Jewish Educational Leadership Institute

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.

In this week's Torah portion, Naso, we explore the unique, spiritual role of the firstborn family members. Discover the ...
05/28/2026

In this week's Torah portion, Naso, we explore the unique, spiritual role of the firstborn family members. Discover the beautiful meaning behind this milestone. Try the quiz and share your score! 👉

Do you know about the firstborn baby ceremony? 

Shavuot is almost here! Dive into the beautiful meaning, customs, and spirit of the holiday - starting Thursday night - ...
05/20/2026

Shavuot is almost here! Dive into the beautiful meaning, customs, and spirit of the holiday - starting Thursday night - with this quick and easy guide. 👉

The Torah was given more than 3,300 years ago. Every year on the holiday of Shavuot we renew our acceptance of G‑d’s gift, and G‑d “re-gives” the Torah. Learn how to celebrate this special holiday . . .

Is there a scientifically flawless proof that the Torah we have today is exactly what Moses wrote? And if historical pro...
05/14/2026

Is there a scientifically flawless proof that the Torah we have today is exactly what Moses wrote? And if historical proofs have flaws, where does our faith really come from? Rabbi Tzvi Freeman unpacks this profound question. Read the fascinating response here 👉

Many of the “facts of history” that are commonly accepted today are really quite questionable.

Think you’re a history buff? From its ancient dimensions to its legendary expansion by King Herod, see how many of these...
05/12/2026

Think you’re a history buff? From its ancient dimensions to its legendary expansion by King Herod, see how many of these 10 questions you can get right. Share your score in the comments! 👉

What do you know about the holiest site in Judaism?

Did you know the Torah actually discusses real estate market fluctuations? Or that the "ideal" time for rain is Friday n...
05/07/2026

Did you know the Torah actually discusses real estate market fluctuations? Or that the "ideal" time for rain is Friday night? Discover these surprising facts and more in our weekly quiz! 👉

Take this quiz to see how well you know the parshah of Behar-Bechukotai.

Lag BaOmer is this Monday night and Tuesday - here is your quick guide to the beautiful customs of this joyous holiday! ...
05/04/2026

Lag BaOmer is this Monday night and Tuesday - here is your quick guide to the beautiful customs of this joyous holiday! 👉

Bonfires, Jewish unity parades, bows and arrows, carobs and more. Find out what is traditionally done on Lag BaOmer, and why . . .

Did you know there's a "Second Passover" where you can eat Matzah and regular bread at the same time? Discover the fasci...
04/30/2026

Did you know there's a "Second Passover" where you can eat Matzah and regular bread at the same time? Discover the fascinating history of Pesach Sheni, happening this Friday! 👉

If someone was unable to participate in the Passover offering at the proper time, they would offer the sacrifice a month later.

Did you know the Sefira mourning period is tied to Rabbi Akiva's students? Learn about his life, his teachings on respec...
04/28/2026

Did you know the Sefira mourning period is tied to Rabbi Akiva's students? Learn about his life, his teachings on respect, and test your knowledge! Share your score! 👉

What do you know about this illustrious sage?

Why does the Torah strictly forbid consuming blood? Dive into this week’s Torah portion to discover the ethical and spir...
04/23/2026

Why does the Torah strictly forbid consuming blood? Dive into this week’s Torah portion to discover the ethical and spiritual reasons behind this key kosher law. 👉

The Torah contains no fewer than six mentions of the prohibition against consuming blood.

Iyar is a beautiful month of daily mindfulness and personal growth as we journey from Passover to Shavuot. How much do y...
04/21/2026

Iyar is a beautiful month of daily mindfulness and personal growth as we journey from Passover to Shavuot. How much do you know about it? Share your quiz score below! 👉

Nine questions to see how well you know the Jewish month of Iyar.

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Surfside, FL
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