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 is now open to all for the 2024-2025 school year. If you are on the membership waitlist, you should have received an email with the link to register your child for LCLJ. If you are not currently a member, please register here. If you are a member or current LCLJ family and did not receive an email with the link to register, please contact Laura Baron.

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 FULL
	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 FULL
	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.