Kindness. Ethics. Mindfulness. Jewish Values For Everyday Life
Our Values
Jewish teachings offer a wealth of insight, inspiration and practical guidance to live with love, respect and consideration for other people (and oneself). teaches us that what defines us as human beings is our inner goodness, our innate voice of kindness. At the Jewish Values Institute, our focus is on applying these lessons to everyday life situations. Below are the core values that are taught in our classes, lectures, and other educational materials.
GOODNESS - Bettering the world around us. Therefore, JVI presents teachings of how to practice goodness, kindness and uprightness with others in our lives.
RELEVANCE - Lessons that are highly relevant and meaningful. Therefore, JVI focuses on the everyday and important interpersonal areas of life.
UNIVERSALITY – The universal appeal of interpersonal Jewish values.Therefore, JVI is non-denominational and its presentations are designed to appeal to participants across the Jewish affiliation spectrum and beyond.
Our Story
In 2001 Rabbi Tzvi Muller pioneered and led a team of scholars researching these teachings within Judaism’s classical texts. This effort produced an authoritative and encyclopedic seven volume set of books, The Torah's Guidelines for Interpersonal Relationships, intended for, and embraced by, thousands of scholars across the world. As a sought after lecturer, Rabbi Muller has since brought these teachings to thousands of his students, from all walks of life.
JVI was founded in 2015 under Rabbi Muller’s leadership. Its purpose is to better people’s lives by make these teachings accessible & personally relevant to all, regardless of background or affiliation.
