JLI Semesters – 2025-26/5786
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The Kabbalah of Meaning |
Nov 2 |
Dec 7 |
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Incredible Cases in Rabbinic Responsa |
Jan 18 |
Feb 22 |
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For All Humankind |
Apr 26 |
May 17 |
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Foundations of Freedom |
Jun 21 | Aug 12 |
Course Descriptions
Fall - 6 Lessons
Start Week: November 2 – 11 Cheshvan
End Week: December 7
The Kabbalah of Meaning
Jewish wisdom for finding the purpose that connects all parts of life.
Life is busy. What connects it all? Join this six-session course to discover Judaism’s timeless approach to meaning in life. You’ll hear answers to some of life’s most fundamental questions: What is meaning? Where does it come from? And if we have it all, why do we seek more?
You’ll gain tools to see the meaning in the routines, relationships, and rhythms of time that shape your life. Discover the purpose in what you’ve achieved and in what lies ahead.
This course will satisfy the continuing education requirements of psychologists, social workers, LMFTs, and LMHC/LPCs in most states.
Winter - 6 Lessons
Start Week: January 18
End Week: February 22
Captivating 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.
Spring - 4 Lessons
Start Week: April 26
End Week: May 17
For All Humanity
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.
Summer - 4 Lessons
Start Week: June 21
End Week: August 12
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.