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Classes

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.

Scroll to the bottom to view and register for our Ongoing Classes.


Winter 2026 Classes 

The Madwoman in the Rabbi’s Attic: Yalta the Shrew

Thursdays, January 8 - 29, 2026, 1:30 - 2:30 pm

Zoom

Talmudic Stories: Teachings of Wonder, Wisdom and Values

Tuesdays, January 6 - February 24, 2026, 6:00 -7:00 pm

Zoom

This We Believe: Finding God through Interfaith Conversation

Tuesdays, January 27 to February 10, 2026, 6:15 - 7:15 pm

Pavilion and St. Bart's (325 Park Avenue)

Jews in Context at The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Fridays, January 30 - February 27, 2026, 10:30 - 12:00 pm

The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1000 5th Avenue

Sowing the Seeds of Spiritual Awareness

Mondays, February 2 - March 2, 2026, 12:00 - 1:30 pm

Zoom

Adult Hebrew Winter 2026 (Beginner Level 2)

Tuesdays, February 17 - April 21, 2026, 6:30 - 7:30 pm

Central Synagogue, 123 E 55th Street, New York, NY 10022, United States


Ongoing Classes

Bible and Bagels
Wednesdays, October, 22, 2025–May, 2026
8:15–9:15 am | Hybrid
Now in its fourth decade, Bible & Bagels continues its chapter-by-chapter, verse-by-verse, word-by-word weekly reading of the Hebrew Bible. 
Register

Israel Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow 2025-26
Wednesdays, October 22, 2025–May 27, 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.
Register

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.
Register

Alper Talmud Study 
Fridays, October 24, 2025–June 26, 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.
Register


Our People

Sivan Rotholz

Rabbi, Director of Adult Education

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(212) 838-5122 x5001

Carolyn Roesler

Manager of Operations, Adult Engagement

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(212) 838-5122 x3043