In North America, people can be in touch through the national toll-free information line to find out about the vast array of programs offered on an ongoing basis around the world. The Jewish Learning Exchange centers throughout the world also offer educational programs for business executives and professionals. The JLE New York Office sponsors Rediscovering Judaism seminars that take place on the holidays of Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and Shavuot. Participants include men and women of all ages and backgrounds, and the programs combine a comprehensive introduction to Jewish studies, festive holiday meals and inspiring synagogue services in a beautiful resort setting in upstate New York. A seminar features special beginners' prayer services which introduce the Shabbat and Holiday services for those unfamiliar with them.
Discussions deal with the themes of each holiday as well as topics of general Jewish interest.
Since 1981, the seminars have given thousands of men and women a new recognition of the relevance of Judaism to their lives. Monthly study groups, which attract over 200 people during the business day, offer lectures and learning programs which take place at the Detroit Federation's Agency for Jewish Education Building. The JLE of Los Angeles is centered in the second largest Jewish community in the world. Yet, it ranks number one in challenge, since metropolitan Los Angeles has one of the nation's lowest percentages of Jewish affiliation as measured by synagogue attendance and general Jewish activity. The center is located in the heart of the Jewish community.