Course Overview

Chew on This

The Meaning, Heritage, and Soul of Jewish Food

In this four-lesson minicourse from JLI, you’ll discover why food sits at the very heart of Jewish identity: its laws, its history, its culture, and its intriguing profound spiritual dimension. You’ll trace the surprising origins of Jewish cuisine, decode the logic and philosophy behind the kosher laws, pull back the curtain on the world’s most sophisticated food certification system, and discover what kabbalah says is hidden inside your midnight snack.

(No previous Jewish learning necessary.)

This course will offer credits for doctors, nurses, and dietitians.

The Details

Dates, times, location, tuition, and registration information coming soon.

Your Registration

Registration form coming soon. For more information, email rabbi@newcanaanjewish.org.

Check out the rest of this year’s JLI courses:

Kabbalah and the Hidden Architecture of You
Fall 2026

The Missing Piece
Winter 2027