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Welcome to The Florence Melton School of Adult Jewish Learning
Adult Learning for the Wondering Jew 

Melton I & II

Connect to the FLORENCE MELTON SCHOOL of ADULT JEWISH LEARNING 
Begin your journey of Jewish self-discovery

The Florence Melton School of Adult Jewish Learning offers adults a well-rounded, in-depth study of Judaism in a user-friendly atmosphere. Students from all backgrounds explore Jewish texts from biblical through contemporary sources in an intellectually-stimulating, nondenominational approach. 

Explore how Judaism developed, how Jewish texts speak to the realities of modern life, and what Judaism means to you. Our dynamic faculty encourages group discussion and an inclusive exchange of ideas. Developed at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, the program is designed for busy adults; there are no prerequisites, grades, exams, outside reading, or homework! Thirty once-a-week classes are held October-June; early-bird registration discounts are available.

Register today

Download welcome packet for registered students:
Melton I   
Melton II

Contact melton@jfnnj.org for scholarship information

Student Testimonials

From the first class of Melton, I was hooked. Madeline Lakritz (Wyckoff)

All of my Melton instructors have had vast knowledge and remarkable ability to lead an interactive discussion. Ilene Nolte (Wyckoff)

II enrolled in Melton partially because I wanted to become an example for my children …The program truly exceeded expectations. Brian Schlessinger (River Vale)

I also learned a great deal from my Melton classmates who came from all different backgrounds and branches of Judaism. Donna Greenberg (Cliffside Park)

In Melton, there is no right or wrong answer. Karen Sackstein (Fair Lawn)

It was so interesting to see how virtually every issue we face today can be framed and addressed though interpretations of ancient and contemporary texts. Laurie Moses (Demarest)

These classes have added so many more layers to the dimensions of my life. Roselyn Rauch (Township of Washington)

I have never encountered an academic program that has a more outstanding set of faculty, top to bottom, than does Melton here in Northern New Jersey. Barry Blecherman (Wayne)

I came home every night after class more awake than before and more enthused about being Jewish than before… Melton has taught me there is no wrong way to be Jewish. Alan Yung (Norwood)

Foundations of Jewish Family Living

Guess What?  You are the Instruction Manual!
Foundations of Jewish Family Living: values for parents to share with their children

This course will give you the opportunity to bring the Jewish conversation into your home to share with your family.  It will provide you with the learning, the language, and the confidence to be a teacher to your own children.

Adult classes will run for 10 weeks.  New classes will meet in the fall.
Please notify me when fall class information is posted.

Sample a FREE class 

Wednesday, May 29
7:30 - 9:15 pm

at
Jewish Federation of
Northern New Jersey,
Paramus

RSVP: melton@jfnnj.org

Are you a Melton Alumni?

Become an Alumni Member today!
The Northern New Jersey Florence Melton School of Adult Jewish Learning-Alumni Association is committed to the ongoing development and growth of our Mini-School.  more

Florence Melton School
of Adult Jewish Learning

Frieda Hershman Huberman
Melton School Director
201-820-3913
FriedaH@jfnnj.org

Francine Koszer
Melton Executive Assistant
201-820-3914
FrancineK@jfnnj.org

Lisa Harris Glass
Director
Synagogue Leadership Initiative/
Jewish Educational Services
201-820-3941
LisaG@jfnnj.org

The Florence Melton School of Adult Jewish Learning is sponsored by a consortium including Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey, JCCs and congregations in our community.