Musings from Students of the Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies in Jerusalem
Posted on May 17, 2011 by Avi Strausberg
in parshat behukkotai, God makes us an offer we can’t forget. on one hand, if we follow all of His Laws and observe all of His commandments, all will be right in the world. abounding peace, a land free of enemies, produce to our hearts’ content. however, if we spurn Him, if we disobey His Continue Reading »
Posted on January 24, 2011 by Joel D.
Posted on November 2, 2010 by Eryn
This week I rediscovered the beauty and power of Shabbat. I learned in greater detail how Shabbat is one of the most important, if not the most important,ritual expressions of Judaism. I already knew of its greatness, as it is listed fourth in the Ten Commandments. What is so important about keeping Shabbat? The essential idea Continue Reading »
Posted on September 21, 2010 by Zahara
Rabbi Joseph Telushkin discusses Hillel from Tablet Magazine on Vimeo. I’m pretty sure this book just came out last week. Regardless, I’m really hoping someone in the Pardes community has already bought and read it because I’d love to know if it’s worth the extra shipping. Reminiscent of that classic film “Mean Girls,” I couldn’t Continue Reading »
