Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies

The Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies is an open, inclusive, diverse and intellectually challenging Jewish learning community-based in Jerusalem with programs worldwide. Pardes cultivates a life-long love of Jewish learning, the Jewish people and Israel. Pardes inspires engagement in Jewish life — as communal and spiritual leaders, educators and active participants.

Our Mission:
Provide an open, inclusive, diverse and intellectually challenging environment in Jerusalem that engages all Jews in the study of classic texts and ideas of their heritage.

Offer its students an intense experience of Jewish life and tradition.

Cultivate in its students a life-long love of Jewish learning, the Jewish people and Israel, inspiring them to engage in Jewish life as communal and spiritual leaders, educators and active participants worldwide.

Translate these immersive experiences in Jerusalem into programs throughout North America and beyond.