Past learning sponsorships

A special Day of Learning has been endowed by The Zitelman Family Foundation in memory of Beverly and Harry Zitelman and Marvin Kramer and in honor of Delores Kramer.

Click here to read President of The Zitelman Family Foundation, Rick Zitelman’s moving remarks of unity and continuity of the Jewish People.

Today’s learning is in memory of Cheryl Ann (Cheri) Fox z”l (Alumna YP 80-81, PLS and CE). Cheri Fox z”l was passionate about her Jewish faith and was committed to continuing her learning and expanding her knowledge. Pardes was the first place where she found a religious intellectual home and was deeply invested and passionate about giving others the opportunity to find their place in Judaism. Cheri believed that Pardes, with its mission, values, and educational philosophy was uniquely positioned to do so.

Today’s learning is dedicated in memory of Joan Sara Brigham z”l, mother of Faith Brigham Leener, Pardes Chief Innovation Officer.

Today’s learning is sponsored by Melissa Werthan in honor of the entire Pardes faculty and staff.

A special day of learning in memory of Arthur Fried z”l
Click here to read Rabbi Dr. David Harbater’s moving remarks in memory of Arthur Fried z”l at Pardes on May 22th, 2022

Today’s learning is sponsored by Michael and Rebecca Gordon in memory of Michael’s brother Christopher B. Gordon
חנן ברוק בן יחזקאל יעקב ז’’ל, אחי

Aryeh Natanel z”l was an entrepreneur, voracious reader, award-winning software developer, talented piano student, and Lego inventor. He was known for his red hair, beaming smile, bravery, and concern for others. Aryeh deeply loved his family, his friends, and was deeply loved by all. He loved living in Israel. Despite world-class medical care, Aryeh died from a rare form of brain cancer on Rosh Chodesh Nissan. He was 12 years old, studying for his Bar Mitzvah. May his memory be for a blessing.

Yom Yerushalayim programming is sponsored in memory of Dr. Michael Evan Osband z”l by alum Barbara Osband (Summer 16, 17 and Seminar 18 and CE) and her children and grandchildren.

Today’s learning is sponsored by Eduardo, Ivonne and Sergio Stern Nicolayevsky and the Stern Family of Mexico in memory of Enrique Stern Flegman z”l upon the centennial of his birth.

May 28 2024 (20 Iyar)

Today’s learning is dedicated to the life of Marilyn Fox z”l (מריאסה בת אברהם וזלדה ז’’ל), mother of Cheri Fox.

“My mother adored her family, used her life as a model on how to live and give, had a 70-year love affair with her husband, Sam, and was an important role model for women leaders in the Jewish and general communities of St. Louis.”

Listen to Cheri speak about her inspiring mother.

May 20 2024 (13 Iyar)