Lese Center for Living Judaism (LCLJ)

Bringing Jewish Learning to Life

LCLJ Uptown (Pre-K–12)

• 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 E 55^th Street)

LCLJ Downtown (Pre-K–7)

• 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 our downtown satellite location at the Hebrew Union College (1 W 4^th Street)

LCLJ Shabbat (Pre-K–6)

• A family Shabbat experience twice per month on Saturday mornings
• A family-centered service led by Cantor Mia Davidson with Central educators and Clergy
• 3rd-6th grade: 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 class-generated topics and navigating the world as a Jewish adult for grades 11–12

Please email Mikah Silverstone if you are interested in registering for the LCLJ for this year. Registration information for 2025-2026 will be sent out to current families in the spring.

Tuition 

Grade		Tuition 2025-2026
Pre-K		$1,150
K–2nd grade		$1,150
3rd–5th grade		$2,650
6th grade		$3,975
7th grade		$2,650
8th–9th grade	Weekly	$1,795
	2x/month	$950
10th grade		$2,200
11th–12th grade		$550

LCLJ Day & Time Options by Grade

Below are the scheduling options for all grades for the 2025-2026 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	Wednesdays; 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	Wednesday; 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	Wednesdays; 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
6th Grade	LCLJ Uptown	Wednesdays; 4:30–6:30 pm	Community House
	LCLJ Uptown	Thursdays; 4:30–6:30 pm	Community House
	LCLJ Downtown	Wednesdays; 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
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
		1 Additional class/Month for 12th grade only.

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