Officer.



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June 22, 2024 (16 Tammuz 5784), June 28, 2023 (9 Tammuz 5783), July 4, 2022 (5 Tammuz 5782), July 6, 2021 (26 Tamuz 5781),
July 8, 2020 (16 Tamuz 5780), July 18, 2019 (15 Tamuz 5779), June 28, 2018 (15 Tammuz 5778),
July 10, 2017 (16 Tamuz 5777), July 21, 2016 (15 Tamuz 5776), July 2, 2015 (15 Tammuz 5775),
July 14, 2014 (16 Tammuz 5774)

Day of Learning sponsored by Carole Daman in memory of her father Isidor Goldberg – Simcha Yisroel ben Shmuel z”l.

Click here to read shared remarks from Carole on Parshat Pinchas for Isidor Goldberg’s 20th yahrzeit


July 4, 2024 (29 Sivan 5784)

Today’s learning is sponsored by Melissa Werthan in honor of the entire Pardes faculty and staff.


July 2, 2024 (27 Sivan 5784); May 22, 2022 (21 Iyar 5782)

A special day of learning in memory of Arthur Fried z”l
Click here to read Rabbi Dr. David Harbater’s moving remarks in memory of Arthur Fried z”l at Pardes on May 22th, 2022



July 1, 2024 (26 Sivan 5784)

Today’s learning is sponsored by Michael and Rebecca Gordon in memory of Michael’s brother Christopher B. Gordon
חנן ברוק בן יחזקאל יעקב ז’’ל, אחי



June 30, 2024; June 25, 2023.

Aryeh Natanel z”l was an entrepreneur, voracious reader, award-winning software developer, talented piano student, and Lego inventor. He was known for his red hair, beaming smile, bravery, and concern for others. Aryeh deeply loved his family, his friends, and was deeply loved by all. He loved living in Israel. Despite world-class medical care, Aryeh died from a rare form of brain cancer on Rosh Chodesh Nissan. He was 12 years old, studying for his Bar Mitzvah. May his memory be for a blessing.



May 2024, May 2023, May 2022, May 2021, May 2020

Yom Yerushalayim programming is sponsored in memory of Dr. Michael Evan Osband z”l by alum Barbara Osband (Summer 16, 17 and Seminar 18 and CE) and her children and grandchildren.


Today’s learning is sponsored by Eduardo, Ivonne and Sergio Stern Nicolayevsky and the Stern Family of Mexico in memory of Enrique Stern Flegman z”l upon the centennial of his birth.

May 28 2024 (20 Iyar)


Today’s learning is dedicated to the life of Marilyn Fox z”l (מריאסה בת אברהם וזלדה ז’’ל), mother of Cheri Fox.

“My mother adored her family, used her life as a model on how to live and give, had a 70-year love affair with her husband, Sam, and was an important role model for women leaders in the Jewish and general communities of St. Louis.”

Listen to Cheri speak about her inspiring mother.

May 20 2024 (13 Iyar)



The Pardes Yom Hazikaron/Yom Haatzmaut program is perpetually sponsored in Loving Memory of Roneet Kimeldorf Carmell z”l (1964-2018).

May 2024 (Iyar), April 2023 (Iyar), May 2022 (Iyar),

April 2021 (Iyar), April 2020 (Iyar), May 2019 (Iyar)

To a beautiful woman who lived for love and family.
She embodied הנני in all she did.
The divine light shone brightly through her.
Her presence touched and changed all who knew her.
She helped repair the world through simple acts of kindness and love.

Click here to read Gary Carmell’s moving remarks in memory of Roneet z”l at Pardes.

Please listen here to moving words in her memory.

Learn with us in Roneet’s memory online here.

Participate in our Campaign for the Generations to memorialize someone you love. Details here.


May 8, 2024 (30 Nisan), April 23, 2023 (2 Iyar), May 1, 2022 (30 Nissan)

Day of learning sponsored by Dr. Rona Woldenberg and Mr. Reuben Askowitz in memory of Dr. David H. Woldenberg z”l who devoted his life to his family, the pursuit of knowledge, both secular and Judaic, and the betterment of others through his tireless commitment to the practice of medicine. Read more about Dr. David H. Woldenberg z”l.


May 7, 2024 (29 Nisan)

A day of learning in memory of Yakir Hexter z”l who was tragically killed in action while serving in the Israel Defense Forces


May 2, 2024 (24 Nisan); May 22, 2023 (2 Sivan); April 6, 2021 (24 Nisan), April 25, 2022 (24 Nisan)

A special day of learning sponsored by Yedida Lubin and Avi Rosenschein in memory of Yedida’s parents Deanna and Leonard Lubin z”l.


March 24, 2024 (Adar II 14)

Purim at Pardes is sponsored by Elaine and Arie Hochberg in honor of the Pardes faculty and staff.
Read Elaine’s d’var Torah and message to the Pardes community.


February 25, 2024  (Adar I 16)

A day of learning sponsored by The Fox and Griffel Families in memory of our matriarchs Sally Fox (Sima bat Moshe v Michla) z”l and Marion Griffel (Miriam bat Yosef v Sarah) z”l.


February 14-15, 2024 (Adar I 5-6)

The Modern Israel Seminar is endowed by Micha and Yael Taubman z”l, ardent supporters of Torah education and Israel. They were passionate about Pardes, which held a warm place in their hearts, and inspired their deep partnership with its Israel programming. For more information on endowment opportunities of Pardes’s Campaign for the Generations visit: https://www.pardes.org.il/capital.


January 24, 2024 (Shvat 14), January 5, 2023 (Shvat 14), January 16, 2022 (Shvat 14), January 27, 2021 (Shvat 14),
February 9, 2020 (Shvat 14), January 20, 2019 (Shvat 14), January 30, 2018 (Shvat 14),
January 24, 2017 (Tevet 26), January 24, 2016 (Shvat 14), February 3, 2015 (Shvat 14),
January 9, 2014 (Shvat 14)
Sponsored by Carole Daman in memory of her mother Rose Grossman Goldberg z”l, Bryna Raizel bat Avraham z”l.
You can read remarks from Carole.


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January 9, 2024 (28 Tevet)

A Pardes Ponders Critical Issues session endowed by Jean and Andrew Balcombe in honor of the Pardes Center for Jewish Educators faculty, staff, students and alumni. For more information on endowment opportunities of Pardes’s Campaign for the Generations visit: https://www.pardes.org.il/capital.


December 21, 2023 (9 Tevet), January 5, 2023 (12 Tevet), December 16, 2021 (12 Tevet),
March 18, 2021 (5 Nisan), January 2, 2020 (Tevet 4), December 13, 2018 (Tevet 5),
December 27, 2017 (Tevet 9), January 4, 2017 (Tevet 6)

Sponsored by Yisrael (Stephen) and Marsha Donshik and family.
In memory of Stephen’s father, Dr. Sidney Donshik z”l, mother, Pearl Donshik z”l and sister, Denise Ross z”l


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November 27, 2023 (Kislev 14), November 28, 2022 (Kislev 4), November 25, 2021 (Kislev 21),
November 30, 2020 (Kislev 14), December 1, 2019 (Kislev 3), November 29, 2018 (Kislev 21),
November 30, 2017 (Kislev 12), November 30, 2016 (Cheshvan 29), December 7, 2014 (Kislev 15)

In memory of Karen A. Shapira z”l
Sponsored by Barbara and Danny Shapira
Watch video remarks from Dean Emeritus David Bernstein about Karen’s z”l life and legacy.


October 25, 2023 (10 Cheshvan), November 10, 2022 (16 Cheshvan), October 21, 2021 (15 Cheshvan)
Sponsored by Golda (Feig) and Nadav Steinman in memory of Linda Feig Kass z”l.


October 24, 2023 (9 Cheshvan), September 19, 2022 (22 Elul)

A special Day of Learning has been endowed by The Zitelman Family Foundation in memory of Beverly and Harry Zitelman and Marvin Kramer and in honor of Delores Kramer.

Click here to read President of The Zitelman Family Foundation Rick Zitelman’s moving remarks of solidarity, gratitude and inspiration for the students, and all of Pardes, shared on October 24th, 2023, during the War in Israel Operation Iron Swords.

Click here to read President of The Zitelman Family Foundation Rick Zitelman’s moving remarks celebrating 50 years of Pardes shared on September 19th, 2022.


October 12, 2023, October 23 (Tishrei 27), 2022 (Tishrei 28), October 4, 2021 (Tishrei 28),
October 15, 2020 (Tishrei 27), October 27, 2019 (Tishrei 28), October 7, 2018 (Tishrei 28),
October 18, 2017 (Tishrei 28), October 30, 2016 (Tishrei 28), October 22, 2014 (Tishrei 28)
Sponsored by Carole Daman in memory of her husband Dr. Harlan Daman z”l; to read remarks from Carole about Harlan, please click here.


September 14, 2023 (28 Elul 5783)
A Day of Learning sponsored by Ruth Cummings in memory of her dear mother, Helene C. Karp z”l, who gave everybody she met a wonderful gift: a beautiful, heartwarming smile.

Friendly, kind and gracious, she will be remembered with much love by all who met her.
A believer in angels, she was always kind to strangers.
“For some who have done this, have entertained angels without realizing it.”


June 29, 2023 (10 Tammuz 5783)
A Day of Learning in honor of Joshua Chadajo for his dedicated service to Pardes over the past 18 years.

His contributions to our community have been invaluable, and our continued success is indelibly tied to him. Josh’s professionalism, humor and menschlichkeit will leave a profound mark on Pardes for many years to come.


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June 28, 2023 (9 Tammuz 5783), July 4, 2022 (5 Tammuz 5782), July 6, 2021 (26 Tamuz 5781),
July 8, 2020 (16 Tamuz 5780), July 18, 2019 (15 Tamuz 5779), June 28, 2018 (15 Tammuz 5778),
July 10, 2017 (16 Tamuz 5777), July 21, 2016 (15 Tamuz 5776), July 2, 2015 (15 Tammuz 5775),
July 14, 2014 (16 Tammuz 5774)
Day of Learning sponsored by Carole Daman in memory of her father Isidor Goldberg – Simcha Yisroel ben Shmuel z”l.
Click here to read shared remarks from Carole on July 8, 2020 during the online summer program.


June 27, 2023 (8 Tammuz 5783)
A Day of Learning is sponsored by Lynn and Jeffrey Coe in honor of Hanna Goldschmidt, beloved teacher and friend.


June 26, 2023 (7 Tammuz 5783), July 2, 2019 (28 Sivan 5779), and July 3, 2022 (4 Tammuz 5782)
A Day of Learning sponsored by Pardes board member Bryan Kocen in memory of his beloved late wife Gail Gordon Kocen z”l.



June 25, 2023 (6 Tammuz 5783)

Aryeh Natanel z”l was an entrepreneur, voracious reader, award-winning software developer, talented piano student, and Lego inventor. He was known for his red hair, beaming smile, bravery, and concern for others. Aryeh deeply loved his family, his friends, and was deeply loved by all. He loved living in Israel. Despite world-class medical care, Aryeh died from a rare form of brain cancer on Rosh Chodesh Nissan. He was 12 years old, studying for his Bar Mitzvah. May his memory be for a blessing.


May 10, 2023 (20 Iyar), July 21, 2022 (8 Tammuz)

A special Day of Learning in memory of Rabbi Aryeh Strikovsky z”l. Aryeh z”l was proud to have shared in the unique learning experience at Machon Pardes from its inception in 1972 until 2011. He delighted in every word and facet of Torah, and he treasured each and every one of his students.


May 8, 2023 (17 Iyar)

A special day of learning in memory of Harlene Winnick Appelman z”l (1947 – 2022)

In tribute to Harlene Winnick Appelman z”l, former Executive Director of The Covenant Foundation, whose visionary leadership has left an enduring impact, shaping the landscape of Jewish education and enriching generations to come. Her passion and dedication will continue to inspire and empower educators and learners alike. To read more about Harlene’s life and work, click here.



The Pardes Yom Hazikaron/Yom Haatzmaut program is perpetually sponsored in Loving Memory of Roneet Kimeldorf Carmell z”l (1964-2018).

April 2023 (Iyar), May 2022 (Iyar), April 2020 (Iyar),

April 2021 (Iyar), May 2019 (Iyar)

To a beautiful woman who lived for love and family.
She embodied הנני in all she did.
The divine light shone brightly through her.
Her presence touched and changed all who knew her.
She helped repair the world through simple acts of kindness and love.

Click here to read Gary Carmell’s moving remarks in memory of Roneet z”l at Pardes.

Please listen here to moving words in her memory.

Learn with us in Roneet’s memory online here.

Participate in our Campaign for the Generations to memorialize someone you love. Details here.


March 15, 2023 (22 Adar)

A special day of learning in memory of Ezra G. Levin z”l
מי שצנוע ועניו ואינו כועס ואינו מעמיד על מדותיו
“God’s full name can only be revealed to one who is modest, humble, and mature, and does not get angry or drunk, and does not insist upon his honor.” Kiddushin 71a
“Come learn, pufferinos [dear ones]!”


March 8, 2023 (16 Adar)

Sponsored by Katherine Baker (PLS and Summer Program Alum) and Richard Blutstein, in memory of their son, Pardes student Benjamin Blutstein z”l, who was murdered by terrorists at Hebrew University.


March 6-8, 2023 (14-15 Adar)

Purim at Pardes is endowed by Elaine and Arie Hochberg in honor of the entire Pardes Faculty and Staff.


December 8, 2022 (Kislev 14)

A Pardes Ponders Critical Issues session is endowed by Jean and Andrew Balcombe in honor of the Pardes Center for Jewish Educators faculty, staff, students and alumni.


July 7, 2022 (8 Tammuz 5782)

Day of Learning sponsored by Pardes alumni and board member Brian and Nadia Glenville in celebration of the return of Pardes in-person learning.


Day of Learning sponsored by alumna Rabbi Lisa Malik and Professor Adi Wyner in honor of the July 3 marriage of their daughter, Rivkah Wyner, to Charlie Gottlieb.

July 6, 2022 (7 Tammuz 5782)


Day of Learning sponsored by Pardes alumnus and board member Michael Gordon in honor of his wife Rebecca Gordon on their 34th wedding anniversary.

July 5, 2022 (6 Tammuz 5782)


Day of Learning is sponsored by Pardes board member Bryan Kocen in memory of his beloved late wife Gail Gordon Kocen z”l.

July 2, 2019 (28 Sivan 5779), and July 3, 2022 (4 Tammuz 5782)


Day of Learning is sponsored by Samuel Markowitz and Dammara Rose Kovnats Hall in honour of their mesader kiddushin, Rabbi Michael Hattin.
May 24, 2022 (23 Iyar 5782)


A special day of learning in memory of Arthur Fried z”l
May 22, 2022 (21 Iyar 5782)
Click here to read Rabbi Dr. David Harbater’s moving remarks in memory of Arthur Fried z”l at Pardes on May 22th, 2022.


A special day of learning in memory of Sol Green z”l as we mark his first yahrzeit. Click here to read more on the amazing human being Sol Green z”l and the Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies.
May 10, 2022 (9 Iyar 5782)



April 5, 2022 (4 Nisan 5782)
Today’s learning celebrates Carole Daman. Happy Birthday! May you be blessed until 120 to continue to live a life of loving, learning, and teaching Torah. Sponsored with love and admiration by your children.


April 4, 2022 (3 Nisan 5782)
Today’s learning is in memory of Arlene Ruby Harel z”l. Arlene’s free-spirited nature, warmth, authenticity, candor, humor and openness will be missed deeply by all of us who were privileged to work with her, connect with her, and learn from her wisdom.



March 15, 2022 (12 Adar II 5782)
The Pardes Ponders Critical Issues session is endowed by Jean and Andrew Balcombe in memory of their dear friend Peter Simpson z”l, beloved husband, father and grandfather. For more information on endowment opportunities of Pardes’s Campaign for the Generations visit: https://www.pardes.org.il/capital.


February 24, 2022 (23 Adar I 5782)

Today’s learning is sponsored by Elias Brettler, Dena (Brettler) Ordan, and Marc Zvi Brettler in memory of their beloved parents Sidney and Miriam Brettler z”l and in honor of their lifelong commitment to Jewish learning.


February 22, 2022 (21 Adar I 5782)

A special Day of Learning in memory of Suzanne Singer z”l, a dear friend of Pardes who served for many years as a devoted member of our Israel Board and was a passionate participant in our learning community. To read more about Suzanne’s life, click here.


October 28, 2021 (22 Heshvan 5782)
Sponsored by Rabbi Lisa Malik and Professor Adi Wyner in memory of David Malik z”l.


October 5, 2021 (Tishrei 29 5782)
Sponsored by the Tambor Family in memory of Belda and Marcel Lindenbaum z”l.

Belda and Marcel Lindenbaum were dedicated partners in the quest to achieve equal access to Torah learning and scholarship for men and women. They strongly believed that anyone seeking to delve deeply in Jewish teaching and learning at every level should have that right and ability. They believed this would be to the betterment of the student, the teacher and the community as a whole. They were strategic thinkers, big dreamers and straight shooters. They wanted those who learned to be recognized as learned and to be titled and paid as such. This was not merely a theoretical enterprise, but a project to bring justice and equity to their beloved community both in the largest and smallest sense. They firmly believed that all of this could and should be achieved within the framework of Halakha and that Halakha needed to reflect and inspire the best and most just society. The learning could not remain in hallowed halls and ivory towers, but had to be brought to life in the bright light of day. Halakha by its name and nature was meant to evolve. They refused to relinquish it to the hands of those who would merely have it mired in the past, who lacked creativity, compassion and insight to bring it to fruition again and again for every generation.

Thank you for your learning today in their memory. I can think of no better tribute to them and their work than a room full of dedicated men and women, such as yourselves, speaking words of Torah in their names. In their name, I charge you to learn deeply, think boldly and change the world.


July 29, 2021 (20 Av 5781)
Day of Learning sponsored by Katherine Baker (PLS and Summer Program Alum) and Richard Blutstein, in memory of their son, Pardes student Benjamin Blutstein z”l, who was murdered by terrorists at Hebrew University 19 years ago, and whose yahrtzeit is 22 Av.



July 22, 2021 (13 Av 5781)
A Day of learning sponsored by the Pardes Boards of North America and Israel in honor of Tamir Berkowitz-Morris, son of Leon Morris and Dasee Berkowitz, upon the occasion of his bar mitzvah. Mazal tov!



July 7, 2021 (27 Tamuz 5781)
Day of Learning sponsored by Rebecca and Michael Gordon in honor of their three wonderful children, Chanan Barak (Kyle), Shmuel Binyamin (Sam), and Shoshanah Arielle (Arielle).


Sponsored by Dr. Rona Woldenberg and Mr. Reuben Askowitz in memory of Dr. David H. Woldenberg z”l who devoted his life to his family, the pursuit of knowledge both secular and Judaic, and the betterment of others through his tireless commitment to the practice of medicine.


May 2-7 is a special week of learning in memory of former board member Dr. Renee Rabinowitz z”l – The Pardes community deeply misses her strength, love of the Jewish people and Israel and her strong commitment to Pardes.


November 20, 2020 (Kislev 6 5781)


November 1, 2020 (Heshvan 14 5781)


September 22, 2020 (4 Tishrei 5781)
Day of Learning sponsored by Abraham (Avi) Benson-Goldberg (Year Program ’12-’13, Fellows ’13-’14, Kollel ’15-’17) in memory of his father Ellis J. Goldberg (Yitzhak ben Hannah v’Yaakov) z”l, January 12, 1947 – September 20, 2019. A scholar who searched for answers, a teacher who encouraged questions, a father who is gone too soon.


July 26, 2020 (5 Av 5780)
Day of Learning sponsored by Sam and Debby Bettsack in honor of תורה לשמה.



Day of Learning (May 27, 2020) is sponsored by Greg and Andria Rodin, current PCJE student Lara’s parents. The learning is in honor of the graduating Pardes Center for Jewish Educators Cohort 19. Tova Messer, Branden Johnson, Joe Schiff, Lara Rodin, Talia Cohen Carrus.



March 26, 2020 (Rosh Chodesh Nisan)



January 30, 2020 / 4 Shevat 5780
Day of learning is sponsored by the Wertman Family in Loving Memory of Louis Wertman (Husband, Father & Grandfather), David Wertman (Son, Husband, Brother & Uncle) and Elon Wertman (Son, Husband, Father, Brother & Uncle).


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January 27, 2020 / 1 Shevat 5780
Day of Learning sponsored by Mark S. Cohen and family in memory of his dear father Leo Cohen z”l אליעזר ליפמן בן מאיר מיכאל הכהן ושרה Beloved father of Mark, Mitchell, Roberta and Cari; beloved Papa of Hanna, Yaakov, Talia, Danit, Rivka and Noam.


January 26, 2020 / 29 Tevet 5780
Day of Learning is sponsored by Michael Doppelt (Seminar Alum 2014), in honor of Carol and Steve Doppelt & Maurie and David Sachs.
Tireless volunteers who give so much of themselves to the State of Israel and are deeply committed to strengthening ties between the people of Haifa and Boston.


January 18, 2018 (Shvat 2), January 16, 2020 (19 Tevet)
Ein Gedi Tiyul sponsored by Sacha Litman and Daniel Jacoby (alumni 1995-96) and their spouses Rochelle Behrens and Stephanie Jacoby (alumna summer 2007). in honor of their children Benjamin, David, and Asher Jacoby, & Zara and Jules Scarlett Litman.



December 12, 2019 (14 Heshvan 5780)
Day of Learning is sponsored by the Rosekind Family in memory of Gary Rosekind z”l, father of Barry Rosekind (PEP Cohort 18, Fellow 19-20).


November 28, 2019 / 30 Heshvan 5780
Day of Learning is sponsored by Rona Woldenberg and Reuben Askowitz in honor of their teacher Dr. David Bernstein, in a show of gratitude for an amazing journey, Poland 2019.


October 10 2019 / 11 Tishrei 5780
The 2019 Sukkot Yom Iyun learning is in honor of Sherwin Pomerantz, Chairperson of the Pardes Israel Board of Directors, as we celebrate his 80th birthday.


September 26, 2019 / 26 Elul 5779
Day of Learning sponsored by Michael Doppelt (Summer ’14 Seminar), in honor of Rabbi Stuart Zweiter.

From 1998-2018, Stuart Zweiter served as the director of the Lookstein Center for Jewish Education at Bar Ilan University, a leading resource center and think tank for Jewish education throughout the world. In Israel, he also served as an instructor in Talmud in Bar-Ilan University and as a Fellow at the Shalom Hartman Institute. Prior to Aliya, he served as a principal at the Hebrew Academy of the Five Towns and Rockaway High School and at the Frisch School in Paramus, New Jersey. He has served as an educational consultant to communities throughout the world.

Michael Doppelt in inspired by Rabbi Zweiter’s latest initiative ‘The Jewish School Leadership Enterprise’ focused on addressing the leadership challenge facing Jewish day schools. And Stuart’s lifetime devotion to teaching.


September 19, 2019 / 19 Elul 5779
Day of Learning sponsored by Greg and Andria Rodin (parents of our 2018-2020 PCJE student Lara Rodin) in honor of the entire Pardes faculty and staff.


Day of learning (July 7, 2019 / 4 Tamuz 5779)  is in honor of the Senior Staff, Faculty, Staff and Boards and the absolutely amazing students of Pardes in gratitude for all of the beautiful Torah I have learned in these halls. –Rabba Yaffa Epstein. Click here to read a message from Yaffa shared on July 7 at the 2019 Summer Program Opening Lunch.


Day of Learning (July 4, 2019 / 1 Tamuz 5779) is sponsored by Ruth Assal and Bob Gerwin in honor of the entire Pardes Faculty and Staff.


Day of Learning (July 3, 2019 / 29 Sivan 5779) is sponsored by the Bernard Werthan Jr. z”l Family, in honor of Moshe and Libby Werthan for their work on behalf of Pardes.


Day of Learning (July 1, 2019 / 27 Sivan 5779) is sponsored by Adam and Susan Winton in celebration of their son Benjamin’s forthcoming marriage to Renate Fromson. Ben is an alum of the Elul 2013 program and various Pardes UK events.


Day of Learning (June 30, 2019 / 26 Sivan 5779) is sponsored by Lynn and Jeff Coe, in celebration of 30 wonderful years of marriage to each other.


Day of learning (May 30, 2019 / 25 Iyar 5779) is sponsored in honor of the graduating Pardes Center for Jewish Educators Cohort 18:
Ari Weber, Nati Kanovsky, Lisa Levy, Jonah Potasznik, Helen Ressler, Barry Rosekind, Jessica Rivo


The sponsored tiyul on May 26, 2019 / 21 Iyar 5779, is in memory of Dr. Michael Evan Osband z”l by alum Barbara Osband (Summer 16, 17 and Seminar 18) and her children and grandchildren. Barbara is a dear friend of Pardes’s Debra Weiner – and Debra opened the tiyul on Sunday sharing remarks about Michael z”l.


Today’s learning is sponsored by
Robin and Leonard Gurin
Ilana and Mark Meskin
In honor and celebration of their son’s ordination
Mazal tov to Rabbi Benjamin Caplan-Meskin Gurin!

Click here to read remarks from the Gurin and Meskin Families shared on May 12, 2019.



The Pesach Yom Iyun (April 9, 2019 / 4 Nisan 5779) is in honor of Benjamin (12), David (10), and Asher (6) Jacoby, and Zara (2) and Jules Scarlett (4 months) Litman.
Sponsored by Sacha Litman and Daniel Jacoby (alumni 1995-96) and their spouses Rochelle Behrens and Stephanie Jacoby (alumna summer 2007).



The Pardes Year Program 2018-19 Golan-Sea of Galilee Overnight Tiyul is generously sponsored in loving memory of Rabbi Stanley Wagner z”l by his wife Renee Rabinowitz.


March 7th, 2019 (Rosh Chodesh Adar II 5779)
Sponsored by Pardes supporters Cheryl & Lee Lasher in honor of their children, Gabrielle and Jake Moskovitz, David Lasher, and Jake Lasher.


February 25, 2019 (20 Adar I 5779)
The Land of Benjamin Year Program Day Trip is in loving memory of Geri Bernstein Freund z”l.


February 17-18, 2019 (12-13 Adar I 5779), February 21-22, 2018 (6-7 Adar 5778), February 15-16, 2017 (19-20 Shevat 5777)
The Modern Israel Seminar Overnight Tiyul is sponsored by Batya & Ezra Levin and the Irving S. Weinstein Philanthropic Fund.


January 31, 2019 (Shvat 25), December 31, 2013, (Tevet 28)
Sponsored by Past Chair and active Board Member Audrey Kaplan Scher, in memory of her mother Betty Grossman Kaplan z”l, Batya bat HaRav Menachem Mendel v’Dina


January 10, 2019 (Shvat 4), January 12, 2017 (Tevet 14)
Sponsored by Suzanne Doft in memory of her dear friend Amy Haber z”l


December 27, 2018 (Tevet 19)
Sponsored by Morton Meyerson
In memory of his wife Marlene Nathan Meyerson z”l and their son David Nathan Meyerson z”l


September 13, 2018 (Tishrei 4)
Sponsored by Amanda Katz Goldblatt
In honor of her mother Diane Katz z”l


July 19, 2018 (Av 7)
Sponsored by Sarah Gershman and Daniel Silverberg
In memory of their grandparents z”l.


July 9, 2018 (Tammuz 26)
Sponsored by Seth and Rivka Weisberg
In the merit of their parents continued good health.


June 27, 2018 (Tammuz 14)
Sponsored by the Werthan and Blum families
In memory of Bernard Werthan Jr. z”l


June 26, 2018 (Tammuz 13)
Sponsored by Lynn and Jeff Coe
In honor of Lynn’s father, Maurice Horwitz


June 25, 2018 (Tammuz 12)
Sponsored by Ruth Assal and Bob Gerwin
In memory of Stanley Abramowitz z”l


June 24, 2018 (Tammuz 11), July 5, 2017 (Tammuz 11)
Sponsored by Koren Publishers Jerusalem and Maggid Books


May 16, 2018 (Sivan 2)
In memory of Rabbi Dr. Aaron Panken z”l, beloved President of Hebrew Union College and a scholar, mentor and role model for many Pardes students and alumni.


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May 15, 2018 (Sivan 1)
In memory of Dr. Stanton Polin, Simcha Gedalia ben Avraham Noach v’Chaya Dvasha z”l on his first yahrzeit.
Sponsored by Rachel Goldberg and Jon Polin


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February 19, 2018 (Adar 4)
In honor of the marriage of Myra Meskin and Ben Gurin
Sponsored by their loving families: Robin and Leonard Gurin, Ilana and Mark Meskin, Linda and Robert Dyson, Jr. and Diane and Gilad Be’ery


January 25, 2018 (Shvat 9)
Sponsored by Audrey Kaplan Scher
In memory of her maternal grandparents, Dora Grossman z”l and Rabbi Max Grossman z”l


December 7, 2017, (Kislev 19)
Natan Chaim Sable z”l
Sponsored by David and Debbie Sable, in memory of their baby son


November 9, 2017 (Cheshvan 20)
In honor of Toby Ticktin Back’s 90th birthday
Sponsored by her children, children-in-law and grandchildren with love and admiration


July 26 (Av 3)
Sponsored by Eric Selmon and Lisa Silverman, Havrutot 1997-98
In honor of Pardes faculty member Rabbi Reuven Grodner, with gratitude for his teaching and inspiration, on the occasion of his retirement.


July 24 (Av 1)
Sponsored by David Richman
In memory of Marla Bennett z”l and Ben Blutstein z”l


July 6, 2017 (Tammuz 12)
Sponsored by Linda Rosen Sterling
In honor of her father’s 30th yahrzeit, Leonard Rosen Eliezer Ben Tzipora Vi Avraham z”l


July 4, 2017 (Tammuz 10)
Sponsored by Ruth Assal and Bob Gerwin
In memory of Francois Tsvi Assal z’l & Brenda Gerwin z’l


July 2, 2017 (Tammuz 8)
Sponsored by Joel Rubinovich
In memory of his beloved mother Lena Eisenstadt Rubinovich


May 29, 2017 (Sivan 4)
Sponsored by Judith Sherman Russell
In honor of the faculty of Pardes, especially the inspiration of Meesh’s Talmud, Levi’s Torah, and Elisa’s Trope.


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May 4, 2017 (Iyar 8)
Sponsored by Alan Bernstein and Carol Bowen
In honor of the wedding of their niece, Eliya Freund to Adam Ross.


December 15, 2016 (Kislev 15)
In memory of Greg Fox z”l
Sponsored by Cheri Fox in memory of her dear brother


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November 27, 2016 (Cheshvan 26)
In honor of Paula and Jerry Gottesman, longtime supporters of Pardes


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November 24, 2016 (Cheshvan 23)
In memory of Shari Helaine Pomerantz z”l
Sponsored by Sherwin Pomerantz


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October 13, 2016 (Tishrei 11)
In memory of Arnold Jacobs z”l
Sponsored by Michael Jacobs


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September 6, 2016 (Elul 3)
In memory of victims of terror


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July 6, 2016 (Sivan 29)
In memory of Blanche May Levi z”l and Ida Cohen z”l
Sponsored by Lynn and Jeff Coe


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July 5, 2016 (Sivan 28)
In memory of Dvorah Leah bat Beryl Lev HaCohen z”l
Sponsored by Brian Glenville


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July 4, 2016 (Sivan 27)
In memory of Sophie Thau Berner and Dr. Herbert I. J. Berner z”l and Dorothy and Milton Gerwin z”l
Sponsored by Ruth Debra Assal and Robert Gerwin


May 29, 2016 (Iyar 21)
In memory of Maurice and Sally Silas z”l and Eric and Rose Corre z”l
Sponsored by their children Tabby and John Corre


May 19, 2016 (Iyar 11)
In memory of Betty Grossman Kaplan z”l and Raymond Kaplan z”l
Sponsored by their daughter Audrey Kaplan Scher


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March 17, 2016 (Adar Bet 7)
In memory of Robert Benmosche z”l
Sponsored by his daughter Rabbi Nehama Benmosche


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December 16, 2015 (Tevet 4)
In memory of Pearl Donshik z”l and Denise Ross z”l
Sponsored by the Donshik family


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October 27, 2015 (Cheshvan 14)
In honor of Rabbi Meesh Hammer-Kossoy on the occasion of her ordination.
Sponsored by her parents Shirley and Howard Kossoy


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August 30, 2015, (Elul 15)
Searle and Cynthia Selmon in celebration of their 50th wedding anniversary
Sponsored by Eric and Chana Selmon in honor of their parents


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June 29, 2015, (Tammuz 12)
Rhoda Glassman Elster z”l and Samuel Elster z”l
Sponsored by Andy and Beth Elster in honor of Andy’s parents


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May 17, 2015, (Iyar 28)
In memory of Rabbi Arthur Hertzberg z”l
Sponsored by Rabbi Lewis Warshauer, longtime board member


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March 15, 2015, (Adar 24)
In memory of Marillyn Appelbaum Tallman z”l
Sponsored by the Tallman, Appelbaum, Borovitz and Cohen families


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January 6, 2015, (Tevet 15)
In honor of ten years of service to Pardes by our Executive Director, North America, Joshua Chadajo


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December 30, 2014, (Tevet 8)
Sponsored by Jean and Andrew Balcombe in honor of the Pardes faculty


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December 18, 2014, (Kislev 26)
In memory of Edith Kaufthal z”l
Sponsored by the Kaufthal Family in memory of their mother and grandmother


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September 30, 2014, (Elul 6)
In memory of Shoshana Haas z”l
Sponsored by her daughters Joanne Barth and Yehudit Spero


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July 24, 2014, (Tammuz 26)
In memory of the IDF soldiers who have fallen in Gaza and in honor of those defending us there
Sponsored anonymously


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May 8, 2014, (Iyar 10)
In memory of Raymond Kaplan z”l
Sponsored by his daughter Audrey Kaplan Scher


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March 25, 2014, (Adar II 23)
In memory of Nathan Back z”l
Sponsored by his wife Toby Ticktin Back


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March 11, 2014, (Adar II 9)
In memory of Sandy Ratner z”l
Sponsored by Laurayne and Joshua Ratner


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March 3, 2014, (Adar II 1)
In memory of Fred Worms z”l
Sponsored by his wife Della Worms


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November 26, 2013, (Kislev 23)
In memory of F. Warren Hellman z”l
Sponsored by his daughter Tricia Gibbs

Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement and Activation

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.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Implement and Iterate Alumni Engagement Strategies:
    • Enhance the current “menu” of opportunities for Pardes alumni to both “give” to
      and “receive” from, Pardes.
      • Give: Empower alumni to take action, create initiatives, and leverage
        Pardes as a platform for leadership and innovation.
      • Receive: Encourage alumni to engage in continued learning through
        classes, retreats, Shabbatonim, cohorts, and other programs.
    •  Ongoing internal evaluation of efficacy of strategies and implementing iterative
      updates to enhance outcomes.
  • Program Development and Management:
    • In collaboration with the wider team, develop and implement ideas for online and in person classes, including holiday programs, one-off shiurim, and limited series.
    • Oversee the execution of programs including but not limited to: email
      correspondence and registration, coordinating with marketing, Zoom production,
      and post-program evaluation.
    • Ensuring cross-departmental collaboration specifically with the engagement and
      development teams
    •  Serve as the project manager for select alumni cohort learning programs,
      ensuring smooth operations and successful outcomes.
  • Community Building and Leadership:
    • Foster strong, relational connections with alumni, encouraging their active
      involvement in the Pardes community.
    • Identify and cultivate connections with key alumni leaders. Lead efforts to inspire alumni to take on leadership roles within their communities, promoting Pardes’ values and educational mission.
    • Cultivate and steward and existing external partnerships with organizations and
      initiatives as it relates to our Pardesnik engagement and activation work
  • Alumni Coaching and Mentorship:
    • Provide coaching and mentorship to alumni interested in developing initiatives, such as micro-grants or local events, and support them in realizing their ideas. This may include group coaching within cohorts.
  • Targeted Recruitment and Outreach:
    • Engage in focused recruitment and outreach efforts to involve specific alumni in relevant Pardes offerings.
    • Collaborate with the wider team to manage recruitment for various programs,
      including necessary follow-up and evaluation.

Qualifications:

  •  Proven experience in alumni relations, community engagement, or a related field.
  • Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a talent for building and maintaining relationships.
  • Creativity and initiative in developing new programs and strategies to engage alumni.
  • Passion for Jewish learning and a deep connection to the mission of Pardes.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
  • Willingness to travel as needed to engage with alumni across North America.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Pardes alumna
  • Experience working in Jewish education or community leadership.
  • Familiarity with the Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies and its programs.
  • Based in New York City

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary commensurate with experience: $70,000-$85,000
    100% health insurance coverage for the employee (dependent coverage available)
  • 403b retirement plan with Nationwide with up to 5% contribution by employer
  • Paid time off & Paid holidays (Jewish and secular)
  • FSA
  • Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance
  • Parental leave
  • Remote and hybrid working option and flexible hours
  • Opportunities to travel domestically and to Israel to collaborate across the team
  • Opportunity to contribute to a dynamic and growing organization with a meaningful mission.

How to Apply:
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

  • What makes you passionate about this role and work?
  • What concrete professional or personal experiences have prepared you best for this role?
  • What is one project, strategy or initiative that this job description stimulates in you?
  • How do you ensure great teamwork and successful collaboration?
    PLEASE NOTE:

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.

Pardes North America provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants in all organizational facilities without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, (or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to lactation), physical disability, mental and/or intellectual disability, age, military status or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition (including, but not limited to, cancer-related or HIV/AIDS-related), genetic information, or sexual orientation in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

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