
Central Synagogue Podcast
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.
Latest episodes

Jul 19, 2024 • 24min
Finding Calm in the Psalms: Poet Alden Solovy
Poet Alden Solovy reflects on the literary potency of ancient psalms -- and shares selections from his forthcoming book, Enter These Gates, in an interview with Rabbi Nicole Auerbach.

Jul 12, 2024 • 12min
SERMON: Rabbi Ari Lorge, "In the Space Between Two Verses" - July 12, 2024
Sermon by Rabbi Ari Lorge, "In the Space Between Two Verses"July 12, 2024

Jul 12, 2024 • 27min
Finding Calm in the Psalms: Behind the Music with Cantor Dan Mutlu
Cantor Dan Mutlu shares the artistry of groundbreaking 17th-century Jewish musician Salamone Rossi, including his uplifting setting of Psalm 67, in an interview with Rabbi Andrew Kaplan Mandel.

Jul 5, 2024 • 13min
SERMON: Rabbi Sarah Berman, "Rebel, Rebel" - July 5, 2024
Sermon by Rabbi Sarah Berman, "Rebel, Rebel"July 5, 2024

Jun 28, 2024 • 17min
SERMON: Pride Shabbat—Reflections From Idit Klein
Pride Shabbat—Reflections From Idit KleinJune 28, 2024

Jun 28, 2024 • 31min
Finding Calm in the Psalms: Book Talk With Rabbi Jade Sank Ross
How does one relate ancient psalms to modern circumstances? That's the project of Rabbi Jade Sank Ross, who speaks with Rabbi Andrew Kaplan Mandel about her upcoming book "To You I Call."

Jun 21, 2024 • 11min
SERMON: Cantor Dan Mutlu, "Turning Anger into Healing" - June 21, 2024
Sermon by Cantor Dan Mutlu, "Turning Anger into Healing"June 21, 2024

Jun 21, 2024 • 22min
Finding Calm in the Psalms: Behind the Music with Ellen Allard
When we rise for the Amidah, we draw upon the words of Psalm 51 to give "liftoff" to the prayers we are about to recite. In an interview with Rabbi Andrew Kaplan Mandel, singer-songwriter Ellen Allard shares her musical setting of this powerful moment of preparation, "Open My Lips."

Jun 14, 2024 • 16min
SERMON: Rabbi Angela Buchdahl: "Kol Isha–The Voices Of Women Are Heard In The Land" - June 14, 2024
Sermon by Rabbi Angela Buchdahl, "Kol Isha–The Voices Of Women Are Heard In The Land" June 14th, 2024

Jun 12, 2024 • 16min
SHAVUOT YIZKOR SERMON: Rabbi Mo Salth, "The Last of the Brooklyn Dodgers" - June 12, 2024
Shavuot Yizkor Sermon by Rabbi Mo Salth, "The Last of the Brooklyn Dodgers"June 12, 2024