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Jewish Center University

Throughout its rich history, The Jewish Center has prided itself on its advanced educational initiatives, offering engaging and relevant courses on a wide variety of Jewish topics. By opening multiple portals of entry into the world of study, our goal is to make the study of Torah and the pursuit of wisdom accessible to our members and the broader Jewish community. To that end, our mission is threefold:
TO CHALLENGE our members and participants to push beyond their comfort zones of Jewish knowledge by confronting modernity and exploring the profundities of difficult life issues.
TO EMPOWER our members and participants by engaging them in an ongoing conversation with the texts that form the backbone of our rich tradition.
TO INSPIRE our members and participants to deepen their commitment to study by making it part of their daily and weekly routines.

Borrowing from the University model, JCU recasts our highly successful educational program into a more tightly-organized structure. By broadening and varying our course offerings, attendees are able to find classes best suited to their individual preferences and schedules. 

JCU helps expand the orbit of our current network of attendees. While JC members enjoy the benefits of preferential registration, JCU is also accessible to members of the broader New York Jewish community. As such, JCU helps The Jewish Center achieve its mission of being the spiritual, intellectual and social center for each of our members as well as a Center for Jewish Life and Learning that is welcoming to all.

Missed a class? All recordings can be found on our YouTube Channel.

Winter CLASSES

Young Leadership Beit Midrash 
Community Educator Basya Goldstein, and Rabbinic Interns Yehuda Goldberg, Yonatan Kurz and Rafi Jacobs

Monday Nights at 7:30PM

Beit Midrash

Join us for a dynamic, year-round Shabbat-themed series featuring rotating instructors with each class bringing fresh perspectives and insightful teachings. The series opens with two introductory, non-thematic classes on November 4 and 11, led by Community Educator Basya Goldstein. Rabbi Yehuda Goldberg will then launch the series on November 18 with his class, Why Don’t We Roll on Shabbat? Exploring the Meaning of the Laws and Customs of Shabbat.

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When the Rabbis Came to America
Rabbi Yosie Levine
Tuesdays at 7:00PM (on ZOOM)

February 11, 18 and 25

This special three-part series will explore the trials and tribulations of American Jewish leaders at the beginning of the 20th century as they laid the groundwork for generations to come.

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THE SADYE AND HENRY BAYER CHUMASH CLASS

The Long Walk to Freedom: Reading the Book of Exodus Anew
Rabbi Yosie Levine
Wednesdays at 11:00AM on ZOOM

Dive into the timeless story of liberation and resilience with fresh insights into the Book of Exodus. This journey through the text offers a renewed perspective on an ancient narrative.

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Sefer Shmuel: The Rise of David, and the Fall of Shaul
Community Educator Basya Goldstein
Wednesdays at 7:30 pm (in person)
Resumes November 6

Shaul begins as Israel's first king, towering above all, while David enters as a humble, overlooked shepherd. By the end, Shaul loses everything, dying in disgrace, while David rises as a victorious warrior, ready to become Israel's eternal king. In this Sefer Shmuel course, we will explore the complex relationships, themes, and conflicts of the second half of Sefer Shmuel I, tracing Shaul’s downfall and David’s ascent.

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Psyched for Torah*
Dr. Nava R. Silton
Sundays 8:00PM

Dive into a dynamic program, which blends weekly Parsha Study with Modern Psychological Theories and Insights for adults 18 + up! Perfect for both seasoned scholars and curious newcomers!

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YEAR ROUND LEARNING

Daf Yomi with Israel Friedman*
Rotating JCU Faculty
8:00AM (Sundays 7:45AM)

Women’s Tehillim on Zoom
 Monday's at 7:00PM

Sun, February 9 2025 11 Shevat 5785