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Florence Melton Adult Mini-School

FMAMS Curriculum, Schedule and Registration Form

GIVE US TWO HOURS A WEEK AND WE'LL GIVE YOU MORE THAN 5,000 YEARS OF
JEWISH HISTORY, CULTURE, HERITAGE AND TRADITION.

** NO HOMEWORK - NO GRADES - NO EXAMS **

A two year program for 30 weeks during the school year culminating with a graduation and certificate from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.

Now is the time to discover what it really means to be Jewish – the astonishing history, heritage and culture of Judaic tradition. The Florence Melton Adult Mini-School is a non-denominational learning opportunity designed for busy adults – no pre-requisites, homework, grades or exams and taught by a dynamic, scholarly faculty.

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Year One Curriculum

Rhythms of Jewish Living
Central ideas and texts which inform and explain daily, weekly, and annual rituals, as well as life cycle observances.

Purposes of Jewish Living
Essential Jewish theological concepts and ideas as they unfold in the Bible, the Talmud and other sacred texts.

Year Two Curriculum

Ethics of Jewish Living
Ethical issues such as justice, life and death, sexuality and community, with case studies from Talmudic, Rabbinic and contemporary literature.

Dramas of Jewish Living
Dramatic developments, experiences and issues from different periods in Jewish history, as reflected in historical texts.

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To learn more about the Melton Classes in South Palm Beach County, contact the director at 561-852-6050 or barbarak@bocafed.org. For more information about the Florence Melton Adult Mini School please visit http://www.fmams.org.il

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