Join Central's classes to get inspired and connect with other curious learners while exploring Jewish texts, cultures, history, rituals, and more!

Central's vision is to work together to learn, worship, serve, and continually redefine what it means to be Jewish today, both within our community and far beyond our walls. Our classes bring intriguing topics and engaging instructors together to help you connect more deeply to the Jewish experience and your own identity. Some classes require registration, while others are drop-in.

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Ongoing Classes

Bible and Bagels Summer 2026: Torah Study is Equal to Them All: The Torah's Case for Studying Torah
Wednesdays, July, 22, 2026–August 12, 2026 
8:15–9:15 am | Hybrid
Where do we first encounter the idea that, as Jews, we should study Torah? In the Torah itself! Join Rabbi Rebecca Thau for a 4-week exploration of Torah study as a practice and value—from its origins in the Torah, to its central place in rabbinic literature, and all the way to a discussion of the role of Torah study in our lives today.
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Critical Conversations about Israel 2025-26
Wednesdays, October 22, 2025–July 22, 2026
10:00–11:15 am | Hybrid
Join Central’s resident Israel expert, shaliach Dagan Shimoni, for an in-depth exploration and discussion of today’s key issues, the historical context, and potential future outcomes. While this is a drop-in class, space in person is limited and in high demand, so please register only in person if you are committed to attending the class frequently. If you plan to truly "drop in," please register for the virtual option. Note: this class was previously titled “Israel Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow.”
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Torah Study
Wednesdays, July 20, 2025–June 24, 2026
12:00–1:00 pm | Virtual
Explore the weekly Torah portion with Central Clergy, members, and community.
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Alper Talmud Study 
Fridays, October 24, 2025–June 12, 2026
8:15–9:15 am | Virtual
Central’s popular Talmud study, no prior experience with Talmud, Hebrew or Aramaic required. Class discussion and all readings are in English. Class meets online via Zoom.
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