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Reform Synagogue will Offer “Crossroads of Jewish Living” and “Ethics of Jewish Living”
SOUTH ORANGE, N.J., September 17, 2018 – Adult learners wishing to deepen their understanding of Jewish life are welcome to enroll in the Florence Melton School of Adult Jewish Learning. Temple Sharey Tefilo-Israel (TSTI) in South Orange will once again be a host site for the courses, which represent Year Two of the program’s core curriculum. Prior attendance and Hebrew knowledge are not required to enroll. The courses will be taught by Rabbi Daniel Cohen and Max Weisenfeld, a religious school teacher and temple president; the two paired up last year to teach the first Melton core curriculum.
In “Crossroads of Jewish History,” Weisenfeld will share a chronological exploration of the significant crossroads where Jews made decisions that shaped the Jewish people’s identity and destiny. In “The Ethics of Jewish Living,” Cohen will shed light on how Jewish scholars and thinkers with multiple approaches consider contemporary issues that affect Jews individually and as a community.
The weekly courses will meet on Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and run from October 10, 2018 through May 29, 2019. There will not be classes held on November 1 and December 26, 2018 and March 20, 2019. The Melton School Core Curriculum provides adults with a comprehensive understanding of Jewish thought, practice and history. This experience gives adults a framework to integrate past and future learning while challenging participants to find their voice amidst Judaism’s diverse tradition.
The Florence Melton School of Adult Jewish Learning is administered through the JCC MetroWest. The cost is $675 for community members and includes books and supplies; checks are made payable to JCC MetroWest. For registration or more information, contact Rhonda at rLillianthal@jccmetrowest.org or 973-530-3519.
Located at 432 Scotland Road in South Orange, Temple Sharey Tefilo-Israel is a dynamic, inclusive Reform congregation that offers numerous ways for members to connect with and celebrate being part of the Jewish community and the world. Welcoming Jews by birth or by choice, interfaith, traditional and non-traditional families, and children of all abilities, TSTI provides lifelong learning and enriching programs for all members through a full complement of religious services, early childhood and religious school education, cultural programs, and activities that foster connection, engagement and community outreach in a joyful, judgment-free environment. TSTI draws members from Maplewood, South Orange, West Orange, Short Hills, Millburn, Livingston and surrounding areas. For more information, visit www.tsti.org.
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