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 2026 Summer Session is here!
Participate in TILLI offerings this summer. Choose from a full slate of monthly shows, author talks, museum visits, and more.
View the Summer Program Offerings flyer here.
Or browse all upcoming events in the calendar below.
All are welcome. Email tilli@tisrael.org with questions or for help registering.
Upcoming Events
TILLI Summer Session: Central Boston Public Library Tour
Date
June 18, 2026
Time
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM EDT
Join Temple Israel’s Lifelong Learning Institute (TILLI) on Thursday, June 18 at 11:00 a.m. for a tour of the Central Boston Public Library. We wi...
TILLI Summer Session: Studios without Walls: Urban Symphony
Date
July 9, 2026
Time
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM EDT
Join Temple Israel’s Lifelong Learning Institute (TILLI) on July 9 at 11:00 a.m. to walk on the Riverway to view the 27th annual Studios Without ...
TILLI Excursion to Tanglewood: Joshua Bell performs Bruch Scottish Fantasy
Date
August 2, 2026
Time
9:30 AM - 9:30 PM EDT
Sunday, August 2 | Departure at 9:30 a.m. from Temple Israel Join Temple Israel’s Lifelong Learning Institute (TILLI) for a special summer ex...
TILLI Gathering at Qabbalat Shabbat
Date
August 7, 2026
Time
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM EDT
Friday, August 7, 5:00 p.m. | Onsite Come meet TILLI (Temple Israel Lifelong Learning Institute) friends, have a nosh, attend services and learn a...
TILLI Fall 2026 Morning Classes
Date
October 15, 2026
Time
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM EDT
Join us for Temple Israel’s Lifelong Learning Institute (TILLI) morning study groups! We offer interesting and intellectually challenging study gro...
TILLI Fall 2026 Lunch and Learn Lecture Series: Doug Most
Date
October 15, 2026
Time
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM EDT
Join TILLI (Temple Israel Lifelong Learning Institute) for our Fall 2026 Semester Lunch and Learn Lecture Series. Listen and ask questions to experts...
TILLI Fall 2026 Afternoon Classes
Date
October 15, 2026
Time
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM EDT
Join us for Temple Israel’s Lifelong Learning Institute (TILLI) morning study groups! We offer interesting and intellectually challenging study gro...
TILLI Fall 2026 Morning Classes
Date
October 22, 2026
Time
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM EDT
Join us for Temple Israel’s Lifelong Learning Institute (TILLI) morning study groups! We offer interesting and intellectually challenging study gro...
TILLI Fall 2026 Lunch and Learn Lecture Series: Lisa Pearson
Date
October 22, 2026
Time
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM EDT
Join TILLI (Temple Israel Lifelong Learning Institute) for our Fall 2026 Semester Lunch and Learn Lecture Series. Listen and ask questions to experts...
TILLI Fall 2026 Afternoon Classes
Date
October 22, 2026
Time
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM EDT
Join us for Temple Israel’s Lifelong Learning Institute (TILLI) morning study groups! We offer interesting and intellectually challenging study gro...
TILLI Fall 2026 Morning Classes
Date
October 29, 2026
Time
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM EDT
Join us for Temple Israel’s Lifelong Learning Institute (TILLI) morning study groups! We offer interesting and intellectually challenging study gro...
TILLI Fall 2026 Lunch and Learn Lecture Series: Eric Moscowitz
Date
October 29, 2026
Time
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM EDT
Join TILLI (Temple Israel Lifelong Learning Institute) for our Fall 2026 Semester Lunch and Learn Lecture Series. Listen and ask questions to experts...
TILLI Fall 2026 Afternoon Classes
Date
October 29, 2026
Time
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM EDT
Join us for Temple Israel’s Lifelong Learning Institute (TILLI) morning study groups! We offer interesting and intellectually challenging study gro...
TILLI Fall 2026 Morning Classes
Date
November 5, 2026
Time
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM EDT
Join us for Temple Israel’s Lifelong Learning Institute (TILLI) morning study groups! We offer interesting and intellectually challenging study gro...
TILLI Fall 2026 Lunch and Learn Lecture Series: Julie Brill
Date
November 5, 2026
Time
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM EDT
Join TILLI (Temple Israel Lifelong Learning Institute) for our Fall 2026 Semester Lunch and Learn Lecture Series. Listen and ask questions to experts...
TILLI Fall 2026 Afternoon Classes
Date
November 5, 2026
Time
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM EDT
Join us for Temple Israel’s Lifelong Learning Institute (TILLI) morning study groups! We offer interesting and intellectually challenging study gro...
TILLI Fall 2026 Morning Classes
Date
November 12, 2026
Time
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM EDT
Join us for Temple Israel’s Lifelong Learning Institute (TILLI) morning study groups! We offer interesting and intellectually challenging study gro...
TILLI Fall 2026 Lunch and Learn Lecture Series: Rosalie Rippey
Date
November 12, 2026
Time
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM EDT
Join TILLI (Temple Israel Lifelong Learning Institute) for our Fall 2026 Semester Lunch and Learn Lecture Series. Listen and ask questions to experts...
TILLI Fall 2026 Afternoon Classes
Date
November 12, 2026
Time
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM EDT
Join us for Temple Israel’s Lifelong Learning Institute (TILLI) morning study groups! We offer interesting and intellectually challenging study gro...
TILLI Fall 2026 Morning Classes
Date
November 19, 2026
Time
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM EDT
Join us for Temple Israel’s Lifelong Learning Institute (TILLI) morning study groups! We offer interesting and intellectually challenging study gro...
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
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.
Online at 1:00 p.m. or onsite at 12:30 p.m.
All are welcome!
View recordings of TILLI Lunch and Learn lectures in our TILLI playlist on our Youtube channel
Summer and Winter at TILLI
Join us for a mixture of outside events (in the summer), in person and online museum visits, and mini-themed Thursday sessions. Recent Thursday themes include Artificial Intelligence and Jazz and Blues music.
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!
Get Involved
Because TILLI is a peer-led learning program, participation is key. We are always looking for new study topics to explore. Let us know if you are interested in teaching a Fall 2026 study group or contact tilli@tisrael.org to learn more about how to get involved.
This programming is made possible by the generous support of the Newell and Eleanor Kurson Fund for Temple Israel’s Lifelong Learning Institute and by gifts to the Gale Raphael Fund.
Testimonials
TILLI 2026-2027 Core Leadership Team:
TILLI Co-Chairs:
Yetta Katz and Debra Mandel
Archivist and Caring Community:
Abby Greenberg
Budget:
Mark Kaplan
Curriculum:
Natalie Schatz (Chair), Barbara Koff (Co-Chair)
Serena Fujita, Judy Herman, Nancy Karp, Barbara Koff, Helen Kolsky, Debra Mandel, Peggy Morrison and Ted Greenwood
Engagement:
Saralynn Busch, Larry Koff, and Serena Fujita
Lunch and Learn:
Bob McCorkle
Membership and Hospitality:
Mark Kaplan and Beth Sands
Nominating Committee:
Priscilla Golding and Barbara Koff (Co-Chairs)
Photographer:
Brad Gerratt, Debra Mandel and TI Staff
Program and Events:
Priscilla Golding, Deborah Seidel (Co-Chairs)
Yetta Katz, Robert Litt, Amy Michaels and Lenore Miller
Tech and Data:
Brad Gerratt, Barbara Koff and Debra Mandel
