The
Florence Melton Adult Mini School (FMAMS), developed by Hebrew University
of Jerusalem, is the most exciting Jewish adult education program of the
last twenty years. Located in close to 70 communities in the Anglo-Jewish
world, including Canada, the United States, Australia, South Africa and
England, it commenced in Greater Vancouver in September 2005. Running
for 30 weeks annually, it offers 2 courses per year, one hour per week
each.
There
are no prerequisites for enrollment other than a commitment to devote
two hours per week over two years to explore, experience, and define the
meaning of Judaism. There are no examinations or grades. Upon completion
of two years, you will receive a Certificate of Jewish Study from the
Florence Melton Adult Mini-School Institute at the Melton Centre for Jewish
Education at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
Melton Core Program
The Florence Melton Adult Mini-School, a project of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, invites adult learners from all backgrounds to discover our
heritage and culture in a challenging, inspiring course of study. If you have two hours a week and are looking to learn more about Judaism and its impact on our day-to-day lives – this
is the place for you.
Dramas of Jewish Living
Dramatic developments, experiences and issues from different periods
in Jewish history, as reflected in
historical texts.
Instructor: Rabbi Lindsey bat Joseph
Ethics of Jewish Living
Ethical issues such as justice, life and death, sexuality, community and more with case studies from Talmudic,
rabbinic and contemporary literature.
Instructor: Barbara Halparin
Afternoon option: Tu 1:00-3:15pm 9901
Sept 28-June 14 30 classes
(no classes Dec 14, 28, Jan 4, Mar 22, 29, Apr 19, 26)
M$475/N$550 +HST /year
materials $45 +HST
Evening option: Tu 7:15-9:30pm 9902
Sept 28-June 14 30 classes
(no classes Dec 14, 28, Jan 4, Mar 22, 29, Apr 19, 26)
M$475/N$550 +HST /year
materials $45 +HST
Melton Continuing Studies
Shemot – From Slavery to Sinai
This course brings us the Egyptian
narrative of our people from Pharoah’s Paranoia & Moshe’s CV to the dramatic story of our rescue, and survival in the wilderness during Into the Sea and Manna from Heaven. Leadership,
bravery, faith, and doubt define some of the critical moments in these texts and offer us a rich backdrop for
challenging our own assumptions.
Instructor: Lissa Weinberger Th 11:00am-12:30pm 9903
Oct 7-Dec 16 (10 classes);
no class Nov 11
M$190/N$220 +HST
materials $36 +HST
The Holocaust As Reflected
in Diaries and Memoirs
Journey into the world of Jewish
individuals and communities as the events of the Holocaust unfold. Students explore the profound record of accounts uncovered in the years since the Holocaust, and gain insights into the struggle as writers describe day-to-day life coping in the ghettoes, imprisoned in the death camps, hiding on the run, and fighting for their lives. These unforgettable images help us understand the real events of the Holocaust and its legacy for us today.
Instructor: Roberta Kremer Th 7:00pm-8:30pm 9904
Oct 7-Dec 16 (10 classes);
no class Nov 11
M$190/N$220 +HST
materials $36 +HST
For
further information
please contact Lissa Weinberger,
Director FMAMS of Greater Vancouver
604-257-5111 ext. 242
or e-mail: ajsi@jccgv.bc.ca
The
Florence Melton Adult Mini School (FMAMS), developed by Hebrew University
of Jerusalem, is the most exciting Jewish adult education program of the
last twenty years. Located in close to 70 communities in the Anglo-Jewish
world, including Canada, the United States, Australia, South Africa and
England, it commenced in Greater Vancouver in September 2005. Running
for 30 weeks annually, it offers 2 courses per year, one hour per week
each. 