TABLE OF CONTENTS
CLASS/INSTRUCTOR
DAY
TIME
LOCATION
PG
I WAS WITH ABRAHAM
Rabbi Norman Lipson
Tues
10:30-12:00 Aventura
Noon
Turnberry
3
ANTI-SEMITISM: A CONVENIENT HATRED
Dr. Leon Weissberg
Wed
8:00-9:30pm Aventura
Turnberry
3
PIRKEI AVOT - Dr. Hana Barouk
Tues
MAR-JCC
4
HEBREW ULPAN - Dr. Hana Barouk
Tues
1:30-3:00pm MAR-JCC
4
MAIMONIDES: HIS SEMINAL IMPACT ON
Wed
10:0011:30am
Temple Sinai
5
JEWISH AMERICAN WRITERS: MODERN
SHORT STORIES - Rabbi Cheryl Weiner
Wed
10:0011:30am
Temple Sinai
6
LA NARRATIVA JUDIA: TRADICIÓN Y
MODERNIDAD - Ms. Henie Hajdenberg
Wed
10:0011:30am
Temple Sinai
6
MODERN HEBREW STORIES: A MIRACLE IN
JEWISH HISTORY—Ms. Henie Hajdenberg
Wed
12:001:30pm
Temple Sinai
7
ANTI-SEMITISM: A CONVENIENT HATRED
Dr. Leon Weissberg
Wed
12:001:30pm
Temple Sinai
7
MODERN HEBREW LANGUAGE
Dr. Hana Barouk
Wed
12:001:30pm
Temple Sinai
8
THE TORAH VERSE BY VERSE: AN IN-DEPTH
STUDY OF THE FIVE BOOKS OF MOSES
Rabbi Ed Farber
Wed
1:45-3:15pm Temple Sinai
8
THE TORAH’S TEXT THROUGH THE EYES OF
THE CLASSICAL COMMENTARIES
Wed
7:30-9:00pm
Beth David
Cong.
9
Tues
10:0011:30am
Temple
Judea
9
Thur
10:0011:30am
Temple
Beth Am
10
Thur
7:30-9:00pm
Bet Shira
Cong.
10
JUDAISM & THE WORLD - Dr. Zion Zohar
11:45am1:15pm
Rabbi Eli Hochner
THE PROBLEM OF EVIL: WHY DO BAD
THINGS HAPPEN TO GOOD PEOPLE ?
Rabbi Fred Klein
THE CHANGING FACES OF ISRAELI
POLITICS- Dr. Marsha B. Cohen
THE JEWISH DENOMINATIONS: CONFLICT
AND COOPERATION
Rabbi Haskell M. Bernat, D.Min, D.D.
NORTH DADE / AVENTURA
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I WAS WITH ABRAHAM
Rabbi Norman Lipson
Tuesdays, 10:30am-12:00noon
Oct. 27; Nov. 3, 10, 17; Dec. 1, 8, 15; Jan. 5, 12, 19, 26
Aventura Turnberry Jewish Center, 20400 NE 30th Ave., Aventura
Abba Hillel Silver (1893–1963) was an American Reform Rabbi, Zionist leader and a
key figure in the mobilization of American support for the founding of the State of
Israel. In 1917, at age twenty-four, he became rabbi of The Temple-Tifereth Israel in Cleveland, Ohio, one of the nation's largest and best-known Reform congregations, where he served for forty-six years. During that time he wrote a sweeping and
moving overview of Jewish history, entitled I Was With Abraham, stretching from
Abraham and Sarah until… tomorrow. Using I Was With Abraham as a timeline, we
will read, study and discuss, key moments in the Jewish people's narrative and discover how we have been shaped by our fascinating collective past.
Rabbi Norman Lipson moved to Miami, FL in 1955. Following graduation from the
University of Miami, he entered the Hebrew-Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion in Cincinnati, Ohio and was ordained in 1972. He has served on the national staff
of the Anti-Defamation League and as spiritual leader of congregations in Mississippi,
Texas, Hollywood, FL and most recently Temple Dor Dorim in Weston, where he was
the Founding Rabbi, and now is Emeritus. For years, Rabbi Lipson’s been a soughtafter teacher in Broward and luckily for us, has finally agreed to “bring his talents to
(North Miami) Beach!” He is married and the proud grandfather of three brilliant
grandchildren (direct quote :-).
ANTI-SEMITISM: A CONVENIENT HATRED
Dr. Leon Weissberg
Wednesdays, 8:00-9:30pm
Oct. 28; Nov. 4, 11, 18; Dec. 2, 9, 16; Jan. 6, 13, 20, 27
Aventura Turnberry Jewish Center, 20400 NE 30th Ave., Aventura
Although the Jewish people were, and are, a distinctive group, they have been forced
or strongly encouraged throughout history to lose their distinctiveness through various
means such as forced conversions (as in Spain 14th/15th centuries) or through incentives to assimilate completely into the majority population (as during the emancipation
movements in 18th/19th century Europe). We will explore how the Jewish people as a
whole have been able to resist total extinction and total assimilation as many non-Jews
(and Jews!) had hoped. Over the course of our sessions, we will explore distinctive primary source documents that address the reasons for anti-Semitism as well as the remarkable fact of Jewish survival.
Dr. Leon Weissberg is the former Director of the Leo Martin March of the Living in
Miami-Dade and in Boca Raton. He has a doctorate in Educational Leadership and
offers courses at various South Florida universities and schools. Leon has been teaching Melton courses for the past 26 years, developing a fan base and following wherever he goes.
NORTH DADE / AVENTURA
PIRKEI AVOT
HEBREW ULPAN
Dr. Hana Barouk
Tuesdays, 11:45am-1:15pm
Oct. 27; Nov. 3, 10, 17;
Dec. 1, 8, 15; Jan. 5, 12, 19, 26
Dr. Hana Barouk
Tuesdays, 1:30-3:00pm
Oct. 27; Nov. 3, 10, 17;
Dec. 1, 8, 15; Jan. 5, 12, 19, 26
Michael-Ann Russell JCC
Michael-Ann Russell JCC,
18900 NE 25th Avenue, N.M.B
A religion can’t survive for 3500+ years
through bad times and good if it doesn’t
address the key issues all human beings
face in their limited time on earth and
give satisfying answers to life’s biggest
questions. In this course, you will learn
how Judaism through the ancient wisdom found in Pirkei Avot (often translated as Ethics/Wisdom of our Ancestors)
can serve as a guide to living a more
moral life in today's modern world. We
will explore various interpretations of
the sayings found within it and discover
how these precious teachings are so
very relevant to our everyday lives.
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18900 NE 25th Avenue, N.M.B
Have you ever been to Israel and came
back saying "I have to learn to speak Hebrew?!?" Or perhaps you haven't ever
been to Israel and want to learn how to
communicate? Or you tried a Hebrew
Ulpan before, and it was boring or too
rigid. Well, it's time to try again. Tapping
her formidable energy, spirit of fun, and
enormous patience, Dr. Hana Barouk will
lead students in a journey to speaking
Hebrew. This year take the leap and finally become a Hebrew speaker!
This course is a continuation of last semester's beginner class. If you are a new
student and are already familiar with
some basic Hebrew expressions, please
contact us and the instructor can assess
whether you are at a suitable level to
enjoy this course.
Hana Barouk, Ph.D, holds a Doctorate in Languages, Literature and
Civilizations from University of Lille III, France. She is the former Vice
-Principal of BMC Teachers College in S. Agathe, Quebec, where she
was also instrumental in developing programs designed to increase
tolerance and understanding between neighboring communities
with different cultural and religious backgrounds. As a result, she
was named “Women of the Year” by Elle Magazine (Quebec) for
having built bridges and promoted tolerance and respect between neighbors. Currently, Hana resides in Bal Harbour with her husband and children
REGISTER ONLINE TODAY!
www.caje-miami.org/adultlearning
NORTH DADE / AVENTURA
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MAIMONIDES:
HIS SEMINAL IMPACT ON JUDAISM & THE WORLD
Dr. Zion Zohar
Wednesdays, 10:00-11:30am
Oct. 28; Nov. 4, 11, 18; Dec. 2, 9, 16; Jan. 6, 13, 20, 27
Temple Sinai 18801 NE 22nd Avenue, N.M.B
Rabbi Moses Ben Maimon (1135-1204, also known as the Rambam) is a towering figure within world culture in general and Judaism in particular. Maimonides represents a watershed within
Judaism and it’s no exaggeration to say that Judaism after him is
profoundly different than the Judaism that came before
him. Abraham Joshua Heschel once noted: “If one did not know
that Maimonides was the name of a person, one would assume it
was the name of a university!” The writings and achievements of
Maimonides seem to cover an incomprehensibly wide spectrum
of fields and branches of the Jewish faith and beyond. He was
the first to write a systematic codex of the entire corpus of Jewish
law—The Mishneh Torah. He produced the greatest systematic philosophical explication of the Jewish faith--The Guide to the Perplexed. If that weren’t enough, he also
wrote a commentary on the entire Mishnah, served as physician to the Sultan of Egypt,
wrote many books on medicine, and was the leader of the Egyptian Jewish community.
In this course we will survey his life and works to gain a greater appreciation of his impact on Judaism and the world. At the end of our deep survey, we’ll understand why it
was said: “From [the Biblical] Moses to Moses [Maimonides], there is no one like Moses.”
Dr. Zion Zohar served as a Professor of Religious Studies for fifteen years
at University of Miami as well as Florida International University specializing in Jewish Mysticism and Philosophy. Over the past four years, Dr. Zohar continued his spiritual counseling in addition to dedicating much time to furthering his training and
skills in the fields of spiritual counseling, Life Coaching, and various systems of selfdevelopment. When Dr. Zohar taught CAJE/Melton classes in the past, his fans appreciated his deep knowledge of traditional and progressive Judaism, the authentic
Sephardi/Mizrachi perspectives he is able to bring from study and personal experience as well as his ability to inspire profound thinking in his courses.
Meet Dr. Zion Zohar
Sample a Free Class
When Wednesday, October 14th, 10:00-11:30am
Where Temple Sinai
Call to RSVP 305-576-4030 x 128
NORTH DADE / AVENTURA
JEWISH AMERICAN WRITERS:
MODERN SHORT STORIES
LA NARRATIVA JUDIA:
TRADICIÓN Y MODERNIDAD
Rabbi Cheryl Weiner, PhD, BCC
Wednesdays, 10:00-11:30am
Oct. 28; Nov. 4, 11, 18;
Dec. 2, 9, 16; Jan. 6, 13, 20, 27
Temple Sinai
18801 NE 22nd Avenue, N.M.B
(Taught in Spanish)
Ms. Henie Hajdenberg
Wednesdays, 10:00-11:30am
Oct. 28; Nov. 4, 11, 18;
Dec. 2, 9, 16; Jan. 6, 13, 20, 27
Temple Sinai
18801 NE 22nd Avenue, N.M.B
"People become the stories they hear
and the stories they tell" ~ Elie Wiesel
In this course, we will examine what it
means to be Jewish and American,
struggling with tradition and modernity,
exploring the particulars of the Jewish
experience juxtaposed against universal
themes. We’ll look at the fears, longings, and ambivalences of writers straddling multiple identities. Startling sometimes, but always engaging, these stories entertain and enlighten. We will
draw our stories from the canon of recognized authors and Nobel, Pulitzer,
O’Henry and MacArthur award winners,
including I.B. Singer, Philip Roth, Bernard Malamud, Saul Bellow, JD Salinger,
Nathan Englander, Gary Shtyngart, Oliver Sacks, Woody Allen, Michael Chabon; Edna Ferber, Grace Paley, Tillie
Olson, Cynthia Ozick, Allegra Goodman,
Deborah Eisenberg, Molly Antopol.
Rabbi Cheryl Weiner,
Ph.D., is a Vice President of the Rabbinical
Association of Greater
Miami and is Director of
the Refuat HaNefesh
(Lay Chaplaincy) Program. Ordained in 2007
from the Academy for Jewish Religion,
California, she is on the Board of Trustees for the Jewish Publication Society
and Neshama, the Association for Jewish
Chaplaincy. As a Melton faculty member, she infuses the study of Jewish texts
with intellectual energy and modern
relevancy.
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En este curso abordaremos una selección
de cuentos judíos de diferentes períodos y
autores en su traducción al español. La
moderna narrativa judía nace a fines del
siglo 19, bajo la influencia del Iluminismo
en Europa. Su desarrollo intenso y vertiginoso refleja las inquietudes de las nuevas
generaciones. La crisis de las formas de
vida tradicionales, el surgimiento de distintas ideologías, la realidad judía en las diásporas y en Israel, la búsqueda de la propia
identidad – todo ello constituye el núcleo
temático de una literatura que se renueva.
Las obras adoptan los estilos más modernos, pero entre líneas, con ojo atento,
descubriremos nuestras fuentes tradicionales, que enriquecen el texto con profundas resonancias. Los invitamos a compartir
el desafío del descubrimiento y de la reflexión que nos propondrán los cuentos seleccionados.
Este curso es una repetición de cursos
Narrativa anteriores.
Ms. Henie Hajdenberg, M. A., is currently
a Lecturer in Hebrew
Language at the University of Miami and the
former
Dean
of
Mijlelet Shazar, the
Hebrew Teachers College in Buenos Aires.
She studied in Buenos
Aires and at the Tel Aviv University,
where she specialized in Hebrew Language and Literature. She has authored
numerous publications.
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ANTI-SEMITISM: A CONVENIENT HATRED
Dr. Leon Weissberg
Wednesdays, 12:00-1:30pm
Oct. 28; Nov. 4, 11, 18; Dec. 2, 9, 16; Jan. 6, 13, 20, 27
Temple Sinai 18801 NE 22nd Avenue, N.M.B
Although the Jewish people were, and are, a distinctive group, they have been forced
or strongly encouraged throughout history to lose their distinctiveness through various
means such as forced conversions (as in Spain 14th/15th centuries) or through incentives to assimilate completely into the majority population (as during the emancipation movements in 18th/19th century Europe). We will explore how the Jewish people
as a whole have been able to resist total extinction and total assimilation as many nonJews (and Jews!) had hoped. Over the course of our sessions, we will explore distinctive primary source documents that address the reasons for anti-Semitism as well as
the remarkable fact of Jewish survival.
Dr. Leon Weissberg is the former Director of the Leo Martin March of the Living in
Miami-Dade and in Boca Raton. He has a doctorate in Educational Leadership and
offers courses at various South Florida universities and schools. Leon has been teaching Melton courses for the past 26 years, developing a fan base and following wherever he goes
MODERN HEBREW STORIES:
A MIRACLE IN JEWISH HISTORY (Taught in English)
Ms. Henie Hajdenberg
Wednesdays, 12:00-1:30pm
Oct. 28; Nov. 4, 11, 18; Dec. 2, 9, 16; Jan. 6, 13, 20, 27
Temple Sinai 18801 NE 22nd Avenue, N.M.B
The development of modern Israeli literature represents a nearly unique phenomenon. Hebrew had ceased being a spoken language for many centuries, but after its
revival in the late 19th century, it has become the basis for thriving literary movements. The writings of Shai Agnon (1st Nobel Prize for Hebrew Literature), Amos Oz,
David Grossman, A. B. Yehoshua and many others, reflect different aspects of the
new, dynamic reality that has developed in Israel. Their works adopt a contemporary style, but the echoes of our traditional sources still enrich their voices. During
this course we will read and discuss engaging Modern Hebrew short stories, enjoying the unexpected discoveries found between the lines.
Ms. Henie Hajdenberg, M. A., is currently a Lecturer of Hebrew Language at the University of Miami and the former Dean of Mijlelet Shazar, the Hebrew Teachers
College in Buenos Aires. She studied in Buenos Aires and at the Tel Aviv University,
where she specialized in Hebrew Language and Literature. She has authored numerous publications.
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MODERN HEBREW LANGUAGE
Dr. Hana Barouk
Wednesdays, 12:00-1:30pm
Oct. 28; Nov. 4, 11, 18; Dec. 2, 9, 16; Jan. 6, 13, 20, 27
Temple Sinai , 18881NE 22nd Avenue, N.M.B
This course will expand upon the knowledge acquired in prior courses. Through interactive learning, participants will improve their fundamental language skills and increase their vocabulary in order to communicate, read, understand and discuss intermediate level texts. During this course we will also explore short excerpts from the
Tanach, some familiar prayers from the Siddur as well as other traditional texts, each
of which will demonstrate how Modern Hebrew is rooted in ancient sources and preserves them. If you are a new student and can read the aleph-bet, please contact us
and the instructor can assess whether you are at a suitable level to enjoy this course.
Hana Barouk, Ph.D holds a Doctorate in Languages, Literature and Civilizations from
University of Lille III, France. She is the former Vice-Principal of BMC Teachers College
in S. Agathe, Quebec, where she was also instrumental in developing programs designed to increase tolerance and understanding between neighboring communities
with different cultural and religious backgrounds. As a result, she was named “Women
of the Year” by Elle Magazine (Quebec) for having built bridges and promoted tolerance and respect between neighbors. Currently, Hana resides in Bal Harbour with her
husband and children.
THE TORAH VERSE BY VERSE: AN IN-DEPTH
STUDY OF THE FIVE BOOKS OF MOSES
Rabbi Ed Farber
Wednesdays, 1:45-3:15pm
Oct. 28; Nov. 4, 11, 18; Dec. 2, 9, 16; Jan. 6, 13, 20, 27
Temple Sinai, 18801 NE 22nd Avenue, N.M.B
Are you ready to study the Torah in depth – verse by verse - through traditional and
modern interpretations of this ancient yet very modern document? Using various
translations into the English, we will discover the challenge of translation and the richness of the Hebrew. We will examine the Torah in the context of Biblical times and see
how it was interpreted throughout the ages by the Rabbis and Medieval commentators. Please join us as we delve into the Book of Numbers and examine the life of the
ancient Israelites during their 40 year trek through the Sinai desert. Knowledge of Hebrew is not required as we read the verses in both English and Hebrew and our focus is
on the analysis and commentary, which are all in English.
Rabbi Edwin Farber serves as a Rabbi at Beth Torah Benny Rok Campus in North
Dade. A graduate of the Jewish Theological Seminary, he is a Miami native and has
served his entire Rabbinic career in three Miami congregations. Rabbi Farber brings
deep scholarship to his teaching coupled with a commitment to tradition and a lively
teaching style.
CENTRAL DADE / MIAMI BEACH
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THE TORAH’S TEXT THROUGH THE EYES
OF THE CLASSICAL COMMENTARIES
Rabbi Eli Hochner
Wednesdays, 7:30-9:00pm
Oct. 28; Nov. 4, 11, 18; Dec. 2, 9, 16; Jan. 6, 13, 20, 27
Beth David Congregation, 2625 SW Third Avenue, Miami
Join us as we embark on an in depth study of the
Torah. We will be focusing on the medieval commentaries (such as Rashi, Ramban, Ibn Ezra, Ralbag and others) in order to gain an appreciation
of their styles and perspectives. The fall semester will focus on various topics in Genesis and
Exodus (such as the personalities, challenges and
achievements of our Patriarchs and Matriarchs,
personal responsibility, chosenness, and more)
with the goal of discovering the relevancy of text
and its content. Although the course will focus
on the text and commentaries, knowledge of
Hebrew is not required.
Rabbi Eli Hochner studied in a
variety of yeshivot and received
his rabbinical ordination from
Rabbi Yitzhak Schechter in Israel.
For over 20 years, he has taught
a variety of Jewish courses to
hundreds of students at the Rabbi Alexander Gross Hebrew Academy on Miami Beach and brings
a deep spiritual perspective to
everything he teaches.
SOUTH DADE / PINECREST
THE PROBLEM OF EVIL:
WHY DO BAD THINGS HAPPEN TO GOOD PEOPLE?
Rabbi Fred Klein
Tuesdays, 10:00-11:30am
Oct. 27; Nov. 3, 10, 17; Dec. 1, 8, 15; Jan. 5, 12, 19, 26
Temple Judea, 5500 Granada Blvd., Coral Gables
If something good or bad happens, has God
planned it, or is it simply random? Is there
indeed some order to our universe and if so,
what is it and how can we know? How do we
explain events that seem random, pointing not
to an orderly, but rather a chaotic universe? Rabbis and philosophers for millennia
have explored these questions and their outlooks can become building blocks for our
own. Together we will examine key perspectives from the Bible, the Talmud, Medieval
Philosophy, and some modern Jewish thought
on the existential questions that confront us at
different points in our lives.
Rabbi Fred Klein, M.A., is the Director of Mishkan Miami: The Jewish Connection for Spiritual Support and the Executive Vice President of the Rabbinical Association
of Greater Miami. Ordained by
Yeshiva University, he completed
doctoral studies at Columbia University in Jewish History and
brings a unique blend of traditional and modern thinking to Jewish
life and topics.
SOUTH DADE / PINECREST
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THE CHANGING FACES OF ISRAELI POLITICS
Dr. Marsha Cohen
Thursdays, 10:00-11:30am
Oct. 29; Nov. 5, 12, 19; Dec. 3, 10, 17; Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28
Temple Beth Am, 5950 N. Kendall Drive, Pinecrest
American Jews who grew up during the 1950s and 60s could instantly recognize the
faces of Israeli political leaders such as David Ben-Gurion, Golda Meir and Moshe
Dayan. Israel's current Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, is a familiar face in the
news. But Israel's political history is filled with many less familiar faces, representing
both major and minor movements, whose ideas and influence continue to shape
Israel today. This course examines Israeli politics and Israel's present-day political
parties, both in the government and in opposition, through the prism of philosophical
and ideological debates dating back half a century or more prior to statehood. We
excavate divergent understandings of the ends and means of Zionism, unresolved
disputes over what it means for Israel to be a "Jewish state," and longstanding controversies that animate the headlines of the latest political news from Israel.
Dr. Marsha B. Cohen is an independent scholar, writer, new analyst and lecturer who
has been teaching for the Melton School since 1998 and holds the Michael and Deborah Troner Endowed Faculty Chair. She earned her PhD in International Relations
from Florida International University, where she taught for over a decade, specializing
in International Relations of the Middle East, and received her BA in Political Philosophy from Hebrew University in Jerusalem.
THE JEWISH DENOMINATIONS:
CONFLICT AND COOPERATION*
Rabbi Haskell Bernat
Thursdays, 7:30-9:00pm
Oct. 29; Nov. 5, 12, 19; Dec. 3, 10, 17; Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28
Bet Shira Congregation, 7500 SW 120th Street, Miami
* MELTON-CREATED SCHOLAR’S CURRICULUM (Additional $45 Book Fee Required)
Utilizing the primary documents of the Reform, Orthodox and Conservative Movements, this course will reveal how the movements emerged and developed out of
conflict with each other. Contemporary attempts at cooperation regarding Zionism
and relations with Christian communities has achieved measured success. We will
also investigate the impact of gender, assimilation, Israel, and postdenominationalism on the movements and the Jewish people. Rabbi Bernat is
uniquely suited to lead this course as he was educated at schools of all three major
denominations and personally studied with a number of the scholars we will study in
the curriculum. In addition, he will supplement the material of the course with additional texts from Talmud, Midrash and Codes that will challenge and support the
documents found in the Student Reader.
Rabbi Haskell M. Bernat, D.Min, D.D. received bachelor degrees from Columbia University and the Jewish Theological Seminary. Ordained at the Hebrew Union College
– Jewish Institute of Religion, he earned a Doctorate with Distinction in Interreligious
Studies from the Florida Center for Theological Studies. He brings to Melton a valuable combination of an Orthodox Yeshiva background filtered through a Western Classical Education.
Morning & Evening Classes Begin Week of October 12th.
*Temple Judea Class Begins Sunday, September 27th.
North Dade
Aventura Turnberry
Central Dade
Temple Beth Sholom
Temple Sinai
Go to www.caje-miami.org/adultlearning
Email [email protected]
Call 305-576-4030 x 128 or x117
South Dade
Bet Shira
*Temple Judea