Jewish Heritage Trip to Poland

Walk through Jewish memory. Travel with purpose. Learn for life.

Take part in a powerful, life-changing journey through Poland with Pardes. Open to students, alumni, and the wider community, this immersive trip combines deep Jewish learning, historical exploration, and meaningful community connection — all rooted in the Pardes spirit.

Join us as we explore 1,000 years of Jewish life in Eastern Europe — its cultural richness, tragic devastation, and remarkable revival — through guided visits, personal reflection, and powerful conversations. Then, shift from memory to meaning as we meet members of Poland’s contemporary Jewish community — passionate individuals working to rebuild, reimagine, and sustain Jewish life today.

Details

A six-day immersive journey through 1,000 years of Jewish life in Poland, combining historical exploration, Jewish learning, site visits, reflection, and encounters with contemporary Jewish communities. Preparatory sessions are required before departure.

Dates

January 10-15, 2027
Shevat 2-7, 5787

Eligibility

Open to Pardes students, alumni, and members of the wider community.

Costs/Tuition

$1,650

all-inclusive except airfare, registration fee and medical Insurance.
Limited scholarships of up to $1,300 available to Pardes students and alumni.

Learn with incredible educators

Dr. David I. Bernstein, Pardes Dean Emeritus and resident historian, has spent decades guiding groups through Poland with depth, care, and insight. His expertise in European Jewish history and Shoah education, combined with his compassionate presence, makes him the anchor of this experience. With David, history comes alive — grounded in facts, elevated by meaning, and always framed with humanity.

Dr. David I. Bernstein

Rabbi Jon Leener, Pardes North America faculty member, brings warmth, approachability, and a deep love of Torah to everything he does. Known for building communities of engaged young Jews, Jon will be learning and traveling alongside participants — asking big questions, facilitating deep discussions, and helping you process the journey in real time.