
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

Mar 15, 2024 • 16min
SERMON: Rabbi Lisa Rubin, “Building a New Identity” - March 15, 2024
Sermon by Rabbi Lisa Rubin, “Building a New Identity”March 15, 2024

Mar 12, 2024 • 25min
MEDITATION: Rabbi Angela Buchdahl, "Unplug It" - March 12, 2024
Weekly Meditation led by Rabbi Angela BuchdahlMarch 12, 2024

Mar 8, 2024 • 14min
SERMON: Rabbi Ari Lorge, "One People. One Destiny" - March 8, 2024
Sermon by Rabbi Ari Lorge, "One People. One Destiny"March 8, 2024

Mar 7, 2024 • 11min
Hear, O Israel Podcast | Episode 5 | The Jewish-Palestinian Connection
Hear excerpts from Rabbi Buchdahl’s Dec. 15 sermon on the power of tears and from Mohamed Abu Jafar, a resident of Jenin in the West Bank and a member of The Parents Circle-Families Forum. From Pain to Purpose: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTjCsjJ9U78

Mar 7, 2024 • 12min
Hear, O Israel Podcast | Episode 6 | The Importance of Dialogue with Palestinians
Mohamed Abu Jafar was 14 when his brother Ahmed was killed by the IDF in their hometown of Jenin in the West Bank. Motivated by his brother’s tragic death, Mohamed studied nursing–but continued to harbor anger towards the systems that led to his brother’s death, until he was introduced to the Parents Circle. From Pain to Purpose: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTjCsjJ9U78Cultivating Coexistence & Hope: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NmsY0Hdtfrw

Mar 7, 2024 • 7min
Hear, O Israel Podcast | Episode 8 | Rabbi Buchdahl on Hope
In this never before shared interview, Central Synagogue’s senior rabbi shares her own journey from horror to hope since Oct. 7. This interview was recorded on Dec. 19, 2023. One Tiny Seed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZcq0c9_njY

Mar 7, 2024 • 7min
Hear, O Israel Podcast | Episode 7 | Finding Hope
Hear from individuals who have been directly impacted by the attacks of Oct. 7 and how they are working hard to embrace hope. Communal Meeting with the Families of Hostages: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPxF_LNmXU0&t=1sLeading a Shared Future: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f3bn8DgTaEAFrom Pain to Purpose: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTjCsjJ9U78Cultivating Coexistence & Hope:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NmsY0Hdtfrw

Mar 5, 2024 • 26min
MEDITATION: Rabbi Angela Buchdahl - March 5, 2024
Weekly Meditation led by Rabbi Angela BuchdahlMarch 5, 2024

Mar 1, 2024 • 12min
SERMON: Rabbi Angela Buchdahl, "Remembering the Hostages: Every Person Counts" - March 1, 2024
Sermon by Rabbi Angela Buchdahl, "Remembering the Hostages: Every Person Counts"March 1, 2024

Feb 29, 2024 • 6min
Hear, O Israel Podcast | Episode 4 | Klal Yisrael: Jewish Solidarity Post Oct. 7
Hear from Rabbi Buchdahl about the Jewish responsibility to care for one another and Dan Senor, author of The Genius of Israel, on the global significance of Israel today. Genius of Israel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=okPFcvMRN1Q