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Rabbi Hilly Haber Moderates Panel of Social Justice Advocates on Yom Kippur
Posted October 10, 2019
On Yom Kippur, Rabbi Hilly Haber moderated a panel discussion between Terrance Coffie, Topeka K. Sam, and Kempis “Ghani” Songster whose lives have been directly impacted by the criminal justice system, and who have dedicated themselves to creating social and political change in America. Read more
Make Personal Connections through Central’s Congregant-to-Congregant Visiting Program
Posted September 25, 2019
This expanded initiative, which is overseen by Central’s Caring Committee, matches Central Synagogue members with those who may be home bound, recovering from illness, or simply interested in meeting new people. Participants meet on a monthly basis and connect in each other’s homes, over coffee or lunch, or a mutually enjoyable activity. Contact Rabbi Mo Salth to learn more about this program.
Central Celebrates 180th Anniversary in Israel
Posted September 4, 2019
More than 100 congregants celebrated Central Synagogue’s 180th anniversary with Rabbi Angela W. Buchdahl in Israel in late August. Take a look at their travel journal from the meaningful trip.
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Rabbi Buchdahl and Cantor Mutlu Bring Good Luck to the Mets on an Exciting Sunday at Citi Field
Posted July 31, 2019
Last Sunday, July 28, more than 100 congregants, staff, members of clergy and their families joined together to fill the (thankfully, shaded) section 137 of Citi Field. Read more
Central Kicks Off Summer at URJ Camps
Posted July 30, 2019
Wondering where some of our clergy, staff, and many member children have gone away this summer? Read more
Here’s How You Can Help at the U.S. Border Crisis
Posted July 19, 2019
We have been watching with horror the recent news of the callous and inhumane mistreatment of the “huddled masses” now gathered at our borders. The Talmud teaches us that if we fail to protest the actions of our fellow citizens, we become liable for their wrongs. In this moment, we as a faith community cannot afford to stand idly by while children are denied basic necessities. If you would like to support organizations on the front lines, here are two other actions you can take: Read more
Grant from Rabbi Peter J. Rubinstein Fund Enables Hiring of Reform Rabbis on College Campuses
Posted July 11, 2019
This partnership will bring Reform rabbis to the campuses of UCLA and Brandeis University and rabbinic interns to Ohio State, Princeton and USC. Read more
Green Light NY: Immigration Reform Passes in NY State
Posted June 26, 2019
We are thrilled to share that on June 17, 2019, the NY State Governor, Senate, and Assembly passed the Driver's License Access and Privacy Act (Green Light NY), which will restore the right to obtain a license, regardless of immigration status. Central Synagogue was proud to be part of a group of leaders from labor, the business community, other groups of faith and advocates, the New York Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism (RAC-NY), and the Green Light Coalition to ensure the passage of this important initiative in New York State immigration reform. Click to read the statement from our partner Russ Agdern, the Senior Organizer of RAC-NY. Read more
Central Exhibits Panel of the AIDS Memorial Quilt
Posted June 17, 2019
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In celebration of Pride Month, Central will be exhibiting a panel of the AIDS Memorial Quilt in partnership with the NYC Pride Committee, Midtown East Corp., and the Names Project Foundation. Begun in the late 1980s as a way to honor the memories of those who died of AIDS, the Quilt was displayed for the first time on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. in 1987 and is now made up of more than 48,000 individual 3 x 6 foot memorial panels. Stop by Lese Lobby June 18 - 30 to view this installation, and while you’re in the neighborhood, visit the other quilt panels also being displayed throughout Midtown East. Read more
Confirmation Class Celebrates “Future Jewish Leaders”
Posted June 12, 2019
On Saturday, June 8, 17 tenth grade students affirmed their commitment to Judaism and led our community in prayer during our Confirmation and Shavuot Service. Read more