Mrs. Spaman's class had 5 days of perfect attendance they had pops and movie

Yummy!

Today the FRC made fruit smoothies for the children to enjoy.  Yummy!  What a great way to start the day. 

Registration

Melton Sites and Classes 2015-2015

Most classes will begin after the Chagim (Jewish holidays in October)

Northwest Suburbs

Congregation Beth Judea, 5304 RFD, Long Grove, with

Congregation Beth Am, 1370 Abbott Court, Buffalo Grove

Core Year 2

Wednesdays 7–9:15 p.m. (Begins 9/10/14)
Registration Closed

Congregation Beth Am

Modern Living: Maintaining Balance

Thursday 7-8:00p.m. (Begins 9/4/14)
Tuesdays 7-8:00 p.m. (9/9/14, 9/16/14, 9/30/14)
Registration Closed

Congregation Beth Am

Rachel Wasserman Scholar Curriculum:

Jews in America: Insiders and Outsiders

Tuesdays 7-8:30 p.m. (Begins 10/7/14)
Registration Closed

This Scholars course provides students with the opportunity to consider the challenges of Jewish acculturation to American life, and the sacrifices as well as the contributions that have been made over the past 200 years. Lessons will explore such topics as the role of education, The Three Generation Hypothesis, Anti-Semitism and the Holocaust, the changing place of Zionism and the State of Israel, The Civil Rights Movement as a case study of distinctiveness and involvement, and other issues that address American and Jewish culture and identity. This 10-lesson course asks the question, “Is the cup half-empty or half full?” as optimists and pessimists debate the future of Jewish identity in America.

Northern Suburbs

Aitz Hayim Center for Jewish Living

1185 Sheridan Road, Glencoe, with

North Shore Congregation Israel

1185 Sheridan Road, Glencoe

Core Year 1

Mondays 7-9:15 p.m. (Begins 10/6/14)
Registration Closed

Am Shalom

840 Vernon Ave., Glencoe, with

Temple Jeremiah

937 Happ Road, Northfield

Core Year 1

Mondays 9:30-11:45 a.m. (Begins 10/27/14)
Registration Closed

Congregation Beth Shalom

3433 Walters Ave., Northbrook, with

Solomon Schechter Day School

3210 Dundee Road, Northbrook

Core Year 1

Wednesdays 7–9:15 p.m. (Begins 10/22/14)
Registration Closed

BJE Campus

3320 Dundee Road, Northbrook

Jewish Professionals Cohort: Core Year 2

Wednesdays 7–9:15 p.m. (Begins 10/29/14)
Registration Closed

Beth Hillel Congregation Bnai Emunah

3220 Big Tree Lane, Wilmette

Core Year 2

Tuesdays 7–9:15 p.m. (Begins 9/9/14)
Registration Closed

Congregation B’nai Tikvah

1558 Wilmot Road, Deerfield

Core Year 2

Thursdays 7–9:15 p.m. (Begins 10/23/14)
Registration Closed

Congregation B’nai Tikvah

Rachel Wasserman Scholars Curriculum:

Fall class: Bereshit I

Thursdays 7–8:30 p.m. (Begins 10/23/14)
Registration Closed

Congregation B’nai Tikvah

Spring class: Jewish Mysticism and Kabbalah

Thursdays 7–8:30 p.m. (Begins 2/5/15)
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Moriah Congregation

200 Taub Drive, Deerfield

Core Year 1

Thursdays 9:30–11:45 a.m. (Begins 10/30/14)
Registration Closed

North Shore Congregation Israel

1185 Sheridan Road, Glencoe, with

North Suburban Synagogue Beth El

1175 Sheridan Road, Highland Park

Core Year 2

Wednesdays 9:30–11:45 a.m. (Begins 9/10/14)
Registration Closed

North Suburban Synagogue Beth El

1175 Sheridan Road, Highland Park

Rachel Wasserman Scholars Curriculum:

Beyond Borders: The History of the Arab-Israeli Conflict

Thursdays 9:15–10:45 a.m. (Begins 11/6/14)
(EXTENDED REGISTRATION ENDS 11/13/14) 
Registration Closed

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This Scholars course provides students with a strong, text-based historical overview from the late nineteenth century through today. Course material is designed to encourage discussion and debate, and to challenge students to appreciate the basis of the conflicting historical claims made by all sides in the conflict. The complexity of the conflict forces students to grapple with issues of religion, culture, history, politics, economics, identity and survival—all reflected through primary sources, including newspaper articles, poetry, songs, government documents, speeches, photographs and memoirs. The 20-lesson course will provide students with new tools for understanding and critiquing texts and events as the conflict continues to unfold. This class is taught by Carl Schrag.

North Suburban Synagogue Beth El

Foundations of Jewish Family Living

Sundays 9:15 - 10:30 a.m. (Begins 10/5/14)
(EXTENDED REGISTRATION ENDS 12/10/14)
Registration Closed
 

Solomon Schechter Day School

3210 Dundee Road, Northbrook

Foundations of Jewish Family Living

Thursdays 8:15–9:30 a.m. (Begins 11/6/14)
Registration Closed

Temple Jeremiah

937 Happ Road, Northfield

Rachel Wasserman Scholars Curriculum:

Israeli Literature As A Window To Israeli Society

Tuesdays 7–8:30 p.m. (2/10/15)
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Chicago

Anshe Emet Synagogue

3751 N. Broadway, Chicago

Core Year 1

Thursdays 7–9:15 p.m. (Begins 10/30/14)
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Anshe Emet Synagogue
3751 N. Broadway, Chicago

Rachel Wasserman Scholars Curriculum:

Jewish Mysticism and Kabbalah

Mondays 7–8:30 p.m. (Begins 10/27/14)
Registration Closed

Anshe Emet Synagogue - Loop Location (Willis Tower)

Purposes of Jewish Living 

Tuesdays Noon—1 p.m. (Begins 10/28/14)
Registration Closed

REFUND POLICY:

Full tuition refunds, less a $25 processing fee, will be given after first class.

No refunds after completion of the first week of class.

No refunds on course books.

Foundations of Jewish Family Living - Values for parents to share with their children

NEW!

Foundations of Jewish Family Living is a new curriculum for parents that provide a thought-provoking encounter with the core values of Judaism. Developed by the renowned Florence Melton Adult Mini-School, a project of the Hebrew University, the curriculum brings to life the master stories from our tradition and the profound messages they convey.

This rich learning experience for adults will provide an opportunity for you to bring the Jewish conversation home to share with your young child. At a time in your family's life when your child is beginning his or her own Jewish education, Foundations of Jewish Family Living provides you with the learning, the language, and the confidence to be a teacher to your own children.

The topics to be explored include being created in God’s image, welcoming guests, caring for the environment, kindness to animals, respect for parents, Jewish space, Shabbat and holidays, prayer, using words carefully, improving the world, and becoming a Jewish nation.

BJE Campus, Northbrook, IL
20 sessions, starting Fall 2010
Faculty TBA

Fourth Grade Teachers and Parents Were Very Proud of Their Students at the November SURFS Assembly

Studying Antarctica!

Ms. Jukins' second grade class has been learning about Antarctica and has been in contact with a real researcher, who will be traveling to Antarctica to research climate change and ice sheets! We wrote post-cards telling her one or two facts that we learned and asked a question for Miss Gail to answer once she gets there.

We can't wait for Miss Gail to write us back!

Cupcakes with Mrs. Currier

Two lucky students had the chance to enjoy a special cupcake treat with Mrs. Currier. 

The children to a walking field trip to NoRA Cupcake Company!

Students were selected for this special treat for exhibiting SURFS Up behaviors at school (Self-responsibility, Understanding, Respect, Fairness, and Safety).