Musings from Students of the Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies in Jerusalem
Posted on November 6, 2011 by Heligman
Too often the shades of our life are drawn and God’s magnificent colors are missed. I am taking on this project as a means to stop and enjoy God’s brilliance. For the month of November, each day I will document the evening sunset from the Pardes Beit Midrash. I hope you will stop and notice Continue Reading »
Posted on November 2, 2011 by Lauren Schuchart
Now that the biggest chunk of Jewish holidays is over, we are finally settling into a rhythm at school. Personally, I feel like I’m getting into the swing of things, and starting to really understand the many benefits of studying Jewish texts. One of the most unique components of Jewish learning that I’ve come to love Continue Reading »
Posted on November 1, 2011 by Andrea Wiese
Movember is a changing the face of men’s health! Men all over the US and world are growing mustaches in order to raise money to help fight prostate cancer!! You can read all about it at their website here. Pardes has a team led by Evan Remer, the guy in the picture with the big Continue Reading »
Posted on September 19, 2011 by Derek Kwait
It occurred to me that as a new blogger and new face around Pardes, many of you may not know who I am. To bring a tikkun to this situation, I decided I should share the author’s bio from my thesis novella, Masters of Turning: derek m. kwait is Scholastic’s hottest new author with the Continue Reading »
Posted on September 16, 2011 by David Bogomolny
“All of my grandparents were holocaust survivors, and they all grew up in traditional Jewish families in Hungary… I want to be a part of the tradition that they grew up with… and at Pardes, I can begin to reclaim it.” Amy arranged her arrival to Israel to overlap with the final weeks of her Continue Reading »
Posted on September 12, 2011 by Shibley
A few years ago, I had the privilege and the pleasure of living in Manhattan while I was learning at Yeshivat Hadar. New York is well known as a center of culture, arts, business, and the like. There is also a significant population of weirdos in New York, as in any city. I developed two Continue Reading »
Posted on September 6, 2011 by Shibley
When living far from loved ones in a distant land, Skype becomes a helpful tool for remaining in touch, and seeing the faces of friends and family. However, I would propose several rules of public skype ettiquite, for most a more positive skyping experience for you and those seated near you. In no particular order. Continue Reading »
Posted on August 19, 2011 by Shibley
I originally posted this on my blog on August 17: In Israel, one social role is occupied by the gever. The gever (literally, man), is a mythical man who exudes machismo and confidence. A man who wears sunglasses indoors and/or at night, who unbuttons at least two buttons on his shirt. A gever shows very Continue Reading »
Posted on May 22, 2011 by Aviva P.
In honor of Lag B’Omer and finally being able to shave after 33 days, some of the men of Pardes had a little fun with their facial hair growth…
Posted on April 15, 2011 by The Director of Digital Media
Alum Ari Berkowicz (2009-10) made this great Pesach music video!
