October 7, 2023 | Messages From Leadership

We are devastated by the news from Israel this Shabbat and Simchat Torah morning. Exactly 50 years and a day from the surprise attack of the Yom Kippur War, Israel was once again taken by surprise by a wide scale attack by Hamas and possibly other terrorist forces. As Jews, we value life above all, and we pray for this violence to end quickly. Cantor Mutlu recorded this sung prayer, Acheinu (Our Brothers and Sisters) this morning, with Israel in his heart.  

May 24, 2023 | General News | Messages From Leadership

Watch Senior Rabbi Angela Buchdahl and President Shonni Silverberg deliver their remarks at our Annual Congregational Meeting, held on Tuesday, May 23, 2023.

April 13, 2023 | General News | Messages From Leadership

This year’s meeting will be held virtually. All congregants are encouraged to attend via zoom or to watch the livestream. In accordance with Article V, Section 3(b) of the By Laws, we will vote to elect new officers and trustees and we will hear from our President, Treasurer, and Senior Rabbi.

—Jill Seigerman, Secretary

April 3, 2023 | General News | Messages From Leadership

I am writing to share the bittersweet news that Rabbi Nicole Auerbach has accepted a new position and will be leaving Central at the end of June. She will be joining the Union for Reform Judaism (URJ) in an important new position as the Associate Director of Community Building and Leadership.

March 27, 2023 | Messages From Leadership

Prime Minister Netanyahu has just announced that he will delay his plans to overhaul the judiciary. We are grateful that democracy – and the voices of hundreds of thousands of Israelis who demand and defend it – has prevailed, but we know the conflict is far from being resolved. Like many of you, we will continue to watch the evolving situation closely with a combination of trepidation and hope.