
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

Apr 8, 2025 • 27min
MEDITATION: Rabbi Angela Buchdahl, "Time Traveling to Other Seders" - April 8, 2025
Weekly meditation led by Rabbi Angela BuchdahlApril 8, 2025

Apr 4, 2025 • 14min
SERMON: Reflections from Hannah Szabó - April 4, 2025
Reflections from Hannah SzabóApril 4, 2025

Apr 1, 2025 • 26min
MEDITATION: Rabbi Angela Buchdahl, "Conversation in the Womb – A Parable of Life After Birth" - April 1, 2025
Weekly meditation led by Rabbi Angela BuchdahlApril 1, 2025

Mar 28, 2025 • 15min
SERMON: Rabbi Lisa Rubin, "The Heart at Fifteen Years" - March 28, 2025
Sermon by Rabbi Lisa Rubin, "The Heart at Fifteen Years"March 28, 2025

Mar 25, 2025 • 25min
MEDITATION: Rabbi Nicole Auerbach, "Learning to Sit with Not Knowing / Pekudei & Rosh Chodesh Nisan" - March 25, 2025
Weekly meditation led by Rabbi Nicole AuerbachMarch 25, 2025

Mar 21, 2025 • 10min
SERMON: Rabbi Sarah Berman, "A Sanctuary Of Memory"
Sermon by Rabbi Sarah Berman, "A Sanctuary Of Memory" March 21st, 2025

Mar 19, 2025 • 26min
SING A LITTLE MORE: Full Album Preview
The lead vocalists on Central Synagogue's newest album, "Sing a Little More" -- Cantor Dan Mutlu, Cantor Jenna Pearsall, and Rabbi Angela Buchdahl -- share their favorite musical moments and backstage stories with Rabbi Andrew Kaplan Mandel.

Mar 18, 2025 • 26min
MEDITATION: Rabbi Angela Buchdahl, "Letting Go of False Idols - Ki Tissa"
Weekly meditation led by Rabbi Angela BuchdahlMarch 18, 2025

Mar 14, 2025 • 12min
SERMON: Rabbi Angela Buchdahl, "Building the Israel of our Aspirations-WZO Elections"
Sermon by Rabbi Angela Buchdahl, "Building the Israel of our Aspirations-WZO Elections"March 14, 2025

Mar 14, 2025 • 21min
SING A LITTLE MORE: "Come" with David Strickland and Cantor Jenna Pearsall
As we prepare for the release of Central Synagogue's newest album, "Sing a Little More," music director David Strickland and Cantor Jenna Pearsall give Rabbi Andrew Kaplan Mandel a backstage tour of the preview single, "Come," by Chava Mirel.