This interactive course, developed and led by the Melton Centre at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, is a comprehensive, sequential series of text-based lessons. This course reveals how many of the critical issues facing the Jewish people today have been with us throughout history. The course provides an overview of Jewish history and delves into the challenges and issues faced by Jewish people. It explores how ideas and conflicts are resolved in different ways in diverse communit... [More]

This interactive course, developed and led by the Melton Centre at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, is a comprehensive, sequential series of text-based lessons. Understanding Jewish ethics is the essence of understanding Judaism. Participants will explore how Judaism views human behaviour and debates practical dilemmas in life. The course is organised thematically and has been tailored to suit the interests of Australian learners. Topics include Respect for Human Life, Justice, C... [More]

This interactive course, developed and led by the Melton Centre at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, is a comprehensive, sequential series of text-based lessons. Rhythms of Jewish Living and Purposes of Jewish Living are taken together. Rhythms introduces the beliefs and practices that shape Jewish festivals, and the life cycle. This enables participants to appreciate the depth and consistency of Jewish life. Purposes is devoted to the question why the Jews believe what they belie... [More]

This interactive course, developed and led by the Melton Centre at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, is a comprehensive, sequential series of text-based lessons. This course reveals how many of the critical issues facing the Jewish people today have been with us throughout history. The course provides an overview of Jewish history and delves into the challenges and issues faced by Jewish people. It explores how ideas and conflicts are resolved in different ways in diverse communit... [More]

Developed and led by the Melton Centre at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, it is a comprehensive, sequential series of text-based lessons. Rhythms introduces the beliefs and practices that shape Jewish festivals, and the life cycle. This enables participants to appreciate the depth and consistency of Jewish life. Purposes is devoted to the question why the Jews believe what they believe. The goal of this course is to identify the ultimate purpose of Jewish life as found in the Je... [More]

This interactive course, developed and led by the Melton Centre at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, is a comprehensive, sequential series of text-based lessons. This course reveals how many of the critical issues facing the Jewish people today have been with us throughout history. The course provides an overview of Jewish history and delves into the challenges and issues faced by Jewish people. It explores how ideas and conflicts are resolved in different ways in diverse communit... [More]

Foundations of Jewish Family Living is a curriculum specially designed for parents, providing a thought-provoking encounter with many of the core values of Judaism. The curriculum brings to life many of the Master Stories from the Jewish tradition and the profound messages they convey. The topics explored in the curriculum include being created in God’s image, welcoming guests, caring for the environment, teaching respect, the value of Shabbat, remembering Egypt, pursuing peace, and... [More]