JEWISH LEARNING INSTITUTE
Lester & Hilda Chabad Center of Kendall & Pinecrest has been selected to host a local chapter of the Jewish Learning Institute (JLI). The JLI is an adult education institute that offers courses that are highly professional, structured, innovative and academically challenging, yet in a very accessible format. The JLI is designed to give people of all backgrounds a deeper and more meaningful understanding of Jewish thought, practice and heritage.
World renowned authorities on each subject have organized the curriculum and teaching materials for each course. The JLI is accredited by the National Board of License. “This professional learning institute offers a high level of learning. It will be a remarkable asset to the South Dade Jewish community, ” relates Rabbi Yossi Harlig, Director of Chabad Center of Kendall & Pinecrest, who attended a two day instructors-seminar this summer in New Jersey, and will lead the JLI chapter in Kendall & Pinecrest.
Upcoming Course:
Wednesdays: April 29th, May 6th, May 13th, May 20th.
JLI Flagship Lineup 2026
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WINTER 5786—6 LESSONS Wednesdays: January 21st, 28th, February 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th. Incredible Cases in Rabbinic Responsa What Jews asked, how rabbis answered, and the stories their letters tell Listen in on the questions your ancestors asked across history as they paid taxes, got married, fled war, and celebrated Passover in secret. What do their questions reveal about how they lived? What do these sages’ answers reveal about the process of applying Jewish law? Join this six-session course to explore the fascinating world of rabbinic responsa. You’ll see the tools Jewish tradition offers for living by timeless values in a world that never stands still—and come face to face with raw Jewish history. This course will satisfy the continuing education (CLE) requirements of lawyers and legal professionals.
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SPRING 5786—4 LESSONS For All Humankind How Judaism’s universal values can help us build better lives and societies What values enable a good life? What values shape a just society? Join this four-part course to discover Judaism’s ethical message for all people. Explore foundational Jewish texts to discover the spiritual path our tradition offers every individual. You’ll explore how these values guide family life and uncover the essential role of education. Plus, understand what it takes to achieve Judaism’s vision of a more perfect and peaceful world for all humanity. This course will satisfy the continuing education (CLE) requirements of lawyers and legal professionals.
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SUMMER 5786—4 LESSONS Foundations of Freedom The Jewish ethics that shaped America’s founding In time for the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, this four-session course reflects on the Jewish ethics, ideas, and values that inspired and influenced America’s founders—and still shape our government and society today. Was it always self-evident that all people are “created equal”? What is the “pursuit of happiness”? What inspired America’s system of checks and balances? And looking ahead, what steps can we take to build a just and united future? This course will satisfy the continuing education (CLE) requirements of lawyers and legal professionals. |