Musings from Students of the Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies in Jerusalem
Posted on December 27, 2011 by Naomi Zaslow
As a ‘Bas Yisroel’ growing up in Orthodox Miami, we celebrated Christmas the traditional way: by going out for Kosher Chinese food. This year I shook up that tradition, and went to Cafe Neshikot, an all-Pardes holiday cabaret! I laughed, I cried, and I took pictures. Happy holidays! A special thank you to Cheryl Stone for putting the whole Continue Reading »
Posted on December 25, 2011 by Cheryl Stone
Posted on December 22, 2011 by Andrea Wiese
When I made aliyah a year ago, I knew that I was doing so on the grounds that it would be challenging, not only financially or emotionally, but because Israel is difficult. There is nothing easy about Israel, and maybe that is where her true beauty comes from. Pardes set up a trip for Continue Reading »
Posted on December 20, 2011 by Cheryl Stone
Posted on December 19, 2011 by Nikki Fig
By Nikki Fig She’s fun, she’s spunky, and her upbeat attitude can turn any frown upside down. Meet Naomi Zaslow, a 25-year old University of Michigan grad who spent the past 2 years teaching English in South Korea. I sat down to get this well-travelled scholar’s take on fashion and understand how her personal taste Continue Reading »
Posted on December 15, 2011 by Cheryl Stone
Posted on December 14, 2011 by Cheryl Stone
Posted on December 12, 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 December 8, 2011 by Cheryl Stone
Posted on December 7, 2011 by Cheryl Stone