Central Synagogue

When we gather together for a sacred purpose, we endure.

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For Event Information

For more information about attending an event at Central Synagogue, call our Events coordinator at (212) 838-5122

Staff Directory

To reach a staff member, dial 1 (212) 838-5122 + extension


Administration

Glen Barnstable - Director of Facilities
  |   View Bio   |   Ext. 2000

Danielle Freni - Director of Communication
  |   View Bio   |   Ext. 2000

Daniel A. Nadelmann - Director of Development
  |   View Bio   |   Ext. 2000

Amy Schwach - Assistant Director
  |   View Bio   |   Ext. 2003

Gail Shamilov - Director of Finance
  |   View Bio   |   Ext. 2011

Livia D. Thompson, FTA - Senior Director
  |   View Bio   |   Ext. 2000

Beth Woloff - Director of Operations and Events
  |   View Bio   |   Ext. 2000


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Administrative Support

Eliza Beckwith - Assistant to Cantor Buchdahl/B’nei Mitzvah Coordinator
  |   Ext. 1015

Paul Dorfman - Assistant to Cantor Sacks
  |   Ext . 1013

Sabrina Ferrer - Assistant to Rabbis Friedman and Salth
  |   Ext. 1012

Genea Moore - Assistant to Livia Thompson/Office Manager
  |   Ext. 2002

Ana Morel - Assistant to Rabbi Rubinstein
  |   Ext. 1011


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Accounting

Tashauna Hylton - Accounts Receivable Coordinator
  |   Ext. 2012

Edwin Perez - Accounts Payable Coordinator
  |   Ext. 2013

Gail Shamilov - Director of Finance
  |   View Bio   |   Ext. 2011


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Clergy

Peter J. Rubinstein - Senior Rabbi
  |   View Bio   |   Ext. 1000

Angela Warnick Buchdahl - Senior Cantor
  |   View Bio   |   Ext. 1000

Michael S. Friedman - Associate Rabbi
  |   View Bio   |   Ext. 1000

Maurice A. Salth - Associate Rabbi
  |   View Bio   |   Ext. 1000

Elizabeth K. Sacks - Associate Cantor
  |   View Bio   |   Ext. 1000


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Communications

Danielle Freni - Director of Communication
  |   View Bio   |   Ext. 2000


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Development

Jenny Hagan - Major Gifts Officer
  |   Ext. 2022

Daniel A. Nadelmann - Director of Development
  |   View Bio   |   Ext. 2000


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Education

Frank Corso - Assistant to Yonni Wattenmaker/Office Manager
  |   View Bio   |   Ext. 4033

Miri Kubovy - Adult Education Coordinator
  |   Ext. 4274

Marion Lev Cohen - Rabbinical Intern
  |   Ext. 1009

Yonni Wattenmaker, RJE - Director of Lifelong Learning
  |   View Bio   |   Ext. 4033


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Religious School

Natalia Azatyan-Kushnick - Hebrew Lead
  |   View Bio   |   Ext. 4036

Leah Blank - K-2 Curriculum Support & Clergy Liaison
  |   View Bio   |   Ext. 4045

Samantha Bretton-Granatoor - Hebrew & T'Filah Co-Lead
  |   View Bio   |   Ext. 4044

Matt Check - Assistant Religious School Director
  |   View Bio   |   Ext. 4032

Jonah Freelander - T'filah Lead
  |   View Bio   |   Ext. 4043

Arielle Garellek - 5th Grade Lead
  |   View Bio   |   Ext. 4040

David Hoffman - 4th Grade Lead
  |   View Bio   |   Ext. 4046

Lee Kasper - 3rd Grade Lead
  |   View Bio   |   Ext. 4042

Zach Rolf - 7th Grade Lead
  |   View Bio   |   Ext.4039

Toba Strauss - 6th Grade Lead
  |   View Bio   |   Ext. 4035

Yonni Wattenmaker, RJE - Director of Lifelong Learning
  |   View Bio   |   Ext. 4033

Greg Weitzman - CiTY Advisor
  |   View Bio   |   Ext. 4038


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Nursery School

Susan Alpert, M.S., SAS/SDA - Director of Early Childhood Education
  |   View Bio   |   Ext. 4003

Jessica Fleitman - Administrative Assistant, Early Childhood Education
  |   Ext. 4003

Ann Obsatz, M.Ed. - Associate Director of Early Childhood Education
  |   View Bio   |   Ext. 4003


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Human Resources

Jennifer Siegel - Human Resources Manager
  |   Ext. 2014


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Membership

Amy Schwach - Assistant Director
  |   View Bio   |   Ext. 2003

Crystal Stoute - Membership Coordinator
  |   Ext. 2000


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Operations & Events

Jason Jacoby - Audio/Visual Technical Manager
  |   Ext. 3007

Sam Rosenberg - Calendar and Operations Administrator
  |   Ext. 3003

Steve Weingord - Events Manager
  |   View Bio   |   Ext. 3002

Beth Woloff - Director of Operations and Events
  |   View Bio   |   Ext. 2000


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Becoming A Member

Members enjoy benefits such as our award-winning religous schools, music and lecture events, high holy day priority seating and much more.

For more information on membership.

Sanctuary Tours

Free tours of the Sanctuary are given each Wednesday at 12:45 pm. Reservations are not necessary. There is a fee for group tours; call the Archives Office at 212-838-5122, ext. 2041, to arrange time, date and applicable fees. As tours do not take place on major holidays, please be sure to call the Archives Office or check the website for latest information.