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2024-2025 School Year

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Lese Center for Living Judaism (LCLJ)

Bringing Jewish Learning to Life

LCLJ Uptown (Pre-K–6)

  • Weekly courses using project-based learning (PBL)
  • Choice between days for most grades
  • Exploration of Judaic topics through technology, art, movement, and more
  • Classes are held at the Community House (123 E55th Street)

LCLJ Downtown (Pre-K–6)

  • Weekly courses using Project-Based Learning (PBL)
  • Exploration of Judaic topics through technology, art, movement, and more
  • Classes are held at our downtown satellite location at the Hebrew Union College

LCLJ Shabbat (Pre-K–6)

  • A family Shabbat experience twice per month on Saturday mornings
  • A family-centered service led by Cantor Ellen Dreskin with Central educators and Clergy
  • A weekly 30-minute online Hebrew tutoring session through the online learning platform, Hebrew Homepage at the Jewish Journeys Project

CenSyn Teens (7–12)

  • B’nei Mitzvah and beyond
  • Weekly seminars for grades 7–9
  • Grade 10 Confirmation class with Central Clergy
  • Monthly seminar discussions on relevant topics for grades 11–12
     

Registration for the 2024-2025 school year will open to current LCLJ students on April 2. Registration will open to all Central members on April 16. 


LCLJ Day & Time Options by Grade

Below are the scheduling options for all grades for the 2024-2025 school year:

Grade Option Day of the Week Location
Pre-K LCLJ Uptown Tuesdays; 4:15–5:45 pm Community House
  LCLJ Downtown Tuesdays; 4:15–5:45 pm Hebrew Union College
  LCLJ Shabbat 2 Saturdays/month; 9:00–11:30 am Community House
       
Kindergarten LCLJ Uptown Mondays; 4:15–5:45 pm Community House
  LCLJ Downtown Tuesdays; 4:15–5:45 pm Hebrew Union College
  LCLJ Shabbat 2 Saturdays/month; 9:00–11:30 am Community House
       
1st Grade LCLJ Uptown Tuesdays; 4:15–5:45 pm Community House
  LCLJ Downtown Tuesdays; 4:15–5:45 pm Hebrew Union College
  LCLJ Shabbat 2 Saturdays/month; 9:00–11:30 am Community House
       
2nd Grade LCLJ Uptown Mondays; 4:15–5:45 pm Community House
  LCLJ Downtown Tuesdays; 4:15–5:45 pm Hebrew Union College
  LCLJ Shabbat 2 Saturdays/month; 9:00–11:30 am Community House
       
3rd Grade LCLJ Uptown Mondays; 4:15–6:15 pm Community House 
  LCLJ Uptown Tuesdays; 4:15–6:15 pm Community House
  LCLJ Downtown Tuesdays; 4:15–6:15 pm Hebrew Union College
  LCLJ Downtown Thursdays; 4:15-6:15 pm Hebrew Union College
  LCLJ Shabbat 2 Saturdays/month; 9:00–11:30 am Community House
       
4th Grade LCLJ Uptown Mondays; 4:15–6:15 pm Community House 
  LCLJ Uptown Tuesdays; 4:15–6:15 pm Community House
  LCLJ Downtown Tuesdays; 4:15–6:15 pm Hebrew Union College
  LCLJ Downtown Thursdays; 4:15–6:15 pm Hebrew Union College
  LCLJ Shabbat 2 Saturdays/month; 9:00–11:30 am Community House
       
5th Grade LCLJ Uptown Wednesdays; 4:30–6:30 pm Community House
  LCLJ Uptown Thursdays; 4:30–6:30 pm Community House 
  LCLJ Downtown Thursdays; 4:15–6:15 pm Hebrew Union College
  LCLJ Shabbat 2 Saturdays/month; 9:00–11:30 am Community House
       
6th Grade LCLJ Uptown Wednesdays; 4:30–6:30 pm Community House
  LCLJ Uptown Thursdays; 4:30–6:30 pm Community House 
  LCLJ Downtown Thursdays; 4:15–6:15 pm Hebrew Union College
  LCLJ Shabbat 2 Saturdays/month; 9:00–11:30 am Community House
       
7th Grade LCLJ Uptown Thursdays; 5:00–6:30 pm Community House
  LCLJ Downtown Thursdays; 4:45-6:15 pm  
       
8th & 9th Grades LCLJ Uptown Tuesdays; 6:15–7:30 pm; either weekly or bi-monthly Community House
       
10th Grade LCLJ Uptown Tuesdays; 6:15–7:30 pm Community House
       
11th & 12th Grades LCLJ Uptown 1 Tuesday/month; 6:15–7:30 pm Community House
       

For more information, please also visit our LCLJ Registration FAQ page.

 

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