A Bold New Chapter in Jewish Learning
The Central Academy brings together meaningful Jewish learning, real conversation, and genuine connection.
Jewish learning that meets you where you are — whether you’re beginning, returning, or deepening a lifelong journey.
This is a place to explore big ideas, strengthen your Jewish knowledge, ask honest questions, and grow — intellectually, spiritually, and personally.
With a range of courses covering Jewish life, inner growth, history, philosophy, and contemporary issues, there is something here for everyone.
Browse the courses below and register for the sessions that speak to you.
Come learn. Come connect. Come grow.
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A WORK OF HEART
BETWEEN ME AND GOD
ESTY GUTNICK
Why pray? Can prayer really change anything, and how can ancient words still feel personal and relevant today? This course flings the cover off the Jewish prayer book, the prayer services, and the synagogue — exposing the beating and beautiful heart of prayer that breathes within.
4 Tuesdays • June 9, 16, 23, 30 • 11:00am–12:00pm
AT THE CENTRAL SYNAGOGUE
JUDAISM 101
LIVING JEWISH
RABBI MENDEL WOLFF
Explore the traditions, values and daily practices that have shaped Jewish life for generations. From Shabbat to prayer, from mezuzah to mitzvot — discover the meaning behind the rituals, the wisdom within the customs, and how they bring structure, rhythm and deep intentionality to everyday life.
4 Thursdays • June 11, 18, 25, July 2 • 7.00pm–8.00pm
AT THE CENTRAL SYNAGOGUE
TANYA CRASH COURSE
INNER GROWTH
RABBI YEHUDA NIASOFF
An introduction to the foundational work of Chassidic thought, exploring the soul, inner tension, lifelong spiritual struggle, and what it means to navigate the complexities of being human.
The Tanya compacts four millennia of Jewish wisdom to answer the great personal and existential questions of life. It has revolutionized the way we think about G‑d, the human soul, the world, and our place in it.
4 Wednesdays • June 17, 24, July 1,8 • 7.30pm–8.30pm
AT THE CENTRAL SYNAGOGUE