Episodes

5d ago

You’ve probably heard of the Talmud–but what is it really, and how do/can contemporary Jews relate to this crucial text? In this session, Rabbinic Intern Rebecca Thau will discuss all things Talmud with Rabbi Ethan Tucker, PhD, President and Rosh Yeshiva at Hadar. A renowned expert in Jewish law, Rabbi Tucker was ordained by the Chief Rabbinate of Israel and earned a doctorate in Talmud and Rabbinics from the Jewish Theological Seminary and a B.A. from Harvard College. Co-founder of Kehilat Hadar and winner of the first Grinspoon Foundation Social Entrepreneur Fellowship, Rabbi Tucker was named one of America’s Top 50 Rabbis by Newsweek in 2011 and 2012. He is the co-author of Gender Equality and Prayer in Jewish Law and hosts the podcast Responsa Radio.

5d ago

Sermon by Rabbi Ari Lorge, "A Namesake of Jacob or Israel?" December 19, 2025

Dec 12

Sermon by Rabbi Hilly Haber, "The Light of Courage and Hope: Hanukkah 5786" December 12, 2025

Dec 5

Sermon by Rabbinic Intern Brooklyn Michalowicz, "Healing Apart, Coming Together" December 5, 2025

Dec 3

Jews have been using “midrash” as an interpretive tool for centuries. So, what is “midrash,” and how can we relate to it today? Join Rabbinic Intern Rebecca Thau for an exciting conversation with Rabbi Jill Hammer, PhD, where they will delve into these topics and beyond. Author, teacher, midrashist, mystic, poet, essayist, and priestess, Rabbi Hammer is committed to an earth-based and wildly mythic view of the world in which nature, ritual, and story connect us to the body of the cosmos and to ourselves. She is the co-founder of the Kohenet Institute and the Director of Spiritual Education at the Academy for Jewish Religion. Rabbi Hammer is the author of nine books and numerous articles, poems, and stories–including compilations of contemporary women’s midrash.

Nov 28

Sermon by Rabbi Rachael Houser, "Giving Our Rachels Their Due" November 28, 2025

Nov 21

Sermon by Rabbi Sivan Rotholz, "From Crisis to Clarity: Why We Study Torah" November 21, 2025

Nov 7

Sermon by Rabbi Ari Lorge, "Children of Abraham" November 7, 2025

Oct 31

Sermon by Rabbi Angela Buchdahl, "Parshat Lech Lecha: To a Place You Do Not Know" October 31, 2025

Oct 31

Jews are known as the “People of the Book," but which books take up space on our storied “Jewish bookshelf,” and how can we relate to them as Reform Jews today? Throughout 5786, Rabbinic Intern Rebecca Thau will host eight impactful conversations with experts in the field who will help us explore our sacred texts. In this stirring kickoff program to our yearlong "The Jewish Bookshelf" series, join Rebecca in conversation with Rabbi Robert A. Harris, PhD, about the Hebrew Bible. Rabbi Robert A. Harris, PhD, is a professor of Bible and Ancient Semitic Languages at The Jewish Theological Seminary of America, teaching courses in biblical literature and commentary, particularly medieval Jewish biblical exegesis. He has published widely on the Bible and the commentators whose interpretations continue to shape our understanding of Scripture.

Oct 24

Sermon by Rabbi Sarah Berman, "A Covenant of Mercy" October 24, 2025

Oct 17

Sermon by Rabbi Angela Buchdahl, "Bereshit: Starting a New Chapter" October 17, 2025

Oct 14

Sermon by Rabbi Sarah Berman, "Lost and Found" October 14, 2025

Oct 10

Sermon by Rabbi Andrew Kaplan Mandel, "Glimpses Into The Spiritual Practice of Genealogy" October 10th, 2025

Oct 7

Sermon by Rabbinic Intern Brooklyn Michalowicz, "Finding Hope in Water Drawing and Stickers" - October 7, 2025

Oct 6

Sermon by Rabbinic Intern Rebecca Thau, "Building a Sukkah of Truth" October 6, 2025

Oct 5

Sermon by Rabbinic Intern Brooklyn Michalowiz "B’shem Omro: Bridging Worlds Through Memory | Yom Kippur Yizkor 5786" October 2, 2025

Oct 5

Sermon by Rabbi Hilly Haber, "Crowns of Love | Yom Kippur Yizkor 5786" October 2, 2025

Oct 4

Sermon by Cantor Dan Mutlu, "Bound Together | Yom Kippur Yizkor 5786" October 2, 2025

Oct 4

Sermon by Rabbinic Intern Rebecca Thau, "Forgiveness is Possible | Yom Kippur 5786" October 1, 2025

Oct 4

Sermon by Rabbi Sivan Rotholz, "Closed Gates and Open Seats | Yom Kippur 5786" October 2, 2025

Oct 4

Sermon by Rabbi Rachael Houser, "Return in Joy | Yom Kippur 5786" October 2, 2025

Oct 4

Sermon by Rabbi Ari Lorge, "Those Who Sow | Yom Kippur 5786" October 1, 2025

Oct 4

Sermon by Rabbi Angela Buchdahl, "The Love of Tochecha | Yom Kippur 5786" October 2, 2025

Oct 3

Sermon by Rabbi Mo Salth, "One Day After Yom Kippur: Moses’ Message to Us All" October 3, 2025

Sep 26

Sermon by Rabbinic Intern Brooklyn Michalowicz, "The Urgency of Now: Walking through the Gates of Righteousness" September 26, 2025

Sep 25

Sermon by Rabbi Maurice Salth, "In One Word: Good. In Two Words: Not Good | Rosh HaShanah 5786" September 23, 2025

Sep 24

Sermon by Rabbi Rebecca Rosenthal, "Out of Many, One | Rosh HaShanah 5786" September 24, 2025

Sep 24

Sermon by Rabbi Lisa Rubin, "The Essence of Judaism | Rosh HaShanah 5786" September 23, 2025

Sep 24

Sermon by Rabbi Sarah Berman, "Hope is a Verb | Rosh HaShanah 5786" September 23, 2025

Sep 24

Sermon by Rabbi Andrew Kaplan Mandel, "Good Point | Rosh HaShanah 5786" September 23, 2025

Sep 23

Sep 19

Sermon by Dr. Shira D. Epstein, "Being Heart-Led" September 19, 2025

Sep 12

Sermon by Rabbi Ari Lorge, "Honest Scales" September 12, 2025

Sep 5

Sermon by Rabbi Rebecca Rosenthal, "Raise it Together" - September 5, 2025

Aug 29

Sermon by Rabbi Hilly Haber, "All Are Responsible" August 29, 2025

Aug 22

Sermon by Rabbi Sarah Berman, "Seeing the Blessing and the Curse" August 22, 2025

Aug 15

Sermon By Rabbi Rachael Houser, "Rosy Retrospection In The Wilderness" August 15th, 2025

Aug 8

Sermon by Rabbi Ari Lorge, "Life is Strife…Anyone Who Says Differently is Selling Something" August 8, 2025

Aug 1

Sermon by Rabbi Mo Salth, "In the Wake of Tragedy – Choosing Life and Fighting Gun Violence" August 1, 2025

Jul 25

Sermon by Rabbi Sivan Rotholz, "From the Narrow Place, We Learn" July 25, 2025

Jul 18

Sermon by Rabbi Angela Buchdahl, "Divine Law - Its Not Set In Stone", July 18th, 2025

Jul 11

Sermon by Cantor Jenna Pearsall, "Milestone Birthdays and Existential Crises" July 11, 2025

Jul 4

Sermon by Rabbi Andrew Kaplan Mandel, "A Well In The Wilderness" July 4, 2025

Jun 27

Sermon by Dr Carla Smith, June 27th, 2025

Jun 20

Sermon by Rabi Angela Buchdahl, "Hope is a Warrior" June 20, 2025

Jun 13

Sermon by Rabbi Ari Lorge, "Lost and Found" June 13, 2025

Jun 10

Weekly meditation led by Rabbi Angela Buchdahl June 10, 2025

Jun 6

Sermon by Rabbi Mo Salth, "None Shall be Afraid – Fighting Against Antisemitism" June 6, 2025

Jun 3

Weekly meditation led by Rabbi Angela Buchdahl June 3, 2025

Jun 2

Sermon by Rabbi Andrew Kaplan Mandel, "Uncovering Our Mirrors" June 2, 2025

May 30

Sermon by Rabbi Angela Buchdahl, "Each Day We Accept the Torah Anew" May 30, 2025

May 27

Weekly meditation led by Rabbi Angela Buchdahl May 27, 2025

May 23

Sermon by Rabbi Mo Salth, "Once Again – Responding to Hate" May 23, 2025

May 20

Weekly meditation led by Rabbi Angela Buchdahl May 20, 2025

May 18

Dr. Hasia Diner is the author of Central Synagogue’s sixth and final monograph, “Three Central Synagogue Rabbis: Their Sermons in Changing Times” available on our website. She is Professor Emerita in the Department of History and the Skirball Department of Hebrew and Judaic Studies at New York University, and Director of the Goldstein-Goren Center for American Jewish History. In this episode, Dr. Diner delivers a live lecture about her research and learnings from three of Central’s Senior Rabbis (Jonah Bondi Wise, David Seligson, Peter J. Rubinstein) spanning nearly a century.

May 16

Sermon by Rabbi Dr. Hilly Haber, “Messengers of Holiness: Emor 5785” May 16, 2025

May 13

Weekly meditation led by Rabbi Angela Buchdahl May 13, 2025

May 9

Sermon by Rabbi Ari Lorge, "A Tale of Two Goats" - May 9, 2025

May 6

Weekly mediation led by Rabbi Angela Buchdahl May 6, 2025

May 2

Sermon by Rabbi Rebecca Rosenthal, "The Power of a Pause" May 2, 2025

Apr 29

Weekly meditation led by Rabbi Nicole Auerbach April 29, 2025

Apr 25

Sermon by Rabbi Angela Buchdahl, "The Danger of Playing with Alien Fire—Parshat Shemini" April 25, 2025

Apr 25

Sermon by Cantor Jenna Pearsall, "Ignorance is Not Bliss" April 18, 2025

Apr 22

Weekly mediation led by Rabbi Angela Buchdahl April 22, 2025

Apr 15

Sermon by Rabbinic Intern Rebecca Thau, "Gritty Optimism in Dark Times" - April 13, 2025

Apr 15

Weekly meditation led by Rabbi Angela Buchdahl April 15, 2025

Apr 11

Sermon by Rabbinic Intern Aaron Blasband-Roth, "To Heaven's Eyes" April 11, 2025

Apr 8

Weekly meditation led by Rabbi Angela Buchdahl April 8, 2025

Apr 4

Reflections from Hannah Szabó April 4, 2025

Apr 1

Weekly meditation led by Rabbi Angela Buchdahl April 1, 2025

Mar 28

Sermon by Rabbi Lisa Rubin, "The Heart at Fifteen Years" March 28, 2025

Mar 25

Weekly meditation led by Rabbi Nicole Auerbach March 25, 2025

Mar 21

Sermon by Rabbi Sarah Berman, "A Sanctuary Of Memory" March 21st, 2025

Mar 19

The lead vocalists on Central Synagogue's newest album, "Sing a Little More" -- Cantor Dan Mutlu, Cantor Jenna Pearsall, and Rabbi Angela Buchdahl -- share their favorite musical moments and backstage stories with Rabbi Andrew Kaplan Mandel.

Mar 18

Weekly meditation led by Rabbi Angela Buchdahl March 18, 2025

Mar 14

Sermon by Rabbi Angela Buchdahl, "Building the Israel of our Aspirations-WZO Elections" March 14, 2025

Mar 14

As we prepare for the release of Central Synagogue's newest album, "Sing a Little More," music director David Strickland and Cantor Jenna Pearsall give Rabbi Andrew Kaplan Mandel a backstage tour of the preview single, "Come," by Chava Mirel.

Mar 11

Weekly meditation led by Rabbi Angela Buchdahl March 11, 2025

Mar 7

Sermon by Rabbi Rebecca Rosenthal, "The Perfect Heart: Reflections on 10 Years at Central" March 7, 2025

Mar 4

Weekly meditation led by Rabbi Angela Buchdahl March 4, 2025

Mar 1

Sermon by Rabbi Ari Lorge, “The Sanctuary in the Center” February 28, 2025

Feb 25

Weekly meditation led by Rabbi Angela Buchdahl February 25, 2025

Feb 21

As a taste of Central Synagogue's soon-to-be-released album, "Sing a Little More," Cantor Dan Mutlu takes Rabbi Andrew Kaplan Mandel behind the music of the preview single, "You Are My Song/Mi Chamocha."

Feb 21

Sermon by Rabbinic Intern Rebeca Thau, "Who Decides?" February 21, 2025

Feb 18

Weekly meditation led by Rabbi Angela Buchdahl February 18, 2025

Feb 15

Sermon by Rabbi Angela Buchdahl, “Love Only Love” February 14, 2025

Feb 11

Weekly meditation hosted by Rabbi Angela Buchdahl February 11, 2025

Feb 7

Sermon by Cantor Dan Mutlu. "Mi Chamocha and the Power of a Good Playlist" February 7, 2025

Feb 4

Weekly meditation led by Rabbi Angela Buchdahl February 4, 2025

Jan 31

Sermon by Rabbi Ari Lorge, "The Plague We Choose" January 31, 2025

Jan 28

Weekly meditation led by Rabbi Angela Buchdahl January 28, 2025

Jan 24

Sermon by Rabbi Andrew Kaplan Mandel, "G-d, I Hope I Get It" January 24, 2025

Jan 21

Weekly meditation led by Rabbi Angela Buchdahl, January 21, 2025

Jan 17

Reflections from Prof. Terrence L. Johnson January 17, 2025

Jan 14

Weekly meditation led by Rabbi Angela Buchdahl January 14, 2025

Jan 10

Sermon by Rabbi Angela Buchdahl, "Vayechi: Turning a ‘Not So Good Blessing’ Into a Different Ending" January 10th, 2025

Jan 7

Weekly meditation led by Rabbi Angela Buchdahl January 7, 2025

Jan 3

Sermon by Rabbi Mo Salth, "Finally! Genesis’ Dysfunction Resolves" January 3, 2024

Dec 28, 2024

Sermon by Rabbi Ari Lorge, "Building Joseph’s Egypt" - December 27, 2024

Dec 20, 2024

Sermon by Cantor Jenna Pearsall, "I Release Control" December 20, 2024

Dec 17, 2024

Weekly meditation led by Rabbi Angela Buchdahl December 17, 2024

Dec 13, 2024

Sermon by Cantor Dan Mutlu, "Vayshlach" December 13, 2024

Dec 10, 2024

Weekly meditation led by Rabbi Angela Buchdahl December 10, 2024

Dec 6, 2024

Sermon by Rabbi Angela Buchdahl, "Vayeitze: Jacob Finds His Rock, I Found My Soul Clock" December 6, 2024

Dec 3, 2024

Weekly meditation led by Rabbi Angela Buchdahl December 3, 2024

Nov 30, 2024

Sermon by Rabbi Rebecca Rosenthal, "Rebecca: The Mother of Jacob and Esau" November 29, 2024

Nov 26, 2024

Weekly Meditation hosted by Rabbi Angela Buchdahl November 26, 2024

Nov 22, 2024

Sermon by Rabbi Hilly Haber, "Matters of Life and Death" November 22, 2024

Nov 19, 2024

Weekly Meditation hosted by Rabbi Angela Buchdahl November 19, 2024

Nov 15, 2024

Sermon by Rabbi Andrew Kaplan Mandel, "Is It Worth The Salt?" November 15, 2024

Nov 12, 2024

Weekly Meditation led by Rabbi Angela Buchdahl November 12, 2024

Nov 9, 2024

Sermon by Rabbi Angela Buchdahl, "To be a Great Nation, Be a Blessing" November 8th, 2024

Nov 5, 2024

Weekly Meditation led by Rabbi Angela Buchdahl November 5, 2024

Nov 1, 2024

Sermon by Rabbi Mo Salth, "What Abraham Teaches Us About God" November 1, 2024

Oct 31, 2024

If you were to write your own anthem, what would you create? Cantor Benjie Ellen Schiller illustrates the philosophy and artistry behind one of her career-defining songs: "Azamra," based on Psalm 146.

Oct 29, 2024

Weekly Meditation led by Rabbi Angela Buchdahl October 29, 2024

Oct 26, 2024

Sermon By Rabbi Ari Lorge, "To Begin Anew" October 25th, 2024

Oct 24, 2024

Sermon by Rabbi Maurice Salth, "The Password is: Grandma Celia" October 24, 2024

Oct 24, 2024

Be present for the birth of a brand-new song. Cantorial intern and composer Beth Reinstein reveals her latest creation, an interpretation of Psalm 139: 11-16, with Rabbi Andrew Kaplan Mandel.

Oct 18, 2024

Sermon by Rabbi Rebecca Rosenthal, "Put a Stake in the Ground and Vote" October 18, 2024

Oct 17, 2024

SERMON: Rabbi Andrew Kaplan Mandel - The Spiritual Philanthropist | Yom Kippur, Yizkor, 5785

Oct 17, 2024

Sermon by Rabbinical Intern Rebecca Thau, "The Sacred Weight of Shattered Tablets" October 17th, 2024

Oct 17, 2024

SERMON: Rabbi Sarah Berman - The Chance for a Second Chance | Yom Kippur, Yizkor, 5785

Oct 17, 2024

SERMON: Rabbi Ari Lorge - Building the Center with You | Yom Kippur 5785

Oct 17, 2024

SERMON: Rabbi Sivan Rotholz - Grieving With God | Yom Kippur, Yizkor, 5785

Oct 17, 2024

SERMON: Rabbi Sivan Rotholz - Hope is the Thing With Teeth | Yom Kippur 5785

Oct 17, 2024

Psalm 136 may speak of Biblical miracles, but songleader, songwriter and cantorial student Jeremy Sipe brings its refrain to the present day. He speaks with Rabbi Andrew Kaplan Mandel about "Ki L'Olam Hasdo," a track from his first album, "Double Chai."

Oct 17, 2024

SERMON: Rabbi Angela Buchdahl - A More Forgiving World is a World Redeemed | Yom Kippur 5785

Oct 16, 2024

SERMON: Rabbinic Intern Rebecca Thau - Are You Lonely? A Jewish Answer to the Loneliness Epidemic | Kol Nidrei 5785

Oct 16, 2024

SERMON: Rabbi Rebecca Rosenthal - With the Resilience of the Reed | Kol Nidrei 5785

Oct 10, 2024

How good it is to be with the musicians behind the "Hinei Ma Tov" that often fills Central Synagogue's sanctuary with extra energy on Shabbat! Colorado-based Eyal and Danya Rivlin share the back story of their kinetic take on Psalm 133 with Rabbi Andrew Kaplan Mandel.

Oct 5, 2024

SERMON: Rabbi Hilly Haber - Hearing The Cry of the Shofar in the New Year| Rosh HaShanah 5785

Oct 4, 2024

Sermon by Brooklyn Michalowicz, "The Power of Apology: Four Steps to Teshuvah" October 4, 2024

Oct 4, 2024

SERMON: Rabbi Lisa Rubin - Where You Go, I Will Go | Rosh HaShanah 5785

Oct 4, 2024

SERMON: Rabbi Maurice Salth - Living in Days of Fear and Awe | Rosh HaShanah 5785

Oct 3, 2024

Sermon by Rabbi Angela Buchdahl, "Grief Calls us to Life | Erev Rosh HaShanah 5785" October 2, 2024

Sep 27, 2024

Sermon by Rabbi Sarah Berman, "The World to Come" September 27, 2024

Sep 27, 2024

Psalm 122, which celebrates arriving in Jerusalem, receives majestic musical treatment from Cantor Charles Osborne, whose "Samachti B'Omrim Li" is beloved the world over. Cantor Osborne shares the story of this choral masterwork with Rabbi Andrew Kaplan Mandel.

Sep 20, 2024

Sermon by Dr. Shira Epstein, "Still, Small Voice in Elul" September 20, 2024

Sep 20, 2024

Where does strength come from? Cantor Becky Mann shares her answer through her musical setting of Psalm 118, "Ozi V'Zimrat Yah" -- and in conversation with Cantor Jenna Pearsall.

Sep 13, 2024

Sermon by Gilad Kariv, September 13th, 2024

Sep 13, 2024

After a beautiful duet with Cantor Dan Mutlu at our Friday night service, Rabbi Deborah Sacks Mintz shares the back story behind "Min HaMeitzar," a musical interpretation of Psalm 118, with Rabbi Andrew Kaplan Mandel.

Sep 6, 2024

The Installation of Sivan Rotholz September 6, 2024

Sep 6, 2024

In 1964-65, Leonard Bernstein took a sabbatical from conducting the New York Philharmonic and emerged with the Chichester Psalms, a grand three-movement piece for chorus, solo, and orchestra, leveraging six different psalms as source text. Rabbi Andrew Kaplan Mandel speaks with emerging composer Jake Safirstein about the history and artistry of this soaring masterpiece.

Sep 1, 2024

Links to watch the full programs: Hineini: A Pre-Show Suffs Talk with Producer Jill Furman: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=63YTufZ31Fc Learn more about our Hineini civic engagement initiative here: https://www.centralsynagogue.org/special/hineini-a-civic-engagement-effort Central Synagogue is not a political organization; our nonpartisan Hineini initiative emphasizes democracy as a value shared by all Americans, regardless of political affiliation.

Sep 1, 2024

Links to watch the full programs: Hineini: A Pre-Show Suffs Talk with Producer Jill Furman: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=63YTufZ31Fc Hineini: The Legacy and Lessons of Marriage Equality: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iw7QxeH-VDw Learn more about our Hineini civic engagement initiative here: https://www.centralsynagogue.org/special/hineini-a-civic-engagement-effort Central Synagogue is not a political organization; our nonpartisan Hineini initiative emphasizes democracy as a value shared by all Americans, regardless of political affiliation.

Sep 1, 2024

Links to watch the full programs: Hineini: Bret Stephens & Rabbi Angela Buchdahl in Conversation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NwsrqCND_sg Hineini: The Legacy and Lessons of Marriage Equality: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iw7QxeH-VDw Learn more about our Hineini civic engagement initiative here: https://www.centralsynagogue.org/special/hineini-a-civic-engagement-effort Central Synagogue is not a political organization; our nonpartisan Hineini initiative emphasizes democracy as a value shared by all Americans, regardless of political affiliation.

Sep 1, 2024

Show notes: Links to watch the full programs: Hineini: Bret Stephens & Rabbi Angela Buchdahl in Conversation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NwsrqCND_sg Learn more about our Hineini civic engagement initiative here: https://www.centralsynagogue.org/special/hineini-a-civic-engagement-effort Central Synagogue is not a political organization; our nonpartisan Hineini initiative emphasizes democracy as a value shared by all Americans, regardless of political affiliation.

Aug 30, 2024

Sermon by Rabbi Hilly Haber, "The Season of Love: Elul 5784" August 30, 2024

Aug 30, 2024

Our psalms call for us to sing out a "shir hadash," a new song. Rabbi Cantor Shani Ben-Or shares with Rabbi Andrew Kaplan Mandel how she and her colleagues at the Niggunim Ensemble did just that with their version of Psalm 96.

Aug 23, 2024

Sermon by Rabbi Sivan Rotholz, "Vulnerability is the Language of Connection" August 23, 2024

Aug 23, 2024

Kabbalat Shabbat often achieves lift-off at Central Synagogue with Rabbi Josh Warshawsky's Psalm 95, Lechu Neranena. The composer speaks with Rabbi Andrew Kaplan Mandel about how he constructed this layered, rhythmic, and joyful setting.

Aug 16, 2024

Sermon by Jenna Pearsall, "Music: A Connector of Hearts" August 16, 2024

Aug 16, 2024

Sharing one of the gorgeous original melodies flowing from Jerusalem's Nava Tehila spiritual community, Daphna Rosenberg speaks with Cantor Jenna Pearsall about Psalm 92, "Mizmor Shir L'Yom HaShabbat."

Aug 9, 2024

Sermon by Rabbi Angela Buchdahl, "Scouting Out Destruction, And Hope: Tisha B’Av 2024" August 9th, 2024

Aug 9, 2024

An expert practitioner in the art of Jewish chant, Rabbi Shefa Gold describes to Rabbi Andrew Kaplan Mandel how her now-famous setting of "Ashrei" from Psalm 84 helps her enter the house of the Eternal.

Aug 2, 2024

Sermon by Rabbi Rebecca Rosenthal, "The Project of Peoplehood" August 2nd, 2024

Aug 2, 2024

In the third of Rabbi Nicole Auerbach's three-part mini-series interviewing poets, Rabbi Karyn Kedar shares how the psalms have come to matter in her own life -- sometimes with the help of her own pen.

Jul 26, 2024

Sermon by Cantor Dan Mutlu, "From Sacrifice to Prayer: The Essence of True Giving" July 26th, 2024

Jul 26, 2024

When we have no words during the intense events of our lives, the Psalms can provide them. Contemporary poet Jessica Greenbaum speaks with Rabbi Nicole Auerbach about the role that psalms can play for people today.

Jul 19, 2024

Sermon by Rabbi Andrew Kaplan Mandel, "Unobstructed Views" July 19, 2024

Jul 19, 2024

Poet Alden Solovy reflects on the literary potency of ancient psalms -- and shares selections from his forthcoming book, Enter These Gates, in an interview with Rabbi Nicole Auerbach.

Jul 12, 2024

Sermon by Rabbi Ari Lorge, "In the Space Between Two Verses" July 12, 2024

Jul 12, 2024

Cantor Dan Mutlu shares the artistry of groundbreaking 17th-century Jewish musician Salamone Rossi, including his uplifting setting of Psalm 67, in an interview with Rabbi Andrew Kaplan Mandel.

Jul 5, 2024

Sermon by Rabbi Sarah Berman, "Rebel, Rebel" July 5, 2024

Jun 28, 2024

Pride Shabbat—Reflections From Idit Klein June 28, 2024

Jun 28, 2024

How does one relate ancient psalms to modern circumstances? That's the project of Rabbi Jade Sank Ross, who speaks with Rabbi Andrew Kaplan Mandel about her upcoming book "To You I Call."

Jun 21, 2024

Sermon by Cantor Dan Mutlu, "Turning Anger into Healing" June 21, 2024

Jun 21, 2024

When we rise for the Amidah, we draw upon the words of Psalm 51 to give "liftoff" to the prayers we are about to recite. In an interview with Rabbi Andrew Kaplan Mandel, singer-songwriter Ellen Allard shares her musical setting of this powerful moment of preparation, "Open My Lips."

Jun 14, 2024

Sermon by Rabbi Angela Buchdahl, "Kol Isha–The Voices Of Women Are Heard In The Land" June 14th, 2024

Jun 12, 2024

Shavuot Yizkor Sermon by Rabbi Mo Salth, "The Last of the Brooklyn Dodgers" June 12, 2024

Jun 7, 2024

Sermon by Rabbi Ari Lorge, "In Between Never and Immediately" June 7th, 2024

Jun 7, 2024

After Debbie Friedman's untimely death in 2011, her musical setting of Psalm 30, "Mourning Into Dancing," became a source of healing for many who knew and loved her. One of Friedman's dear friends, musician and educator Merri Lovinger Arian, speaks with Rabbi Andrew Kaplan Mandel about this stirring piece and its remarkable composer.

May 31, 2024

A Farewell to Rabbi Dan Ross

May 31, 2024

What happens when ancient words meet an Eighties pop song? Rabbi Angela Buchdahl and Music Director Dave Strickland share the origin story behind Central's mashup of "Ashira" from Psalm 13 and Steve Winwood's 1986 classic, "Higher Love."

May 28, 2024

Weekly Meditation led by Rabbi Angela Buchdahl May 28, 2024

May 24, 2024

Sermon by Rabbi Mo Salth, "When Our Heart Lies Fallow" May 24, 2024

May 24, 2024

Enter the world of Kabbalistic mysticism as Rabbi Andrew Kaplan Mandel interviews former Central Synagogue Cantor Jordan Franzel, who unpacks his musical version of Psalm 29, "Havu L'Adonai."

May 21, 2024

Weekly Meditation led by Rabbi Angela Buchdahl May 21, 2024

May 17, 2024

Sermon by Rabbi Hilly Haber, "Finding Shelter on the Journey: Parshat Emor" May 17, 2024

May 17, 2024

What is the one thing you ask for? Cantor Jenna Pearsall interviews singer-songwriter Chava Mirel about her version of Psalm 27's "Achat Sha'alti," a staple of the Elul season.

May 14, 2024

Weekly Meditation led by Rabbi Angela Buchdahl May 14, 2024

May 11, 2024

Rabbi Angela Buchdahl, “NEVER AGAIN.” FOR EVERYONE. AND FOR US. May 10th 2024

May 10, 2024

If you've attended our Friday night services, you've likely heard Hollis Schachner's beautiful setting of Psalm 19, the duet "Y'hiyu L'Ratzon." Hear the surprising story of the song's origins from Cantor Schachner herself, in conversation with Rabbi Andrew Kaplan Mandel and Central's musical director Dave Strickland.

May 7, 2024

Weekly Meditation host by Rabbi Nicole Auerbach, May 7, 2024

May 3, 2024

Sermon by Rabbi Rebecca Rosenthal, "A Message to Our Seniors: Do Not Disengage" May 3, 2024

May 3, 2024

Who gets to dwell in the tent of the Eternal? Psalm 15 offers an answer, and composer Billy Dreskin shares his joyful and dynamic musical setting of the psalm ("Mi Yagur") in a special interview with Rabbi Andrew Kaplan Mandel.

Apr 30, 2024

Weekly Meditation led by Rabbi Angela Buchdahl April 30, 2024

Apr 26, 2024

Sermon by Cantor Jenna Pearsall, "Lo Dayeinu, It Is Not Enough" April 26, 2024

Apr 19, 2024

Sermon by Rabbi Ari Lorge, "Next Year in a Rebuilt Jerusalem" April 19, 2024

Apr 19, 2024

What does it feel like to approach the Eternal One? Join Rabbi Andrew Kaplan Mandel as he learns how beloved Jewish composer Danny Maseng crafted his version of the entrance music to our morning service, “Mah Tovu."

Apr 16, 2024

Weekly Meditation host by Rabbi Nicole Auerbach, April 16, 2024

Apr 12, 2024

Sermon by Rabbi Mo Salth, "Stop the Show, Someone Needs Help!" April 12, 2024

Apr 12, 2024

How do we deal with fear? Listen in on Rabbi Andrew Kaplan Mandel’s interview with Jewish rockstar Dan Nichols, who shares the personal story behind his compelling musical setting of Psalm 3 and the empowering message he hopes listeners will take away.

Apr 9, 2024

Weekly Meditation led by Rabbi Angela Buchdahl April 9, 2024

Apr 5, 2024

Sermon by Cantor Dan Mutlu, "Look Up and Remember" April 5, 2024

Apr 2, 2024

Weekly Meditation led by Rabbi Angela Buchdahl April 2, 2024

Mar 29, 2024

Sermon by Rabbi Sarah Berman, "It's Complicated" March 29, 2024

Mar 26, 2024

Weekly Meditation led by Rabbi Angela Buchdahl March 26, 2024

Mar 22, 2024

Sermon by Rabbi Angela Buchdahl, "Seeing the World Through Multiple Lenses" March 22, 2024

Mar 19, 2024

Weekly meditation hosted by Rabbi Angela Buchdahl March 19, 2024

Mar 15, 2024

Sermon by Rabbi Lisa Rubin, “Building a New Identity” March 15, 2024

Mar 12, 2024

Weekly Meditation led by Rabbi Angela Buchdahl March 12, 2024

Mar 8, 2024

Sermon by Rabbi Ari Lorge, "One People. One Destiny" March 8, 2024

Mar 7, 2024

Mohamed Abu Jafar was 14 when his brother Ahmed was killed by the IDF in their hometown of Jenin in the West Bank. Motivated by his brother’s tragic death, Mohamed studied nursing–but continued to harbor anger towards the systems that led to his brother’s death, until he was introduced to the Parents Circle. From Pain to Purpose : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTjCsjJ9U78 Cultivating Coexistence & Hope: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NmsY0Hdtfrw

Mar 7, 2024

In this never before shared interview, Central Synagogue’s senior rabbi shares her own journey from horror to hope since Oct. 7. This interview was recorded on Dec. 19, 2023. One Tiny Seed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZcq0c9_njY

Mar 7, 2024

Hear excerpts from Rabbi Buchdahl’s Dec. 15 sermon on the power of tears and from Mohamed Abu Jafar, a resident of Jenin in the West Bank and a member of The Parents Circle-Families Forum. From Pain to Purpose: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTjCsjJ9U78

Mar 7, 2024

Hear from individuals who have been directly impacted by the attacks of Oct. 7 and how they are working hard to embrace hope. Communal Meeting with the Families of Hostages: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPxF_LNmXU0&t=1s Leading a Shared Future: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f3bn8DgTaEA From Pain to Purpose : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTjCsjJ9U78 Cultivating Coexistence & Hope: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NmsY0Hdtfrw

Mar 5, 2024

Weekly Meditation led by Rabbi Angela Buchdahl March 5, 2024

Mar 1, 2024

Sermon by Rabbi Angela Buchdahl, "Remembering the Hostages: Every Person Counts" March 1, 2024

Feb 29, 2024

Hear from Rabbi Buchdahl about the Jewish responsibility to care for one another and Dan Senor, author of The Genius of Israel , on the global significance of Israel today. Genius of Israel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=okPFcvMRN1Q

Feb 29, 2024

Hear from Dr. Cochav Elkayam-Levy, an authority on international human rights law, about Israeli women’s feelings of betrayal by UN agencies in the wake of Oct. 7. Leading A Shared Future: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f3bn8DgTaEA Antisemitism Revealed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YAYWUllEoxc

Feb 29, 2024

Content warning: this episode contains depictions of violence and bodily harm. Hear from several people whose loved ones were taken captive into Gaza. Communal Meeting with the Families of Hostages: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPxF_LNmXU0 Leading A Shared Future: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f3bn8DgTaEA

Feb 29, 2024

Hear from leading Israeli thinker and intellectual Yossi Klein HaLevi and Anat Marla, who is both a survivor of the attacks and the Director of the Society and Community Division of the Kibbutz Movement. “In the Beginning”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAEjbCtZiqw Yossi Klein HaLevi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yiQfB_RzXy8 Leading a Shared Future: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f3bn8DgTaEA

Feb 28, 2024

In a conversation with Rabbi Angela Buchdahl, Ambassador Lipstadt discusses the current rise in hatred against Jews following October 7, and what we can do to advocate for stronger action against antisemitism in the streets, online, on college campuses.

Feb 27, 2024

Weekly Meditation led by Rabbi Angela Buchdahl February 27, 2024

Feb 23, 2024

Cantor Jenna Pearsall, "Kindling Your Inner Light" February 23, 2024

Feb 20, 2024

Weekly Meditation led by Rabbi Angela Buchdahl February 20, 2024

Feb 16, 2024

Rabbi Dan Ross, "Parashat Terumah: Less Is Holier" February 16, 2024

Feb 13, 2024

Weekly Meditation led by Rabbi Cantor Shani Ben-Or February 13, 2024

Feb 9, 2024

Rabbi Rebecca Rosenthal, "Repro Shabbat: The Pain of Silence" February 9, 2024

Feb 6, 2024

Weekly Meditation led by Rabbi Cantor Shani Ben-Or February 6, 2024

Feb 2, 2024

Rabbi Andrew Kaplan Mandel, "On Eagle’s Wings" February 2, 2024

Jan 30, 2024

Weekly Meditation led by Rabbi Cantor Shani Ben-Or January 30, 2024

Jan 27, 2024

Rabbi Sarah Berman, "Pessimistic Optimists" January 26, 2024

Jan 23, 2024

Weekly Meditation led by Rabbi Cantor Shani Ben-Or January 23, 2024

Jan 19, 2024

Sermon by Rabbi Angela Buchdahl, "The People of Israel are a Mixed Multitude" January 19, 2024

Jan 16, 2024

Weekly Meditation led by Rabbi Angela Buchdahl January 16, 2024

Jan 13, 2024

Reflections from Rep. Ritchie Torres January 12, 2024

Jan 9, 2024

Weekly Meditation led by Rabbi Nicole Auerbach January 9, 2024

Jan 5, 2024

Sermon by Rabbi Dan Ross, "Parashat Shemot: God's Circle of Compassion" January 5, 2024

Jan 2, 2024

Weekly Meditation led by Rabbi Nicole Auerbach January 2, 2024

Dec 30, 2023

Sermon by Rabbinic Intern Brooklyn Michalowicz, "Eyes Wide Open: Envisioning Deeper Connections" December 29, 2023

Dec 22, 2023

SERMON: Rabbi Mo Salth, "The Fine Line between Revenge and Reconciliation" December 22, 2023

Dec 19, 2023

Weekly Meditation led by Rabbi Angela Buchdahl December 19, 2023

Dec 15, 2023

Sermon by Rabbi Angela Buchdahl, "Those who Sow in Tears—Joseph, the Cryer" December 15, 2023

Dec 12, 2023

Weekly Meditation led by Rabbi Angela Buchdahl December 12, 2023

Dec 9, 2023

Sermon by Dr. Andrew Rehfeld, “Reflections from Dr. Andrew Rehfeld” December 08, 2023

Dec 5, 2023

Weekly Meditation led by Rabbi Angela Buchdahl December 5, 2023

Dec 2, 2023

Sermon by Rabbi Dan Ross. "Parashat Vayishlach: We Don't Run Away" December 01, 2023

Nov 28, 2023

Listen to Yair Rosenberg , Dr. Rachel Fish , and journalist and Central member Abigail Pogrebin discuss navigating antisemitic speech, threats, and attacks that have surged in the wake of October 7.

Nov 28, 2023

Weekly Meditation led by Rabbi Angela Buchdahl November 28, 2023

Nov 25, 2023

Sermon by Rabbinical Intern Rebecca Thau, "690 New Words" November 24th, 2023

Nov 21, 2023

Weekly Meditation led by Rabbi Angela Buchdahl November 21, 2023

Nov 18, 2023

Sermon by Hilly Haber November 17, 2023

Nov 14, 2023

Weekly Meditation led by Rabbi Nicole Auerbach November 14, 2023

Nov 10, 2023

Sermon by Rabbi Angela Buchdahl, "Be’er L’Chai Roi–Finding a Wellspring of Hope in Israel" November 10, 2023

Nov 7, 2023

Weekly Meditation led by Rabbi Angela Buchdahl November 7, 2023

Nov 3, 2023

Sermon by Cantor Dan Mutlu, "Songs of Strength and Hope" November 3, 2023

Oct 31, 2023

Weekly Meditation led by Rabbi Nicole Auerbach October 31, 2023

Oct 27, 2023

The installation of and sermon by Rabbi Andrew Kaplan Mandel, "Make and Believe" October 27, 2023

Oct 24, 2023

Weekly Meditation led by Rabbi Angela Buchdahl October 254, 2023

Oct 20, 2023

Sermon by Rabbi Ari Lorge, "A Dove Among Hawks" October 20, 2023

Oct 13, 2023

Sermon by Rabbi Angela Buchdahl, "Israel at War: In the Beginning there was the Word" October 13, 2023

Oct 3, 2023

Sep 29, 2023

Sermon by Rabbi Joy Levitt, "Finding Joy" September 29, 2023

Sep 25, 2023

Sermon by Rabbi Kaplan Mandel, "Illuminating Goodness" | Yom Kippur 5784

Sep 25, 2023

Sermon by Rabbi Ari Lorge, "Will the Messiah Get to York Avenue?" | Yom Kippur 5784

Sep 25, 2023

Sermon by Rabbi Angela Buchdahl, "Your People are My People" | Kol Nidre 5784

Sep 24, 2023

Sermon by Rabbi Hilly Haber "Lifting Up The Lamp" | Kol Nidre 5784" September 24th, 2023

Sep 22, 2023

Sermon by Rabbi Rebeca Rosenthal - "You Are Loved" September 22, 2023

Sep 17, 2023

Sermon by Rabbi Lisa Rubin, "One of Thirty-Six" | Rosh HaShanah 5784" September 17th, 2023

Sep 16, 2023

Sermon by Rabbi Mo Salth, "L’Chaim! – Judaism’s True Telegram" | Rosh HaShanah 5784" September 16th, 2023

Sep 16, 2023

Sermon by Rabbi Dan Ross, "This Rosh HaShanah Sermon Was Not Written By ChatGPT" | Rosh HaShanah 5784" September 16th, 2023

Sep 16, 2023

Sermon by Rabbi Angela Buchdahl, "Am Yisrael Chai | Erev Rosh HaShanah 5784" September 15th, 2023

Sep 8, 2023

Sermon by Rabbi Sarah Berman, "Not with You Alone" September 8, 2023

Sep 1, 2023

Sermon by Rabbi Maurice Salth, "Why We Whisper Tonight’s Torah Portion" September 01, 2023

Aug 25, 2023

Sermon by Rabbi Ari Lorge, "Virtuous Speech or Virtuous Action" August 25, 2023

Aug 18, 2023

Rabbi Andrew Kaplan Mandel, "To Pursue Anew." August 18th, 2023

Aug 11, 2023

Sermon by Cantor Jenna Pearsall, "Embracing The Self" August 11th, 2023

Aug 4, 2023

Sermon by Rabbi Angela Buchdahl, "The Imperative of Awe" August 4, 2023

Jul 28, 2023

Rabbi Sarah Berman, "When Tomorrow Dawns" 07/28/2023

Jul 27, 2023

Israel’s ruling coalition has just passed the first of several bills to overhaul the judiciary. This new law prevents its Supreme Court from questioning the reasonableness of any law or nomination approved by the majority of the Knesset. Such a monumental change has the potential to alter the democratic nature of Israel itself. In response, massive protests continue throughout Israel. What is the true intention behind this judicial overhaul? How will the passage of this first new law impact Israel and its people? What role have the ongoing protests played in shaping the process? And most importantly, what might lie ahead for the nation? To help unpack the implications of this ruling, we invite you to join us virtually for a conversation between Michael Koplow, Chief Policy Officer of Israel Policy Forum, and Rabbi Joy Levitt. Mr. Koplow will provide invaluable insights into these pressing questions, shed light on the current state of affairs in Israel, and answer questions from our community. We hope you will join us for this important conversation. --- Michael Koplow is the chief policy officer of Israel Policy Forum, and also serves as a research fellow of the Kogod Research Center at the Shalom Hartman Institute of North America. Before coming to Israel Policy Forum, he was the founding program director of the Israel Institute. He holds a Ph.D. in Government from Georgetown University, where he specialized in political development and ideology, and the politics of Middle Eastern states. He writes Israel Policy Forum’s weekly Koplow Column and edits Israel Policy Exchange, which is a leading source for commentary and analysis on Israel and American Jewry, and his work regularly appears in other publications. In addition to his Ph.D., he holds a B.A. from Brandeis University, a J.D. from New York University, and an A.M. in Middle Eastern Studies from Harvard University.

Jul 21, 2023

Sermon by Rabbi Rebecca Rosenthal, "Choosing the Real World" July 21, 2023

Jul 15, 2023

Sermon by Rabbi Dan Ross "Parashat Matot-Masei: Brought to You By the Number 42" July 14, 2023

Jul 7, 2023

Sermon by Cantorial Intern Beth Reinstein, "Changes" July 7, 2023

Jul 1, 2023

Sermon by Kenji Yoshino, "Pride Shabbat—Reflections From Kenji Yoshino." June 30, 2023

Jun 23, 2023

Sermon by Rabbi Buchdahl, "Protesting for the Sake of Heaven, or Hell?" June 23, 2023

Jun 20, 2023

Weekly Meditation led by Rabbi Angela Buchdahl June 13, 2023

Jun 16, 2023

Sermon by Rabbi Dan Ross, "Parashat Sh'lach: Believe" June 16, 2023

Jun 13, 2023

Weekly Meditation led by Rabbi Angela Buchdahl June 13, 2023

Jun 9, 2023

Sermon by Rabbi Sarah Berman, "In Our Raising Up" June 9, 2023

Jun 6, 2023

Weekly Meditation led by Rabbi Nicole Auerbach - June 6, 2023

Jun 2, 2023

Sermon by Rabbi Angela Buchdahl, "Blessing the Transitions of our Children, and Ourselves" June 2, 2023

Jun 2, 2023

Our final Story presents the many voices of our Central community, recorded when we gathered together at Rosh Hashanah this past fall. Many thanks to everyone who joined us, reflected, and recorded their thoughts.

May 30, 2023

Weekly Meditation led by Rabbi Angela Buchdahl - May 30, 2023

May 27, 2023

Sermon by Cantor Jenna Pearsall, "Clinging to One Another" May 26, 2023

May 26, 2023

Sermon by Rabbi Mo Salth, "Right Before Our Very Eyes: Our Everlasting Love for Our Departed" May 26, 2023

May 23, 2023

Weekly Meditation led by Rabbi Angela Buchdahl - May 23, 2023

May 20, 2023

Sermon by Rabbi Rebecca Rosenthal, "Each and Every Letter" May 19, 2023

May 19, 2023

Central members and siblings Freeman Shore and Wini Freund share more about their childhood, and their family’s extraordinary relationship to the Israeli state’s founding generation of leaders.

May 16, 2023

Weekly Meditation led by Rabbi Angela Buchdahl - May 16, 2023

May 12, 2023

Sermon by Rabbi Nicole Auerbach, "Kosi Revaya: My Cup is Overflowing" May 12, 2023

May 12, 2023

In this conversation, study partners Gail and Sarah discuss their paths to their second careers.

May 9, 2023

Weekly Meditation led by Rabbi Angela Buchdahl - May 9, 2023

May 5, 2023

Sermon by Rabbi Dan Ross, "Parashat Emor: Radical Empathy" May 5, 2023

May 2, 2023

Weekly Meditation led by Rabbi Angela Buchdahl - May 2, 2023

Apr 29, 2023

Sermon by Rabbi Angela Buchdahl - April 28, 2023

Apr 28, 2023

Central staff members Alexandra Singer and Carrie Connor share how they came to the Central community and connected with each other.

Apr 25, 2023

Weekly Meditation led by Rabbi Angela Buchdahl - April 25, 2023

Apr 21, 2023

Sermon by Rabbi Ari Lorge, "To Life…Lived Together" April 21, 2023

Apr 18, 2023

Weekly Meditation led by Rabbi Angela Buchdahl - April 18, 2023

Apr 14, 2023

Sermon by Rabbinic Intern Chelsea Feuchs, "Farewell: Gratitude for the Gifts of this Community" April 14, 2023

Apr 14, 2023

Doris Manville-Wagstaff speaks with her husband Scott Wagstaff about her journey to Central and Judaism, her mental health struggles, and her father’s incredible connection to a Holocaust survivor. If you or a loved one is having suicidal thoughts, please call or text 988, or access help through the online chat at https://988lifeline.org/chat/ .

Apr 11, 2023

Weekly Meditation by Rabbi Nicole Auerbach - April 11, 2023

Apr 7, 2023

Sermon by Rabbi Dan Ross, "How to Meet Elijah the Prophet" April 7, 2023

Apr 7, 2023

Central congregant Ed Saslaw hears from fellow congregant and friend Alissa Ballot about her family background and the ancestors who inspired her name.

Apr 4, 2023

Weekly Meditation by Rabbi Angela Buchdahl - April 4, 2023

Mar 31, 2023

Sermon by Rabbi Hilly Haber, A Reflection on the Passover Table March 31, 2023

Mar 31, 2023

Jill Sharfstein interviews her friend Nancy Fisher about the aftermath of the 1998 fire, Central's embrace of Avery Fisher Hall, and Nancy's enduring connection to Central even while hospitalized.

Mar 28, 2023

Weekly Meditation by Rabbi Angela Buchdahl - March 28, 2023

Mar 24, 2023

Members Estelle (Nicki) Tanner and Burton Lehman talk about Burt's path to leadership in the Reform Movement and the inspiring teachers he met along the way.

Mar 21, 2023

Weekly Meditation by Rabbi Angela Buchdahl - March 21, 2023

Mar 17, 2023

Remarks from The Israel Religious Action Center Director, Orly Erez-Likhovski March 17, 2023

Mar 17, 2023

Central congregants and siblings Freeman Shore and Wini Freund have a conversation in which they share some special family memories.

Mar 14, 2023

Weekly Meditation by Rabbi Angela Buchdahl - March 14, 2023

Mar 11, 2023

Sermon by Rabbi Lisa Rubin, "Awakenings" Mrch10, 2023

Mar 10, 2023

Members Arden Donohue and Gail Sinai discuss how Arden first came to Central, her Jewish journey, and the process of becoming b’nei mitzvah.

Mar 7, 2023

Weekly Meditation by Rabbi Angela Buchdahl - March 7, 2023

Mar 4, 2023

Sermon by Rabbi Mo Salth, "The Lesson of Purim - Do Your Job" March 3, 2023

Feb 28, 2023

Weekly Meditation by Rabbi Nicole Auerbach - February 28, 2023

Feb 25, 2023

Sermon by Rabbi Dan Ross, " Parashat Terumah: In Memory of Ilan Ramon" February 24, 2023

Feb 23, 2023

Zach Rolf and Hadley Rolf remember how they first met as Central staff members, and how their Jewish home remains at Central years even now, years later.

Feb 23, 2023

Weekly Meditation by Rabbi Nicole Auerbach - February 21, 2023

Feb 18, 2023

Sermon by Rabi Mo Salth, "Striving to Kvetch Less and Give a Whole Lot More" February 17, 2023

Feb 17, 2023

Central member Nancy Hannah Levy Torres speaks with her friend Marion Greenup about her Jewish upbringing, and her journey to a fulfilling spiritual life.

Feb 14, 2023

Rabbi Angela Buchdahl's Weekly Meditation - February 7, 2023

Feb 14, 2023

Weekly Meditation by Rabbi Nicole Auerbach - February 14, 2023

Feb 11, 2023

Sermon by Rabbi Ari Lorge, "The Leviticus 18:5 Test: Live by them, don’t die by them" February 10, 2023

Feb 10, 2023

Central’s former Executive Director Livia Thompson shares her Jewish journey, discussing the path she took to become a Jewish professional and a member of Central’s senior leadership team at a pivotal moment in our congregation’s history.

Feb 4, 2023

Sermon by Cantor Dan Mutlu, "Singing Our History" February 3, 2023

Feb 3, 2023

Longtime members Ruth Perelson and Lois Perelson-Gross (Ruth’s daughter) talk about Shabbat, and Ruth’s project to bring meaningful Shabbat practice into the lives of more Central families.

Feb 1, 2023

Rabbi Angela Buchdahl's Weekly Meditation - January 31, 2023

Jan 28, 2023

Sermon by Rabbi Angela Buchdahl, "Kol Yisrael Arevim—All Israel is Responsible for each other" January 27, 2023

Jan 25, 2023

Rabbi Angela Buchdahl's Weekly Meditation - January 24, 2023

Jan 21, 2023

Sermon by Rabi Nicole Auerbach, "Unleashing Our Own Magic" January 20, 2023

Jan 18, 2023

Rabbi Angela Buchdahl's Weekly Meditation - January 17, 2023

Jan 14, 2023

MLK Shabbat - Reflections from Rev. Dr. Willie Dwayne Francois III, January 13, 2023

Jan 11, 2023

Rabbi Nicole Auerbach's Weekly Meditation - January 10, 2023

Jan 7, 2023

Sermon by Rabbi Sarah Berman, "Age, Vision, and Wisdom" January 6, 2023.

Dec 31, 2022

Sermon by Rabbi Dan Ross, "Parashat Vayigash: Precious Specks of Time" December 30, 2022

Dec 24, 2022

Sermon by Rabbi Mo Salth, "Bring on the Light – 8+1 Inspiring Stories for this Chanukah" December 23, 2022

Dec 21, 2022

Rabbi Angela Buchdahl's Weekly Meditation - December 20, 2022

Dec 17, 2022

Sermon by Imam Abdullah Antepli, "Shining a Light on Antisemitism" December 16, 2022

Dec 16, 2022

Sylvia Smoller talks with her son Jordan Smoller about her family’s escape from the Nazis, and the legacy of resilience she has passed on to future generations.

Dec 14, 2022

Rabbi Angela Buchdahl's Weekly Meditation - December 13, 2022

Dec 10, 2022

Sermon by Rabbi Ari Lorge, "The Questions that Motivate Us" December 9, 2022

Dec 9, 2022

Congregants Patricia Rich and Michael Silverberg share the story of how they met and fell in love because of their connection to Central Synagogue.

Dec 6, 2022

Rabbi Nicole Auerbach's Weekly Meditation - December 6, 2022

Dec 3, 2022

Sermon by Cantor Dan Mutlu, "The Old Man in the Mountain" December 2, 2022

Dec 2, 2022

Sue Dorn shares more memories of her extraordinary life with Rabbi Sarah Berman. Part 3 of 3.

Dec 1, 2022

Rabbi Angela Buchdahl's Weekly Meditation - November 29, 2022

Dec 1, 2022

Rabbi Angela Buchdahl's Weekly Meditation - November 22, 2022

Nov 26, 2022

Sermon by Rabbi Rebecca Rosenthal, “Building New Cycles” November 25th, 2022

Nov 19, 2022

The Installation of Cantor Jenna Pearsall with Cantor Dan Mutlu, Cantor Neil Michaels, Rabbi Janet Liss and Shonni Silverberg, November 18, 2022

Nov 18, 2022

In this second clip from their conversation, Rabbi Sarah Berman and Central member Sue Dorn discuss Sue’s experiences of antisemitism and other discrimination, her marriage, and her positive approach to life.

Nov 16, 2022

Rabbi Angela Buchdahl's Weekly Meditation - November 15, 2022

Nov 12, 2022

Sermon by April Davis. November 11, 2022

Nov 11, 2022

We’re thrilled to share our most recent StoryCorps recording by Rabbi Sarah Berman and Central member Sue Dorn. In this first clip from their conversation, they discuss Sue's earliest childhood memories during World War II, her experience with antisemitism, and how she and her siblings were taught the importance of working toward justice.

Nov 11, 2022

Rabbi Angela Buchdahl's Weekly Meditation - November 8, 2022

Nov 4, 2022

Sermon by Rabbi Angela Buchdahl, "Be A Blessing" November 4, 2022

Nov 4, 2022

Partners in Central social justice programming, Sherry King and Rabbi Hilly Haber discuss how their Jewish values and experiences bring them to this important work.

Nov 2, 2022

Rabbi Angela Buchdahl's Weekly Meditation - November 1, 2022

Nov 2, 2022

Rabbi Angela Buchdahl's Weekly Meditation - October 25, 2022

Oct 28, 2022

Sermon by Rabbinic Intern Chelsea Feuchs - "Noah’s Ark-itecture" October 28, 2022

Oct 28, 2022

Friends, and Central members, Ed Saslaw and Sharon Gunderson share their unusual first meeting, their growing friendship and community at Central Synagogue.

Oct 21, 2022

Sermon by Cantorial Intern Beth Reinstein, "Cain's Control" October 21, 2022

Oct 21, 2022

Members Carol and Tom discuss the premature birth of their first grandson, Sam, and find joy in the incredible transformation he has gone through.

Oct 17, 2022

Sermon by Rabbinic Intern Chelsea Feuchs, "Repeating, Retelling, Remembering" October 17, 2022

Oct 15, 2022

Sermon by Rabbi Mo Salth, “The Legend of the Doom Prophecy” October 14, 2022

Oct 14, 2022

Central Synagogue’s senior cantor Daniel Mutlu speaks with his son Saya on the eve of Saya’s bar mitzvah about the meaning of this important moment.

Oct 11, 2022

Oct 7, 2022

Sermon by Rabbi Ari Lorge, "The Weeping Synagogue" October 7, 2022

Oct 7, 2022

Members Miles Gerstein and Susan Davis talk about their family’s Jewish journey, and how they came to Central.

Oct 6, 2022

Sermon by Rabbi Nicole Auerbach- "The Wind Phone" October 5, 2022

Oct 6, 2022

Sermon by Rabbi Mo Salth, "Took The Recipes With Her" October 5, 2022

Oct 6, 2022

Sermon by Rabbi Mo Salth, "A Jewish Guide For Hurtling Through Time" October 4, 2022

Oct 6, 2022

Sermon by Rabbi Ari Lorge, "Jewish Optimism: Adopting our God’s-Eye-View" October 5, 2022

Oct 5, 2022

Sermon by Rabbi Rebecca Rosenthal, "Embracing Dust and Ashes" September 30, 2022

Oct 5, 2022

Kol Nidre Sermon by Rabbi Angela Buchdahl, "The World is Built on Kindness" October 4, 2022

Sep 30, 2022

Rabbi Dan Ross speaks with his wife, Rabbi Jade Sank Ross, about their different paths to becoming rabbis

Sep 27, 2022

Sermon by Rabbi Sarah Berman, "Hineini: Citizen-ing Jewishly" September 27, 2022

Sep 27, 2022

Rosh Hashanah Sermon by Rabbi Lisa Rubin, "In Times of Crisis" September 26, 2022

Sep 26, 2022

Sermon by Rabbi Angela Buchdahl, "Jewish Pride: Live Up To Your Name" September 26, 2022

Sep 26, 2022

Rosh Hashanah Sermon by Rabbi Dan Ross, "Modeh Ani: I am Wrong and I am Grateful" September 25, 2022

Sep 23, 2022

Sermon by Rabbi Hilly Haber, "Standing Together in this New Year" - September 23, 2022

Sep 23, 2022

Members Carolyn Breidenbach and Audrey Zucker reminisce about Sisterhood and how it connected them to each other and to others in the Central community and beyond.

Sep 16, 2022

Sermon by Rabbi Nicole Auerbach, "Dancing with God" September 16, 2022

Sep 16, 2022

Congregant Freeman Shore talks with staff member Lauren Dickel about their different paths to Central.

Sep 9, 2022

Sermon by Rabbi Sarah Berman, "Facing the Difficult Moments" - September 9, 2022

Sep 9, 2022

Central Synagogue member Robin Lynn and her daughter Carla Steckman about how the fatal Tay-Sachs disease has affected their family.

Sep 2, 2022

Sermon by Andrew Mandel, "Circles of Justice" September 2, 2022

Sep 1, 2022

Ami Samuels and Susan Picker talk about their Jewish backgrounds and their shared love of Central’s Saturday morning Mishkan service.

Aug 26, 2022

Sermon by Rabbi Dan Ross, "Parashat Re'eh: A Blessing for Y'all" August 26, 2022

Aug 26, 2022

Elizabeth and Susan Wagner, congregational leaders and popular b’nei mitzvah tutors, talk about their Jewish identities, their family, and their long history of engaging with Central.

Aug 19, 2022

Sermon by Cantor Jenna Pearsall, "Remembering Our Humble Beginnings" August 19, 2022

Aug 12, 2022

Sermon by Cantor Dan Mutlu, "Season of Love" August 12, 2022

Aug 9, 2022

Rabbi Angela Buchdahl's Weekly Meditation - August 9, 2022

Aug 5, 2022

Sermon by Rabbi Angela Buchdahl - "Deuteronomy: Putting Moses on the Therapist’s Couch" August 5, 2022

Aug 5, 2022

Howard and Jill Sharfstein speak about their marriage, and their 40 years as congregants of Central Synagogue. Together they reflect on how Central became increasingly more important through Howard’s illness and their growing involvement after his recovery, including Howard’s position, in 2006, as Chair of the Central Board of trustees.

Aug 2, 2022

Rabbi Angela Buchdahl's Weekly Meditation - August 2, 2022

Jul 29, 2022

Jul 27, 2022

Rabbi Angela Buchdahl's Weekly Meditation - July 26, 2022

Jul 22, 2022

Jul 22, 2022

Friends, Monica Corton and Laura Strauss, converse about the impact that their involvement at Central has had on their lives.

Jul 19, 2022

Rabbi Nicole Auerbach's Weekly Meditation - July 19, 2022

Jul 15, 2022

Sermon by Rabbi Rebecca Rosenthal, "Even God Can Change" July 15, 2022

Jul 12, 2022

Rabbi Nicole Auerbach's Weekly Meditation - July 12, 2022

Jul 8, 2022

Sermon by Rabbi Ari Lorge, "A King of Curses or a Prophet of Blessings?" July 7, 2022

Jul 5, 2022

Rabbi Nicole Auerbach's Weekly Meditation - July 5, 2022

Jul 1, 2022

Sermon by Rabbi Nicole Auerbach- "Sitting Shiva" July 1st, 2022

Jun 28, 2022

Rabbi Nicole Auerbach's Weekly Meditation - June 28, 2022

Jun 22, 2022

Rabbi Angela Buchdahl's Weekly Meditation - June 21, 2022

Jun 18, 2022

Jun 16, 2022

Rabbi Angela Buchdahl and Rabbi Peter Rubinstein, on becoming Clergy and coming to Central Synagogue, December 10, 2021

Jun 16, 2022

The Central Synagogue community, reflecting on change and a new year, September 2021

Jun 14, 2022

Rabbi Nicole Auerbach's Weekly Meditation - June 14, 2022

Jun 10, 2022

Sermon by Rabbi Dan Ross, “Parashat B’haalot’cha: The Torah of Travel” June 10, 2022

Jun 7, 2022

Rabbi Angela Buchdahl's Weekly Meditation - June 7, 2022

Jun 3, 2022

Sermon by Rabbi Angela Buchdahl, “Let Us Bless: 50 Years of Women in the Rabbinate" June 03, 2022

Jun 2, 2022

Rabbi Angela Buchdahl's Weekly Meditation - May 31, 2022

May 27, 2022

Sermon by Rabbi Mo Salth, May 27, 2022

May 24, 2022

Rabbi Angela Buchdahl's Weekly Meditation - May 24, 2022

May 20, 2022

Sermon by Cantor Jenna McMillan, "Little Moments, Big Blessings" May 20, 2022

May 18, 2022

Rabbi Angela Buchdahl's Weekly Meditation - May 17, 2022

May 14, 2022

SERMON: Rabbi Angela Buchdahl- "The Sabbatical Year and Debt Forgiveness: Making It Real in 2022" May 14, 2022

May 11, 2022

Rabbi Angela Buchdahl's Weekly Meditation - May 10, 2022

May 6, 2022

Sermon by Rabbi Hilly Haber May 6, 2022

May 4, 2022

Rabbi Angela Buchdahl's Weekly Meditation - May 3, 2022

Apr 29, 2022

Sermon by Rabbi Mo Salth April 29, 2022

Apr 27, 2022

Rabbi Angela Buchdahl's Weekly Meditation - April 26, 2022

Apr 22, 2022

Sermon by Rabbi Ari Lorge, "Unapparent Pain" April 22, 2022

Apr 20, 2022

Rabbi Angela Buchdahl's Weekly Meditation - April 19, 2022

Apr 13, 2022

Rabbi Angela Buchdahl's Weekly Meditation - April 12, 2022

Apr 8, 2022

Sermon by Cantor Dan Mutlu, "Adir Hu-A Hymn of Hope" April 8, 2022

Apr 6, 2022

Rabbi Angela Buchdahl's Weekly Meditation - April 5, 2022

Apr 1, 2022

Remarks From Rabbi Gilad Kariv, MK April 1, 2022

Mar 30, 2022

Rabbi Angela Buchdahl's Weekly Meditation - March 29, 2022

Mar 25, 2022

Sermon by Rabbi Sarah Berman, "Dreaming Our Way Into Our Tradition" March 25, 2022

Mar 22, 2022

Rabbi Angela Buchdahl's Weekly Meditation - March 22, 2022

Mar 19, 2022

Sermon by Rabbi Lisa Rubin, "Reimagining the Future" March 18, 2022

Mar 15, 2022

Rabbi Nicole Auerbach's Weekly Meditation - March 15, 2022

Mar 12, 2022

Sermon by Rabbi Ari Lorge, "The Real Lesson of Shabbat Zachor" March 11, 2022

Mar 9, 2022

Rabbi Angela Buchdahl's Weekly Meditation - March 8, 2022

Mar 5, 2022

Rabbi Angela Buchdahl's Weekly Meditation - March 1, 2022

Mar 5, 2022

Sermon - "Building Thriving and Sacred Communities After the Wilderness" March 4, 2022

Feb 26, 2022

Sermon by Rabbinical Intern Andrew Mandel, "Linking Yourself to Community" February 25, 2022

Feb 22, 2022

Rabbi Angela Buchdahl's Weekly Meditation - February 22, 2022

Feb 19, 2022

Sermon by Rabbi Dan Ross, "Ki Tisa: A Blessing By Omission" February 18, 2022

Feb 16, 2022

Rabbi Angela Buchdahl's Weekly Meditation - February 15, 2022

Feb 12, 2022

Sermon by Rabbi Angela Buchdahl, "Clothing Ourselves With Kindness" February 11th, 2022

Feb 8, 2022

Rabbi Angela Buchdahl's Weekly Meditation - February 8, 2022

Feb 5, 2022

Sermon by Rabbi Nicole Auerbach, “Getting Proximate with God” February 4, 2022

Feb 2, 2022

Rabbi Angela Buchdahl's Weekly Meditation - February 1, 2022

Jan 29, 2022

Sermon by Rabbi Sarah Berman, “Listening and Doing and Learning and Doing Better” January 28, 2022

Jan 26, 2022

Rabbi Angela Buchdahl's Weekly Meditation - January 25, 2022

Jan 19, 2022

Rabbi Nicole Auerbach's Weekly Meditation - January 18, 2022

Jan 15, 2022

Sermon by Rev. Dr. Timothy Adkins-Jones January 14, 2022

Jan 12, 2022

Rabbi Angela Buchdahl's Weekly Meditation - January 11, 2022

Jan 8, 2022

Rabbi Nicole Auerbach's Weekly Meditation - December 28, 2021

Jan 8, 2022

Rabbi Angela Buchdahl's Weekly Meditation - December 21, 2021

Jan 8, 2022

Sermon by Rabbi Ari Lorge, "A Matter of 10 Verses" January 7, 2022

Jan 5, 2022

Rabbi Nicole Auerbach's Weekly Meditation - January 4, 2022

Jan 1, 2022

Sermon by Rabbinical Chelsea Feuchs, "Compassion and Climate Change" December 31, 2021

Dec 25, 2021

Sermon by Rabbi Mo Salth, “The Most Repeated Commandment: To Love, Care, Protect and Provide for The Stranger” December 24, 2021

Dec 18, 2021

Sermon by Rabbi Dan Ross: "Parashat Vayechi: Feedback is a Blessing" December 17, 2021

Dec 16, 2021

Rabbi Angela Buchdahl's Weekly Meditation- December 14, 2021

Dec 11, 2021

Sermon by Rabbi Ari Lorge, "The Other Reconciliation" December 10, 2021

Dec 9, 2021

Rabbi Angela Buchdahl's Weekly Meditation- December 8, 2021

Dec 4, 2021

Sermon by Rabbi Angela Buchdahl, “I Need A Hero! Shining a Light on Complicated Legacies” December 3, 2021

Dec 4, 2021

Central’s tribute to the great Stephen Sondheim from Shabbat Services, Z”L “Opening” (from Sunday In The Park with George )> “Not A Day Goes By” from ( Merrily We Roll Along) > “No One Is Alone” (from Into The Woods )> “Being Alive” (from Company )> “Move On” (from Sunday In The Park with George )

Dec 1, 2021

Rabbi Angela Buchdahl's Weekly Meditation- November 30, 2021

Nov 27, 2021

Sermon by Rabbi Rebecca Rosenthal, "I Didn’t Mean To Do That" November 26, 2021

Nov 23, 2021

Rabbi Angela Buchdahl's Weekly Meditation- November 23, 2021

Nov 20, 2021

"Reflections from Dani Dayan, Chairman of Yad Vashem." November 19, 2021

Nov 17, 2021

Rabbi Angela Buchdahl's Weekly Meditation- November 16, 2021

Nov 13, 2021

Sermon by Rabbi Dan Ross, "Parashat Vayeitzei: Walking the Jewish Way" November 12, 2021

Nov 10, 2021

Rabbi Angela Buchdahl's Weekly Meditation- November 9, 2021

Nov 6, 2021

Sermon by Maj. Cantor David Frommer, "Veterans Day Reflections" November 5, 2021

Nov 4, 2021

Rabbi Angela Buchdahl's Weekly Meditation- November 2, 2021

Oct 31, 2021

Sermon by Rabbi Nicole Auerbach, "Mothers and Sons" October 29, 2021

Oct 26, 2021

Rabbi Angela Buchdahl's Weekly Meditation- October 26, 2021

Oct 22, 2021

Sermon by Rabi Ari Lorge: "And Lot Hesitated" October 22, 2021

Oct 19, 2021

Rabbi Angela Buchdahl's Weekly Meditation- October 19, 2021

Oct 19, 2021

Rabbi Angela Buchdahl's Weekly Meditation- October 12, 2021

Oct 16, 2021

Sermon by Rabbi Angela Buchdahl: "Emunah: The Jewish way of Faith" October 15, 2021

Oct 8, 2021

Sermon by Rabbi Dan Ross, “The Tower and the Telescope.” October 8, 2021

Oct 5, 2021

Oct 1, 2021

Sermon by Rabbi Mo Salth, "The Torah’s Two Most Important Questions" October 1, 2021

Oct 1, 2021

Shmini Atzeret Yizkor Sermon by Rabbi Mo Salth, " Celebrating Our Departed" Septermber 28, 2021

Sep 24, 2021

Sermon by Rabbi Sarah Berman, "Confessions of a Re-Reader" September 24, 2021

Sep 22, 2021

Weekly meditation by Rabbi Angela Buchdahl- August 31, 2021

Sep 20, 2021

Sermon by Rabinical Intern Andrew Mandel, "Inviting Your Ancestors to Dinner" September 20, 2021

Sep 18, 2021

Sermon by Rabbinical Intern Chelsea Feuchs, "Ha’Azinu: An Ethical Will" September 17, 2021

Sep 17, 2021

Sermon by Rabbi Sarah Berman - "Infinite Intimate" September 16, 2021