The MJCCA Announces Course Offerings for its Lisa F. Brill Institute for Jewish Learning, Beginning in August 2014

In addition to all of the courses that the MJCCA’s Lisa F. Brill Institute for Jewish Learning will continue, the MJCCA is pleased to announce its NEW first semester course offerings, beginning in August 2014. From the Story of the First Jewish Family to Spirituality & Ideology, to Not Yet Ready for Prime-Time Women of the Bible, and Melton Year 1: Rhythms and Purposes of Jewish Living, the MJCCA offers new, exciting courses led by acclaimed instructors. Classes are 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/brill.

Dr. Shelley Buxbaum, Director, Lisa F. Brill Institute for Jewish Learning says, “We are thrilled to provide an array of new courses with gifted teachers and presenters, for people of all ages and denominations looking to study Jewish topics.” Dr. Buxbaum continues, “Our classes positively and inclusively enlighten people who are interested in exploring their Judaism.”

Lisa F. Brill Institute for Jewish Learning – First Semester Course Offerings & Locations 

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

• Ethics of Jewish Living – Sundays, 10:00 – 11:30 am
• NEW! Not Yet Ready for Prime Time Women of the Bible – Tuesdays, 9:30 – 10:30 am and Wednesdays, 10:45 -11:45 am
• Islam for Jews – Tuesdays, 9:30 – 10:30 am
• Our Master Story: -- Tuesdays, 10:45 -11:45 am
• Melton Year 1: Rhythms and Purposes of Jewish Living – Tuesdays. 9:30 – 11:45 am
• Melton Year 2: Ethics and Dramas of Jewish Living - Wednesdays. 9:30 – 11:45 am
• The Cairo Geniza: A Treasure Trove from the Middle Ages – Wednesdays, 9:30 – 10:30 am
• Beyond Borders: The Arab-Israeli Conflict – Wednesdays, 9:30 – 10:30 am
• NEW! Jewish Mysticism and Kabbalah: Secret Knowledge in Judaism Part 2 - Wednesdays, 9:30 - 10:30 am
• Evolved From Eve: Women’s Roles in Judaism - Wednesdays, 9:30 – 10:30 am
• NEW! Scriptures: Torah, Gospel and Qur’an– Wednesdays, 10:45 – 11:45 am
• NEW! Spirituality & Jewish Ideology – Wednesdays, 10:45 – 11:45 am
• Shiv’im Panim: Seventy Faces of Wisdom / Exodus (hands-on course with an artist-in-residence) – Wednesdays, 10:45 am - 12:15 pm
• Maimonides: A Sephardic Renaissance Man / Continued -- Wednesdays, 10:45 - 11:45 am
• Derech Torah: An Introduction to Judaism -- Thursdays, 7:00 - 8:30 pm
• Returning by popular demand! Ethics: Take 2 – Wednesday evenings, 7:00 – 8:30 pm.

The Temple – (1589 Peachtree Street, Atlanta)

• A Survey of the Major Prophets – Mondays, 10:00 – 11:30 am
• Melton Year 2: Ethics and Dramas of Jewish Living – Mondays, 7:00 – 9:00 pm
• Jewish Mysticism and Kabbalah – Mondays, 8:00 pm

Temple Sinai (5645 Dupree Drive, NW, Atlanta)

• A Survey of Jewish History– Tuesdays, 10:00 – 11:30 am

Atlanta Jewish Academy (5200 Northland Drive, Atlanta)

• Spirituality & Jewish Ideology - Wednesdays, 8:00 – 9:00 am

Young Israel of Toco Hills (2074 La Vista Road, Atlanta)

• Shiv’im Panim: Seventy Faces of Wisdom: Genesis/Bereshit Part 2: The Story of the First Jewish Family - Wednesdays, 7:00 – 8:30 pm

Congregation Or VeShalom (1681 North Druid Hills Rd. Atlanta)

• Melton Year 1: Rhythms of Jewish Living.
• Foundations of Jewish Family Living – Sundays,

NEW LOCATION! Oglethorpe University (4484 Peachtree Rd. NE. Atlanta)

• Beyond Borders: The Arab Israeli Conflict – Thursdays 7:15 – 8:45 pm

NEW LOCATION! Shearith Israel (1180 University Drive NE, Atlanta)

• Jewish Denominations: Addressing the Challenges of Modernity. Thursdays, 10:00 – 11:30 am

The Epstein School (335 Colewood Way NW, Sandy Springs)

• Answers to Your Child’s Questions: Foundations of Jewish Family Living - Wednesdays, 11:00 am -1:00 pm

Congregation Etz Chaim (1190 Indian Hills Pkwy NE., Marietta)

• Shiv’im Panim: Seventy Faces of Wisdom – The First Family. Mondays, 7:15 – 8:45 pm

NEW LOCATION! Congregation Beth Shalom (5303 Winters Chapel Rd., Atlanta)

• Melton Year 1: Rhythms of Jewish Living – Mondays, 7:00 – 8:30 pm

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

More Info / Register for a Class

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 2014-2015 classes, or to register for a class, visit www.atlantajcc.org/brill.