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
Aug 4, 2023 • 14min
SERMON: Rabbi Angela Buchdahl - "The Imperative of Awe"
Sermon by Rabbi Angela Buchdahl, "The Imperative of Awe"August 4, 2023
Jul 28, 2023 • 14min
SERMON: Rabbi Sarah Berman - "When Tomorrow Dawns"
Rabbi Sarah Berman, "When Tomorrow Dawns" 07/28/2023
Jul 27, 2023 • 1h 3min
An Urgent Conversation on Israel’s Judiciary Overhaul- Thursday July 27, 2023
Israel’s ruling coalition has just passed the first of several bills to overhaul the judiciary. This new law prevents its Supreme Court from questioning the reasonableness of any law or nomination approved by the majority of the Knesset. Such a monumental change has the potential to alter the democratic nature of Israel itself. In response, massive protests continue throughout Israel. What is the true intention behind this judicial overhaul? How will the passage of this first new law impact Israel and its people? What role have the ongoing protests played in shaping the process? And most importantly, what might lie ahead for the nation? To help unpack the implications of this ruling, we invite you to join us virtually for a conversation between Michael Koplow, Chief Policy Officer of Israel Policy Forum, and Rabbi Joy Levitt. Mr. Koplow will provide invaluable insights into these pressing questions, shed light on the current state of affairs in Israel, and answer questions from our community. We hope you will join us for this important conversation. --- Michael Koplow is the chief policy officer of Israel Policy Forum, and also serves as a research fellow of the Kogod Research Center at the Shalom Hartman Institute of North America. Before coming to Israel Policy Forum, he was the founding program director of the Israel Institute. He holds a Ph.D. in Government from Georgetown University, where he specialized in political development and ideology, and the politics of Middle Eastern states. He writes Israel Policy Forum’s weekly Koplow Column and edits Israel Policy Exchange, which is a leading source for commentary and analysis on Israel and American Jewry, and his work regularly appears in other publications. In addition to his Ph.D., he holds a B.A. from Brandeis University, a J.D. from New York University, and an A.M. in Middle Eastern Studies from Harvard University.
Jul 21, 2023 • 11min
SERMON: Rabbi Rebecca Rosenthal - Choosing the Real World
Sermon by Rabbi Rebecca Rosenthal, "Choosing the Real World"July 21, 2023
Jul 15, 2023 • 11min
SERMON: Rabbi Dan Ross - Parashat Matot-Masei: Brought to You By the Number 42
Sermon by Rabbi Dan Ross "Parashat Matot-Masei: Brought to You By the Number 42" July 14, 2023
Jul 7, 2023 • 8min
SERMON: Cantorial Intern Beth Reinstein - Changes
Sermon by Cantorial Intern Beth Reinstein, "Changes"July 7, 2023
Jul 1, 2023 • 27min
SERMON: Kenji Yoshino - "Pride Shabbat—Reflections From Kenji Yoshino"
Sermon by Kenji Yoshino, "Pride Shabbat—Reflections From Kenji Yoshino." June 30, 2023
Jun 23, 2023 • 12min
SERMON: Rabbi Angel Buchdahl - Protesting for the Sake of Heaven, or Hell?
Sermon by Rabbi Buchdahl, "Protesting for the Sake of Heaven, or Hell?"June 23, 2023
Jun 20, 2023 • 25min
MEDITATION: Rabbi Angela Buchdahl - June 20, 2023
Weekly Meditation led by Rabbi Angela Buchdahl June 13, 2023
Jun 16, 2023 • 9min
SERMON: Parashat Sh'lach: Believe - Rabbi Dan Ross
Sermon by Rabbi Dan Ross, "Parashat Sh'lach: Believe"June 16, 2023
