Chabad of Venice
JLI 5787 | 2026–2027

Three courses.
Three very different conversations.

JLI courses bring Jewish ideas into clear, structured classes with original source material, a printed student book, and plenty of discussion.

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Clear classes. Serious material.

You do not need to read Hebrew or prepare in advance. Each course is taught as a complete series, and registration opens before the course begins.

Fall 6 sessions Winter 6 sessions Spring 4 sessions
KABBALAHand the HIDDENARCHITECTUREof YOU
Reincarnation, Soulmates, Dreams, Names — What These and Other Mysteries Say about the Design of Your Life
Fall | Six sessions

Kabbalah and the Hidden Architecture of You

Why do names matter? What do dreams mean? How does Kabbalah understand soulmates, reincarnation, and the shape of a human life? This six-part course places these subjects within a clear framework.

Begins Tuesday, October 27, 2026
THEMISSING PIECE
The Foundation Behind Israel's Central Place in Jewish Life
Winter | Six sessions

The Missing Piece

Israel is discussed constantly, but its place in Judaism is rarely explained from the beginning. This course starts there and builds the larger picture from Torah sources.

Begins Tuesday, January 26, 2027
CHEWON THIS
The Meaning, Heritage, and Soul of Jewish Food
Spring | Four sessions

Chew on This

Kosher law, Jewish food history, and what eating has to do with the soul. Four sessions with source material, practical examples, and discussion.

Begins Tuesday, May 18, 2027
JLI in Venice

A full classroom, season after season.

Chabad of Venice has taught the Jewish Learning Institute's courses for years — a rotating curriculum of Jewish thought, ethics, and mysticism studied in over a thousand communities worldwide. No background needed; every voice welcome at the table.

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