NILI

Chicago Institute of Women’s Learning

NILI, the Chicago Institute of Women’s Learning, is a community of learning offering engaging, challenging and inspirational Torah-based classes and programs tailored to the specific needs and interests of women.

About Us

Using the resources of the Yeshiva University Torah Mitzion Kollel and of local and visiting scholars, NILI provides women of all ages and backgrounds in the greater Chicagoland area a unique array of learning opportunities and the ability to connect with others on their journeys in Torah. The diverse Torah offerings of NILI will enable women to develop and enhance their Jewish lives, celebrating a commitment to halacha and tradition that includes an appreciation of general society and religious significance of the State of Israel.

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Weekly NILI Programs

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Meet the NILI Leadership

Mrs. Alissa Zeffren

NILI Director

NILI Advisory Council

NILI Chairs

  • Sarah Amster
  • Tamar Shames

NILI Advisory Council

  • Julie Avner
  • Jennie Berkovich
  • Tami Drapkin
  • Rachael Gelman
  • Jodi Gershman
  • Lisa Glass
  • Julei Lennon
  • Yaffi Loterstein 
  • Faye Meyers
  • Tami Miller
  • Yvette Miller
  • Sima Neiger
  • Darel Salvadori
  • Miki Schreiber
  • Nina Silver​​​​
  • Julie Thomas
  • Jessica Weiss 

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