COVID-19 Updates
Mental Health Series: “How Are You Really?”
Posted December 10, 2020
Drawing inspiration from the Mental Health Coalition’s “How are you, really” campaign, Central held two separate events — one focused on young children and adolescents, and one on adults — on December 2 and 3, 2020. Journalist and Central congregant Abigail Pogrebin moderated this two-part virtual series, which confronts the very real mental health challenges of this moment, and offers insights and practical tools as to how to navigate this destabilizing time. Read more
An Interfaith Message
Posted June 8, 2020
An Interfaith Message from the Clergy of Central Synagogue, the Islamic Society of Mid Manhattan, and Saint Peter’s Church
As leaders within three different houses of worship in New York City, we come together at this time united in purpose and hope. Read more
Complete the 2020 Census
Posted May 20, 2020
This is the first time that you can complete the census online. Just visit: www.2020census.gov. Read more
Submitting an Absentee Ballot for the Upcoming Election
Posted May 20, 2020
All New Yorkers can vote by mail in the June 23, 2020 election, per an Executive Order from Governor Cuomo, by requesting an absentee ballot. Voters may complete and return the application to receive their ballot. We encourage you to vote by mail, if you can, to help stop the spread of COVID-19 and ensure that in-person voting is available to those who truly need it. Read more
Central in Action: Here’s What We’ve Been Up To
Posted April 20, 2020
The past few weeks have been overwhelming for all of us. In this time of anxiety and uncertainty, many of us have found great comfort in our virtual Central community. We write to you now to share the continuing work of Central in Action and to let you know that our efforts are more important than ever in the face of this unprecedented crisis. Below are some updates on our social justice initiatives and opportunities for you to engage in some of our work. Read more
Helping New Yorkers Out of Confinement
Posted April 10, 2020
Our friends at Exodus Transitional Community (ETC) are working hard to provide essential supplies to men and women currently coming out of confinement on Rikers Island and are returning to a very different city than the one they left. Read more
Boots, Bluetooth Speakers & Volunteers Needed for New York City Emergency Medical Sites
Posted April 7, 2020
One of Central’s members is collecting boots, warm socks, and bluetooth speakers to aid medical workers and on-site volunteers at the Samaritan’s Purse* emergency field hospital in Central Park. Additionally, as medical facilities open to house more patients, volunteers are needed to help with preparation. Read more
Resources for Central’s Short and Sweet Early Childhood Virtual Seder
Posted April 7, 2020
If you are signed up for our virtual seder for families with infants and toddlers, here are some resources that you may want to download: Read more
You Can Help with An Innovative Treatment for COVID-19
Posted April 2, 2020
A number of Central Synagogue members are connected to the lifesaving efforts that are ongoing at Mount Sinai Hospital. This includes exceptional medical care and innovative research. Due to recent heroic efforts by several physician scientists at Mount Sinai, there is a new potentially lifesaving treatment for people who are hospitalized with COVID-19. Read more
Resources to Host Your Own Virtual Passover Seder
Posted April 2, 2020
With Passover 5780 approaching and most Americans under stay-at-home orders, many families are turning to virtual seders. Rabbi Dan Ross recently led a webinar on how to use Zoom to host your own virtual seder. Read more
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