Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies () is a Jewish educational institution based in
Jerusalem
Jerusalem (; he, יְרוּשָׁלַיִם ; ar, القُدس ) (combining the Biblical and common usage Arabic names); grc, Ἱερουσαλήμ/Ἰεροσόλυμα, Hierousalḗm/Hierosóluma; hy, Երուսաղեմ, Erusałēm. i ...
with programs worldwide.
History
Pardes was launched by Rabbi Michael Swirsky in the fall of 1972 with the support of the
World Zionist Organization
The World Zionist Organization ( he, הַהִסְתַּדְּרוּת הַצִּיּוֹנִית הָעוֹלָמִית; ''HaHistadrut HaTzionit Ha'Olamit''), or WZO, is a non-governmental organization that promotes Zionism. It was founded as the ...
, which provided the facility and covered overhead costs. The institute began with 25 students in 1972.
Programs
Pardes programs include:
* The Pardes Year Program
* The Pardes 2.5 and 3-week Summer Programs
* The Pardes Community Education Program
* The Pardes Center for Jewish Educators
* The Pardes Center for Judaism and Conflict Resolution
* The Pardes Executive Learning Seminar
* The Pardes Kollel
* Other Pardes Programs
Partnerships
Pardes partners include:
* Avi Chai is a sponsor for the Pardes Educators Program
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Hebrew College
Hebrew College is a private college of Jewish studies in Newton Centre, Massachusetts. Founded in 1921, Hebrew College is committed to Jewish scholarship in a pluralistic, trans-denominational academic environment. The president of the college ...
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Hillel: The Foundation for Jewish Campus Life
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Jewish Agency for Israel
The Jewish Agency for Israel ( he, הסוכנות היהודית לארץ ישראל, translit=HaSochnut HaYehudit L'Eretz Yisra'el) formerly known as The Jewish Agency for Palestine, is the largest Jewish non-profit organization in the world. ...
's Masa program
See also
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Education in Israel
The education system in Israel consists of three tiers: primary education (grades 1–6, approximately ages 6–12), middle school (grades 7–9, approximately ages 12–15) and high school (grades 10–12, approximately ages 15–19). Compulsory ...
References
External links
Pardes website
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Education in Jerusalem
Educational institutions established in 1971
Jewish educational organizations