

Central Synagogue Podcast
Central Synagogue
This is the podcast/audio archive of Manhattan's historic Central Synagogue- featuring sermons, music, lectures and conversations. Central Synagogue works tirelessly toward a world in which Judaism is central to the lives of people everywhere and is a profound and positive force for humanity.
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Oct 31, 2025 • 16min
SERMON: Rabbi Angela Buchdahl, "Parshat Lech Lecha: To a Place You Do Not Know" - October 31, 2025
Sermon by Rabbi Angela Buchdahl, "Parshat Lech Lecha: To a Place You Do Not Know"October 31, 2025

Oct 31, 2025 • 1h 10min
PODCAST: The Jewish Bookshelf: Tanakh with Rabbi Robert Harris, PhD - October 27, 2025
Jews are known as the “People of the Book," but which books take up space on our storied “Jewish bookshelf,” and how can we relate to them as Reform Jews today?Throughout 5786, Rabbinic Intern Rebecca Thau will host eight impactful conversations with experts in the field who will help us explore our sacred texts. In this stirring kickoff program to our yearlong "The Jewish Bookshelf" series, join Rebecca in conversation with Rabbi Robert A. Harris, PhD, about the Hebrew Bible.Rabbi Robert A. Harris, PhD, is a professor of Bible and Ancient Semitic Languages at The Jewish Theological Seminary of America, teaching courses in biblical literature and commentary, particularly medieval Jewish biblical exegesis. He has published widely on the Bible and the commentators whose interpretations continue to shape our understanding of Scripture.

Oct 24, 2025 • 11min
SERMON: Rabbi Sarah Berman, "A Covenant of Mercy" - October 24, 2025
Sermon by Rabbi Sarah Berman, "A Covenant of Mercy"October 24, 2025

Oct 17, 2025 • 11min
SERMON: Rabbi Angela Buchdahl, "Bereshit: Starting a New Chapter" - October 17, 2025
Sermon by Rabbi Angela Buchdahl, "Bereshit: Starting a New Chapter"October 17, 2025

Oct 14, 2025 • 12min
SERMON: Rabbi Sarah Berman, "Lost and Found" - October 14, 2025
Sermon by Rabbi Sarah Berman, "Lost and Found" October 14, 2025

Oct 10, 2025 • 13min
SERMON: Rabbi Andrew Kaplan Mandel | Glimpses Into The Spiritual Practice of Genealogy
Sermon by Rabbi Andrew Kaplan Mandel, "Glimpses Into The Spiritual Practice of Genealogy" October 10th, 2025

Oct 7, 2025 • 12min
SERMON: Rabbinic Intern Brooklyn Michalowicz | Finding Hope in Water Drawing and Stickers
Sermon by Rabbinic Intern Brooklyn Michalowicz, "Finding Hope in Water Drawing and Stickers" - October 7, 2025

Oct 6, 2025 • 11min
SERMON: Rabbinic Intern Rebecca Thau | Building a Sukkah of Truth
Sermon by Rabbinic Intern Rebecca Thau, "Building a Sukkah of Truth" October 6, 2025

Oct 5, 2025 • 12min
SERMON: Rabbinic Intern Brooklyn Michalowicz | B’shem Omro: Bridging Worlds Through Memory | Yom Kippur Yizkor 5786
Sermon by Rabbinic Intern Brooklyn Michalowiz "B’shem Omro: Bridging Worlds Through Memory | Yom Kippur Yizkor 5786" October 2, 2025

Oct 5, 2025 • 15min
SERMON: Rabbi Hilly Haber | Crowns of Love | Yom Kippur Yizkor 5786
Sermon by Rabbi Hilly Haber, "Crowns of Love | Yom Kippur Yizkor 5786" October 2, 2025


