September 27, 2022 | General News | Worship and High Holidays

During the High Holy Days, we turn our attention to a special section of our Hebrew bible from the book of Samuel that tells the story of a woman named Hannah. This is the Haftarah portion for Rosh Hashanah. Over the past few years, we have welcomed members of our congregation to speak about Hannah from a different perspective. This year, we are returning to the retelling of this powerful text told as a story by fellow members. We are grateful for Susan Levin Schlechter and Ali Marsh Weller for their personal interpretations of this incredibly moving story which we share below.

September 8, 2022 | General News | Worship and High Holidays

We sat down with Central's own Shira Kobren to ask about the inspiration and process behind her new single "Know Who Came Before," finding joy in remembering family members who are no longer with us, the song's connection to the Central Synagogue community, and more.

September 17, 2021 | 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 asked two of our members to reflect upon one of these commandments. They did so just after we chanted from the Torah. We are grateful for their personal and moving insights which are shared below:

September 3, 2021 | General News | Worship and High Holidays

August 27, 2021 | General News | Messages From Leadership | Programs and Events | Worship and High Holidays | Repairing the World

As we prepare to welcome 5782 in less than two weeks, we reflect on the layered meaning of teshuvah as “returning” in all of its manifestations: physically, spiritually, and emotionally. Whether you plan to join us in person or virtually, we look forward to experiencing a powerful sense of "returning” by worshipping with you.