We are proud to present to you this year’s JLI courses, and we invite you to join our community of learners.
This year, we will discover an authentically Jewish approach to nurturing deep and rich interpersonal relationships, gain access to the world of the Talmud by understanding its history, goals, and logic—and why it remains central to Jewish life, and be fascinated as we encounter unexpected Jewish characters from our history amid mind-blowing episodes of sacrifice, adventure, and achievement.
Looking forward to greeting you.
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Jewish Wisdom for Building Deeper, Richer Connection in All Your Relationships
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The best relationships rarely just happen; they’re built and nurtured. This six-week course shows you how. Gain knowledge and skills for practicing empathy, active listening, and optimism, and navigating hard conversations, disagreement, and forgiveness. You’ll explore classic Jewish texts to uncover timeless tools for enriching all your interpersonal relationships—at home, at work, and beyond.
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Inside the Story, Substance, and Significance of the Book That Defines Judaism
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Enter the intricate world of the Talmud: the monumental classic that has defined Jewish learning for centuries. Join this six-week course 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 to this day.
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Short Stories of Extraordinary and Unexpected Characters from Jewish History
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Join this four-week course to meet twelve of Jewish history’s most intriguing outliers. Discover unsung stories of Jewish converts, misfits, and mystics. Explore their sacrifices, adventures, and achievements, examine historical evidence of their exploits, and gain vivid windows into our people’s rich heritage and history.
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THE ROHR JEWISH LEARNING INSTITUTE
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