Central Synagogue Podcast

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sermon by Rabbi Angela Buchdahl - April 28, 2023

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

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

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

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

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

Weekly Meditation by Rabbi Nicole Auerbach - April 11, 2023

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

Weekly Meditation by Rabbi Angela Buchdahl - April 4, 2023

Sermon by Rabbi Hilly Haber, A Reflection on the Passover TableMarch 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.

Weekly Meditation by Rabbi Angela Buchdahl - March 28, 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.

Weekly Meditation by Rabbi Angela Buchdahl - March 21, 2023

Remarks from The Israel Religious Action Center Director, Orly Erez-LikhovskiMarch 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 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