Beit Karen
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To date, we have raised $27,003,074!

In the online brochure below, you will find wonderful opportunities to make a direct impact on Pardes in your name or in the name of loved ones.

 

Pardes has launched a $36 million capital and endowment campaign to enhance our physical space and technological infrastructure. Once completed, these improvements will bring the transformative educational experience of Pardes to more students, more teachers, more visitors and more members of the community. 

If you believe as we do, that text study, with an eye towards contemporary relevance, can inspire personal and communal transformation, we invite you to learn more and to join us in our efforts by making a campaign pledge today!

The images below are architect renderings provided to Pardes in June 2021.

 

State-of-the-art classrooms will not only provide more suitable space for in-person classes, they will also be equipped for online and hybrid learning.

Pardes aims to integrate the best educational technology available for both classroom-based and online learning. That’s why Pardes is working with technology, communications and acoustics consultants to ensure that our new building is equipped with first-rate technology and that the physical plant can accommodate new technologies in the future.

Currently, Pardes hosts standing-room-only programs for the public. The new 250 person theater will allow Pardes to accommodate the public demand for its programs.

Beautiful green spaces will give students and faculty and staff more options for meeting, socializing, eating and more.

The Meir and Malkah z”l Schweiger Library will house an updated and expanded collection of books and other media, allowing students and faculty to conduct more of their research at Pardes rather than seeking off-campus options.

Garden terraces will make it easier for students, faculty and staff to get a breath of fresh air in a comfortable setting without even leaving the building.

April 10, 2023

VIDEO: Rezoning, Sustainability, and Excavations

We are thrilled to share some exciting updates on the progress of our new building! On January 8th, the decision was officially published in the government gazette, and we are pleased to announce that the rezoning for the residential tower is now complete! This is a significant milestone in our project, and we are excited Continue Reading »

December 23, 2022

Photos & Video: Excavation Continues

Excavation of the building site for Beit Karen, the new home of Pardes, is continuing without interruption! Cement for the deep foundation has been poured over the last of the piles, while drilling for the tie backs, which help to keep the walls in place, has been moving forward. Throughout the lot, jack hammers have Continue Reading »

November 18, 2022

Photos & Video: Pile Drilling Completed

November 18, 2022 – Last week, the last of the over 500 piles, ranging from 8 to 16 meters deep, was drilled and filled with cement. Along the eastern wall in front of the houses, the cement is now dry on the structure that holds the piles together. Along the south wall, the rock was Continue Reading »

September 2, 2022

PHOTOS: Installing Steel Struts

September 2, 2022 — The process of installing the tiebacks continues. The workers are now attaching steel struts to cables that are anchored into the excavated rock wall. The beams in the pictures below are being placed on steel rods. Those will then be capped, with tension applied, thus supporting the integrity of the wall Continue Reading »

August 19, 2022

VIDEO: Tieback Drilling Commences

August 19, 2022 — The ground level of the northern half of the lot continues to drop as excavations continue. The last piece of equipment needed to move a sewage line along the southern wall will arrive in the next few days, which will free up the southern part of the lot for full excavation Continue Reading »

August 5, 2022

VIDEO: Excavate, Crush, Haul

August 5, 2022 — Currently, there are two excavators working on the lot as well as a rock crushing machine, and dump trucks are hauling out the excavated and crushed earth throughout the day. The goal is to excavate 3 meters down all around the lot so that the first set of tiebacks can be Continue Reading »

June 23, 2022

PHOTOS: Excavations Continue

Now that the cemented heads of the piles are dry and the walls are secure on the north side of the lot, heavy equipment has been brought in and the first 3 meters are being excavated (supports go in every 3 meters). Meanwhile, the piles continue to be drilled along the south wall.  Below are Continue Reading »

May 18, 2022

PHOTOS: Steel rebars inserted 72 feet underground

This week equipment was brought in to drill the 22 meter (72 foot) piles. That depth is equivalent to 6.6 stories underground. Under the supervision of an engineer and surveyor, the holes were drilled and the steel rebars that were hung in position by a crane, were inserted into adjacent holes. These sections were then Continue Reading »

May 11, 2022

PHOTOS: Electric Company Completes Second Phase of Work

This week the second stage of electrical work was completed by the electric company. The base of the electric tower was cemented into place, and while it dries, scheduling is taking place for the final stage, which includes disconnecting from the old line and connecting the new line. Drilling and excavation equipment will also be Continue Reading »

April 21, 2022

Key Consultants Meet to Kickoff Internal Design Phase

Earlier this month, a kickoff meeting was held to launch the detailed design of the internal areas of the Pardes floors. The key consultants who until now have been focused on the systems and details of the entire building will now turn to the internal build-out of Pardes ultimately resulting in detailed plans that, after Continue Reading »

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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