Melton Peninsula School of Adult Jewish Learning - Peninsula Jewish Community Center
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Melton Peninsula School of Adult Jewish Learning

Never stop learning.

Join Your Community for an Exciting Jewish Learning Opportunity.

PJCC is excited to bring Melton to the North Peninsula. Our first year of rich, text-based course offerings included: “Press Pause” (Shabbat and mindfulness in Jewish tradition), “Members of the Tribe” (textual foundations of Jewish peoplehood), and “Biblical Women in Midrash.”

Discounts Available

We are pleased to offer a discount for affiliated members of our San Mateo County synagogues (PTBE, CBJ, PSC, PTS), Wornick Jewish Day school, and PJCC. Please contact Rebecca at jewishlife@pjcc.org to receive your Promo Codes before registering on the Melton website.

Upcoming Class:

A History of Hatred: The Ever-Present Threat of Antisemitism

Summary:
Antisemitism has been called a virus that mutates, adapting to the ideologies of its time—religious, racist, or political. In the wake of the October 7 massacre and the ongoing war in Gaza, it is more critical than ever to understand the historical roots and recurring patterns of this hatred. This six-part course traces the evolution of antisemitism, from its origins in ancient religious conflicts to its modern manifestations on the far right, the far left, and beyond. Join us to uncover the forces behind today’s antisemitism and deepen your historical perspective.

Thanks to a generous subsidy through the Melton School of Adult Jewish Learning, this course is offered for $50 per learner.

Dates:
Mondays: February 3, 10, 24, and March 3, 17, 31
Time: 12:00 – 1:15 PM
Register here


Meet the Teachers:

Rabbi Dr. Greg Marcus
Rabbi Dr. Greg Marcus had successful careers as a scientist, marketer, and stay-at-home dad before his rabbinic ordination in 2024. Rabbi Greg studied the history of antisemitism for a full year, which keeps him centered during the current environment. He is also an author and expert on Mussar, or Jewish interpersonal ethics, in our contemporary American environment, and recently completed the “Wounds into Wisdom: Healing Intergenerational Jewish Trauma” course through the Institute of Jewish Spirituality.

Lael Gray
Lael Gray currently serves as the Chief Operating Officer of the PJCC, overseeing Wellness and Aquatics, Arts and Culture, Adult, and Youth and Family programs. She is committed to engaging in dialogue that builds understanding across differences. Lael is an American Leadership Forum Fellow and recently completed Spertus Institute’s Certificate in Combating Antisemitism. Lael has also received facilitation training from two esteemed organizations, Civity and Resetting the Table.

What would YOU like to study? Visit the Melton course offering page and share your interests with PJCC’s Jewish Life team!

Melton School Values

Since its founding in the 1980’s, the Florence Melton School of Adult Jewish Learning has engaged adult learners in a life-enhancing study of Jewish texts and ideas that nurtures and deepens Jewish community worldwide. With open dialogue and multiple perspectives (both in the texts and in the room), you’ll join a conversation where Jewish texts and ideas become accessible and relevant. Become part of a worldwide movement of committed learners who are empowered to enrich Jewish life—every voice is significant!

Accessibility | Lo B’Shamayim Hee
Torah wisdom should be accessible to all. We welcome people of all backgrounds into meaningful Jewish learning.

Open-mindedness | Lilmod U’Lelamed
We can learn from one another and from ideas different than our own. We encourage a stance of curiosity and willingness to have our thinking challenged.

Integrity | Emet
We are committed to intellectual honesty. Through exposure to the breadth of Jewish perspectives, our learners are empowered to make informed decisions about their own Jewish beliefs.

Community | Havurah
Learning is not just about the individual but about fostering deeper connections between people that leads to stronger communities.

Innovation | Hiddush
We are constantly seeking new ways to fulfill our mission, renewing and refreshing our ideas and practices.

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