Pardes is not affilitated with any denominational movement or political organization. Students with different outlooks and goals bring the wealth of their religious and secular education and experience to their studies. While committed institutionally to Jewish practices as defined by halacha, Pardes recognizes the integrity of different responses to the encounter of classical texts with contemporary Jewish life. Therefore, while urging its students to take their learning of Torah beyond intellectual exercise to personal application, Pardes neither demands nor imposes any pattern of observance upon them. Field trips, communal Shabbat and festival programs, and individual community service projects are integral parts of the program.
Students attend an ulpan during the summer before the program begins.
Field trips, organized Shabbat programs, special evening lectures, Rosh Chodesh programs. Two or three sessions, 2-5 weeks each. Arranged through Pardes. Additional courses and discussion groups on a variety of subjects are often arranged during lunchtime and evening hours. Living accomodations are not provided.