Course Overview

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 other legal professionals. 

The Details

The course will be offered twice each week. Students are welcome to alternate between course tracks. Classes will also be offered virtually on Zoom.

Morning Track (New Canaan):
6 Wednesday mornings, beginning November 13: 10:00 - 11:30am
At Chabad of New Canaan
137 Putnam Road, New Canaan, CT 06840

Evening Track (Stamford):
6 Wednesday Evenings, beginning November 13: 7:30 - 9:00pm
At Chabad of Harbor Point
101 Washington Blvd Unit 110, Stamford, CT 06902

$120 (Includes textbook)

Your Registration

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

The Kabbalah of Meaning
Fall 2025

Captivating Cases in Rabbinic Responsa
Winter 2026