Explore Judaism with depth, clarity and relevance.
Engaging adult education in the heart of Boston—combining timeless Jewish wisdom, thoughtful discussion and a welcoming community.
What are our JLI courses?
The Jewish Learning Institute is a leading provider of accessible, personally meaningful Jewish learning.
JLI courses bring Jewish ethics, mysticism, philosophy, history, culture, belief and practice to life through clear instruction, multimedia and lively conversation.
Chabad of Downtown Boston is proud to offer these engaging adult-education opportunities locally, with three flagship courses each year.
- Thought-provoking lessons grounded in authentic Jewish sources
- Multimedia presentations and interactive learning
- A warm, welcoming setting for questions and discussion
- Selected courses eligible for continuing-education credit
A richer way to learn
JLI is designed to engage different learning styles while creating a meaningful and intellectually stimulating Jewish experience.
Dynamic and accessible
Rich content, visual presentations and interactive exercises make complex ideas clear, memorable and enjoyable.
Community centered
Learn in Downtown Boston alongside thoughtful, curious people in a warm environment where every question is welcome.
Professionally valuable
Many JLI offerings are approved for continuing legal, medical or other professional education credits.
Jewish learning across Boston
From intimate seminars to larger community presentations, each class combines scholarship, conversation and a strong sense of connection.
Choose your next course
Explore the upcoming flagship program, browse previous courses or register for a class offered by Chabad of Downtown Boston.
Jewish learning should be intellectually serious, personally meaningful and accessible to every Jew.
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Come discover Jewish ideas in an atmosphere that is welcoming, intellectually engaging and deeply relevant to modern life.
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