
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

May 19, 2023 • 6min
Sharing Our Stories: Freeman Shore and Winifred Freund, Part II
Central members and siblings Freeman Shore and Wini Freund share more about their childhood, and their family’s extraordinary relationship to the Israeli state’s founding generation of leaders.

May 16, 2023 • 28min
MEDITATION: Rabbi Angela Buchdahl - May 16, 2023
Weekly Meditation led by Rabbi Angela Buchdahl - May 16, 2023

May 12, 2023 • 12min
SERMON: Rabbi Nicole Auerbach - "Kosi Revaya: My Cup is Overflowing"
Sermon by Rabbi Nicole Auerbach, "Kosi Revaya: My Cup is Overflowing"May 12, 2023

May 12, 2023 • 11min
Sharing Our Stories: Gail Sinai and Rabbi Sarah Berman
In this conversation, study partners Gail and Sarah discuss their paths to their second careers.

May 9, 2023 • 27min
MEDITATION: Rabbi Angela Buchdahl - May 9, 2023
Weekly Meditation led by Rabbi Angela Buchdahl - May 9, 2023

May 5, 2023 • 11min
SERMON: Parashat Emor: Radical Empathy
Sermon by Rabbi Dan Ross, "Parashat Emor: Radical Empathy"May 5, 2023

May 2, 2023 • 27min
MEDITATION: Rabbi Angela Buchdahl - May 2, 2023
Weekly Meditation led by Rabbi Angela Buchdahl - May 2, 2023

Apr 29, 2023 • 11min
SERMON: Rabbi Angela Buchdahl - "Why be Holy?"
Sermon by Rabbi Angela Buchdahl - April 28, 2023

Apr 28, 2023 • 9min
Sharing Our Stories: Alexandra Singer and Carrie Connor
Central staff members Alexandra Singer and Carrie Connor share how they came to the Central community and connected with each other.

Apr 25, 2023 • 27min
MEDITATION: Rabbi Angela Buchdahl - April 25, 2023
Weekly Meditation led by Rabbi Angela Buchdahl - April 25, 2023