Temple Israel’s Lifelong Learning Institute (TILLI) provides opportunities for Temple Israel members and others to engage in peer-led, intellectually stimulating study groups covering a broad range of topics, to develop social relationships and a community, and to enjoy cultural events together.
The TILLI Spring Semester starts April 4!
Register for the Spring 2024 Semester Study Groups
See the Winter/Spring 2024 brochure
Our brochure contains descriptions of all our study groups, the schedule of Lunch and Learn speakers, the Winter session programming, and more information about TILLI.
Spring and Fall Study Groups
- Meets on Thursdays for six weeks
- Morning study groups: 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
- Afternoon study groups: 2:00 – 3:30 p.m.
- All sessions are onsite, with some options to participate online
We offer interesting and intellectually challenging study groups on a wide variety of topics, from science, theater, history, politics, literature, to the Israeli/Palestinian conflict are covered.
These study groups offer an opportunity to get to know and learn from some of the very talented members of our congregation.
You can take a morning class, an afternoon class, or both!
Lunch and Learn
- Meets Thursdays, 1:00 – 1:45 p.m. during the Spring and Fall semesters
- Onsite and Online
During the Spring and Fall programs, we gather to enjoy lunch together, and listen to an interesting speaker at “Lunch and Learn,” the highlight of our TILLI Thursdays, providing opportunities for friendship and community.
Summer and Winter at TILLI
Join us for a mixture of outside events (in the summer), virtual museum visits, and mini-themed Thursday sessions. Recent Thursday themes include Artificial Intelligence and the First Amendment.
Make Thursdays your TILLI Day!
Please join us at any level of participation:
- Study Group Leader (coaching available)
- Committee member
- Lunch and Learn speaker
- and always as a valued participant!
Upcoming Programs
Get Involved
Because TILLI is a peer-led learning program, participation is key. We are always looking for new study topics to explore. We invite you to extend your learning and involvement by planning and leading a study group. Contact tilli@tisrael.org to learn more about how to get involved.
Testimonials
TILLI 2023-2024 Core Leadership Team:
TILLI Co-Chairs:
Priscilla Golding and Barbara Smith Koff
Archivist and Caring Community:
Abby Greenberg
Budget, Data, Technical Assistance, and Elections:
Ted Greenwood
Curriculum:
Natalie Schatz (chair), Judy Herman, Judith Berkowitz, Serena Fujita, Barbara Koff, Helen Kolsky, Peggy Morrison, and Judy Murad.
Events and Entertainment:
Susan Fliegel, Debi Gandre
Lunch and Learn:
Bob McCorkle
Membership:
Mark Kaplan and Beth Sands
Winter and Summer Program Committee:
John Freeman, Carol Agate, John Freeman, Lenore Miller, Shea Rosenthal, and Deb Seidel
Public Relations and Photography:
Debra Mandel
Special Events:
Serena Fujita
Winter Cooking Mini Sessions:
Lenny Krulewich
Adult Education Liaison
Saralynn Busch