summer CLASSES
Young Leadership Beit Midrash
The Laws of Muktzah
Rabbi Yehuda Goldberg
Monday Nights at 7:00PM August 18th & 25th at 8:00PM
Beit Midrash
Join us for our Summer Beit Midrash Series as we begin an in-depth study of the laws of muktzah—a foundational area of halacha that shapes how we observe Shabbat each week. Whether you're new to the topic or looking to deepen your knowledge, this is a meaningful opportunity for Young Leadership members of all backgrounds to engage with halacha in a systematic and accessible way.
Summering in Sura: Exploring Talmudic Travelers' Tales*
Assistant Rabbi Yehuda Goldberg
Wednesdays at 7:00 PM (6:45PM on August 20th)
on zoom
Final class is: August 20th (Note final class will be at 6:45PM)
Join us for a four-part summer series delving into the world of Talmudic travelers' tales. From treks through the desert to voyages across the sea, we will examine the stories, their historical context and the greater meaning behind these often enigmatic narratives.
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
Nosh & Drash
Rabbanit Adena Berkowitz
Tuesdays 10:45AM
Resuming in the Fall
Join us on Zoom for a nourishing lunchtime learning session with Rabbanit Adena Berkowitz. Grab a bite and feed your soul as we explore timeless Torah insights for modern life.
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!
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.
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