February 3, 2026 | Pardes Institute, Jerusalem
The Ten Commandments stand at the heart of Jewish life—and they’re also complex, layered, and endlessly teachable.
Join Pardes for a day of serious Torah learning on the Ten Commandments, grounded in close reading and thoughtful interpretation. Through optional morning study and a faculty panel, we’ll explore the text with the rigor, curiosity, and interpretive range that define Pardes scholarship—in the beit midrash and in conversation.
And because Torah is learned best in community, we’re especially excited to welcome Pardes alumni back to Jerusalem to reconnect with teachers and fellow graduates across the years.
Program Schedule
Optional Morning Learning (for non-Pardes participants / outsiders)
9:00–11:30 | Text Study: The Ten Commandments
Study the Ten Commandments together in level-based classes. Regular morning teachers will teach, and all participants will gain a shared foundation for the panel.
11:45 | Faculty Panel: Many Approaches to the Ten Commandments
A conversation presenting a variety of approaches to the Ten Commandments.
- Judy Klitsner - Senior Bible scholar and educator at Pardes Institute, Jerusalem, Israel.
- Dr. Walter Herzberg - Assistant Professor Emeritus of Hebrew Bible and Its Interpretation at Jewish Theological Seminary, New York City.
- Dr. Marcie Lenk - Jerusalem-based Jewish-Christian scholar and Academic Director, Bat Kol Institute.
- Moderated by: Rabbi Zvi Hirschfield - Pardes faculty teaching Talmud and thought at Pardes Institute, Jerusalem.
1:15 | Mincha
1:30 | Community Lunch
Fee: 100 NIS (includes lunch and 25NIS credit toward the purchase of a book or Pardes swag items)
Reconnect & Rekindle
Catch up with old friends and soak in the Pardes vibe with a day of Torah and good company. It’s the perfect chance to reconnect with fellow alumni and relive the magic of learning together!
Space is limited. Reserve your spot today!