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.

Jewish Studies for Parents

Foundations for Jewish Living:
Jewish Values for Parents to Share With Their Children
Instructor: Lissa Weinberger
This rich learning experience for adults will provide an opportunity for you to bring the Jewish conversation home to share with your young children. At a time in your family's life when your child is beginning his or her own Jewish education, Foundations of Jewish Family Living provides you with the learning, the language, and the confidence to be a teacher to your family. Topics covered include exploring Jewish values through holidays and every day living..
We 9:30-11:00am 9907
Feb 16-June 1 (12 classes)
no class March 23 & 30, April 20 & 27
M$120/N$150 +HST | materials $35+HST

Try the first class for free and enjoy coffee, muffins, stimulating conversation.

Melton Continuing Studies

Joseph and his brothers: or why Jews should stare a gift coat in the face
Instructor: Stephen Schecter
Told and retold, remade into a Broadway musical, the story of Joseph and his brothers is an exquisitely told tale of every dysfunctional family:
a moral tale of how not to bring u children and a harrowing story of the unbridled passions family geometry unleashes. Come read it with
Stephen Schecter, sociologist, poet, and raconteur par excellence of the Hebrew Bible. See how its literary beauty again earns the Book of Genesis its rightful place as the template of western literature. All you need to bring is a copy of the Hebrew Bible.
We 10:00-11:30am 9905
Jan 12-Feb 16 (6 classes)
M$110/N$130 +HST

Talmud for Beginners
Instructor: Rabbi Matthew Bellas
This course will explore the history, structure, and role of the Talmud in Jewish tradition. We will experience the cooperative “hevruta” learning style of the Rabbis through the examination of our selected texts of study, coming to understand some basic talmudic vocabulary and how a centuries old rabbinic text remains relevant today. For talmudic study beginners, this course is intended to serve as a first taste of Talmud study and an inspiration to seek out more.
Rabbi Matthew Bellas is an inspiring and innovative teacher of both adults and children. He is currently the School Rabbi at Vancouver Talmud Torah.
Th 7:00-8:30pm 9906
Jan 13-Feb 17 (6 classes)
M$110/N$130 +HST

Melton Core Program New classes begin in Fall 2011

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 21, 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

For further information
please contact Lissa Weinberger,
Director FMAMS of Greater Vancouver
604-257-5111 ext. 242
or e-mail: ajsi@jccgv.bc.ca

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