Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies
In-Person Learning for Local Community Members
Looking for thoughtful, text-based Jewish learning in a warm, welcoming environment—alongside peers with similar backgrounds and schedules? Pardes offers in-person daytime courses in our Jerusalem facility, taught by senior faculty and created especially for local learners who value high-level study and meaningful discussion in a familiar community setting.
Upcoming Courses:
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Sundays, 10:00 am-12 noon
Development of the Siddur
Rabbi Michael Hattin
September 6; October 4, 18, 25; November 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; December 13
The Siddur is one of Judaism's greatest literary achievements—a living record of Jewish history, faith, and hope. This course traces the development of the Ashkenazi morning service from its biblical and rabbinic origins through centuries of Jewish history. Along the way, we'll explore how different liturgical traditions emerged, how they continue to evolve, and what our prayers reveal about Jewish life and values.
This course is generously sponsored by Mark S. Cohen and Roberta Weinstein-Cohen in honor of all the brave men and women serving in the Israel Defense Forces.
Cost
Full Course: 600 NIS
Single class: 75 NIS
*class includes 10-minute midway break
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Tuesdays, 10:45 am-12 noon
One Prophet, Seventy Faces: Moses in the Midrash
Rabbi Rafael J. Polisuk
October 6, 13, 20; November 3, 10, 17, 24; December 1, 15, 22
Moses is perhaps the Bible's most iconic figure—but the Midrash paints many different portraits of him. In this course, we'll explore the complementary and sometimes contradictory depictions of Moses found in the Midrash and consider how these interpretations have shaped Jewish thought across the generations.
Cost
Full Course: 600 NIS
Single class: 75 NIS
In-Person Learning for Local Community Members
Looking for thoughtful, text-based Jewish learning in a warm, welcoming environment—alongside peers with similar backgrounds and schedules? Pardes offers in-person daytime courses in our Jerusalem facility, taught by senior faculty and created especially for local learners who value high-level study and meaningful discussion in a familiar community setting.
Upcoming Courses:
********
Sundays, 10:00 am-12 noon
Development of the Siddur
Rabbi Michael Hattin
September 6; October 4, 18, 25; November 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; December 13
The Siddur is one of Judaism's greatest literary achievements—a living record of Jewish history, faith, and hope. This course traces the development of the Ashkenazi morning service from its biblical and rabbinic origins through centuries of Jewish history. Along the way, we'll explore how different liturgical traditions emerged, how they continue to evolve, and what our prayers reveal about Jewish life and values.
This course is generously sponsored by Mark S. Cohen and Roberta Weinstein-Cohen in honor of all the brave men and women serving in the Israel Defense Forces.
Cost
Full Course: 600 NIS
Single class: 75 NIS
*class includes 10-minute midway break
********
Tuesdays, 10:45 am-12 noon
One Prophet, Seventy Faces: Moses in the Midrash
Rabbi Rafael J. Polisuk
October 6, 13, 20; November 3, 10, 17, 24; December 1, 15, 22
Moses is perhaps the Bible's most iconic figure—but the Midrash paints many different portraits of him. In this course, we'll explore the complementary and sometimes contradictory depictions of Moses found in the Midrash and consider how these interpretations have shaped Jewish thought across the generations.
Cost
Full Course: 600 NIS
Single class: 75 NIS