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.
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 …
Weekly Meditation led by Rabbi Angela Buchdahl
April 9, 2024
Sermon by Cantor Dan Mutlu, "Look Up and Remember"
April 5, 2024
Weekly Meditation led by Rabbi Angela Buchdahl
April 2, 2024
Sermon by Rabbi Sarah Berman, "It's Complicated"
March 29, 2024
Weekly Meditation led by Rabbi Angela Buchdahl
March 26, 2024
Sermon by Rabbi Angela Buchdahl, "Seeing the World Through Multiple Lenses"
March 22, 2024
Weekly meditation hosted by Rabbi Angela Buchdahl
March 19, 2024
Sermon by Rabbi Lisa Rubin, “Building a New Identity”
March 15, 2024
Weekly Meditation led by Rabbi Angela Buchdahl
March 12, 2024
Sermon by Rabbi Ari Lorge, "One People. One Destiny"
March 8, 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 ha…
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 …
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://w…
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/w…
Weekly Meditation led by Rabbi Angela Buchdahl
March 5, 2024
Sermon by Rabbi Angela Buchdahl, "Remembering the Hostages: Every Person Counts"
March 1, 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://w…
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://ww…
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: h…