The MJCCA Announces 2013-2014 Registration for its Lisa F. Brill Institute for Jewish Learning

The MJCCA’s Lisa F. Brill Institute for Jewish Learning is pleased to announce open registration for 2013-2014. From current events to ancient practices, the MJCCA offers new, exciting courses led by acclaimed instructors. They’re offered all over Metro Atlanta with a range of daytime and evening options. Classes are open to the community. Fees vary by class. To learn more, visit www.atlantajcc.org.

Do you have questions about Judaism?

“My child has questions about Jewish holidays…can you give me the answers?” ∙ “What is Jewish Law?” ∙

“Why are Jewish weddings held under a canopy?” ∙ “What is the Jewish view of Jesus?” ∙ “What does kosher mean?” ∙ “Do Jewish believe in an afterlife?” ∙ “Why was Maimonides so controversial?” ∙ “What role did Judaism play in the origins of Islam?” ∙ “What was ‘Pharaoh’s Paranoia’?” 

The MJCCA’s Brill Institute has a class that can answer each of these questions, and more.

Dr. Shelley Buxbaum, Director, Lisa F. Brill Institute for Jewish Learning says, “People of all ages and denominations are looking to study and debate Jewish topics. From the core values of Judaism, life cycle observances and holidays, to debating Jewish identity in America, to exploring the American experience for immigrants – we provide an array of daytime and evening lectures and courses with gifted teachers and presenters.” 

Former Brill Institute student Amy Rosenberg says, “The MJCCA’s Brill Institute allowed me to continue my Jewish education but from an adult perspective.  My life experiences allowed me to view information that I learned as a child differently as an adult.  The classes exposed me to many different views of Judaic study, based on interactions with my instructor and classmates. It was something that I did for myself that has been a positive influence on my entire family life.” 

MJCCA’s Zaban Park (5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody) 

Derech Torah: An Introduction to Judaism 

Year 1: Rhythms of Jewish Living & Purposes of Jewish Living

Beyond Borders: The Arab / Israeli Conflict 

Wandering Jews: Jews Living in the Diaspora

Scriptures: Torah, Gospel, and Qu’ran

Maimonides: A Sephardic Renaissance Man

Shiv’im Panim: Seventy Faces of Wisdom (hands-on course with an artist-in-residence)  

Our Master Story: B’Midbar / Numbers

Islam for Jews

Marcus Hillel Center at Emory University (735 Gatewood Road, Atlanta)

Beyond Borders: The Arab / Israeli Conflict

The Temple (1589 Peachtree Street, NE, Atlanta)

Beyond Borders: The Arab Israeli Conflict

Year 1: Rhythms of Jewish Living & Purposes of Jewish Living

Answers to Your Child’s Questions: Foundations of Jewish Family Living

Temple Beth Tikvah (9955 Coleman Road, Roswell)

Answers to Your Child’s Questions: Foundations of Jewish Family Living

Year 2: Dramas of Jewish Living 

Temple Sinai (5645 Dupree Drive, NW, Atlanta)

Jews in America: Insiders and Outsiders 

Congregation Or Hadash (7460 Trowbridge Road, Sandy Springs)

Answers to Your Child’s Questions: Foundations of Jewish Family Living 

Jews in America: Insiders and Outsiders 

Greenfield Hebrew Academy - GHA (5200 Northland Drive, Atlanta)

Sh’mot / Exodus 

Year 2: Dramas of Jewish Living 

Dr. Buxbaum adds, “There is truly something for everyone – whether you are just beginning to explore Judaism, or simply want to deepen your knowledge, we have a class for you.” 

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. 

For a complete schedule of 2013-2014 classes, or to register for a class, visit www.atlantajcc.org. 

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