Central Synagogue

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

Worship

Avodah

Central Synagogue provides a joyous opportunity for Jews of diverse backgrounds to come together for prayer, spiritual renewal and community in a warm, enriching environment.

Weekday, Shabbat and holiday services offer an opportunity for members and non-members of all ages and life circumstances to step off the anonymous, busy streets of New York City and find themselves part of a community. Members of our shamashim corps greet and usher each person into our magnificent sanctuary for prayer and song, learning and inspiration. Every worshipper and guest is encouraged to participate; we provide the tools necessary to join in the liturgy, be it English or Hebrew, spoken or sung. Baruch Ata b'voecha, u'varuch Ata b'tzetecha - may every soul be blessed in entering and in going forth.

Upcoming Programs and Events

Tu BiSh’vat
Wed. February 8
Tot Shabbat
Fri. February 10, 5:00 - 6:00 pm
Jethro Shabbat with Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman
Fri. February 10, 6:00 pm
Shabbat Worship
Sat. February 4, 9:30 & 11:30 am
Shabbat Worship
Fri. February 17, 6:00 pm
Shabbat Worship
Sat. February 18, 9:30 am
Shabbat Worship
Fri. February 24, 6:00 pm
Shabbat Worship
Sat. February 25, 9:30 am

Sermons

Yom Kippur 5772 - God Given Miracles: A Journey to Faith (Part 2) Audio Available
Given by Rabbi Peter J. Rubinstein
October 08, 2011
Rosh HaShanah 5772 - Needing God: A Journey to Faith Audio Available
Given by Rabbi Peter J. Rubinstein
September 28, 2011
Rosh HaShanah 5772: Supporting Israel Through Uncertain Times Audio Available
Given by Rabbi Michael S. Friedman
September 28, 2011

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A Message from Rabbi Rubinstein

Peter J. Rubenstein

Like many of us of a certain age, I keep pace with technology just enough to negotiate e-mail, find what I need on the Internet, and use processing tools for finances and Word documents. But it was recently brought to my attention that while I have thousands of contacts in my electronic Rolodex, I don’t have a single “friend.”

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Publications

This Month’s Luach
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HaShiur
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Beyond the Backpack
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Adult Programming
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