Musings from Students of the Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies in Jerusalem
Posted on March 22, 2011 by The Director of Digital Media
Happening RIGHT NOW: Panel of rabbinical students currently studying at Pardes. From Right to Left: Louis Sachs, Conservative, American Jewish University Daniel Shibley, Modern Orthodox, Yeshivat Chovevei Torah Scott Roland, Post-Denominational, Hebrew College Ruhi Rubenstein, Reconstructionist, Reconstructionist Rabbinical College Stefan Tiwy, Reform, Hebrew Union College Heena Reiter, Renewal, ALEPH
Posted on March 10, 2011 by Shibley
Green! United States’ currency and Ireland might come to mind. I have a new green I’d like to propose, the green of the Golan Heights, where I was last week on a three day tiyul with pardes. At this time of year, after some of the much needed rainfall has fallen, the Golan is absolutely Continue Reading »
Posted on March 10, 2011 by Shivonne
Rabbi Melchior visited us at Pardes today, hosted by the Peace & Conflict Track. The students present for his talk ended up arriving a bit late to their afternoon classes because none of us wanted him to leave 🙂 The subject of his talk was whether or not religion could/should play a role in conflict resolution. Here’s my favorite quote: “If you Continue Reading »
Posted on March 3, 2011 by Shibley
Davening in sacred spaces has received several mentions on this blog, usually referring to indoor areas. Having just completed a three day tiyul in the Golan Heights, we had several opportunities to daven outdoors. After these few days, and other experiences, I can safely say that I do not personally find outdoor davening to be Continue Reading »
Posted on March 2, 2011 by Zach
We just got back from the annual Pardes tiyul to the Golan, and I want to share a few of my photos: Click on photos for larger versions!
Posted on March 2, 2011 by The Director of Digital Media
Check out THIS POST to read the artists’ descriptions of the AMAZING new mural at Pardes! Remember the new mural at Pardes? Well, now it’s done – “props” go to Cheryl Stone & the Pardes Educators Program! You can click on the pictures below for larger versions: The 4 panels of the mural represent the 4 historic incarnations of Continue Reading »
Posted on February 20, 2011 by David Bogomolny
Proof that R. Frank lectured on Aramaic grammar in the Pardes Beit Midrash 🙂
Posted on February 20, 2011 by David Bogomolny
Shivonne Quintero (’09-’10, Fellows ’10-’11) working on the Pardes ‘Tu B’Shvat’ Mural Much kavod (respect) goes to Cheryl Stone (’09-’10, Educators ’10-’12) for organizing this beautiful art project! Stay tuned for a pic of the final result 🙂
