Deborah Goldstein

Debbie Goldstein Early Childhood Director

Featuring: Deborah Goldstein, Director, The Lisa F. Brill Institute of Jewish Learning, Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta.

For more information, call Debbie Goldstein at ext. 116!

Deborah Goldstein is the Director of the Lisa F. Brill Institute of Jewish Learning at the Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta.Debbie established the Brill Institute at the Center, building it into one of the largest adult Jewish learning programs in the country.She brought the Florence Melton Adult Mini-School to the MJCCA, growing into the largest Mini-School in the country.Debbie has worked as a Jewish educator for more than twenty years, teaching students of all ages in a variety of settings, and speaking on a variety of topics around the country.

Debbie has served as the Chair of the JCC Association's Jewish Educators Forum, the national organization of JCC Jewish education professionals, and as a member of the JCC Association Adjunct Faculty.A graduate of Barnard College/Columbia University, she studied as a Senior Educator at the Melton Centre for Jewish Education at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem, and is currently a JCCA Association/Mandel Fellow.She is the mother of three day-school graduates.

"With convenient hours (8 a.m.-6 p.m.) and a creative curriculum, we have it all," said JCC Early Childhood Director, Debbie Goldstein."Our staff of highly qualified teachers, many with advanced degrees, is dedicated to fulfilling program goals, and I am excited about the possibilities this and other new ventures can offer area toddlers and their parents."

More than $6,000 of new equipment is already in place for the Mother's Day Out program in the space that had formerly housed Ganon, the Center's babysitting service.The area has undergone extensive remodeling and features brightly colored graphics, stain-proof paints and a charm that reaches out and touches even the youngest among us.

The phrase "home away from home" immediately comes to mind as tikes scramble to the top of the loft area to rest on pillows specially designed and lovingly crafted for them by seniors at the JCC.
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Goldstein says the program has benefited from the support of many groups at the Center.

Mother's Day Out provides learning opportunities and materials to help stimulate each child's thinking, creativity, communication skills and encourages children to reach their potential.Jewish values, customs and celebrations are integrated into the program and create an environment where the youngsters can appreciate their heritage and traditions.

Class options include Alef (children from 14-24 months) and Bet classes (25-36 months) that meet five days a week from 9 a.m.-noon.Parents may choose from among two-, three- or five-day options and pay for classes on a monthly basis.Extended-day options are available from noon-6 p.m. Space is available for this program and price reductions are given to JCC members.
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"Ganon is not intended to be a full-day childcare center," said Goldstein."Although each child is limited to just four hours a day, extended day options are available.Ganon is open six days a week.Hours are: Monday and Wednesday, 8 a.m.-8:30 p.m., Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Sunday, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.The first hour is free if the parent is in the building.Fees are handled through pre-paid cards that can be purchased at the Center's front desk.

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For more information about Mother's Day Out and Ganon, please call the JCC Early Childhood Director, Debbie Goldstein, 459-0660.

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That fact alone amazes Deborah Goldstein."Who ever heard of an adultJewish education class closing out with a waiting list?"marvels Goldstein,director of the JCC's Department of Jewish Learning and Living.She hopes the enthusiasm for Jewish education will lead to the creation ofan Institute or College of Jewish Studies.
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Davids and Goldstein envision the new
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"We think it is not pie-in-the-sky," says Goldstein, chairperson of theJewish Educators Forum, a national organization of JCC educators.Cleveland, Detroit, Baltimore have similar colleges to serve adults seeking
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"It's short-term, but it's quality," says Deborah Goldstein, director ofthe Department of Jewish Learning and Living at the Atlanta JewishCommunity Center, which sponsors Jewish U. That commitment to substanceexplains why Jewish U. doesn't offer cooking or crafts courses, she says.Not that anyone seems to mind.About 630 Atlantans have registered for 60Jewish U. classes.Enrollment is expected to hit 1,000 - an all-time highin Jewish U.'s five-year history - in the next few weeks.Last year, only
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substantial courses, says Goldstein, who will teach an hour-long course onIsrael's national anthem, "Hatikvah."Many synagogues have educationprograms, but they cannot match the scope of Jewish U.That's especially true of its Hebrew language offerings.Jewish U. featuresthree levels of beginner Hebrew ulpan, an intermediate course and anadvanced class.
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education programs, Goldstein says.Atlanta's Jewish U. debuted in 1994 with about 20 classes.Goldstein joinedthe staff that year to launch the Department of Jewish Learning and Living.She is also chairperson of the Jewish Educators' Forum, a nationalorganization of JCC educators.Her department has four staff members,including two who specialize in adult education.

Jewish heroes
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Goldstein says they want to be wooed with clever, appealingbrochures.An early Jewish U. course sheet depicted the instructors - many of themrabbis - on mock baseball trading cards that touted their classroomstatistics.Last year's brochure used black-and-white photography and boldred and black accents to highlight quotes from students.This year, in a nod to the Internet's popularity, the Jewish U. website -
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next year, and some Melton courses have a waiting list, says DeborahGoldstein, director of the Atlanta Jewish Community Center's Department ofJewish Learning and Living.Atlanta's Melton program, the only one in the Southeast, doesn't aim tomake students more Jewishly observant.Its goal to make them more Jewishlyliterate, which often promotes greater understanding and observance,
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Goldstein says.
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That spirit of tolerance is critical to Melton's success, Goldstein says.The courses, which were developed at Hebrew University in Jerusalem, "arebased on giving people the 'whys' of Jewish living," not promoting onebranch of Judaism over another, she says.It's the mix of students' respect and curiosity that makes sessions soengrossing, says Goldstein, who teaches a Melton course.The Wednesdaymorning Melton class at the JCC's Dunwoody site does such a good job ofanimating the students, she says with a laugh, "that maintenance can't keepup with the coffee when they take their breaks."

For more information about the Melton program, call Deborah Goldstein at(404) 875-7881.

A Bite Of KnowledgeThe relevance of Torah in everyday life makes "lunch- and-learns"a popular practice in the Jewish community.

That fact alone amazes Deborah Goldstein.Who ever heard of an adult.
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We think it is not pie-in-the-sky , says Goldstein , chairperson of the.Jewish Educators Forum , a national organization of JCC educatorsCleveland , Detroit , Baltimore have similar colleges to serve adults seeking.
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It's short-term , but it's quality , says Deborah Goldstein , director of.the Department of Jewish Learning and Living at the Atlanta JewishCommunity Center , which sponsors Jewish U. That commitment to substance.explains why Jewish U. doesn't offer cooking or crafts courses , she says.Not that anyone seems to mind.About 630 Atlantans have registered for 60.Jewish U. classes.Enrollment is expected to hit 1 , 000 - an all-time high.in Jewish U.'s five-year history - in the next few weeks.Last year , only.
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substantial courses , says Goldstein , who will teach an hour-long course on.Israel's national anthem , Hatikvah. Many synagogues have education.programs , but they cannot match the scope of Jewish U.That's especially true of its Hebrew language offerings.Jewish U. features.
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education programs , Goldstein says.Atlanta's Jewish U. debuted in 1994 with about 20 classes.Goldstein joined.the staff that year to launch the Department of Jewish Learning and Living.She is also chairperson of the Jewish Educators' Forum , a national.organization of JCC educators.Her department has four staff members ,.including two who specialize in adult education.

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Goldstein says they want to be wooed with clever , appealing.brochuresAn early Jewish U. course sheet depicted the instructors - many of them.rabbis - on mock baseball trading cards that touted their classroom.statistics.Last year's brochure used black-and-white photography and bold.red and black accents to highlight quotes from students.
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next year , and some Melton courses have a waiting list , says Deborah.Goldstein , director of the Atlanta Jewish Community Center's Department ofJewish Learning and LivingAtlanta's Melton program , the only one in the Southeast , doesn't aim to.make students more Jewishly observant.Its goal to make them more Jewishly.literate , which often promotes greater understanding and observance ,.
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Goldstein says.
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That spirit of tolerance is critical to Melton's success , Goldstein says.The courses , which were developed at Hebrew University in Jerusalem , are.
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engrossing , says Goldstein , who teaches a Melton course.The Wednesday.morning Melton class at the JCC's Dunwoody site does such a good job of.animating the students , she says with a laugh , that maintenance can't keep.up with the coffee when they take their breaks. n.

For more information about the Melton program , call Deborah Goldstein at. ( 404 ) 875-7881

A Bite Of KnowledgeThe relevance of Torah in everyday life makes lunch- and-learns.

That fact alone amazes Deborah Goldstein.
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Davids and Goldstein envision the new
...
"We think it is not pie-in-the-sky," says Goldstein, chairperson of the
...
"It's short-term, but it's quality," says Deborah Goldstein, director ofthe Department of Jewish Learning and Living at the Atlanta JewishCommunity Center, which sponsors Jewish U. That commitment to substanceexplains why Jewish U. doesn't offer cooking or crafts courses, she says.
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substantial courses, says Goldstein, who will teach an hour-long course onIsrael's national anthem, "Hatikvah."
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education programs, Goldstein says.Atlanta's Jewish U. debuted in 1994 with about 20 classes.Goldstein joinedthe staff that year to launch the Department of Jewish Learning and Living.She is also chairperson of the Jewish Educators' Forum, a nationalorganization of JCC educators.Her department has four staff members,
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Goldstein says they want to be wooed with clever, appealingbrochures.
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next year, and some Melton courses have a waiting list, says Deborah
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Goldstein says.
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That spirit of tolerance is critical to Melton's success, Goldstein says.The courses, which were developed at Hebrew University in Jerusalem, "arebased on giving people the 'whys' of Jewish living," not promoting onebranch of Judaism over another, she says.It's the mix of students' respect and curiosity that makes sessions soengrossing, says Goldstein, who teaches a Melton course.The Wednesdaymorning Melton class at the JCC's Dunwoody site does such a good job ofanimating the students, she says with a laugh, "that maintenance can't keepup with the coffee when they take their breaks."

For more information about the Melton program, call Deborah Goldstein at

That fact alone amazes Deborah Goldstein.
...
Davids and Goldstein envision the new
...
"We think it is not pie-in-the-sky," says Goldstein, chairperson of the
...
"It's short-term, but it's quality," says Deborah Goldstein, director ofthe Department of Jewish Learning and Living at the Atlanta JewishCommunity Center, which sponsors Jewish U. That commitment to substanceexplains why Jewish U. doesn't offer cooking or crafts courses, she says.
...
substantial courses, says Goldstein, who will teach an hour-long course onIsrael's national anthem, "Hatikvah."
...
education programs, Goldstein says.Atlanta's Jewish U. debuted in 1994 with about 20 classes.Goldstein joinedthe staff that year to launch the Department of Jewish Learning and Living.She is also chairperson of the Jewish Educators' Forum, a nationalorganization of JCC educators.Her department has four staff members,
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Goldstein says they want to be wooed with clever, appealingbrochures.
...
next year, and some Melton courses have a waiting list, says Deborah
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Goldstein says.
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That spirit of tolerance is critical to Melton's success, Goldstein says.The courses, which were developed at Hebrew University in Jerusalem, "arebased on giving people the 'whys' of Jewish living," not promoting onebranch of Judaism over another, she says.It's the mix of students' respect and curiosity that makes sessions soengrossing, says Goldstein, who teaches a Melton course.The Wednesdaymorning Melton class at the JCC's Dunwoody site does such a good job ofanimating the students, she says with a laugh, "that maintenance can't keepup with the coffee when they take their breaks."

For more information about the Melton program, call Deborah Goldstein at