Central Synagogue Podcast

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 pivotal moment in our congregation’s history.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 to life.

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 memories during World War II, her experience with antisemitism, and how she and her siblings were taught the importance of working toward justice.

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

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

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

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