Join us in exploring these great communities from their highest points to the tragic lows that wiped out the bulk of these two magnificent worlds. Encounter the difficulties and challenges facing both communities today.

Dr. Joellyn Zollman will provide the context for understanding the surprising Jewish past and present of the Bay Area, while local experts will guide us in the particular sites, sounds and tastes of San Francisco.

Join us for this unique Journey of heart and mind to one of the greatest crucibles of western civilization. Explore ancient and modern Jewish communities as you visit an exceptional chapter of the Jewish story including the amazing and tragic events of Salonika.

An onsite encounter with patriarchs, matriarchs, kings, and common folk, this textual journey brings the Land and Bible to life using ancient and modern-day sources as the context and backdrop to the millennia of Jewish learning.

Join us in exploring three centuries of Jewish history in South focusing on Jewish settlement in the colonial era, experiences during the Civil War, andcontributions to the American Civil Rights movement.

A deep dive into many of the issues facing the modern Jewish state, topics examined include social, religious, ethnic, and legal issues, all within the context of ancient and modern texts.

A journey through 4,000 years of Jewish history, exploring the key sites and watershed moments that have kept the land of Israel so central to the timeless story of the Jewish people.

Join us on this exploration to one of the largest and most vibrant Jewish communities in the world.  Discover the immense accomplishments and deepest challenges facing the Jewish citizens in this sensational city.

Amidst the wide range of religious diversity in India, live small groups of ancient and lesser-known Jews: On this journey, their historic legacies are revealed in splendor bringing us fresh perspectives as Jews and moderns.

Explore this most fascinating Jewish community two thousand years after the exile by Rome and engage with Jewish Italian history and culture in ways only Melton can offer.

Follow the trajectory of one of the Jewish people's greatest communities from its zenith to nadir and consider the community’ role in the emergence of modern Israel.

An in-depth look at the development of the Arab-Israeli conflict through an exploration of key places and moments in time. In this seminar, participants will encounter narratives and voices from all sides.

The abundant contribution that Jews wove into the rich tapestry of  life in Iberia is nothing short of astounding. This seminar explores over a millennium of innovation and creativity that was truncated in 1492, and yet continued to impact on Spanish life even after the forced expulsion of the Jews.