Do you feel good about your Jewish roots but limited by the scope of your Judaic knowledge?
Would you like to study Judaism but don't know where or how?
Do you want more than guest lectures and short-term seminars?

Then The Florence Melton Adult Mini-School is for you!

The Florence Melton Adult Mini-School is a proven concept in adult Jewish learning that inspires, empowers and challenges Judaism's common roots and experiences in a pluralistic way. Instructors are Judaically learned, experienced educators who are trained to teach adult learners. Classes are personal, integrating Jewish history, law, language, practices and ideas through direct study of primary sources, critical and reflective analysis, and group interaction.

Classes meet once a week for 30 weeks per year beginning in September over a two-year period. Each session consists of two one-hour classes with a break for coffee and informal discussion. There are no prerequisites, grades, or exams. Graduates receive a Certificate of Jewish Studies from The Hebrew University and are invited to participate in a special seminar in Israel.

Florence Melton is a longtime Jewish activist and supporter of Jewish education. Her vision has resulted in a curriculum developed by a team of educators, rabbis and scholars at The Hebrew University's Melton Centre for Jewish Education. Classes meet during the day and in the evening in Essex County and Morris County locations.

First Year Courses

The Rhythms of Jewish Living
What are the practices that shape Jewish life? How can you participate? Study the patterns of Jewish observances in daily, weekly, monthly and annual cycles, including holidays and life-cycle events.

The Purposes of Jewish Living
What ideas does Jewish tradition teach? What do Jews believe? This course presents essential Jewish concepts as they unfold in the Bible, Talmud and other sacred texts.

Second Year Courses

The Ethics of Jewish Living
What does Judaism say about issues such as justice, life and death, interpersonal relationships, sexuality, community, business and medical ethics? Study these topics through the close examination of classical Jewish sources.

The Dramas of Jewish Living
Many dilemmas facing Jews today have been with us throughout history. Study the Jewish past from the biblical period up until today, focusing on critical issues, including assimilation, pluralism, anti-Semitism and intermarriage, which Jews faced then and now.

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Enrollment is on a first-come, first-served basis. Classes are held on the following days at the following locations:

• Tuesdays, Cooperman Family JCC, West Orange (9:30-11:45 a.m.)
• Thursdays, Randolph (7:30-9:30 p.m.)
• Thursdays, Montclair/Bloomfield (7:30-9:30 p.m.)

Additional class times at the Cooperman Family JCC, West Orange still to be determined

Fees:
JCC/JEA Members $450 per year + $50 materials fee
Non-members $485 per year + $50 materials fee

Register online at www.jccmetrowest.org (keyword: melton) or by calling the Front Desk of the Cooperman Family JCC, West Orange at 973/736-3200.