TILLI Fall 2026 Morning Classes

Join us for Temple Israel’s Lifelong Learning Institute (TILLI) morning study groups! 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. 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.

Morning Study Groups

The Life and Music of Bruce Springsteen with Debbie Berlanstein (onsite)

Remembering WWII Through Music with Peggy Morrison and Paula Folkman (onsite)

Shakespeare’s “The Winter’s Tale” Romantic: A Play For All Genres with Bennett Simon (onsite)

Election ‘26: Key Issues Impacting Democracy with Larry Koff and Serena Fujita (onsite)

Short Stories: The 2025 O. Henry Prize Winners with Bob McCorkle (onsite and online)

Genes: The Inherited Code of Life with Barbara Koff (onsite and online)

Register for the Fall 2026 semester.

Read the full course descriptions for TILLI fall 2026 classes. 

Learn more at tilli.org.

If you are interested in learning more about TILLI or have questions, please contact Emma Glaser at tilli@tisrael.org or 617-566-3960.

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. 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.