Jewish Spiritual Leaders Institute (JSLI)
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Founded in 2010, the Jewish Spiritual Leaders Institute (JSLI) ordains liberal rabbis to meet the needs of the millions of unaffiliated Jews
Jews
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 as well as interfaith families. JSLI graduated its first class of rabbis in August 2011.

The seminary conducts its classes via the Internet
Internet
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 through interactive, videoconferencing
Videoconferencing
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 sessions, over the course of the one year term of the program. JSLI does not belong to any particular movement of Judaism
Jewish movements
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 and advances the philosophy of Jewish Universalism, holding that all paths ultimately lead to 'the One.' JSLI's Dean and Founder is Rabbi Steven Blane, who also leads the in-person and online Havurah Sim Shalom in New York City
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, U.S.A.

JSLI and its graduates have been noteworthy within the Jewish community for their unique contribution to Jewish leadership and learning.
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