Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies

Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies (Hebrew: מכון פרדס לחינוך יהודי) is a Jewish educational institution based in Jerusalem with programs worldwide.

Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies
Formation1972 (1972)
FounderRabbi Michael Swirsky
HeadquartersJerusalem
President
Rabbi Leon Morris
Dean
David I. Bernstein
Websitewww.pardes.org.il

History

Pardes was launched by Rabbi Michael Swirsky in the fall of 1972 with the support of the World Zionist Organization, which provided the facility and covered overhead costs. The institute began with 25 students in 1972.[1]

Programs

Pardes programs include:

  • The Pardes Year Program[2]
  • The Pardes 2.5 and 3-week Summer Programs[3]
  • The Pardes Community Education Program[4]
  • The Pardes Center for Jewish Educators[5]
  • The Pardes Center for Judaism and Conflict Resolution[6]
  • The Pardes Executive Learning Seminar[7]
  • The Pardes Kollel[8]
  • Other Pardes Programs[9]

Partnerships

Pardes partners include:

See also

References

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