MORASHA : The Florence Melton Adult Mini-School for Educators

Morasha in Hebrew means “heritage ” or “inheritance.” Make this the year that you deepen your own learning and claim your inheritance.

The Florence Melton Adult Mini-School recognizes the desire many adults feel to become knowledgeable, literate Jews. Many teachers and educators in our schools yearn to strengthen their understanding of Judaism and engage in Jewish text study. Morasha extends an invitation to all Jewish educators to participate in this exceptional study experience that will enhance your work and enrich your life as a Jew.

Year I

• Rhythms of Jewish Living --
  An exploration of the traditional patterns of observance connected with the life cycle and the Jewish calendar, and their origins in Biblical and Rabbinic texts.
• Purposes of Jewish Living --
  A study of essential Jewish beliefs and ideas as they unfold in the Bible and other sacred texts.

Year II

• Dramas of Jewish Living Through the Ages --
  An exploration of moments, experiences, and issues in Jewish history as a tool to strengthen our connection to Jewish memory.
• Ethics of Jewish Living --
  A look at issues in interpersonal relations and ethical questions, and how they are discussed in Talmudic literature.

Important Information

Faculty: Rabbi Michael Balinsky, Rabbi Robyn Fryer Bodzin, David Chack, Dr. Betsy Katz, Judy Kupchan, Rabbi Richard Prass
Duration: Two years, 30 weeks per year
Qualifications: For day school, pre-school, supplementary school educators & Jewish professionals
Tuition: $350 per year, payable by your school
Materials: $50 per year
Place: The BJE Campus, 3320 Dundee Road in Northbrook.
Homework: NONE!!

When:

Year I:

• Tuesday mornings, 9:15 am -11:30 am, starting September 9, 2008
• Wednesday nights, 7:15 pm - 9:30 pm, starting September 10, 2008

Year II:

• Tuesday mornings, 9:15 am -11:30 am, starting September 9, 2008
• Wednesday nights, 7:15 pm - 9:30 pm, starting September 10, 2008

Incentive grant: Upon completion of the second year, graduates may apply to earn $1000 subsidy to participate in the Melton Israel Seminar (must attend 90% of classes).

To receive an application form, please contact Rolly Cohen,  847.291.7788 X1304 or email us at rolly@bjechicago.org