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.
Sermon by Rabbi Rebecca Rosenthal, “Building New Cycles” November 25th, 2022
The Installation of Cantor Jenna Pearsall with Cantor Dan Mutlu, Cantor Neil Michaels, Rabbi Janet Liss and Shonni Silverberg, November 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…
Rabbi Angela Buchdahl's Weekly Meditation - November 15, 2022
Sermon by April Davis. November 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 memor…
Rabbi Angela Buchdahl's Weekly Meditation - November 8, 2022
Sermon by Rabbi Angela Buchdahl, "Be A Blessing"
November 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.
Rabbi Angela Buchdahl's Weekly Meditation - November 1, 2022
Rabbi Angela Buchdahl's Weekly Meditation - October 25, 2022
Sermon by Rabbinic Intern Chelsea Feuchs - "Noah’s Ark-itecture" October 28, 2022
Friends, and Central members, Ed Saslaw and Sharon Gunderson share their unusual first meeting, their growing friendship and community at Central Synagogue.
Sermon by Cantorial Intern Beth Reinstein, "Cain's Control" October 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.
Sermon by Rabbinic Intern Chelsea Feuchs, "Repeating, Retelling, Remembering"
October 17, 2022
Sermon by Rabbi Mo Salth, “The Legend of the Doom Prophecy” October 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.
Sermon by Rabbi Ari Lorge, "The Weeping Synagogue"
October 7, 2022