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About the Course
The Orchard Sessions are Pardes's free online learning series featuring accessible, text-based study led by outstanding Pardes faculty. Each season brings a new opportunity to explore timeless Jewish texts and big ideas in an engaging online Beit Midrash. The Orchard Sessions return throughout the year with new themes, faculty, and opportunities to learn together. Closed Captioning is available for this course. 2026-2027 Dates: Monday Oct 26, Monday Nov 30, Thursday Dec 24, Monday Jan 25, Monday Feb 22, Thursday Apr 15, Thursday May 20, Monday June 28 TIME: 9:00-10:00 AM Pacific / 12:00-1:00 PM Eastern / 5:00-6:00 PM UK / 7:00-8:00 PM Israel
What to expect in this course:
Class style
Lecture
Participation
Questions welcomed throughout
Source sheets and materials
Will be available in the Online Beit Midrash 24 hours in advance of the session and will be shared via a link in the chat during the class itself.
Highlights
World-Class Teachers
Hear from leading Pardes faculty and guest scholars.
Text-Based Learning
Discover how classical Jewish sources illuminate today's biggest questions.
Free Series
Each Orchard Sessions series is offered at no cost.
Join the Orchard Sessions Today
Get ready to experience the insights, engagement, and excitement of Pardes Torah!