April 15, 2013 | General News | Worship and High Holidays

On Friday, April 12, 2013, our congregation presented Michael Pollan with Central Synagogue's annual Shofar Award. Pollan, a New York Times best-selling author and food activist, spoke passionately from the bimah about Jewish food rules, our habits, our choices, and why it all matters.

April 14, 2013 | General News

In his "State of the Synagogue" report, Congregational President David Edelson lists 10 highlights of the year to come, including the High Holy Days, staff updates, and membership news.

April 14, 2013 | General News

The devastating news out of Boston today has fallen on Yom HaZikaron, Israel's Memorial Day. As our community and the world struggle to understand another act of senseless violence, our clergy offer some words of comfort.

April 9, 2013 | General News

In honor of the longstanding generosity and commitment of Bill Lese and his family, we are now pleased to announce that the Community House lobby will be named the William M. Lese Lobby.

The lobby space, so often filled with the light-hearted sounds of our Religious School students gathering before and after classes, is a most fitting tribute to Bill's legacy.

April 2, 2013 | General News

A visitor, Natalya Rolbin, came to our Shabbat services in 2009. During that planned visit, she celebrated good news regarding her unborn child, in an atmosphere which gave her the peace she sought. During her visit she made a sketch of our building “to honor its beauty” and celebrate her joy. Happily, Natalya recently sent her sketch to Central Synagogue’s Archives. Our Archives contain Central's history, both historic and current, including documents and photographs of our impact on our larger community.

These monthly historical briefs are prepared by Amy Goldberger, Chair of the Archives Committee and Anne Mininberg, Archivist