The Jewish Learning Institute (JLI)

has been created in the tradition of masterful teachers establishing bonds with willing students pursuing intellectual and spiritual growth in their adult years. JLI courses are designed for students ranging from first-time learners to those with years of prior study.  The Institute follows a powerful path of discovery and depth, touching the Jewish soul and often altering the life course of its learners. Participants in JLI courses share an experience of such magnitude that many form lasting bonds of close friendship and community. 

JLI Semesters – 5785


Season

Course Topics

Starts Week of

Ends Week of


Fall
 

Nurturing Relationships

Nov 10
9 Cheshvan

Dec 15
14 Kislev


Winter
 

Decoding the Talmud

Feb 2
4 Shevat

Mar 9
9 Adar


Spring
 

 

Colorful Profiles

May 4
6 Iyar

May 25
  27 Iyar

Course Descriptions

Fall:   Nurturing Relationships

Jewish Wisdom for Building Deeper, Richer Connection in All Your Relationships

The best relationships rarely just happen; they’re built and nurtured. This six-week course is designed to help you build and nurture all your interpersonal relationships—at home, at work, and beyond. Engage with classic Jewish texts and insights from Jewish mysticism to develop knowledge and skills in empathy, active listening, civil disagreement, relationship optimism, constructive criticism, and effective reconciliation.

Winter:  Decoding the Talmud

Inside the Story, Substance, and Significance of the Book that Defines Judaism

Enter the intricate world of the Talmud: the monumental classic that has defined Jewish learning for centuries. Join this six-week course from the Rohr Jewish Learning Institute to discover the Talmud, its history, authors, and significance—and experience it for yourself.

You'll learn the key terms, logical principles, and historical context required to decode every part of the Talmudic page. Plus, see how it became central to Jewish life and why it inspires fascination, debate, and study today.

Spring: Colorful Profiles

Short Stories of Extraordinary and Unexpected Characters from Jewish History

Join this four-week journey to encounter twelve stories of Jewish history’s most fascinating men and women. Discover the incredible Jewish lives of converts, captives, royal advisors, philosophers, philanthropists, and more. You’ll be fascinated by their sacrifices, adventures, and achievements, and get a vivid look at our people’s rich heritage and history.