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If you'd like to further your Jewish education, or begin it, you can do so at CAJL.  CAJL offers a wide selection of courses, nearly all without prerequistes, for adults with varied interests and backgrounds.  All are taught by experienced teachers who welcome and value every Jewish learner.  Whether you're a newcomer to adult Jewish study, a seasoned veteran, or someone in-between, you're certain to find a course that suits your needs and your interests - and in which you feel "at home."

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SUMMER 2009
CLASS OFFERINGS

Pick and Choose between the Melton Offerings below
Each session $20 or 4 for $75

A Taste of the Melton Mini-School
(Each Session is a repeat - Choose one)
Tuesday: June 9 7:30 - 9:00 p.m.
July 7 7:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Thursday: June 11 9:30 - 11:00 a.m.
July 9 9:30 - 11:00 a.m.
The Florence Melton Adult Mini-School of St. Louis is a two-year curriculum designed to offer adults a well-rounded, in-depth study of Judaism in a user friendly format. Learn more about the
program and attend a sample lesson.

A Taste of the Melton Scholars Series
(Choose one of either course)
Holocaust as Reflected in Diaries and Memoirs
Thursday: June 11 9:30 - 11:00 a.m.
Tuesday: June 23 7:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Shiv’im Panim-“The Stolen Blessing”
Israel: Through the Eyes of Israeli Writers
Tuesday: June 16 7:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Thursday: June 18 9:30 - 11:00 a.m.

The internationally acclaimed Scholars Series courses developed by the Melton Institute of Hebrew University have become
extremely popular. For full course descriptions please refer to our website @ www.cajestl.org. Attend a sample lesson to see which course suits you! TCP: .75 credit per session Beginning Hebrew Intensive
(Choose the day & time that fits your schedule)
Monday: June 8 - 29 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Tuesday: June 9 - 30 7:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Tuition: $75 (book included)
During this four session Hebrew Intensive, students will learn/review the alef-bet and begin to develop word recognition skills. Following this course, students will be prepared to continue in any beginning level Hebrew course. Instructor: Ofira Melnick


Ask The Rabbis…
Thursday: June 25 9:30 -11:00 a.m.
Tuesday: July 2 9:30 -11:00 a.m.
Thursday: July 9 9:30 -11:00 a.m.
Tuition: $45
We are excited to bring this brand new series of courses to the community. Each session will feature a mix of St. Louis rabbis offering teaching and insights related to a variety of Judaic topics. This summer’s series will focus upon Tish B’Av. TCP: TBD

Contemporary Jewish Writers
Wednesdays: June 24 - July 15 9:30 - 11:00 a.m.
Tuition: $75 (books not included) TCP: 3 credits/Judaic Elective
This popular discussion-based class explores the link between fiction and reality as evidenced in two contemporary works.
Dictation a collection of four short stories by the American writer, Cynthia Ozick, and Rhyming Life and Death, a novella by the Israeli writer Amos Oz will be the literature studied in this summer session. Instructor: Marcia Moskowitz

Hebrew Literacy Marathon
Learn to read Hebrew in 7 hours! No prerequisite required.
Sunday, August 16, 2009
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Jewish Federation Kopolow Building • 12 Millstone Campus Drive
Bring a bag lunch & snacks
Taught by CAJE staff member & veteran Hebrew teacher
Betty Bridge
Cost: $45 per person
Book, handouts & drinks included

Listening to Our Inner Prophetesses
Three Nights - One Week - June 8, 10, 11 - 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Three Days - One Week - June 18, 25, July 2 - 10:00-NOON
Tuition: $60 (choose the evening or daytime course) TCP: Judaic Elective 3 credits
Students will draw on the wisdom and attributes of seven ancient prophetesses as a guide to spiritual growth. Multiple modalities of study will be explored: movement exercise, storytelling, drawing and guided imagery. Instructor: Carol Rose


Tools and Tips for Teachers
Summer 2009 Teacher Training Series – 2 Sessions

Dr. Seuss and Jewish Tradition - Michael Raileanu
Tuesday: June 2 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Tuition: $15 (free for TCP participants)
TCP: Judaics-Jewish Thought 1 credit

Faith Development & Jewish Education
Wednesday: June 10 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Tuition: $15 (free for TCP participants)
TCP: Education-Teaching Judaic Subjects – 1 credit
Instructor:  Michelle Brooks


To register or for more information contact Cyndee Levy, Director ofAdult Education, at (314) 442-3754.

Class Description and Schedule
The Center for Adult Jewish Learning offers classes Sunday through Friday. A variety of morning, afternoon and evening classes are available.

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Registration and Tuition Information

Discounts

  • Discounts do not apply to tuitions of $100 for less.
  • You may choose one of the discounts for which you're eligible.

Spouse Discounts (for couples enrolled in the same course)
      $25 per semester on tuition for one spouse

Teacher Discounts (Teacher must be on the faculty roster of a Jewish school)
      TCP participant:    40% per school year
      Non-TCP:              30% per school year

Teachers may be eligible for additional subsidies from their schools.


Jewish Federation Beneficiary Agency Employees
20% discount on tuition of qualifying courses for employees of: Jewish Federation of St. Louis, Saul Brodsky Library, St. Louis Jewish Light, Jewish Community Relations Council, St. Louis Holocaust Museum, Jewish Community Center, Hillel, Jewish Center for the Aged, MERS-Goodwill.

Financial Aid
Confidential need-based scholarships are available. The Jewish Federation campaign subsidizes all Melton and CAJL courses.

Payment Information

  • Credit card payments will be accepted for full payment due at registration. 
  • Payments by multiple installments will be taken by cash or check.
  • Initial installment equaling 50 percent of total tuition must be made at registration and payment schedule must be arranged at that time.

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Location
All classes are held at Central Agency for Jewish Education, 12 Millstone Campus Drive, St. Louis, Missouri, 63146, except where otherwise specified in the class description.

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Director/Faculty

Cyndee Levy - Director, Adult Education
Instructors you have come to appreciate
Betty Bridge Marcia Moskowitz
Michelle Brooks Michael Raileanu
Robert A. Cohn Daniel A. Reich
Rabbi Ryan Dulkin

Miryam Ronen

Rabbi Andrea Goldstein Carol Rose
Rabbi Seth Gordon Rabbi Brigitte Rosenberg
Felicia Graber Rabbi Hyim Shafner
Rabbi Elizabeth Hersh Rabbi Max Weiman
Cyndee Levy  
Ofira Melnick  
Rabbi Mordecai Miller  

Read more about our instructors.

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Questions and Answers

•  Who decides what classes to have?  The students in the classes are asked what they would like to learn. We try to offer inspiring classes with excellent teachers.

•  I am a beginner. Where should I start? There are many classes that fit everyone who wants to learn. Of course, a great place to start would be the Melton School. Most classes have no pre-requisites.

•  Do I need to know Hebrew? Hebrew is not a pre-requisite for any CAJL or Melton class. Although through CAJL you can learn to read, understand and speak Hebrew.

•  Will I have to buy a lot of books? In most classes there is no need to buy any books. Where a book is required for your class text, it would be one that you will enjoy owning.

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Snow Schedule and School Closing

OVERNIGHT SNOW FALL

When Parkway schools are closed due to snow or ice, then morning Adult Education classes are cancelled.

DAYTIME SNOW FALL

Class cancellations will be decided by 4:00 p.m.

Cancellation announcements will be made on the following stations, as well as, on the CAJE School/Class Closing Phone line and this website:
TV Channels: 2, 4, 5
Radio Stations: KMOX 1120 AM

CAJE School/Class Closing Phone Line: (314) 442-3775

Center for Adult Jewish Learning classes will be referred to as the "CAJE Adult Education Classes-Morning" or "CAJE Adult Educaton CLasses-Evening."

Efforts will be made to call all program participants about school and class cancellations.

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Special Events/What's New

Two Very Special Opportunites

LUNCH N' LEARN with Esther Zimand
Tuesday, September 1
11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Evening of Learning with Rabbi Ephraim Zimand
Wednesday, September 2
7:30 - 9 p.m.

Details coming soon!

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Links

Melton Website

www.ALLJUDAICA.COM

www.jewishpub.org

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