Meetinghouse by Melton learning session

Introducing Meetinghouse by Melton

Are you in your 30s, 40s, or 50s? Seeking ways to engage more in Jewish life and learning?

Meetinghouse is a new concept by the Melton School for Adult Jewish Learning, specifically for Jewish adults ages 30-59, who want to start or continue a Jewish learning journey while building connection and community with their peers.

We understand the busy lives of this generation, so Meetinghouse provides pathways for these adults to learn on their own terms, in small groups of friends in their own spaces.

Meetinghouse comes in the form of thematic kits – with everything a person needs to host a series of peer-led conversations, centered around a common theme we experience in our day-to-day lives and rooted in Jewish text. With accessible, thoughtful, and flexible content that requires no prior knowledge, the kits are adaptable for different sized groups from as few as 4 to as many as 12 people.

5 Kits, 5 Engaging Themes:

Complexity of Caregiving - Offer a space to sit with the tenderness, tension, and meaning that come with caring for others — even when the roles are complicated.
Bye to Burnout - Create a sense of reflective calm and resilience in the midst of what can feel like the ceaseless pressure of hustle culture.
Reel Wisdom: Gen X Movies Meet Jewish Virtues - Connect Jewish classical texts and iconic 1980s films, using tradition and pop culture together to spark reflection on character, values, and who we aspire to become.
Food as Community Care - Invite participants to reflect on the simple yet profound ways food connects us to memory, tradition, and to each other.
Finding Self Through Travel - Explore how journeys – both physical and inner – shape who we are, guiding us through the stages of beginning, seeking, blessing, and returning home transformed.

Meetinghouse kit with cards and study guides

Become a Meetinghouse Host - Try a Meetinghouse Kit!

Love bringing people together for meaningful conversations? Meetinghouse might be perfect for you! Meetinghouse kits make it easy to host engaging discussions that blend Jewish wisdom with real-life experiences—no expertise needed, just curiosity and warmth. Interested in learning more?

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 Generously supported by Lippman Kanfer Foundation for Living Torah

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    “For me, participating was about being able to reengage and become closer to my Jewish heritage. I hope that I could replicate this experience for others like me. I’m looking forward to more [Meetinghouse]!”
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    “We had a wonderful brunch filled with delicious food and genuinely meaningful conversation. The dialogue flowed so naturally that time truly got away from us. I was especially impressed by the level of engagement and curiosity participants brought to the topic.”