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 will open to all Central members on April 16 and to all others on May 6. If you are on the membership waitlist, you will automatically receive an email to register on May 6.

Tuition 

Grade		Tuition 2024-2025
Pre-K		$550
K–2nd grade		$1,050
3rd–5th grade		$2,525
6th grade		$3,800
7th grade		$2,525
8th–9th grade	2x/month	$900
	Weekly	$1,750
10th grade		$2,100
11th–12th grade		$500

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  FULL
	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  FULL
	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.