B’nai Torah opens 2026-27 Melton adult learning season

B’nai Torah Congregation has launched its 2026-2027 Florence Melton School of Adult Jewish Learning lineup in Boca Raton, with classes starting in October and running in person, online and in hybrid formats. The expanded schedule is meant to make Jewish learning easier to access for adults across South Palm Beach County and beyond.

Why it matters: - The new Melton season broadens access to adult Jewish education across Boca Raton and online. - The format lets learners join from three South Palm Beach County locations or via Zoom. - The schedule reinforces B’nai Torah Congregation’s role as a regional hub for lifelong Jewish learning.

What happened: - B’nai Torah Congregation announced its 2026-2027 Florence Melton School of Adult Jewish Learning course lineup on July 9, 2026. - Classes begin in October and continue into early 2027. - The program will be offered at B’nai Torah Congregation, Congregation B’nai Israel and the Adolph & Rose Levis Jewish Community Center, plus online and in hybrid formats. - B’nai Torah Congregation is in its 13th year as the home of the Florence Melton School in South Palm Beach County.

The details: - Tuition is set at $179 for six-week sessions and $295 for 10-week sessions. - Scholarships are available for learners who need financial assistance. - The schedule includes Timeless Wisdom from the Books of Ecclesiastes, Lamentations and Song of Songs, taught by Rabbi David Steinhardt. - That class runs Tuesdays from 10-11:30 a.m., begins Oct. 13, 2026 and is offered in hybrid format at B’nai Torah Congregation. - We the People: The American Jewish Experience is a newly reimagined Melton course taught by Rabbi Cy Stanway, Rabbi Erica Rosenkranz and Rabbi Robert Silvers. - That class runs Thursdays from 10:30 a.m.-Noon, begins Nov. 5, 2026 and is offered in hybrid format at Congregation B’nai Israel. - Jewish Medical Ethics: A 21st Century Discussion is taught by Marion Hirschmann. - That class runs Mondays from 10-11:30 a.m., begins Nov. 9, 2026 and is in person only at Adolph and Rose Levis JCC. - The medical ethics course covers human cloning, genetic identity, assisted suicide and surrogacy through Jewish thought. - The course was developed by medical ethicist Rabbi Elliot Dorff, Ph.D. - Timeless Tales, Modern Sensibilities: A Deep Look at the Books of Esther & Ruth is also taught by Marion Hirschmann. - That class runs Thursdays from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., begins Jan. 14, 2027 and is offered in hybrid format at B’nai Torah Congregation. - The complete class schedule and registration information are available at the Melton class page. - Advance registration is required for all classes. - Registration information is available at the Melton class page. - Questions can go to Penina Bredoff at (561) 392-8566 or melton@bnai-torah.org.

Between the lines: - The lineup mixes biblical study, Jewish history, ethics and contemporary issues, signaling a broad curriculum designed for different interests. - The hybrid and Zoom options reflect a continued push toward flexible adult learning. - The emphasis on accessibility suggests the program is trying to reach learners beyond Boca Raton as well as local participants.

What's next: - Registration remains open ahead of the first October classes. - Additional learners can join later sessions that start in November and January. - B’nai Torah Congregation will continue hosting Melton programming as the South Palm Beach County center for the network.

The bottom line: - B’nai Torah Congregation is using hybrid adult education to make Jewish learning more flexible, more local and easier to join.