Rabbi Dov Lipman addresses Pardes on the issue of what the Ultra-Orthodox Jewish community can contribute to the State of Israel and the Jewish People as a whole. The following topics are covered: What is the role of the Haredi…
Critical issues, Democracy, Jewish denominations, Politics, Zionism
Rabbi Peretz Rodman addresses Pardes on the Masorti perspective on conversion. The key areas discussed are: Who is considered a Jew in the Masorti movement? How does someone become a Jew? Is the movement at all flexible? What are the red…
Jewish living, Conversion, Critical issues, Jewish denominations
Rabbi Naamah Kelman delivers a Reform perspective on conversion to the Pardes student body. In her talk, Rabbi Kelman addresses issues such as who is a Jew, taking on mitzvot during the conversion process, current trends of Liberal Judaism in the US…
Jewish living, Conversion, Critical issues, Intermarriage, Jewish denominations
The fun house sideshow of ultra-Orthodox life in Israel and the New York area bursts forth every Purim, as the Haredim transform themselves into fez-wearing Turks, medieval noblemen and so on. We enjoy the easing of cultural barriers in the…
Tanakh, Ketuvim (Writings), Esther, Critical issues, Jewish denominations, Self & spirituality
The recent Pew Research Center Survey triggered strong reactions from across the spectrum of Jewish life. American Jews are prouder of their Jewish identity and yet are assimilating faster than ever before. Is American Jewry in crisis or is it…
Critical issues, Intermarriage, Jewish denominations
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