Sponsor Learning Opportunities

HONOR. CELEBRATE. REMEMBER.

Sponsoring a learning opportunity is a wonderful way to support Pardes and a beautiful way to honor or
remember a loved one.

Scroll down for a full list of Pardes sponsorship opportunities. Contact michaele@pardes.org.il for more information.

Programs and Series

One Evening Lecture of the Community Education Program: $5,000

brettler memorial series lecturesThe Pardes Community Education program provides in-depth, Jewish text study on a flexible schedule to meet students’ interests, including special evening lectures. Sponsors are recognized with a personalized sign featured at the Pardes Beit Midrash in Jerusalem and online.

In addition, we invite the sponsor to say a few words to our participants in person or provide Pardes with a written tribute to be read aloud.

Named Scholarship for a Year Program Student for a Full Year: $25,000

year program student sponsorship pardes institute of jewish studies in jerusalemThe Pardes Year program offers post university students the opportunity to delve deeply into Jewish ideas, texts, and personal questions – empowering students to make Judaism their own. Students come away with skills, knowledge and inspiration, a lifelong community of passionate peers and mentors, and the life-changing experience of living and learning in vibrant, fascinating Jerusalem. Sponsors are recognized on recruitment materials for the scholarship, and have the opportunity to meet with the selected student at Pardes Jerusalem.

Omer Program: $25,000

omer program pardes institute of jewish studiesA four-week session of the Pardes Community Education Program, the Omer Program attracts English-speakers from throughout Jerusalem and beyond, and provides in-depth, Jewish text study on a flexible schedule. The program offers classes, lectures and tours to meet students’ interests and availability. Sponsors are recognized on all publicity materials for the program.

 

Special Days and Events

Day of Learning: $2,500 to $50,000

yom iyun beit midrash pardesPardes offers individuals the opportunity to sponsor the learning that takes place in our Beit Midrash to remember, honor or celebrate any occasion. Sponsors are recognized with a personalized sign in the Pardes Beit Midrash, an announcement made to the student body, and the occasion is shared online. In addition, we invite the sponsor to say a few words in person or provide Pardes with a written tribute to be read aloud. Past sponsors can be found here.
One Day of Learning: $2,500
One Day of Learning Each Year in Perpetuity: $50,000 (endowment gift)

Yom Iyun Sukkot: $5,000

Sukkoth Yom Iyun PardesThe Sukkot Yom Iyun is an opportunity for students to explore both the textual and more tangible aspects of this experiential holiday. The Sukkot Yom Iyun provides both pragmatic tools to access the holiday and meaningful exploration of its themes and rituals. Sponsors are recognized with a personalized sign in the Pardes Beit Midrash, an announcement made to the student body, and the occasion is shared online. In addition, we invite the sponsor to say a few words in person or provide Pardes with a written tribute to be read aloud.

Yom Iyun Yom Hashoah: $5,000

yom hashoah program pardes institute of jewish studies in jerusalemThe Yom Hashoah Yom Iyun is an opportunity for students to mark Holocaust Remembrance Day with special programming at Pardes. This is a special day the week of Yom Hashoah when a guest lecturer speaks with the entire student body – whether a survivor or Holocaust studies expert – and sessions are held by the Pardes faculty for the students to learn about the history of “the world that was” and explore theological responses to the Holocaust with Jewish texts and philosophy. Sponsors are recognized with a personalized sign in the Pardes Beit Midrash, an announcement made to the student body, and the occasion is shared online. In addition, we invite the sponsor to say a few words in person or provide Pardes with a written tribute to be read aloud.

Day Trips for Year Program Students: $5,000

golan tiyul pardes

Pardes offers occasional day tours for students to better understand modern and biblical Israel. Such trips include the Hevron Tiyul, which explores the ancient city of Hevron and multiple narratives of the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict. Sponsors are recognized with a personalized sign, an announcement made to the student body, and the occasion is shared online. In addition, we invite the sponsor to say a few words in person or provide Pardes with a written tribute to be read aloud.

Watch a video of the most recent trip

Tikkun Leil Shavuot: $25,000

Leil Tikkun Shavuot iyun Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies in JerusalemThe Pardes Tikkun Leil Shavuot annual program is open to the public, and attracts about 300 participants, both Pardes students and members of the greater Jerusalem community.

The program offers learning opportunities throughout the night and classes are taught by Pardes faculty members and other well-known educators. Sponsors are recognized on all publicity materials for the program.

See here for a sample schedule of the evening.

 
 
 

Tisha B’Av Community Event: $25,000

tisha bav yom iyun pardes institute of jewish studies in jerusalemThe Pardes Tisha B’Av program is an all-day event on Tisha B’Av with special classes from 10 am – 6 pm. It is open to the public and attracts about 500 people from throughout Jerusalem.

The event is widely known throughout the English speaking community as one of the premier opportunities to meaningfully mark this somber day, featuring both core Pardes faculty members and visiting lecturers.

Programming on this special day includes an emotional Memorial Service in memory of Pardes students Marla Bennett, Ben Blutstein, Sara Duker and Matt Eisenfeld ז״ל, murdered in terrorist attacks in Israel. Sponsors are recognized on all publicity materials for the program.

A sample schedule can be found here.

Overnight Trips for Year Program Students

Pardes offers several tiyulim, tours, each year in different areas throughout Israel that are available for sponsorship in honor or in memory of a loved one or event.

Students explore a region of Israel with their classmates and teachers, not only getting to better understand modern Israel, but also seeing the land through the perspective of classical Jewish texts. Together students and faculty have informal time to deepen relationships and reflect together on the experience of learning intensively in the Pardes Beit Midrash. Sponsors are recognized with a personalized sign, an announcement made to the student body, and the occasion is shared online. In addition, we invite the sponsor to say a few words in person or provide Pardes with a written tribute to be read aloud.

Available opportunities include:

Opening Shabbaton: $10,000

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Two nights off-site for faculty and students, combining learning, touring, building community and celebrating Shabbat.

 
 
 

Biblical/Rabbinic Israel Educational Seminar: $10,000

golan tiyul 2 pardesStudents spend two days out of the Beit Midrash to explore the Israeli landscape, where many of the texts studied at Pardes were created, in order to add more educational content to the classic ‘nature’ tiyulim. Click here to watch a video of the most recent trip.
 

Negev/Arava Tiyul: $10,000

negev tiyul pardesThree-day “nature” tiyul, giving students the chance to break up their learning in the Beit Midrash. Participants walk the south of the country, doing some classic hiking and discovering the beauty of Israel.
 
 
 

Modern Israel Seminar: $10,000

shabbaton option pardesTwo-day seminar, out of the building, focused on modern Zionism and issues that surround the State of Israel.

 
 
 

Golan/Galil Tiyul: $10,000

golan tiyul pardesThree-day “nature” tiyul, giving students the chance to break up the learning in the Beit Midrash. Participants walk the north of the country, doing some classic hiking and discovering the beauty of Israel.

 
 

Closing Shabbaton: $10,000

Shabbaton option pardes Two nights off-site. All faculty and students are invited to close the year with a communal Shabbat celebration, learning, touring and workshops preparing students for life after Pardes.
 
 
 
 

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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