September 22, 2016 – May 11, 2017 (26 sessions)

Thursday evenings, 7:00-9:15 p.m.

Instructors: Prof. Joellyn Zollman and Rabbi Ralph Dalin

Fee: CBI members* $385, plus $55 registration fee, which includes two published workbooks.
Scholarships available. Couples/groups eligible for a discount. (*This reduced fee is made possible by a $100 subsidy generously provided to members by Beth Israel)

A project of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, the Florence Melton School of Adult Jewish Learning sets the standard for high-quality, interactive, sophisticated and pluralistic adult Jewish education. Its internationally acclaimed course of study has informed, stimulated and inspired 20,000 adult learners from all knowledge levels and backgrounds in more than 60 mini-schools throughout the Jewish world.

Join us on a fascinating journey as we explore classic Jewish sources, investigate issues of Jewish thought, values and ethics and advance our knowledge of Jewish history and holidays. NO TESTS, NO HOMEWORK, NO GRADES!

The 2016-17 curriculum explores the meaning and purpose of life from a Jewish perspective and the deeper meanings underlying Jewish holidays, lifecycle observances, and practice.

Sample classes:
The Purpose of Jewish Living 
The Chosen People—Why Us?
What Happens After We Die?
Why Do People Suffer?

The Rhythms of Jewish Living
The Jewish Calendar and its Meaning
Significance of Bar/Bat Mitzvah
Conversion

Class Meeting Dates: Sep 22, 29; Oct 6, 13, 20, 27; Nov 10, 17; Dec 1, 8, 15, Jan 12, 19, 26; Feb 2, 16, 23; March 2, 9, 16, 23; April 6, 20, 27; May 4, 11.
End of Year Celebration & Graduation: May 18.

Melton is endorsed by the San Diego Rabbinical Association and supported by the Jewish Federation of San Diego and Jewish Community Foundation. Subsidy provided to Beth Israel members by Beth Israel.

Register online at http://www.sdcjc.org/common/pdf/AJE/MeltonBrochure.pdf. For more information, contact Program Director Ilene Tatro at itatro@cbisd.org or call (858) 535-1111 ext. 2516.