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Summer Program

Recharge This Summer in Jerusalem

Lean into the joy of Jewish learning and community while experiencing Israel for yourself. You’ll explore Jewish texts with expert faculty, find inspiration in Jerusalem’s rich history and vibrant spirit, and engage deeply with today’s realities. Alongside a global, intergenerational community of learners, you’ll discover grounding, resilience, and strength in a summer of connection and meaning.

We can’t wait to learn with you!

Open House Sunday February 1st, 1 pm Eastern / 10 am Pacific / 6pm GMT / 8pm Israel

Find out more about our SUMMER program

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Beit Midrash Program detailes

Who?

  • Jews of all backgrounds who want to deepen their knowledge and appreciation of Jewish tradition and texts.
  • Minimum requirement: One year of college or age 19+.
Program Dates

Dates

Session I: July 12 – July 22, 2026
Session II: July 26 – August 6, 2026
Join for 2 weeks – or for all 4!

*Pardes will be running a community-wide public program on July 23 / 9 b’Av.  Summer program students are invited free of charge.

Application deadline: May 11, 2026

Eligibility

Scholarships

A limited number of 50% off scholarships are available for applicants who meet one or more of the following criteria:

  • Undergraduate students
  • Mem Global professionals and current Moishe House residents
  • Limmud leaders
  • Rabbinical, Cantorial, and Graduate-level Jewish Education students
  • Other full-time Jewish communal professionals (ages 22-35)
  • International young leaders from outside North America or Israel (ages 19-35)

Are you a Hillel Professional?

Generous scholarships and travel stipends are available for a limited number of engagement and education Hillel professionals. Professionals will enjoy a curated cohort-within-a-cohort experience during Session I, with a focus on bringing their personal and professional development back to campus. Priority is given to those who have not yet studied in an immersive Pardes program.

Contact deboraha@pardes.org.il for details.

NOTE: Those applying for any of the above scholarships must submit a summer application by March 11, 2026.

Tuition

Costs

Tuition includes: All classes and course materials, guided tours, and select communal meals.

2 weeks: $790
4 weeks: $1380 (savings of $200!)

25% discount available for Israeli residents

Are you a congregational school director or senior educator?

Check out our subsidized yearlong SELF fellowship, including Session II summer study in our Jerusalem Beit Midrash.

Learn more about SELF

Assistance Request for:

The person responsible for this form has provided the following contact information: 

<p>For the Year/Semester Program and all U.S. inquiries, contact rebecca@pardes.org.<br><br>For Israel inquiries, contact carmella@pardes.org.il.<br><br>For Pardes Center for Jewish Educators, contact aviva@pardes.org.il.<br><br>For the Summer Program, contact summer@pardes.org.il.<br><br>For the financial aid application, contact registrar@pardes.org.il.<br><br>For the Pardes Learning Seminar, contact michaele@pardes.org.il.<br><br>For the Spirituality Retreat, contact programs@pardes.org.</p>

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