Jewish Learning

Jewish Life & Learning

The Center for Jewish Life and Learning promotes Jewish literacy, learning, exploration, and innovation through classes, workshops, lectures, and public forums. The Center's diverse opportunities for learning and celebration are open to all and addresses adults at every level of Jewish education.

FLORENCE MELTON ADULT MINI-SCHOOL

In its 11th year, Melton is at the forefront of adult Jewish learning. Headquartered at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem, the Mini-School offers adults the opportunity to study Jewish texts in an interactive, pluralistic and non-denominational environment. The “core” program involves two years of classes for 30 weeks each year taught by local instructors. Continued learning is offered to “Melton Graduates.”

1st Year

Tuesday Mornings 9:30 - 12:00 starting 10/18/2011 through 06/05/2012

Tuition -- JCC Member $675 * Non-Member $780

2nd Year

Wednesday Evenings 6:30 - 8:45 starting 10/26/2011 through 06/13/2012

Tuition -- JCC Member $670 * Non-Member $775

Graduate

Tuesday Mornings 10:30 - 12:00 starting 10/18/2011 through 06/05/2012

Wednesday Evenings 6:30 - 8:00 10/26/2011 through 06/13/2012

Tuition* -- JCC Member $550 * Non-Member $655

(This entitles a student to three Graduate Melton courses throughout the year)

*(One trimester at a time payment is available as well, for Graduate Classes only *Members $215 * Non-members $260)

Current Graduate Classes Being Offered in Winter/Spring 2012

History of Arab-Israel Conflict

Instructor: Rabbi Arthur Ruberg

2nd trimester * Tuesdays, 01/10/2012 - 03/13/2012 * 10:30am-12pm

3rd trimester * Wednesdays, 03/28/2012-06/13/2012 * 06:30pm-8pm

Jews in America: Insiders and Outsiders

Instructor: Kitty wolf

2nd trimester * Wednesdays, 01/18/2012 - 03/21/2012 * 06:30pm-8pm

Jewish Denominations: Addressing the Challenges of Modernity

Instructor: Rabbi Arthur Ruberg

3rd trimester * Tuesdays, 03/20/2012 - 06/05/2012 * 10:30am-12pm

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Graduating Class June, 2011.

FOUNDATIONS

Also taught at the JCC, is a new Melton curriculum, Foundations of Jewish Family Living, that started in the fall of 2010. It is for parents of young children. It teaches Jewish values to the parents with an emphasis on how to bring the message home to one’s children. The course runs for 20 sessions, each class is 1+ hours in length.

Foundations of Jewish Family Living

The curriculum brings to life the master stories from our tradition and the profound messages they convey. This curriculum will provide an opportunity for parents to "bring the conversation home" to share with their children.

Wednesday Mornings 9:00 - 10:30 starting 01/04/2012 through 06/06/2012

Tuition (includes text material)

JCC Member $336 * Non-Member $411

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ADULT HEBREW READING PART II

This is the 2nd part of the Adult Hebrew Reading Class that started in the Fall 2011. It isintended for graduates of Part I of the class and other intermediate level Hebrew readers. After learning the basics of all theletters and vowels, students are presented with prayers from the prayer book. The purpose is for the students to gain greater reading proficiency in the synagogue prayer services.

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Wednesday Afternoons 4:30 - 5:45 pm * 02/08/2012 - 05/02/2012 * No Class 03/07/2012

Tuition (does not include materials)

JCC Member $65 * Non-Member $80

For more information about any of the Melton classes, please contact the Director, Miriam Brunn Ruberg at 321-2328 or mbrunnruberg@simonfamilyj.org

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