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
Jun 7, 2024 • 14min
SERMON: Rabbi Ari Lorge, "In Between Never and Immediately" - June 7, 2024
Sermon by Rabbi Ari Lorge, "In Between Never and Immediately" June 7th, 2024
Jun 7, 2024 • 25min
Finding Calm in the Psalms: Behind the Music with Merri Lovinger Arian
After Debbie Friedman's untimely death in 2011, her musical setting of Psalm 30, "Mourning Into Dancing," became a source of healing for many who knew and loved her. One of Friedman's dear friends, musician and educator Merri Lovinger Arian, speaks with Rabbi Andrew Kaplan Mandel about this stirring piece and its remarkable composer.
May 31, 2024 • 13min
Saying Farewell & Thank You to Rabbi Dan Ross
A Farewell to Rabbi Dan Ross
May 31, 2024 • 28min
Finding Calm in the Psalms: Behind the Music with Rabbi Angela Buchdahl and Dave Strickland
What happens when ancient words meet an Eighties pop song? Rabbi Angela Buchdahl and Music Director Dave Strickland share the origin story behind Central's mashup of "Ashira" from Psalm 13 and Steve Winwood's 1986 classic, "Higher Love."
May 28, 2024 • 25min
MEDITATION: Rabbi Angela Buchdahl, "A Word on Statistics" - May 28, 2024
Weekly Meditation led by Rabbi Angela BuchdahlMay 28, 2024
May 24, 2024 • 11min
SERMON: Rabbi Mo Salth, "When Our Heart Lies Fallow" - May 24, 2024
Sermon by Rabbi Mo Salth, "When Our Heart Lies Fallow"May 24, 2024
May 24, 2024 • 19min
Finding Calm in the Psalms: Behind the Music with Cantor Jordan Franzel
Enter the world of Kabbalistic mysticism as Rabbi Andrew Kaplan Mandel interviews former Central Synagogue Cantor Jordan Franzel, who unpacks his musical version of Psalm 29, "Havu L'Adonai."
May 21, 2024 • 25min
MEDITATION: Rabbi Angela Buchdahl - "Eurovision - a Song of Resilience "
Weekly Meditation led by Rabbi Angela BuchdahlMay 21, 2024
May 17, 2024 • 11min
SERMON: Rabbi Hilly Haber, "Finding Shelter on the Journey: Parshat Emor" - May 17, 2024
Sermon by Rabbi Hilly Haber, "Finding Shelter on the Journey: Parshat Emor"May 17, 2024
May 17, 2024 • 23min
Finding Calm in the Psalms: Behind the Music with Chava Mirel
What is the one thing you ask for? Cantor Jenna Pearsall interviews singer-songwriter Chava Mirel about her version of Psalm 27's "Achat Sha'alti," a staple of the Elul season.
