Research Fellowships – Talmudic Philosophy Fellow
The Talmudic Philosophy Research Fellow will assist Rabbi Rafael Jonathan Polisuk with research, editing, and writing projects exploring the conceptual and philosophical dimensions of rabbinic literature and the intellectual world of Hazal.
Requirements
- Strong reading skills in rabbinic Hebrew and Aramaic
- Experience studying Talmud and rabbinic literature
- Ability to locate and organize sources in rabbinic texts
- Interest in conceptual analysis and rabbinic thought
- Full-time participation in the Beit Midrash Program and commitment to a full year of study at Pardes
Responsibilities
- Locate relevant passages in Talmudic and other rabbinic literature
- Organize and analyze sources
- Assist with research for essays, articles, and book-length works
- Assist with editing drafts and structuring written material for publication
- Meet weekly to review research findings and discuss the development of ongoing writing projects
Award details
- Living expenses grant ranging from $200-$600/month (exact amount determined by financial need)
- Highly subsidized Beit Midrash Program tuition: $3000 discount for those not eligible for Masa Israel Journey funding / $2000 for those eligible for Masa funding, for a full year of study
More about the project
The Talmudic Philosophy Fellowship provides an opportunity to engage with rabbinic literature through conceptual and philosophical analysis. The project focuses on Talmudic passages and other rabbinic texts that reflect broader ideas about law, ethics, human nature, and religious life.
The fellowship offers hands-on experience with the process of producing scholarly Torah writing, from locating and collecting sources and conducting conceptual analysis through editing and preparing texts for publication.
Important: Supplemental fellowship applications will only be considered once a full Beit Midrash Program application has been received.