No Tests. No Grades. No Homework. Adult Jewish Learning at it's Finest
The MJCCA�s Lisa F. Brill Institute of Jewish Learning is having a Taste of Melton Open House on Tuesday, August 23 and on Wednesday, August 24, from 9:30 am � 11:00 am. Learn more and leave inspired!
Dr. Shelley Buxbaum, director of the MJCCA’s Lisa F. Brill Institute for Jewish Learning, and the Florence Melton School of Adult Jewish Learning, is excited to introduce the engaging course offering and the instructors to MJCCA members and the community at the Taste of Melton Open Houses on Tuesday, August 23, 9:30 am – 11:00 am, and Wednesday, August 24, 9:30 am – 11:00 am. The open houses will be held at MJCCA Zaban Park (5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody) in Brill Rooms 184 and 186.
Melton classes include a meaningful exploration of Jewish history, law, language, practices, traditions and ideas through study and group discussion.
“Our courses are taught by adults widely considered to be among the best educators and scholars in the community,” notes Dr. Buxbaum.
Earlier this year, Dr. Buxbaum was honored for outstanding leadership at the 21st Annual International Directors Conference, for the Florence Melton School of Adult Jewish Learning, in San Diego. This is the fourth time she has been honored by the Melton organization. The Melton offering is a part of MJCCA’s Lisa F. Brill Institute for Jewish Learning, where Dr. Buxbaum has served as Director since 2009. It features a variety of course offerings and new classes including: Do You Believe in Miracles?; Denial: History on Trial; Textual Treasures in Jewish Literature; and The American Jewish Experience.
For further information regarding the Taste of Melton Open Houses at MJCCA on August 23 and 24, please contact Dr. Shelley Buxbaum at 678-812-4152, or email shelley.buxbaum@atlantajcc.org. For a complete schedule of classes and registration visit Florence Melton School of Adult Jewish Learning and Lisa F Brill Institute for Jewish Learning.
About The Florence Melton School of Adult Jewish Learning
Founded by Florence Zacks Melton in 1980 with the vision of impacting the destiny of the Jewish people through transformative learning, the Melton School has more than 30,000 graduates worldwide. The hallmark of the Melton School is its world-class curriculum, which continues to inform and inspire adult learners from all knowledge levels and backgrounds.
The Florence Melton School of Adult Jewish Learning is the largest pluralistic adult Jewish education network in the world, and the MJCCA's program is one of the largest in the Melton worldwide network. With 50 locations in North America, Great Britain, Australia, South Africa, New Zealand, and Hong Kong, the Melton School sets the standard for high-quality, text-based, interactive Jewish study.
PHOTO COURTESY OF MJCCA
Caption: (From left to right) Trudy Davis; Dr. Shelley Buxbaum, MJCCA Director of the Florence Melton School of Adult Jewish Learning; Sylvia Shlisky.
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