Join us for one or more Summer Learning sessions of intensive text study

• Be challenged by new ideas and opinions
• Interactive classes with top Jewish educators
• Dynamic havruta (paired learning) sessions with fellow students
• Optional evening activities and Shabbat celebration
• Develop independent text study skills
• Meet a wide range of Jews of all denominations and belief systems
• Form a community
• Enjoy the opportunity to grow as a person and as a Jew

It's amazing how much you can accomplish in three weeks!

Academics

Each summer learning session will be devoted to a theme:

Session 1: Our Jewish Body/Our Jewish Selves

1-22 June, 2010

• What do Jewish texts have to say about the body?
• Is it a mitzvah to take care of one’s health?
• Is there a Jewish way to eat?

Session 2: I Am Me, You’re Not Me!

30 June-21 July, 2010

• How does Judaism relate to the other?
• Can Jews be outsiders in their own faith or people?
• Are there minority rights in the Torah?
• What obligations does an individual have to society?
• Is charity an excuse for not improving the world?

Session 3: Israel is Real

25 July-12 August, 2010

• Why do we need a Jewish state? Do we?
• How does Israel reflect/challenge Jewish values?
• Do we see texts differently when we visit the places where the events happened?
• There will be Israeli participants this session.

Subjects

Students study some of the following subjects:

• Tanach (Bible)
• Talmud courses
• Halacha (Jewish Law)
• Siddur
• Jewish philosophy and hasidut
• Interpersonal relationships
• Contemporary issues
• Jewish history
• Torah Yoga
• Art

Classes are held from Sunday to Wednesday from 8:30am-5:00pm. Thursdays are devoted to special programmes and trips dealing with the particular programme’s theme.

Please note: Changes can be made to the schedule at any point, even once the programme has begun.

Ulpan and Hebrew

Hebrew language classes are part of every program and run every Sunday and Tuesday afternoon. Classes correspond to levels Alef, Bet and, in July, Gimel. Alef caters to absolute beginners and Gimel to those ready to tackle everyday Hebrew. Students will create and improve reading and speaking skills, including conversation practice.

For those who are in higher Hebrew levels we offer a text class in this slot.

All classes will incorporate Hebrew language skills. At a more introductory level simple commands and sentences will be used as part of regular instruction. Classes on a higher level will be conducted in a combination of English and easy Hebrew.

For more information, practical details and to apply, visit the Pardes website.

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