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Jewish Educational Leadership Institute

Yeshiva for Rabbinic studies Jewish Educational Leadership (J.E.L.I.) is a Chabad affiliated organizations located in Miami, FL.

It runs three main programs.
1) The Miami Semicha Program: A Rabbinical College where students come to be trained and ordained as rabbis.
2) Communauté Française de Miami: Chabad activities for the French Jewish community of South Florida.
3) Simchat Shabbat: Our social branch, feeding the hungry of South Florida.

08/27/2026

When was the last time you paused to say thank you? This week’s Torah reading reveals why real joy is impossible until we make sure those around us can celebrate too. 👉

Anxious Parshah

08/25/2026

Think connecting to your roots requires perfection or special status? Think again. Discover why this month is all about an open door, a warm smile, and unconditional acceptance. 👉

What does it actually mean?

08/20/2026

Hosting for Rosh Hashanah? Make life easier on yourself by cooking ahead! Check out these 15 recipes that freeze beautifully - from round raisin challah to wine-braised brisket and desserts. 👉

When it comes to cooking in advance and freezing, some things fare better than others. Baked goods—challah, cakes, cookies—wrapped tightly come out perfectly. As do most meat dishes. Chicken doesn’t do as well, so I recommend preparing it raw and freezing it (in a marinade or sauce) so you can...

08/18/2026

Did you know it’s a traditional custom to hear the shofar daily during Elul, the month before Rosh Hashanah? Can listening online count? Find out here! 👉

I’m currently unable to attend service. Can I fulfill this custom by listening to the shofar over Zoom?

08/13/2026

How deep is your Jewish music trivia? Put your song knowledge to the test with this fun quiz, and let us know how you did in the comments! 👉

Who composed the common tune for “Eishet Chayil”?

08/11/2026

What is the "yetzer hara," and why do we actually need it? Here is your practical guide to understanding and channeling your inner impulses. 👉

The yetzer hara is an instinctive impulse for self-gratification (bad), embodied by the emotional responses of the beast within you.

08/06/2026

Giving isn't just charity, it's a proven strategy for abundance and financial stability. Read how ancient Jewish law aligns with modern economics in this insightful piece 👉

The deeper I went into the Torah’s approach to giving, the more I realized how precise that financial framework is.

08/04/2026

Feeling stuck or overwhelmed? Here is a timeless, practical lesson from this week's Torah portion on how to overcome anxiety and move forward with confidence. 👉

What is the difference between a threat and a challenge?

07/30/2026

A peddler once cut a single hanging rope in an attic, and sent a massive chandelier crashing to the floor. How can even the smallest Jewish traditions we hold onto keep us anchored to something far bigger? 👉

Anxious Parshah

07/28/2026

Just days after our saddest day on the calendar comes Tu B'Av - a day dedicated to love, connection, and fresh starts. How many of these 7 historical moments did you know? 👉

A list of the joyous events that occurred on the 15th of Av, as detailed by the sages of the Talmud.

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9540 Collins Avenue
Surfside, FL
33154

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http://jelimiami.com/

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