The Melton Curriculum

The two-year Melton Curriculum consists of four courses, written by Hebrew University scholars and taught locally by experienced and knowledgeable faculty. 

First Year
The Rhythms of Jewish Living
Discover the sources and deeper meanings underlying Jewish holidays and lifecycle observances.
The Purposes of Jewish Living
What do Jews believe? What makes Judaism unique? Probe Judaism's foundational concepts and values as they unfold in the Bible, Talmud and later Jewish sources.

Second Year
The Dramas of Jewish Living
What can we learn from our past? Survey the most important dilemmas in Jewish history from which we seek lessons and insights for today.
The Ethics of Jewish Living
How do Jewish ethical principles apply to our lives today? Explore issues of social justice, sexuality, end-of-life, family and community relationships through the study of Jewish ethical sources.