We are very proud of all of the offerings we have in adult Jewish education, but few rival the traditional love and enthusiasm that the Melton School has engendered.... If you care about the future of American Jewish life, if you care that Jews are educated and fall in love with Judaism, you'll care about having a successful, passionate, thriving Florence Melton School of Adult Jewish Learning.

Rabbi David Woznica, Stephen S. Wise Temple, Los Angeles, CA

Throughout all my years in synagogue and Jewish communal life, I have not seen any program that comes close to creating a love and enthusiasm for Jewish life as does the Florence Melton School of Adult Jewish Learning. I am looking forward to the opportunity of teaching in Melton again this year.

Rabbi David Steinhardt, Senior Rabbi, Congregation B’nai Torah, Boca Raton, FL

Our agency takes great pride in the achievements of our Melton School. Our ability to involve such a large number and broad spectrum of individuals in ongoing engagement with the history, texts, values, and experiences of the Jewish people is a primary pillar of our efforts to positively effect the growth and strength of our MetroWest Jewish community.

Alan Feldman, Executive Director, Metrowest JCC

The Hebrew University’s Florence Melton School is nothing short of extraordinary. The curriculum does an extraordinary job of utilizing text so that while the concepts addressed are essentially basic, the means of study ensures the encounter has real intellectual content. Second, the highly elaborated teaching process ensures that classes are lively, interactive and inclusive. Last, and perhaps most important, the shared experience of the participants enhances the learning process and creates a warmly bonded group of people who will share a special link. Every Melton alum to whom I’ve spoken enthuses over all three of these points. I am honored that Temple Bnai Abraham has been asked to participate.

Rabbi Clifford Kulwin, Temple B’nai Abraham, Livingston, NJ

If ever there was a word that was in danger of overuse, it is “transformative.” Having said that, I still have to say that Melton is transformative. Not only does it change students, it changes teachers and directors as well. During the 15 years since our school first opened (and 875 graduates later), I can honestly say that Melton offers an incomparable experience. The curriculum is superb, and our teachers are wonderful. Hence, we continue to attract the very best adult learners. Our mission as Meltonians, a powerful mandate, is to provide the highest quality Jewish learning and to recognize and honor each student as a precious jewel in the crown of Torah.

Judy Meltzer, Director, Stulman Center for Adult Learning, Chizuk Amuno Congregation, Baltimore , MD