What makes something a human right? Where does our conviction that every person has dignity actually come from? And can we defend our deepest moral instincts–or have we simply inherited values we can no longer explain?
These are the questions at the heart of For All Humankind, a new four-part course from the Rohr Jewish Learning Institute (JLI) launching April 29th at Chabad of Northern Virginia. The course is open to everyone, regardless of faith or background, and requires no prior knowledge of Judaism.
What the Course Covers
The course traces a set of foundational ethical ideas—about justice, human dignity, the purpose of education, and the direction of history—back to their roots in the Jewish intellectual tradition. Over four sessions, participants will examine how an idea that began with Abraham over three thousand years ago went on to shape the moral assumptions most people still live by today, often without knowing where those assumptions came from.
The four sessions cover: the significance of ethical monotheism; the foundation of innate human dignity; the deeper purpose of educating children; and the case that history has a moral direction and that individual choices matter.
A NEW 4-session course with Rabbi Sholom Deitsch
Four Wednesday Evenings, starting April 29th, 2026 7:00 PM-8:30 PM
At Chabad of Northern Virginia (3939 Prince William Drive, Fairfax VA 22031)
Fee: $120 (includes textbook)
Rabbi Sholom Deitsch is the spiritual leader and director of Chabad Lubavitch of Northern Virginia, where he has been inspiring the community with warmth, wisdom, and a deep passion for Jewish life and learning for more than 3 decades. Known for his approachable style and dedication, Rabbi Deitsch is committed to fostering Jewish education and unity across all of NOVA.
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