B’nai Torah expands Melton adult education with hybrid fall lineup

B’nai Torah Congregation has launched its 2026-27 Florence Melton School of Adult Jewish Learning lineup in Boca Raton, adding hybrid and Zoom options across four local sites. The expanded schedule is designed to make Jewish learning more accessible for South Palm Beach County adults and beyond.

Why it matters: - The new Melton season broadens access to adult Jewish learning for Boca Raton and South Palm Beach County residents. - Hybrid and Zoom options let learners join from home or connect with family and friends outside Florida. - B’nai Torah says the program helps sustain its role as a regional hub for lifelong Jewish education.

What happened: - B’nai Torah Congregation announced the 2026-2027 Florence Melton School of Adult Jewish Learning course lineup on Sept. 29, 2026. - Classes begin in October and continue into spring 2027. - The schedule includes in-person classes at four Boca Raton locations: B’nai Torah Congregation, Congregation B’nai Israel, Adolph & Rose Levis Jewish Community Center and Temple Beth El. - The season also includes online classes via Zoom and hybrid options. - Advance registration is required at the Melton registration page.

The details: - The 2026-2027 lineup covers Jewish history, ethics, spirituality, biblical texts and contemporary issues. - B’nai Torah is now in its 13th year as the home of the Florence Melton School in South Palm Beach County. - Penina Bredoff, South Palm Beach Melton Director and Cooperman Adult Education Coordinator at B’nai Torah Congregation, said the goal is to make Jewish learning as accessible as possible. - The school offers six-week and 10-week sessions. - Tuition is set at $179 for six-week classes and $295 for 10-week classes. - The full class schedule is available at the complete Melton schedule. - Contact information for registration help includes 561-392-8566 and melton@bnai-torah.org.

Between the lines: - The schedule reflects demand for flexible adult education formats that fit busy schedules and varied locations. - The mix of text study, ethics and American Jewish identity suggests a broad effort to reach both committed synagogue members and newer learners. - Melton’s larger network gives the Boca Raton program a built-in national and international learning community.

What's next: - The first listed class starts Oct. 11, 2026, with additional courses launching through Jan. 14, 2027. - Registration remains open through B’nai Torah’s Melton page. - The lineup includes five highlighted courses: Members of the Tribe, Timeless Wisdom from the Books of Ecclesiastes, Lamentations and Song of Songs, We the People: The American Jewish Experience, Jewish Medical Ethics: A 21st Century Discussion, and Timeless Tales, Modern Sensibilities: A Deep Look at the Books of Esther & Ruth. - More classes are available in the full schedule.

The bottom line: - B’nai Torah is using a hybrid model and multiple Boca venues to make adult Jewish education easier to access and broader in reach.