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September 17, 2021 | General News | Worship and High Holidays
The Holiness Code: Torah Reflections from Central Members (5782/2021)
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
A Central Ritual: Tashlich; Letting Go of Our Sins
Read MoreAugust 27, 2021 | General News | Messages From Leadership | Programs and Events | Worship and High Holidays | Repairing the World
Final Details About Central’s High Holy Day Services
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.
Read MoreAugust 18, 2021 | General News | Worship and High Holidays
Making Your Home a Sanctuary with Our Custom Portable Ark
For our members and Neighbors who will worship with us virtually during this year's High Holy Days, we are thrilled to bring a slice of our beloved Sanctuary to you.
July 29, 2021 | General News | Messages From Leadership | Programs and Events | Worship and High Holidays
High Holy Days 2021 & Updated Worship Policies
Our ability to be together in person for services—Shabbat as well as the High Holidays—will always be guided by the most up-to-date medical information from federal, state, and city authorities, as well as from our committee of expert lay leaders. Given emerging data on the Delta variant, the COVID Task Force has made the unanimous recommendation to require masking of all worshipers at all services, regardless of vaccination status.
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