What We Do

What we've done

What we'll do next

What we've done Founded the world's first Open Beit Midrash, where to date over 5,000 women and men from different backgrounds and with different levels of Jewish knowledge have learned together.

What we'll do next Export the success of Open Beit Midrash education to Jewish communities world-wide, starting in North America.

Pardes Beit Midrash, Summer 2012

What we've done Educated over 1,000 women and men now working as Jewish professionals, including 350 rabbis of all denominations, 120 day school teachers, and 90 Hillel professionals.

What we'll do next Expand our powerful network of Jewish professional alumni and lay leaders by training more Jewish camp professionals, Hillel professionals and other experiential educators and giving them deep Jewish literacy and knowledge of our texts and tradition.

Amy Martin (PEP '09-'11) teaching at the Solomon Schechter School of Manhattan

What we've done Raised over $10 million for the construction of a new campus in Jerusalem with room for more students and more programs.

What we'll do next Provide a record number of students of all backgrounds a place to be inspired, challenged and empowered to become the next generation of Jewish leaders.

Students trekking in the Negev Desert

What you can do to make it happen We know that Pardes has literally transformed thousands of Jewish lives and communities across the globe, and we are as committed as ever to taking Pardes to new heights both in Israel and beyond. Your gift to Pardes will directly support our ambitious plans for growth: offering more opportunities for more students to experience our special approach to Jewish learning.

Whether it's a larger Year Program, more training for Jewish educators, expanded programming in North America or building a new campus, we need your help to make it happen!

To make your gift to Pardes now, go to www.pardes.org.il/donate.