MJCCA Announces Registration for New Melton Classes

The MJCCA's Florence Melton Adult School of Jewish Learning is pleased to announce open registration for two classes that have already received a great deal of positive response - Shiv'im Panim: Bereshit Part 2 The First Jewish Family and Ethics of Jewish Living. To learn about the MJCCA's Florence Melton Adult School of Jewish Learning classes, or how to register for a course, visit www.atlantajcc.org. Registration requested by January 2, 2013.

Class Descriptions

• Shiv'im Panim: Bereshit Part 2 The First Jewish Family (10 Lessons) -- Dates: Jan. 15, 22, 29; Feb. 12, 26; March 5, 12; April 9, 23; May 7 – (Tues. mornings 8:00 – 9:30 am) This course follows the development of the first Jewish family from “The Birth of two Nations” and “Stolen Blessings” to “Reunion in Egypt” and “Blessing the Grandchildren.” These stories of sibling rivalry, wrestling with an angel, palace seduction, rape, and reconciliation provide some of the most dramatic and iconic images that reverberate across the millennia. The course will be taught at the Greenfield Hebrew Academy, by Instructor Rabbi Adam Starr. Fee: $160 + $40 for the Student Reader.
   

• Ethics of Jewish Living (15 Lessons) -- Dates: Jan. 16, 23; Feb. 6, 13, 20; March 6, 13, 20; April 10, 17, 24; May 1, 8, 22, 29 – (Wed. mornings 8:00 – 9:30 am) How do Jewish teachings shed light on contemporary issues such as the environment, end of life decisions and stem cell research? Explore the wisdom of ancient and modern rabbis, scholars and thinkers, who offer multiple Jewish approaches to conducting our lives in the communal and private spheres. The course will be taught at the Greenfield Hebrew Academy, by Instructor Rabbi Robert Kirzner. Fee: $225 + $25 for the Student Reader.
   

This Melton curriculum features a multi-faceted approach to Torah study that includes:

• Modern and classical commentaries
• Interpretations of the texts by rabbis, scholars, artists and poets
• Discussions on the real-life implications of the stories for us
   

Florence Melton Adult School of Jewish Learning Highlights:

• Integrating Jewish history, law, language, practices, and ideas through study of primary sources and group discussion.
• Allowing you to experience passionate, pluralistic, interactive teaching, while filling in the gaps of your Jewish knowledge.
• Modeling life-long learning for your child.
• Accommodating your “real life” - there are no prerequisites, grades, exams, outside reading, or homework.
• Engaging you in ongoing Jewish education. Many of the MJCCA's graduates have been involved in continuous Melton learning for 15 years.
• Educating the community by outstanding, expert faculty members who are widely recognized as the best adult educators in Atlanta.
• The mini-school is sponsored by the MJCCA in affiliation with the Internationally-acclaimed Florence Melton Adult School of Jewish Learning, the Melton Center for Jewish Education in the Diaspora, and the Hebrew University in Jerusalem.
   

 Florence Melton Adult Mini-School Testimonials:

• Amy Rosen: “Melton allows you to continue your Jewish education but from an adult perspective.  Your life experiences might have you view information that you learned as a child differently as an adult.  The classes expose you to many different views of Judaic study, based on interactions with your instructor and classmates.  Lastly, it is something that you do for yourself but can be a positive influence on your entire family life.”
• Janice Convoy-Helm: “It's mind-altering Judaism . . . way beyond 101."
• Amy Wolkin: “The Melton class has been a great way for me to feel part of the school and for teaching my children that learning is a lifelong process.”
• Sheila Cranman:  “My children are so excited to have me studying at school every week. We are able to discuss what we all learned during the week.”
• Shelley Gerson: “It is has been lots of fun learning about Torah with such nice women.”
   

More Info / Register for MJCCA's Florence Melton Adult Mini-School classes

Media inquiries: contact Lora Sommer at 678.812.4078, lora.sommer@atlantajcc.org.

Program information: contact Laurie Finkelstein 678-812-3723 laurie.finkelstein@atlantajcc.org.

Registration requested by January 2, 2013.

For a complete schedule of 2012-2013 classes, or to register for a class, visit www.atlantajcc.org.

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