The inner life
What moves us within? Explore emotions, desires, character and habits, and the possibility of growth through understanding ourselves.
Torah. People. Everyday life.
Learn Torah.
Look within.
Grow together.
A learning space for Jews and non-Jews who want to bring the wisdom of Torah into everyday life: our inner world, our homes, our relationships and our connection with God.
You do not have to know everything to start asking.
✦Rooted in Jewish Torah learning✦Room for questions and reflection✦For Jews and non-Jews
Torah and everyday lifeThe questions we live with.
The questions we live with.
The wisdom we explore together.
We connect the sources with the things that matter in everyday life. Rather than slogans, we seek a deeper understanding of people and the way we live.
Family and relationships
Listening, responsibility, love and building a relationship. Consider what Torah wisdom can open up in our thinking about home and the people in it.
Children and education
How do we support a child along their path? Explore personal example, boundaries, connection and the responsibility of raising the next generation.
Mental wellbeing
Reflect on resilience, difficulty and meaning through Jewish sources. Spiritual learning can sit alongside professional support, but does not replace it.
Prayer and closeness to God
Turning to God, intention and connection. Explore the meaning of prayer and devekut: an inner closeness to the Creator.
Faith in action
How does understanding become a way of life? Explore fulfilling God's will and the small choices that shape a person and their day.
Torah explored deeply.
Life brought into the conversation.
Life brought into the conversation.
Where the learning beginsJewish sources.
Jewish sources.
A human conversation.
Our starting point is the Torah of Israel, the Tanakh as studied within Jewish tradition, and the teachings of Jewish sages across the generations.
We bring our questions about life to these sources. We keep their connection to the tradition they come from, while looking beyond the page to the way we live.
Come as you are
Your questions belong here, too.
For Jews and non-Jews, for people familiar with Torah learning and for those taking a first step. Curiosity, a desire to understand and a willingness to listen are a place to begin. The learning is rooted in Jewish tradition, with respect for people from different backgrounds.
A space to reflect
Learning has a human face.
Images and short moments that reflect the spirit of the learning. Illustrative scenes, not photographs of our group.
The group is taking shapeThe next step
The next step
starts with getting acquainted.
The group details and how to join will appear here once they are decided. For now, explore the approach, the topics and the spirit of the learning.
Registration is not open yet. This form is a preview only. It does not collect or send any information.
No personal details are stored, no mailing list is created and no messages are sent by this site at this stage.
Before you joinThings you may
Things you may
be wondering about.
Who is this for?
Jews and non-Jews who want to explore the Torah of Israel and questions about inner life, family, faith and everyday living.
Do I need to know Torah already?
No. This page also welcomes beginners. People come with different backgrounds, and questions are part of learning.
What does LIFT mean?
Learning Institute for Faith and Torah. The name also suggests being lifted and growing. Here it names a learning space, not an accredited academic institution.
Who teaches, when do we meet and what does it cost?
The teacher, meeting times, format and any cost have not been announced. These details will be posted before registration opens.
Is this mental health treatment?
No. This is Torah learning and reflection, not therapy, diagnosis or medical advice. For mental health difficulties, seek support from a qualified professional.
Learning about inner life and mental wellbeing does not replace professional treatment, diagnosis or medical advice.