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Florence Melton Adult Mini-School

The Florence Melton Adult Mini-School is the largest pluralistic adult Jewish education network in the world, offering adults the opportunity to acquire Jewish literacy in an open, trans-denominational, intellectually stimulating learning environment. Students enroll in a sequential two-year course developed specifically for adult learners. They meet one day a week throughout the academic year. BJBE members can enroll in Melton at a 55% discount off the standard fee.

Stay Informed: Israel and the Peace Process

Submitted by Rabbi Kedar on Sat, 09/17/2011 - 8:30am

Friends,

Next week the Palestinian Authority will go to the United Nations to request recognition for Palestinian Statehood. This is a dangerous move for the stability of the region and the security of Israel. Israel is on high alert in preparation for the consequences of this vote. If the UN does not vote for a Palestinian State then there is danger of a third intifada. If the UN does vote and nothing changes because there can be no peace without direct negotiations of the parties, then a third intifada is likely to happen.

I have prepared a few excerpts for your reading as well as links. Stay informed. Next week could be a difficult one for Israel and the peace process.

Shabbat Shalom,

Rabbi Karyn Kedar

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Elul 7-Searching For Enlightenment

Elul 7                              
Searching For Enlightenment by Alison Laichter

When I was a teenager, I read every book I could find on meditation. Almost all of the books talked about enlightenment, which fascinated me. I thought it meant that if I meditated enough, something would suddenly change. I would see things differently, bend spoons, maybe even glow.
 

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