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APPLICANT INFORMATION

Title

First Name

Middle Name

Last Name

Date of Birth (MM/DD/YYYY)

Email Address:

I have previously used a different name when interacting with Pardes.

Former Last Name

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I have participated in previous Pardes in-person programs (select all that apply):

Pardes Beit Midrash Program (formerly Year/Semester Program)Pardes Hourly ProgramKollelSpring Mini (formerly SoHem)ElulPardes Learning SeminarSummer ProgramWinter Break Learning IntensivePardes Teacher Fellowship (Formerly PEP)Pardes Experiential Educators Program

Year(s) Attended Beit Midrash Program:

Year(s) Attended Kollel:

Year(s) Attended Hourly Program:

Year(s) Attended Spring Mini:

Year(s) Attended Elul:

Year(s) Attended Pardes Learning Seminar:

Year(s) Attended Summer Program:

Year(s) Attended Winter Break Learning Intensive:

Year(s) Attended Pardes Teacher Fellowship (Formerly PEP):

Year(s) Attended Pardes Experiential Program:

Comments:

PARDES BEIT MIDRASH PROGRAM APPLICATION INFORMATION

Thank you for applying to the Beit Midrash Program!

Your application will only be complete once the following are submitted:

Start by checking the box ‘save my progress and resume later’. Do this first.
Two formal letters of recommendation
Recent headshot (JPEG)
Unofficial transcript if you have been a student in the past four years
Resume
Non-refundable application fee of $50. A link will appear when you submit this form.

SUMMER PROGRAM APPLICATION INFORMATION

Thank you for applying to the 2026 Pardes Summer Program in Jerusalem!

Dates:

Session I: July 12 – July 22, 2026
Session II: July 26 – Aug 6, 2026

(note that July 23 is the 9th of Av, and we will have special programming)

To complete your registration you need to:

Fill out this application form.
Pay the tuition deposit of $100 upon submission of this form to secure your spot.
For inquiries, please reach out to summer@pardes.org.il

WINTER BREAK LEARNING INTENSIVE PROGRAM APPLICATION INFORMATION

Unfortunately, the Winter Break Program for young adults has been put on hold for now.

Did you mean to apply for the Online Pardes Winter Learning Seminar? Good news- that program is going ahead! Please select the option ‘Pardes Learning Seminar’ below.

Inquiries / Updates: carmella@pardes.org.il

SPRING MINI PROGRAM APPLICATION INFORMATION

Thank you for applying to the Pardes Spring MIni Program.

Your application will only be complete once the following are submitted:

Start by checking the box ‘save my progress and resume later’. Do this first.
One formal letter of recommendation
Recent headshot (JPEG)
Unofficial transcript if you have been a student in the past four years
Resume
Non-refundable application fee of $50. A link will appear when you submit this form.

ELUL PROGRAM APPLICATION INFORMATION

Thank you for applying to the Pardes Elul Program.

Are you a returning Beit Midrash (formerly Year / Semester) program alum? You do not need to proceed with this form if you participated in the Beit Midrash program within the past 3 years. Please reach out directly to registrar@pardes.org.il to register for Elul.

Your application will only be complete once the following are submitted:

Start by checking the box ‘save my progress and resume later’. Do this first.
One formal letter of recommendation
Recent headshot (JPEG)
Unofficial transcript if you have been a student in the past four years
Resume
Non-refundable application fee of $50. A link will appear when you submit this form.

PARDES EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATORS PROGRAM APPLICATION INFORMATION

Before completing this application, a preliminary intake call must be conducted with the Pardes Engagement Team. If you have not had a call yet, please schedule a time with Carmella or Rebecca here. Upon submission of this application, a further interview with the head of the program will be conducted.

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Thank you for applying to the Pardes Experiential Educators Program.

Your application will only be complete once the following are submitted:

Start by checking the box ‘save my progress and resume later’. Do this first.
Two formal letters of recommendation
Recent headshot (JPEG)
Official transcript if you have been a student in the past four years
Resume
Non-refundable application fee of $50. A link will appear when you submit this form.

PARDES TEACHER FELLOWSHIP APPLICATION INFORMATION

At this time. Applications are not being accepted for this program. Please contact info@pardes.org.il to discuss this option.

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Before completing this application an interview must be conducted with the Pardes Centre for Jewish Educators. If you have not yet conducted a preliminary interview and wish to pursue this application, please email aviva@pardes.org.il

Thank you for applying to the Pardes Teacher Fellowship (formerly known as the Pardes Day School Educators Program).

Your application will only be complete once the following are submitted:

Online application form below (Please do not use abbreviations or acronyms in answers. Enter dates in exact format requested)
Three formal letters of recommendation
Recent passport-sized photograph
Official transcript (can be uploaded or emailed)
Hebrew and text placement tests
CV
Non-refundable application fee of $50. A link will appear when you submit this form.

APPLICATION SELECTION

Please select which Pardes Program you wish to apply for:

Academic Year

I am applying for

I wish to study:

Proposed End Date:

Applying for the following course(s): Include level and teacher if known

SUMMER 2026 PARDES LEARNING SEMINAR

Thank you for your interest in the Summer 2026 Pardes Learning Seminar! For more details about the Seminar, please visit the Seminar webpage.

Sponsorship Level: $2,500 ($700 tax deductible donation)
Standard In-Person Tuition: $1,800
Early Bird 10% Discount Until February 15, 2026

In-Person tuition covers the cost of all sessions, touring expenses, and meals during sessions. It does not cover airfare, hotel accommodations, and other meals. While air flight and hotel accommodations must be arranged individually by each participant, we will be happy to advise you in locating appropriate accommodations.

Deposit: A minimum tuition payment of $180 is due with the application to secure your spot. Tuition must be paid in full 30 days prior to the start of the Seminar.

Cancellation Policy: Tuition is fully refundable if Pardes is notified of a cancellation more than six weeks prior to the program start date. If a cancellation is made within six weeks of the program start date, the $180 is retained by Pardes and can either be held towards a future tuition payment or credited as a donation. The remainder of any tuition payments made will be refunded.

If you have any questions or technical issues while completing this form, please contact Simon Dick at simon@pardes.org or 212-447-4333 in the USA, or seminar@pardes.org.il in Israel.

For those attending with a friend or family member, each member of your party must fill out the online application.

WINTER 2026 PARDES LEARNING SEMINAR – ONLINE

Thank you for your interest in the Winter 2026 Pardes Learning Seminar Online! The Seminar takes place January 18-20, 2026. For more details about the Seminar, please visit the Seminar webpage.

We offer multiple payment tiers for the Online Seminar (indicated below). Please select the tier that is most appropriate for you. You will receive a link to pay in the confirmation email.

If you have any questions or technical issues while completing this form, please contact Simon Dick at simon@pardes.org or 212-447-4333 in the USA, or seminar@pardes.org.il in Israel.

For those attending with a friend or family member, each member of your party must fill out the online application.

Please select payment tier below:

Sponsorship Level – $500Standard Registration – $360

Young/Community Professional – $250

Student – $150

PERSONAL DETAILS

First Name as you would like to be addressed:

Hebrew Name (English letters only)

Gender

Preferred Pronouns

Country of Citizenship

I am:

Currently Residing in IsraelHere for a Year/Extended StayOn a Short-Term Visit

Join the Pardes Events In Israel WhatsApp group (broadcast only).

Passport Number:

Marital Status:

Partner’s Last Name:

Partner’s First name:

If you have any children, list ages:

CONTACT INFORMATION

Mobile Number

Whatsapp number with country code (if relevant):

Home Phone Number:

Please include full dialing codes

Permanent Address

Permanent Address Line 1:

Permanent Address Line 2:

City:

State/Province

ZIP Code:

Country

Current address if different from address above

Current Address Line 1:

Current Address Line 2:

City:

State/Province

ZIP Code:

Country

Current Address good until MM/DD/YY:

PARENT INFORMATION

Parent A

Last Name

First Name

Title

Occupation:

Employer:

Home Phone Number:

Mobile Number:

Email Address:

Address Line 1:

Address Line 2:

City:

State/Province

ZIP Code:

Country

Parent B

Last Name

First Name

Title

Occupation:

Employer:

Home Phone Number:

Mobile Number:

Email Address:

Address Line 1:

Address Line 2:

City:

State/Province

ZIP Code:

Country

HIGHER EDUCATION

Are you currently a student?

NoCurrently an Undergraduate StudentCurrently a Graduate Student

Undergraduate School

Not all universities and colleges are listed on the drop-down menu. If your school does not appear, please select “other” and add your school.

Name of Undergraduate Institution:

Enter school name if not found on drop down list:

Location:

Major/Field of Study:

Enter major field of study if not listed:

Undergraduate Degree:

Enter undergraduate degree if not listed::

Start Date MM/DD/YYYY:

End Date MM/DD/YYYY:

Comments:

Graduate Education

Name of Graduate Institution:

Enter school name if not found on drop down list:

Location:

Major/Field of Study:

Enter major field of study if not listed:

Graduate Degree:

Enter graduate degree if not listed:

Start Date: MM/DD/YYYY

End Date MM/DD/YYYY:

Comments:

HIGHER EDUCATION

Not all universities and colleges are listed on the drop-down menu. If your school does not appear, please select “other” and add your school.

Name of Undergraduate Institution:

Enter school name if not found on drop down list:

Location:

Major/Field of Study:

Enter major field of study if not listed:

Undergraduate Degree:

Enter undergraduate degree if not listed::

Start Date MM/DD/YYYY:

End Date MM/DD/YYYY:

Comments:

Name of Graduate Institution:

Enter school name if not found on drop down list:

Location:

Graduate Degree:

Enter graduate degree if not listed:

Major/Field of Study:

Enter major field of study if not listed:

Start Date: MM/DD/YYYY

End Date MM/DD/YYYY:

Comments:

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

Education

Highest Degree Earned:

School Name:

Year Degree Earned:

Employment

If you are not employed, please skip this section. If you are retired, please share information about your career while employed.

Business Name:

How would you describe your industry? (ex. medicine, education, law, non-profit, etc.)

Position or Title:

Business Address:

Supervisor Name:

Supervisor Email:

Are you retired?

YesNoSemi-Retired

EMPLOYMENT

Current or previous work experience (paid or voluntary): Please list your experience as a teacher in a school and as staff for camps, youth groups, Israel programs and other educational settings, from high school through the current year, including internships, volunteer work, etc.

Current Full Time Employment (if applicable)

Employer:

Position:

Location: City

State/Province

Country

Start Date MM/DD/YYYY

End Date MM/DD/YYYY:

Previous Full Time Employment (if applicable)

Employer:

Position:

Location: City

State/Province

Country

Start Date MM/DD/YYYY:

End Date MM/DD/YYYY:

Please upload a CV later in the application form for additional employment history.

Currently Working as a Jewish Professional?

YesNo

HILLEL PROFESSIONALS IN EDUCATION AND ENGAGEMENT POSITIONS

Generous scholarships and stipends are available for a limited number of engagement and education professionals. Pros will enjoy a curated cohort-within-a-cohort experience, with a focus on bringing their personal and professional development back to campus. Priority will be given to those for whom this is their first Pardes immersive learning experience.

Pardes Hillel Professionals Scholarship Awardees must participate in SESSION 1 of the summer program, July 13-24. Applications must be received by March 16.2025. All applicants are requested to pay the registration fee of $100 at the end of this form. The scholarship covers the remainder of the tuition balance.

Scholarship awardees will receive:

– $590 off Summer Program tuition (responsible for only $100) AND
– Up to $500 stipend for Springboard Fellows
– Up to $1000 stipend for all other Hillel professionals

NOTES:

-Stipends will be paid upon successful completion of the full program, with the submission of flight / housing receipts.

– Engagement and education professionals who have alternative means of generous PD funding are encouraged to share this; please note if you wish to join the Hillel cohort experience but do not need the scholarship or stipend and would like to see it applied towards an additional slot for a colleague.

– Hillel professionals whose roles are not engagement or education oriented will be welcome to join the Hillel group sessions, even if they are not eligible for the subsidy and stipend.

– Hillel professionals who can only attend session 2 are welcome to note that they would like to be considered for a 50% off tuition scholarship for young Jewish communal professionals (22-35), if relevant.

Hillel DETAILS

Record Type ID

Education Level

College Campus:

Position(s):

Start date: (MM/DD/YYYY)

End Date:(MM/DD/YYYY)

Describe your role on campus (max 250 words)

How do you envision your time at Pardes impacting your work in your campus community? What are your personal and professional learning goals? (max 250 words)

Please provide a reference from within your organization

Reference Name:

Reference Position:

Reference Email:

Reference Phone:

SKILLS

Special Skills, Awards or Interests:

Future Professional Goals:

Other Languages (excluding Hebrew):

We would love to hear more about how you are Jewishly engaged – formally or informally – OUTSIDE of Hillel (if relevant)

ORGANIZATIONAL INVOLVEMENT

Past communal involvement, if any, helps us gain important context about the journeys of our students. Please take the time to share all details that relate to you. You can submit multiple responses by clicking on the ‘Add another response’ link at the bottom of this section.

Record Type ID

I have an organizational involvement to report

YesNo

Organization Type

Organization Name:

Name of School:

Jewish Learning Institution:

Name of Camp:

Enter name of Camp if not found on drop down list:

Youth Group:

Enter name of youth group if not found on drop down list

Describe Your Involvement:

Years of Participation:

City

State/Province

Country

Start Date (MM/DD/YYYY):

End Date (MM/DD/YYYY):

If you do not know the exact dates of involvement, please put the first of the month (i.e. 05/01/2006).

Comments:

HilleL Involvement on campus (current or previous)

Record Type ID

I was involved with a Hillel organization

YesNo

Education Level

College Campus:

Position(s):

Start date: (MM/DD/YYYY)

End Date:(MM/DD/YYYY)

Comments:

ISRAEL EXPERIENCE: VISITS, STUDY ABROAD, ORGANIZED PROGRAMS

Please submit multiple responses (if relevant) to this question by clicking on the orange ‘add another response’ link at the bottom of this section. Past Israel experience, if any, helps us gain important context about the journeys of our students.

I have an Israel experience to report

YesNo

Program Type

University

Other University if not found on drop down list

Area of study

Program:

Other Program:

Position (i.e. participant, staff)

Start date (MM/DD/YYYY)

End date (MM/DD/YYYY)

Synagogue/Minyan

Synagogue or Minyan

Name:

Rabbi’s Name:

Affiliation

Other affiliation:

City

State

Country

Comments:

HEBREW LEVEL/EXPERIENCE WITH FORMAL TEXT STUDY

Describe briefly your experience with formal Jewish text study, if any:

How would you assess your ability to comprehend a passage in Hebrew from the Talmud or Humash?

Describe briefly your level and training in Modern Hebrew, if any:

Can you have a substantive conversation in Hebrew?

Yes With difficulty No

Can you navigate buses, restaurants and purchases in Hebrew?

Yes With difficulty No

Can you read a newspaper article in Hebrew?

Yes With the help of a dictionary With partial understanding No

Can you read a narrative from the Torah?

Yes With the help of a dictionary With partial understanding No

Do you intend to study at a Hebrew language ulpan in July and/or August (as required)? Note: Introductory Hebrew level students will be offered a Biblical Hebrew Masterclass in August at Pardes, which meets this requirement

YesNo, I am requesting a waiver of the ulpan requirement

Reason for Waiver Request:

HEBREW LANGUAGE AND TEXT ASSESMENTS

Click here to access the Ulpan La-Inyan Hebrew Ulpan placement test to determine your Hebrew Level.
The second placement test is for deciphering text and has two parts. There are four (4) different links based on your ulpan level.

Please complete two of these four links (unless the beginner link has already allowed you to demonstrate all that you know and you do not feel that you can go on to the advanced beginner/lower intermediate level.

After finishing the first link you choose, make an assessment:
If you feel that you have gotten 75% or more of this section correct, continue to the next section
If 50% or more was quite difficult for you, then try the previous section.
If you fall between these extremes, peek at the harder test and see if you will be able to complete anything meaningful in it, and if not, do the easier section.
There is no need to repeat your answers about your learning background in the second section of the text deciphering exam.

NOTE: You must open each link in a new tab or you will lose your application thus far.

You are not permitted to use a dictionary or any source material for either test. Use as much time as you need; stop when you feel you are unable to answer a series of questions.

Links:
If you feel your Hebrew is at a beginner/advanced beginner level, or if you have taken Hebrew language ulpan at the aleph level, click here.
If you feel your Hebrew is at an advanced beginner/lower intermediate level, or if you have taken Hebrew language ulpan at the bet/gimmel levels, click here.
If you feel your Hebrew is at an upper intermediate level, or if you have taken Hebrew language ulpan at the dalet level, click here.
If you feel your Hebrew is at an advanced level or if you have taken Hebrew language ulpan at the heh level (advanced), click here.

STUDY BACKGROUND

Would you be interested in a ‘survey of Judaism 101 class (ie topics like: what is the talmud? Overview about Prayer /festivals/ shabbat/ kashrut,) in lieu of a morning text class?

Please rate your prior knowledge the following areas. Please note that this program is open to learners of all levels.

Prior Experience with Torah/Tanakh studying in original text:

Beginner: NO Hebrew reading or comprehension.Some background: I am able to read Hebrew and I can identify some basic vocabulary.Intermediate: I am able to translate many Tanakh passages with the help of a dictionary. Advanced: I am able to study Tanakh and commentaries in the original Hebrew.

Prior Experience with Talmud:

Beginner: (no Hebrew) No Hebrew knowledge or extremely limited ability to read Hebrew.Lower intermediate: I am able to read Hebrew and some basic Hebrew vocabulary but I have limited or no experience with Talmudic text.Intermediate: I am able to read and understand Hebrew on an intermediate level. Text: Koren edition of the Vilna TalmudUpper Intermediate: I am able to read and translate texts in the original with the help of dictionaries. I have (at least) a year of Talmud text learning experience and familiarity with Rashi script. I can understand about 60% – 80% of a talmudic sugya on my own.Advanced: I am able to independently study Talmud. I have (at least) two years or more of Talmud learning experience, familiar with how traditional commentaries operate)

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Are you eligible to receive Masa Israel Journey funding? See www.masaisrael.org for details.

YesNo

.Are you planning to apply to Pardes for financial aid? See separate Financial Aid application form.

YesNo

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

I am requesting a tuition scholarship as a:

Current Undergrad College StudentMoishe House Resident / MEM ProfessionalLimmud LeaderRabbinical / Cantorial / Jewish Ed Grad StudentOther Full-Time Jewish Communal Professional (ages 22-35)Jewish Community Lay Leader from Outside of North America (age 18-35)

CURRENT UNDERGRAD COLLEGE STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP

Current undergraduate students are eligible for a 50% tuition grant. Grants are limited in number and we encourage you to provide detailed responses, as they inform our scholarship selection decisions.

Name of School

Anticipated Graduation Date:

Describe your current Jewish involvement on your campus, if any (max 250 words)

How do you envision your time at Pardes impacting your Jewish identity and experience on campus? (max 250 words)

Reference

Please provide a reference from within your organization.

Name

Position

Phone (please include country and area code, preferably WhatsApp)

MOISHE HOUSE / MEM PROFESSIONAL SCHOLARSHIP

Grants are limited in number and we encourage you to provide detailed responses, as they inform our scholarship selection decisions.

Name/Location of Moishe House:

Position:

Dates of Residence, Employment, and/or Participation in Retreats

I have been a MHWOW host since (MM/YYYY)

Describe your Jewish communal leadership role and/or employment through Moishe House (max 250 words)

How do you envision your time at Pardes impacting your work in your Jewish community? ( max 250 words)

Reference

Please provide a reference from within your organization.

Name

Position

Phone (please include country and area code, preferably WhatsApp)

LIMMUD LEADER SCHOLARSHIP

Grants are limited in number and we encourage you to provide detailed responses, as they inform our scholarship selection decisions.

Limmud City

Position

Describe your Limmud role, and for how long you’ve been involved (max 250 words)

How do you envision your time at Pardes impacting your work in your Jewish community? (max 250 words)

Reference

Please provide a reference from within your organization.

Name

Position

Phone (please include country and area code, preferably WhatsApp)

RABBINICAL / CANTORIAL / JEWISH ED GRAD STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP

Grants are limited in number and we encourage you to provide detailed responses, as they inform our scholarship selection decisions.

Name of Rabbinical / Cantorial / Jewish Ed Grad School

Start Date (MM/YYYY)

End Date (MM/YYYY)

Describe your current Jewish involvement (max 250 words)

How do you envision your time at Pardes impacting your work in your Jewish community? (max 250 words)

Reference

Please provide a reference from within your organization.

Name

Position

Phone (please include country and area code, preferably WhatsApp)

OTHER FULL-TIME JEWISH COMMUNAL PROFESSIONAL (AGED 22-35) SCHOLARSHIP

Grants are limited in number and we encourage you to provide detailed responses, as they inform our scholarship selection decisions.

Employer

Position

Describe your position, the community you are affiliated with and for how long you’ve been involved (max 250 words)

How do you envision your time at Pardes impacting your work in your Jewish community? (max 250 words)

Reference

Please provide a reference from within your organization.

Name

Position

Phone (please include country and area code, preferably WhatsApp)

JEWISH COMMUNITY LAY LEADER OUTSIDE NORTH AMERICA (AGE 18-35) SCHOLARSHIP

Grants are limited in number and we encourage you to provide detailed responses, as they inform our scholarship selection decisions.

Describe your position, the community you are affiliated with, and for how long you have been involved (max 250 words)

How do you envision your time at Pardes impacting your work in your Jewish community? (max 250 words)

Reference

Please provide a reference from within your organization.

Name

Position

Phone (please include country and area code, preferably WhatsApp)

ESSAYS

Please draft in a separate document and then copy into this form. Note that your response is an important part of the application process.

Describe the various ways in which you express your commitment to Judaism. (350 – 800 words)

Tell us a bit about you. Please explain why you want to participate in this program and what you hope to gain: (350 – 800 words)

Describe your motivations for seeking admission to Pardes and engaging in a year/semester of Torah learning.(350 – 800 words)

Describe your motivations for seeking admission to Pardes and engaging in a year/semester of Torah learning and Experiential Educator training. (350 – 800 words)

Describe the influences that you consider most formative of your current world view and goals(350 – 800 words)

Describe the influences that you consider most formative in shaping your personal world view and professional goals in Jewish education. (350 – 800 words)

What life experiences, factors, and/or role models influenced you to pursue a career in Jewish education? Please refer to the specific area of Jewish education that you are pursuing. How do you think studying at the Pardes Center for Jewish Educators will help you meet your personal goals and career aspirations? (350 – 800 words)

GOALS

Tell us a bit about you. Please explain why you want to participate in this program and what you hope to gain:

Do you have any specific questions or comments you’d like to raise with us about your participation?

IN YOUR OWN WORDS

Briefly explain why you want to attend the Pardes Learning Seminar and what you expect to gain:

How would you describe your comfort level with Jewish text Study?

Not Comfortable (1)Slightly Uncomfortable (2)Comfortable (3)More Than Comfortable (4)Very Comfortable (5)

Do you have any additional comments about your Jewish text study background and comfort level? Please elaborate here.

HEALTH AND WELLBEING

An intensive experience in a new environment may trigger physical or mental health challenges. Pardes appreciates your honesty in sharing your history, and any accommodations that might be supportive. Please indicate if you have a history of challenges and/or ongoing concerns in any of the following areas:

Physical HealthLearningEmotional/PsychologicalSocial

If you checked any of the above, please explain more fully below. Please elaborate on any accommodations that could best support you:

Are you presently taking any medications?

YesNo

If yes, please list:

HEALTH AND WELLBEING

Pardes accepts students regardless of disabilities and medical conditions. Please list any medical conditions that we should be aware of that might impact your ability to participate.

Do you require any special assistance or have any accessibility requirements? If yes, please describe below.

Dietary Preferences: During PLS, we will eat breakfast and lunch together at Pardes, and we will also have a special opening and closing dinner off-site. Please let us know about your dietary preferences and we will do our best to accommodate them.

Gluten FreeDairy FreeVeganVegetarian (No Fish)Other

Food Allergies: If you have any food allergies, please list them below.

Emergency Contact Name

Emergency Contact Number

HEALTH AND WELLBEING

General Health: If you have a special need/health concern, be it physical or psychological, that may affect your in-person participation, please share below.

Dietary Preferences: We will eat some community meals together during the program. Please let us know about your dietary restrictions. All food served at Pardes is vegetarian.

Gluten freeDairy FreeVeganOther

Please describe your dietary need(s):

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Please upload the following documents in order to complete your application:

Photograph/Headshot

Please choose a photo you feel comfortable sharing in our student directory.

JPG & PNG are the only supported file types

Resume/CV

Recommended, but not required if you are completing your undergraduate degree.

File Type must be PDF

University Transcript

University Transcript (If you have been a student in the past 4 years)

File Type must be PDF

If you are unable to upload the documents to this form, please send them by email to registrar@pardes.org.il.

Remember, your application will not be complete without the necessary supporting documents.

If you are unable to upload the documents to this form, please send them by email to raheld@pardes.org.il.

Remember, your application will not be complete without the necessary supporting documents.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Please upload the following documents in order to complete your application:

Photograph/Headshot

Please choose a photo you feel comfortable sharing in our student directory.

Biography for Program Booklet

Please provide a paragraph bio of yourself (3-6 sentences written in the third person) about your profession, affiliations, interests, etc. This bio will be included on the participant bios page of the program booklet to help people get to know each other. (Seminar alumni, please include the number of previous Seminars you’ve attended if possible.) We may edit the bio if necessary.

If you are unable to upload a document to this form, please send them in by email to seminar@pardes.org.il.

REFERENCES

Recommendations should be from individuals who can testify to your seriousness as a student as well as your personal character and commitment to your Jewish identity. Typical recommenders include: supervisors, professors, rabbis or professionals at Jewish or other organizations with which you have been involved. Please do not submit recommendations from personal friends or relatives.

Please provide the details below from whom you will request recommendation(s).

Beit Midrash Program: Two Recommenders required
Spring Mini and Elul Programs: One Recommender required

(Please note: you must contact your recommenders personally to request a recommendation. Pardes does not make the request.)

Letters of recommendation can be submitted:

Online: Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies – Recommendation Form (https://www.tfaforms.com/248415)
By email: registrar@pardes.org.il

Recommender 1

Title

First Name:

Last Name:

Organization:

Position:

Email:

Recommender 2

Title

First Name:

Last Name:

Organization:

Position:

Email:

REFERENCES

Three formal recommendations are required: 1) academic instructor, 2) educational work supervisor, and 3) rabbi, employer or teacher. Please do not use friends or relatives as references.

Please provide the details below of the three people from whom you have requested recommendations, and send them this link to the PCJE Recommenders Form (http://www.tfaforms.com/302361).

The form can also be submitted as follows:

Online: PCJE Recommenders Form (http://www.tfaforms.com/302361)
By email: registrar@pardes.org.il

Recommender 1: Academic Instructor

Title

First Name:

Last Name:

Organization:

Position:

Email:

Recommender 2: Educational Work Supervisor

Title

First Name:

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Recommender 3: Rabbi, Employer or Teacher

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First Name:

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REFERENCES

Recommendations should be from individuals who can testify to your seriousness as a student as well as your personal character and commitment to your Jewish identity.

Two formal recommendations are required: 1) academic or educational work supervisor, and 2) rabbi, employer or teacher. Please do not use friends or relatives as references.

Please provide the details below of the two people from whom you have requested recommendations, and send them this link to the PCJE Recommenders Form (http://www.tfaforms.com/302361).

The form can also be submitted as follows:

Online: PCJE Recommenders Form (http://www.tfaforms.com/302361)
By email: registrar@pardes.org.il

Recommender 1: Academic Instructor / Educational Work Supervisor

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First Name:

Last Name:

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Recommender 2: Rabbi, Employer, or Teacher

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JEWISH EDUCATOR SUMMER WORKSHOP

This unique professional development opportunity empowers Jewish educators to immerse themselves in Torah while preparing themselves for the upcoming year of teaching. Participants come to the program with a previously articulated curricular goal or project and receive 1-on-1 mentoring to work towards its completion. Tuition for this track is $1200.

School or Organization:

Subjects/Ages/Grades:

Any Other Roles:

Number of Years Teaching:

MENTORING AND GOALS

After reading the program webpage, I understand that the two core components of this program are Jewish text study classes and 1-on-1 mentoring to provide guidance on a professional project. I will be expected to work independently on my professional project in between mentoring sessions.

Yes, this sounds greatYes, but I have questions about the programHmmm, I think I’ll need to speak with someone to ensure this program is the right fit for me (in this case, please do not pay the program deposit at this stage, disregard the redirect at the end of the form)

DAY OF LEARNING SPONSORSHIP

Throughout the year Pardes offers individuals the opportunity to sponsor the learning that takes place in our Beit Midrash to memorialize someone, to mark a yahrzeit, to honor someone or to celebrate a special occasion. When a Day of Learning is sponsored with a gift of $2,500, a personalized sign is featured in the Pardes Beit Midrash, an announcement is made to the student body, and the occasion is also shared online with our friends worldwide. During the Seminar we invite sponsors to say a few words during lunch (in-person Seminar) or at the start of the day (online Seminar) about their sponsorship. Past sponsorships can be seen at www.pardes.org.il/support/sponsor-a-day-learning/. Would you like to sponsor a Day of Learning?

YesNoMaybe. Please contact me to discuss.

COURSE MATERIALS

In an effort to reduce the use of paper during the Seminar, we will be making most materials available electronically. Please indicate your preference below:

I will use electronic copies exclusively, which I will download from the Pardes website and view on my personal device.While I may view electronic copies, I prefer to also have hard copies of all materials available.I will definitely not use electronic copies and must have hard copies.

COURSE MATERIALS

In an effort to reduce the use of paper during the Seminar, all course materials will be available online in PDF format. Participants are welcome to print the materials or use them on their device. Do you prefer a single file with all materials or individual source sheets?

Single File with All MaterialsIndividual Source SheetsIt does not matter to me

FEES AND PAYMENT

In order to be eligible for the early bird discount, both this registration form and your non-refundable $125 deposit need to be submitted by July 31st. NOTE: When you click ‘submit’ below, a payment link for the deposit will be sent to your school.

Participant category	Fee
Returnee to Pardes PD – Early Bird (by July 31)	$425
Returnee to Pardes PD	$500
New to Pardes PD – Early Bird (by July 31)	$450
New to Pardes PD	$550
Colleague discount for schools sending more than one teacher.	Reduction of $50 for second (and third) participant from same school

The payment rate that I qualify for is:

Returning to PCJE PD program – Early Bird (by July 31st): $425Returning to PCJE PD program: $500New to PCJE – Early Bird (by July 31st): $450 New to PCJE: $550

I am attending the conference with a colleague, therefore my school is entitled to a $50 discount.

Invoice Option

Please provide the name and email address of the person to whom the conference invoice should be sent:

Invoice Name:

Invoice Email:

HOW DID YOU HEAR ABOUT PARDES?

We appreciate your specificity, both to help us in our recruitment, and so that we can say thank you. Please check all that apply.

I heard about Pardes from:

Educator or Jewish ProfessionalAlumniMasa Israel representative/catalog/websiteWebsiteFacebookInstagramPardes representative who spoke or visitedA class/lecture at Pardes as participant of another Israel programOther

Educator/Jewish Professional Last Name

Educator/Jewish Professional First Name

Position

Last name of alumnus/alumna who referred you:

First name:

Last name of Pardes representative who spoke or visited:

First name:

Name of the Israel program:

Please provide details:

CONFIDENTIALITY

Getting to know our students is important to us, and that means we often investigate applicants beyond the formal application. Often that includes speaking with people in our common networks who may or may not have been mentioned in your application. If you wish to keep the fact of your application to Pardes confidential, please indicate this here.

Yes, please keep confidential that I am applying to the Pardes Year program

PARDES YEAR / SEMESTER PROGRAM APPLICATION SUBMISSION AND PAYMENT

Thank you for submitting the Pardes Beit Midrash Program Application form. A completed application includes:

two formals letter of recommendation
resume (optional if you are currently completing an undergraduate degree, but very helpful)
transcript (unofficial is fine) if you’ve been a student within the past 4 years
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Please pay the non refundable application fee of $50 here.

We will notify you within two weeks if your application is not complete.

Completed applications are forwarded to the Director of Admissions for review. Decisions concerning acceptance are made on a rolling basis, usually 4-6 weeks after an application is completed.

If you did not attach your resume, transcript or photo to your application, please scan and send to registrar@pardes.org.il.

You should request a Letter of Recommendation from individuals who can testify to your seriousness as a student as well as your personal character and commitment to your Jewish identity. Typical recommenders include: supervisors, professors, rabbis or professionals at Jewish or other organizations with which you have been involved. Please do not submit recommendations from personal friends or relatives. Here is the link to the recommendation form as well as a paragraph that we ask you to include when requesting a recommendation.

Instructions to recommender: Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies (www.pardes.org.il) is a religious and academic institution of higher Jewish learning that caters to Jews of all backgrounds and knowledge levels. Successful students must be capable of deciphering difficult texts with a partner in the study hall and contributing appropriately and insightfully in seminar-style classes. They will also be mature adults who will be valued participants in a close-knit Jewish community. Because Pardes does not generally give grades or tests, students must be self-motivated, reliable, and serious. Recommenders should describe their relationship with the potential student and their assessment of the applicant’s abilities and character, with special attention to their academic and interpersonal skills particularly as they relate to the demands of Pardes study.

(Please note: you must contact your recommender personally to request a recommendation. Pardes does not make the request.)

If you have any questions concerning the application process, contact Hodaya Levi at registrar@pardes.org.il.

Once you have submitted this application you will be directed to the link to pay the $50 application fee, without which your application cannot be processed.

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PARDES SUMMER PROGRAM APPLICATION SUBMISSION AND PAYMENT

Thank you for applying for the summer program.

You will receive a follow up email with a link to pay the $100 registration fee, without which your registration remains pending. This amount is deducted from your tuition balance.

We look forward to learning with you in the summer!

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WINTER BREAK LEARNING INTENSIVE PROGRAM APPLICATION SUBMISSION

Thank you for registering for the Pardes Winter Break Program.

As places are in high demand, this generously-subsidized program requires a registration fee of $18 USD or 50 NIS (non-refundable after Dec 10th), and is otherwise offered free of charge to those wishing to get a taste of our core immersive Beit Midrash learning and community.

For payment in USD click here

For payment in ILS click here

If your circumstances change, please email carmella@pardes.org.il. We will email you with the full schedule and updates shortly!

Can’t wait to see you here soon!

Carmella and Ilana

Pardes Engagement Team

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SPRING MINI PROGRAM APPLICATION SUBMISSION AND PAYMENT

Thank you for submitting the Spring Mini Application form.

A completed application includes:

one formal letter of recommendation
resume (optional if you are currently completing an undergraduate degree, but very helpful)
transcript (unofficial is fine) if you’ve been a student within the past 4 years
photo

Please pay the non refundable application fee of $50 here.

We will notify you within two weeks if your application is not complete.

Completed applications are forwarded to the Director of Admissions for review. Decisions concerning acceptance are made on a rolling basis, usually 4-6 weeks after an application is completed.

If you did not attach your resume, transcript or photo to your application, please scan and send to registrar@pardes.org.il.

(Please note: you must contact your recommender personally to request a recommendation. Pardes does not make the request.)

If you have any questions concerning the application process, contact Hodaya Levi at registrar@pardes.org.il.

Once you have submitted this application you will be directed to the link to pay the $50 application fee, without which your application cannot be processed.

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ELUL PROGRAM APPLICATION SUBMISSION AND PAYMENT

Thank you for submitting your application to the Pardes Elul Program.

In addition to the application form, a completed application includes:

resume (optional if you are currently completing an undergraduate degree, but very helpful)
transcript (unofficial is fine) if you’ve been a student within the past 3 years
photo
One letter of recommendation Link to the recommendation form: HERE
Payment of Application Fee of $50 HERE

We will notify you within two weeks if your application is not complete. Completed applications are forwarded to the Director of Admissions for review. Decisions concerning acceptance are made on a rolling basis, usually 4-6 weeks after an application is completed.

If you did not attach your resume, transcript or photo to your application, please scan and send to registrar@pardes.org.il.

If you have any questions concerning the application process, contact Hodaya Levi on registrar@pardes.org.il.

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WINTER 2026 PARDES LEARNING SEMINAR – ONLINE

Thank you for applying to the Winter 2026 Pardes Learning Seminar Online!

Please visit our Online PLS Payment Portal to submit your selected tuition amount. Alternatively, you can submit your deposit or tuition over the phone by calling Simon Dick at 212-447-4333 or emailing simon@pardes.org.

After submitting your application below, a member of our team will review your application and be in touch within a few days. For more details about the Seminar, please visit our webpage or contact seminar@pardes.org.il with any questions.

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HOURLY PROGRAM

Thank you for applying to the Hourly program.

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SUMMER 2026 PARDES LEARNING SEMINAR – IN-PERSON

Thank you for applying to the Summer 2026 Pardes Learning Seminar in Jerusalem!

Please visit our payment page to submit your $180 deposit or the full tuition amount. If you are eligible for the Early Bird 10% discount (registration prior to December 31, 2025), please use the promo code EARLY10. Alternatively, you can submit your deposit or tuition over the phone by calling Simon Dick at 212-447-4333 or emailing simon@pardes.org.

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PARDES EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATORS PROGRAM APPLICATION SUBMISSION

Thank you for completing your application! We will follow up with the next steps in the next few days.

In addition to filling in your information on this form, please make sure that you have done the following:

Sent the recommendation form link to your recommenders
Filled out the Hebrew and Text placement exams
Uploaded your picture, transcript and CV(if relevant)
Paid the application fee at this link

We will be in touch shortly to let you know which of these items we have received.

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PARDES TEACHER FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM APPLICATION SUBMISSION

Thank you for applying to the Pardes Teacher Fellowship! In addition to filling in your information on this form, please make sure that you have done the following as prompted in the application:

Sent the recommendation form link to your recommenders
Filled out the Hebrew and Text placement exams
Uploaded your picture, transcript and CV(if relevant)
Paid the application fee at this link

We will be in touch shortly to let you know which of these items we have received.

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