Pardes Kollel
The Kollel is the highest learning level at Pardes and is a unique framework through which advanced students address and grapple with fundamental issues in Judaism, philosophy and modern life.
The Pardes Kollel is an open and creative learning environment politically, socially and religiously. Current Kollel students represent an impressive cross-section of highly educated learners, current and future teachers, activists, leaders and creative producers of ideas and initiatives that are changing the Jewish world and the world-at-large. Participants include lawyers, policy analysts, Talmud scholars, social activists, entrepreneurs and scholars.
Kollel students can be hourly learners, or fully integrated into our Beit Midrash Program experience and cohort.
Details
This specialized learning environment is both demanding and rewarding, as it requires students to bring all of their knowledge and passion to the table and to be open to challenges presented by Jewish texts, by their teachers and by their peers.
Class topics include:
Kollel Talmud | Kollel Halakha | Adv. Tanakh
Faculty include:
Daniel Reifman | Elisha Ancselovits
Dates
2026-2027 Academic year
Elul: September 1 – September 24, 2026
Fall: September 1, 2026 – January 7, 2027
Spring Mini: January 17 – February 18, 2027
Spring: January 17 – May 27, 2027
2027-2028 Academic year
Elul: September 1 – October 14, 2027
Fall: September 1, 2027 – January 6, 2028
Spring Mini: January 16 – February 17, 2028
Spring: January 16 – May 25, 2028
Tuition
Contact registrar@pardes.org.il for information about tuition.
A limited number of full tuition scholarships are available.
Israeli residents studying part-time receive a 50% discount on tuition.
Eligibility
You must be an independent Talmud learner who is able to read a daf without outside assistance. Our faculty will administer a brief test for applicants to determine their eligibility. Please contact carmella@pardes.org.il to schedule your test and for further inquiries.