The JLI model combines a research-based approach with instructional design, aiming to present traditional Jewish teachings in a contemporary academic framework.

There are currently thirty JLI locations in Israel as well as classes in Hebrew throughout the world in communities with large concentrations of Israeli ex-pats.

[10][11] JLI was commissioned by the family of former Israeli Prime Minister, Yitzhak Shamir, to develop a series of lunch-hour educational classes to be offered in corporate offices in Israel.

Teens are engaged with a series of comprehensive courses on issues they contemplate and provide a safe place for discussion on topics such as suicide, personal ethics and values, anti-Semitism, purpose in life, relationships, faith and reason, social justice, leadership, and Israel.

The interns' role includes participating in joint conference calls to share ideas, providing early feedback and suggestions to course developers, and partaking in special contests and activities.

Its debut course, Rivka's Tent, was a seven-part series of text-based study of the three commandments addressed specifically to Jewish women.

In addition to visiting historic and religious sites, participants meet with Israeli politicians and decision-makers, Torah scholars and local residents.

[27] Fellows study Jewish texts, either in courses or one-on-one, participate in community learning events, and explore the lessons with their families.

Fellows receive tuition breaks from their children's schools funded by grants from the Kohelet Foundation and its financial partners.

Courses on Judaism and study partners for the participating parents are arranged by JLI and Yeshiva University's Center for a Jewish Future.

[28] The JLI Academy provides ongoing training to its affiliated instructors in pedagogy and in-depth study of subjects relating to curriculum content.

The Academy organizes an annual conference, intermittent webinars, podcasts, interactive instruction and one-to-one training opportunities.