This is the podcast/audio archive of Manhattan's historic Central Synagogue- featuring sermons, music, lectures and conversations. Central Synagogue works tirelessly toward a world in which Judaism is central to the lives of people everywhere and is a profound and positive force for humanity.
Remarks from The Israel Religious Action Center Director, Orly Erez-Likhovski
March 17, 2023
Central congregants and siblings Freeman Shore and Wini Freund have a conversation in which they share some special family memories.
Weekly Meditation by Rabbi Angela Buchdahl - March 14, 2023
Sermon by Rabbi Lisa Rubin, "Awakenings"
Mrch10, 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.
Weekly Meditation by Rabbi Angela Buchdahl - March 7, 2023
Sermon by Rabbi Mo Salth, "The Lesson of Purim - Do Your Job"
March 3, 2023
Weekly Meditation by Rabbi Nicole Auerbach - February 28, 2023
Sermon by Rabbi Dan Ross, " Parashat Terumah: In Memory of Ilan Ramon"
February 24, 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.
Weekly Meditation by Rabbi Nicole Auerbach - February 21, 2023
Sermon by Rabi Mo Salth, "Striving to Kvetch Less and Give a Whole Lot More"
February 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.
Rabbi Angela Buchdahl's Weekly Meditation - February 7, 2023
Weekly Meditation by Rabbi Nicole Auerbach - February 14, 2023
Sermon by Rabbi Ari Lorge, "The Leviticus 18:5 Test: Live by them, don’t die by them"
February 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 pivota…
Sermon by Cantor Dan Mutlu, "Singing Our History"
February 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.
Rabbi Angela Buchdahl's Weekly Meditation - January 31, 2023