Florence Melton School of Adult Jewish Learning

06/17/2026

As our Driven by Hope, Fueled by Learning campaign comes to a close, there’s still time to make an impact.

Your support helps make those transformative experiences possible and ensures that Jewish learning continues to inspire individuals and communities for generations to come.

Join us in sustaining this important work: https://meltonschool.org/donate

06/17/2026

Picture yourself on safari, watching lions move across the open plains, elephants gather near the water, and giraffes rise above the trees in their natural habitat.

As an optional post-trip extension to 𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝑆𝑜𝑢𝑙 𝑜𝑓 𝑆𝑜𝑢𝑡ℎ 𝐴𝑓𝑟𝑖𝑐𝑎: 𝐴 𝐽𝑒𝑤𝑖𝑠ℎ 𝐽𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑛𝑒𝑦, this safari adventure offers a rare chance to experience the wonder of the African wild up close. After days spent tracing stories of Jewish history, courage, and community, continue your time in South Africa with a once-in-a-lifetime encounter with the country’s breathtaking natural beauty.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮: 𝗔 𝗝𝗲𝘄𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆
February 16 to 28, 2027
Post-trip safari extension: February 28 to March 3, 2027

Register today: https://meltonschool.org/jewish-heritage-travel/south-africa

It’s the perfect way to end a journey already filled with meaning, memory, and awe.

06/12/2026

At Melton, we believe the quality of a learning experience starts with extraordinary teachers.

We are proud that our Melton+ faculty includes leaders like Rabbi Charlie Savenor, just named a 2026 Covenant Award recipient, one of the highest honors in Jewish education.

Rabbi Savenor serves as Executive Director of Civic Spirit, a national organization dedicated to civic education through the lens of Jewish values. His work builds relationships across denominational lines, strengthens civic dialogue, and brings Torah into conversation with the most pressing issues of our time.

His passion for Torah shows up in every Melton+ classroom, including his upcoming course, From Sinai to '76: Covenants and Declarations, where Rabbi Savenor explores the surprising connections between the covenant at Sinai and the ideals that inspired America's founders.

This is what Melton+ is all about: world-class teachers, timely topics, and learning that stays with you.

Mazal tov to Rabbi Savenor on receiving this distinguished award from The Covenant Foundation and for his many contributions to Melton thus far.

🔗 Want to learn from Rabbi Savenor?
Join his upcoming class: https://events.org/events/calendarcourse?tid=1c154ecb-d3da-41c8-9b9a-365be968ac02

06/11/2026

Read this important article on the current state of Jewish education in various sectors, including our very own Rachel Rudis Bovitz’s expertise on adult Jewish learning.

It’s been a few years since leaders in different sectors of Jewish education shared a state of the field. Much has changed since many of us first participated in these updates during the pandemic: the Oct. 7 attacks and the experience of rising antisemitism; back-to-back wars in Israel; and the ov...

06/10/2026

Step into a world where Jewish memory, Moroccan hospitality, and centuries of shared history come together in one unforgettable journey.

✨ Jewish Morocco: From Mellah to Medina
📅 March 14–25, 2027

This carefully-curated itinerary immerses you in the rich tapestry of Jewish life, from ancient traditions to modern communities. Explore historic mellahs, sacred synagogues, bustling medinas, and celebrate Shabbat at the Lazama Synagogue in Marrakech with lunch hosted by the local Jewish community. From Casablanca to Essaouira, this journey offers a profound exploration of Morocco's Jewish legacy and its enduring connections to this remarkable land.

🔗 Register today: www.meltonschool.org/jewish-heritage-travel/morocco

06/06/2026

Women stood at Sinai too and their voices are finally being heard.

For centuries, Torah interpretation unfolded primarily through male voices. Now, a new generation of Israeli women scholars is reshaping that sacred conversation and the results are intellectually daring, spiritually searching, and profoundly moving.

Join Dr. Sandra Lilienthal for a 3-part online series drawing on Dirshuni, the groundbreaking anthology of contemporary women's midrash. Through close readings of biblical texts, you'll encounter voices that challenge assumptions, recover overlooked perspectives, and breathe new life into familiar stories.

Some readings will surprise you. Others may completely transform the way you hear the biblical text.
📅 Tuesdays, June 30 – July 14 | 7–8 PM EDT | Online via Zoom
Register: https://events.org/events/calendarcourse?tid=b29e3fec-78a0-4c21-9f58-276324bb1abf

06/04/2026

Join us at the Melton Conference of Learners as Sarah shares her wisdom and perspective on our conference theme: Jewish People at a Crossroads.

Sarah is the author of Jerusalem Drawn and Quartered and New Media Editor at Times of Israel. Raised in Venice Beach on Yiddish lullabies and Civil Rights anthems, she now lives in Jerusalem with her 3 kids — climbing roofs, exploring cisterns, opening secret doors, talking to strangers, and writing stories about people. She speaks before audiences left, right, and center, asking them to wrestle with important questions while celebrating their willingness to do so.

Don't miss the Melton Conference of Learners — a transformative four-day experience where curious minds from around the globe come together to learn, explore, and grow.

Register today:https://www.events.org/e/Conference-of-Learne/TFH8ELZJW6

06/04/2026

Explore the remarkable story of a vanished Jewish community for the very first time with Melton:

𝗕𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀:
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗝𝗲𝘄𝗿𝘆
📅 December 13–22, 2026

Together, we will uncover the hidden legacy of Jewish life that flourished in Sicily for centuries before expulsion and conversion reshaped the island forever. From Palermo and Siracusa to Taormina and Mount Etna, this journey invites us to experience Sicily not simply as travelers, but as seekers uncovering layers of history, resilience, and hidden Jewish memory.

🔗 Register today: meltonschool.org/jewish-heritage-travel/sicily

06/02/2026

Support Melton during the final days of our Driven by Hope, Fueled by Learning campaign and help sustain meaningful Jewish learning for communities around the world.

Every day at Melton, people show up with curiosity, ask thoughtful questions, and build deeper connections to Jewish life through learning.
Your support helps make those experiences possible and ensures this work continues for generations to come.

Click here to support Jewish learning today: https://meltonschool.org/donate