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May 17, 2023 | General News | Programs and Events
Israel @ 75: Meet Upper East Side Shlicha Michal Abramoff
Say "shalom” to Central staff member Michal Abramoff, our new Upper East Side shlicha (Israel emissary). As we mark Israel’s 75th birthday, Michal sat down with Central Synagogue to talk about her Jewish journey, the beauty and complexity of the Jewish State, the many ways American Jews can form authentic and personal connections to Israel, and what she hopes to learn about the Central community.
Read MoreApril 25, 2023 | General News | Programs and Events
Remembrance is Central
When faced with loss, finding a balance between commemoration and renewal is important. Introduced by Honorary Central President Howard F. Sharfstein, Central trustee and former President and CEO of the 9/11 Memorial & Museum, Alice Greenwald, discussed this topic, drawing on her experiences with the September 11 Memorial, the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, and other organizations.
Read MoreDecember 21, 2022 | General News | Programs and Events
The Tzedek Box
A few months ago, you may have found a mysterious rectangular package from Central Synagogue in your mailbox. That is your Tzedek Box, a new ritual object that every member of Central Synagogue received to inspire righteousness and justice this year. Every time you take an action to improve our world — whether that’s volunteering, advocacy, making a donation, or engaging in listening and learning — you can reflect on the experience by adding a journal entry to the box.
Read MoreNovember 9, 2022 | General News | Programs and Events | Worship and High Holidays
Get Inspired. Get Connected. Get Shabbat.
When many of you hear “Shabbat,” you might immediately think of our Friday night services. But Shabbat can offer so much more – there are 25 hours in which to stop and restore our souls, to “be a blessing,” as Rabbi Buchdahl encourages us. Her powerful sermon kicked off “Get Inspired. Get Connected. Get Shabbat,” a new initiative at Central Synagogue that welcomes our community to embrace Shabbat as a meaningful experience that brings more depth to our lives.
Read MoreMarch 16, 2022 | General News | Programs and Events
Central Celebrates Women’s History Month
In honor of Women's History Month and the 50th anniversary of Sally Priesand's ordination as the first woman rabbi in the United States, we were inspired to interview our very own female clergy members who have helped pioneer and challenge the institution of the rabbinate.
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