March 12, 2025 | General News | Messages From Leadership

A message from Rabbi Ari Lorge introducing Rabbi Rachael Houser, the Newest Member of Central Synagogue’s Pulpit Clergy Team.

January 15, 2025 | General News | Repairing the World

The fires ravaging Los Angeles have caused widespread destruction, leaving many in need of support. We’ve compiled a list of trusted resources and organizations to help you stay informed and contribute to relief efforts, providing ways to donate and get involved in assisting affected communities during this ongoing crisis.

November 12, 2024 | General News | Repairing the World

While on a recent teen trip to Philadelphia, Central Synagogue staff member Eve Morin and our teens encountered an unconscious person on the sidewalk. Acting quickly, the teens called 911, and Eve administered Narcan—a life-saving step made possible by her training at Central with Dr. John Avery, Director of Addiction Psychiatry at Weill Cornell. Inspired by this powerful experience, the teens are now eager to get trained themselves. Join us November 21 to learn how Narcan can empower you to make a difference.

October 15, 2024 | General News | Worship and High Holidays

On Yom Kippur afternoon we read a section of the Torah known as the holiness code. This section, found in chapter 19 of Leviticus, is at the heart of the Torah and contains some of the most moving commandments within our tradition. We ask our members of community to reflect upon one of these commandments. We are grateful for their personal and moving insights which we are pleased to share.

August 1, 2024 | General News

This summer, Rabbi Angela Buchdahl celebrated three major milestones: 18 years at Central Synagogue, her tenth as our senior rabbi, and the opening of the Israel Education Research Center at Seoul National University in Korea.