October 1, 2013 | General News

On September 30, Central Synagogue hosted a symposium on inherited breast and ovarian cancer. Barbara Walters moderated the panel of cutting-edge researchers and clinical oncologists.

September 29, 2013 | General News

In June 2013, we conducted a survey of the congregation so that the Transition Committee and Board of Trustees could factor your perspectives into the selection of our next Senior Rabbi. We were gratified to receive over 1,100 individual survey responses, which represented a meaningful and representative cross-section of our community.

September 28, 2013 | Worship and High Holidays

A popular way to look at this story is that the people were trying to become like God by building a tower high in the heavens, and that they were punished for disrespecting God. I would like to suggest another possible answer.

September 25, 2013 | Worship and High Holidays

God planned not just that the fruit would grow from the tree, but also that the tree itself would taste like fruit. In other words, that you could pull down a branch or a piece of bark or a leaf and it would taste just like the fruit.

September 19, 2013

What is it about this book that we celebrate it in such a joyous, special way? It is a powerful book, fascinating and unique, a book of intrigue, adventure, and romance. It is full of endless ethical and spiritual lessons and profound Jewish concepts and teachings.