Melton: Crossroads of Jewish History
view options With an emphasis on reclaiming the richness of Jewish history, the chronological exploration investigates significant crossroads where Jews took major decisions that shaped our shared identity and destiny. This course merges the concepts of history and memory in order to better understand how each has shaped Judaism today. Topics include:- From Tribal Society to Kingship
- Destruction of the First Temple to Ezra
- From Judeans to Jews
- Internal Tensions: Controversies of the Sadducees and the Pharisees
- Destruction of the 2nd Temple to Bar Kokhba: The Making of a Diaspora
- Confrontation with Early Christianity
- Internal and External Disparity between Eretz Yisrael and Bavel
- Confrontation with Early Islam
- Geonim Consolidate Power
- Ushering in the Age of Ashkenazim and Sephardim
- The First Crusades
- Jews on Trial
- The Decline and Destruction of the Sephardi Community in Spain
- A Community Dispersed: Finding Meaning in Mysticism
This year-long course is broken into two 15-week parts.
Instructor: Judy Stolovitz
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Melton: Crossroads of Jewish History Part 1
Tuesdays, 08.19.2025 - 01.06.2026 (15 sessions)
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10:00 am - 11:00 am |
location MJCCA Zaban Park |
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Member $285.00 Community $305.00 |
age 18 - 120 Years | code #57227 | Continue to Registration |
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Melton: Crossroads of Jewish History Part 2
Tuesdays, 01.13.2026 - 05.12.2026 (15 sessions)
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10:00 am - 11:00 am |
location MJCCA Zaban Park |
fee
Member $285.00 Community $305.00 |
age 18 - 120 Years | code #58341 | Continue to Registration |
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