The Rohr Jewish Learning Institute — Through Chabad of the Lower East Side
Jewish Learning
Institute
An aha! moment in every lesson.
JLI’s mission is to make Jewish learning accessible and personally meaningful to every Jew, regardless of background or affiliation — with insightful curricula taught in an intimate, welcoming setting right here in the Lower East Side.
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Students Each Year
Your Instructor
Meet the Rabbi
Rabbi Berry Piekarski
JLI Instructor — Chabad of the Lower East Side
A learned rabbi and seasoned JLI instructor with a deep background in Jewish ethics and law, Rabbi Piekarski brings scholarship and warmth to every class. With years of experience in adult Jewish education, he has a gift for making complex ideas accessible, relevant, and genuinely engaging — no matter your background or prior knowledge.
Rabbi Piekarski teaches through Chabad of the Lower East Side, one of New York City’s most storied Jewish neighborhoods — a fitting backdrop for exploring these timeless questions.
Ready to Enroll?
Crime and Consequence — Fall 2025
Seats are limited. Nobody is turned away for financial reasons — contact us to discuss scholarships.
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Past Courses
A growing library of learning
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