Nurturing Relationships Jewish Wisdom for Building Deeper, Richer Connection in All Your Relationships Relationships don’t just happen—they’re nurtured. This course empowers you to enhance, enrich, and nurture all your interpersonal relationships—at home, at work, and beyond. Explore classic Jewish texts to uncover knowledge and skills for practicing empathy, active listening, agreeable disagreement, interpersonal ...
Previous Courses
Worrier to Warrior
November 2019We yearn to feel happy, self-assured, and enthusiastic, yet we’re consumed by feelings of doubt, regret, insecurity, and suffering. Do our delicate positive emotions have a fighting chance at being in control? This course explores negative emotions in a completely new light, offering spiritual mechanisms that allow us to remain ...
Journey of the Soul
January 2021Meditation from Sinai
January 2022The Torah was given at Sinai. So were the meditative tools to help us open up, see more, and live more deeply. This course teaches the what, how, why, where, and when of Divine Meditation, Mindful Awareness, and Soulful Transcendence. Learn more about available continuing education credit for medical and mental health professionals ...
What Is?
April 2018Imagine that you were able to rethink everything you knew about the universe, the laws of nature, your own consciousness, and the very idea of existence and reality. Imagine the new insights you will gain, the fresh perspective with which you will embark on the journey of life each morning. What ...
How Success Thinks
November 2016Communication: Its Art and Soul
January 2018Can you express yourself effectively in 140 characters or less? Should you? The rise of the internet, mobile phones, and social media has completely changed the way we relate, interact, and communicate with one another—and it’s high time we reclaim this lost art. In Jewish philosophy, communication is more than just a ...
Biblical Reflections
May 2005Everybody loves a good story. A good story takes hold of the imagination and provides a window into the human soul. The stories of the book of Genesis are the oldest stories in the world, yet they continue to inspire countless retellings and adaptations. They retain their power because they deal ...
The World of Kabbalah
September 2023Discover the core mystical and spiritual teachings of Kabbalah and their relevance to everyday life. You’ll learn to think like a Jewish mystic and gain powerful insights to fuel deeper self-understanding and personal growth. Curious why there’s so much buzz around Kabbalah? Discover it for yourself by attending The World ...
Advice for Life
December 2023The Lubavitcher Rebbe’s spiritual leadership is the force behind the modern Chabad movement. Join this new multimedia course from the Rohr Jewish Learning Institute to journey through the Rebbe’s practical wisdom on work, family, health, and well-being. Discover how the Rebbe applied Jewish values to serve as a guide for ...
Curious Tales of the Talmud
April 2013Everyone loves a good story. Knowing this, the sages of the Talmud used stories to encode messages about life that are far too deep and profound to communicate directly. This course decodes some of these extraordinary Talmudic mysteries to uncover layer within layer of insight into the nature of life, ...
How Happiness Thinks
October 2014Since the dawn of time, man has been ever-fascinated by the workings of the human brain. Only recently, scientists have been discovering the underlying dynamics that shape and influence our frame of mind--new ways to cope with anxiety and stress, steps that we can take to crystallize our self-concept, and ...
Journey of the Soul
October 2015Journey of the Soul explores the mysteries surrounding the spiritual dimension of our existence—our destiny that continues even after we’ve shed our earth-bound body suit. We examine the transition of the soul into the hereafter, the kinds of legacies that are valued even after we’ve forsaken this earthly existence, and ...
Kabbalah Rhythms
February 2003Men, Women & Kabbalah
January 2005Paradigm Shift
April 2014Paradigm Shift is an elevator ride to the heights of what is possible. Synchronize yourself with the mission for which you were placed on earth, and learn to recognize the inherent goodness and perfection in yourself, in others, and in every circumstance of your life. Distilled into six succinct lessons, this ...
Soul Maps
September 2008Perhaps you have struggled before with the elusive search for meaning, and wished you had a personal mentor to guide your growth. What if you had the chance to meet one of the greatest masters of Kabbalah and learn ancient proven strategies for self-realization and contentment? This fall, you’ll have that chance. ...
Soul Power
January 2002SoulQuest
October 2009The Art of Marriage
April 2012The Art of Parenting
January 2015As parents, we worry about the well-being of our kids; about their future, and about our role in shaping it. In The Art of Parenting, we scale the challenges that face us as parents and explore timeless insights from Jewish wisdom to instill values, foster independence, and ensure the long-term success ...
The Kabalah of Time
January 2006Examine time and the Jewish calendar through the mystical lens of Kabbalah. Time is a profound organizing element of our existence, and the cycle of the Jewish calendar provides a powerful template for personal growth. Discover both a practical understanding of the structure of the Jewish calendar as well as mystical ...
The Kabbalah of Character
January 2007You are unlike any person who has ever lived before. How can you make the most of the gifts you have been given? The Kabbalah of Character, a new and expanded revision of our popular course "Soul Powers," is designed to help you understand the unique mix of qualities that define your individuality. ...
The Kabbalah of You
October 2012Toward A Meaningful Life
January 2011Beyond Right
April 2022Talmudic analysis and mind-bending logic have long been a hallmark of Jewish scholarship. But buried beneath much of the discussion and legalese are core Jewish values that fuel so much of the debate. This course examines a number of key legal issues that disclose fundamental ethical considerations that serve as ...
The Dilemma
January 2017Accredited for Continuing Legal Education (in most states) Apply mind-bending, brain-twisting, hair-splitting Talmudic reasoning to solve real-life modern dilemmas—situations that actually happened yet seem impossible to solve. What do you do when your gut tells you one thing, and your brain tells you another? Prepare for a mental expedition to mind-wrestle ...
Decisions of Fate
April 2024Explore the guiding Jewish values that help inform choices on common medical questions. This course will equip students with the tools to chart a path through four areas of medical ethics: experimental treatments, extending life, pregnancy questions, and caring for a body. Gain an enriching perspective on how the Jewish ...
Crime and Consequence
February 2019When innocent people are wrongly convicted... When "correctional facilities" turn first-time offenders into hardened criminals... When known murderers walk free on a technicality … Fairness in justice simply cannot be left to chance. In Crime and Consequence, we explore 3000 years of Jewish wisdom concerning criminal convictions, sentencing, crime prevention, and rehabilitation. We challenge ...
Justice and the War on Terror
March 2014Life in the Balance
October 2013Living with Integrity
January 2013Medicine and Morals
October 2010Money Matters
January 2012Talmudic Ethics
April 2008Talmudic Ethics
October 2003From Internet privacy and corporate scandals to abortion and euthanasia - our lives are filled with difficult, often gut-wrenching ethical dilemmas. Perplexed? Come discover new ways to navigate the moral sea as we examine some of today's toughest questions in the light of the Torah - Judaism's ethical and moral ...
You Be the Judge
October 2006You Be the Judge II
September 2010Secrets of the Bible
October 2020A lush garden...a snake...forbidden fruit...temptation...the sin of knowledge...shame...mortality... What is really going on? Revisit six seemingly absurd stories you likely remember from Hebrew school. Uncover their hidden themes and eye-opening insights into the mysteries of life. ~ What is the deeper meaning behind these stories? ~ How did they shape the Jewish worldview? ~ What ...
Outsmarting Antisemitism
October 2021Rise above the Hate We cannot let antisemitism define our Judaism, but we cannot ignore it either. As direct memory of the Holocaust fades, Jews around the world are wondering whether the patterns of past centuries are returning, in both the Old and New Worlds, where Jews experience more hate crimes ...
Survival of a Nation
April 2017Experience an inspiring and thrilling account of what was then considered the most improbable and astonishing victory in all of military history. Drawing on ideas of great Jewish writers and thinkers from throughout the ages, Survival of a Nation presents the Six-Day War as you’ve never experienced it before. Its six sessions ...
Beyond Never Again
April 2010Great Debates
October 2017Debate is not only encouraged within Judaism but resides at the very heart of our history and theology. Great Debates in Jewish History explores six fundamental conflicts that pitted the greatest Jewish minds against each other—six instances of divergent perspectives, including several that are still debated today. Discover stirring and surprising ...
Strength and Struggle
May 2016In Strength and Struggle we unlock the secrets of great character by exploring some of the most dramatic narratives and inspiring personalities in all of history. Set in the midst of our nation’s formative years, an era in which our ancestors fought to carve out a civilization among hostile neighbors, these thrilling ...
Book Smart
January 2023A panoramic overview of 3000 years of Jewish learning, this course introduces you to the works that earned us the title “The People of The Book.” You will experience the different genres that shape Jewish life, including Tanach, Midrash, Talmud, Halachah, Philosophy, Kabbalah, Musar, Chasidism, and meet the influential personalities ...
Flashbacks In Jewish History
April 2007In his parting instructions to his people, Moses stresses the importance of historical perspective, for the present is an outgrowth of our past. By studying history, we are able to relate to current issues with greater understanding. The story of the Jewish people is a story of a nation that has ...
Journey of a Nation
July 2006Portraits in Leadership
February 2009Discover inner courage, determination, and resilience in the life stories of legendary Talmudic figures. Witness the strength of human character in tales that are sure to resonate within your soul and inspire you to unleash the power within. One part biography, One part history, All parts inspiration
To Be a Jew in the Free World
January 2014Judaism's Gifts to the World
January 2020This Can Happen
April 2021For thousands of years, the prophecies of a “messianic age” stretched the imaginations of even the most fervent believers. Not anymore. Instant media, certain mass social movements and a global pandemic have shown us how suddenly and radically the world can be rewired by the actions of a few. Why not for the ...
My G-d
September 2022Nothing is off-limits as this refreshingly open course asks piercing questions about G-d and delivers profound, insightful answers. An enlightening study into G-d’s nature, G-d’s goal for creation, human experiences of G-d, the role of religion, and the function of miracles and prayer, this course promises to satisfy your questions, ...
The Jewish Course of Why
September 2016Give your Judaism the intellection you know it deserves. Prepare to tackle the quizzical, queer, and seemingly-unanswerable questions about Jewish belief and practice. Ever wondered why there are so many Jews in Hollywood? Why Jews eat gefilte fish and cholent and wish each other mazal tov and l’chaim? Why the Bible ...
Wrestling with Faith
October 2018The Jewish Course of Why
January 2016Give your Judaism the intellection you know it deserves. Prepare to tackle the quizzical, queer, and seemingly-unanswerable questions about Jewish belief and practice. Ever wondered why there are so many Jews in Hollywood? Why Jews eat gefilte fish and cholent and wish each other mazal tov and l’chaim? Why the Bible ...
With All My Heart
May 2019Whether you’re seeking relief from stress; you’re hoping for focus, clarity, and connection to a raw and vulnerable place deep within you; or you just want to start each day from a positive, humble, and grateful frame of mind, this course is for you. Jewish wisdom teaches profound techniques to give ...
Jewpernatural
March 2023As we understand the natural world better, we have only grown more fascinated by mysterious topics like the meaning of dreams; the existence of angels, demons, and extraterrestrials; and the power of the evil eye. With record interest inspiring curiosity, dread, and mockery, this course probes the Talmud, Jewish philosophy, ...
Fascinating Facts
October 2011From Sinai to Cyberspace
December 2009A lot can change in 3,000 years. We've gone from camel backs to Cadillacs, and have entered a world of fast-paced technological advance. We've gone from a Jewish world marked by prophets and pilgrimages to a world where students study Torah in cyber-classrooms and rabbis address ethical question posed by ...
Essentials juifs
January 2002Judaism Decoded
April 2015Just as science follows the scientific method, Jewish tradition has its own system to ensure its authenticity remains intact. Judaism Decoded sheds light on the mysteries surrounding biblical interpretation. How do we know our interpretation is true? If it is true, why is it subject to differences of opinion? And with so many interpretations to choose from, how do we know ...
Kabbalah Unplugged
February 2004Beyond Belief
March 2001Our beliefs color the way we see the world and help us to make sense of the inevitable challenges that confront us. The Rohr Jewish Learning Institute's upcoming winter course, Beyond Belief: Reflections on Jewish Faith, Reason, and Experience, is designed to help students take a closer look at how ...
Oasis in Time
May 2011We invite you to explore the mystical, psychological, social, and cultural dimensions of Shabbat as we unlock a model for achieving balance and serenity in the modern age. Over six weeks, we’ll uncover timeless principles for how to achieve a life of inner peace while making each workday more productive and ...