

Central Synagogue Podcast
Central Synagogue
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.
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Apr 21, 2023 • 14min
SERMON: Rabi Ari Lorge - "To Life…Lived Together"
Sermon by Rabbi Ari Lorge, "To Life…Lived Together"April 21, 2023

Apr 18, 2023 • 27min
MEDITATION: Rabbi Angela Buchdahl - April 18, 2023
Weekly Meditation led by Rabbi Angela Buchdahl - April 18, 2023

Apr 14, 2023 • 10min
SERMON: Rabbinic Intern Chelsea Feuchs - "Farewell: Gratitude for the Gifts of this Community"
Sermon by Rabbinic Intern Chelsea Feuchs, "Farewell: Gratitude for the Gifts of this Community"April 14, 2023

Apr 14, 2023 • 6min
Sharing Our Stories: Doris Manville-Wagstaff and Scott Wagstaff
Doris Manville-Wagstaff speaks with her husband Scott Wagstaff about her journey to Central and Judaism, her mental health struggles, and her father’s incredible connection to a Holocaust survivor.If you or a loved one is having suicidal thoughts, please call or text 988, or access help through the online chat at https://988lifeline.org/chat/.

Apr 11, 2023 • 27min
MEDITATION: Rabbi Nicole Auerbach - April 11, 2023
Weekly Meditation by Rabbi Nicole Auerbach - April 11, 2023

Apr 7, 2023 • 10min
SERMON: Rabbi Dan Ross - "How to Meet Elijah the Prophet"
Sermon by Rabbi Dan Ross, "How to Meet Elijah the Prophet"April 7, 2023

Apr 7, 2023 • 6min
Sharing Our Stories: Alissa Ballot and Ed Saslaw
Central congregant Ed Saslaw hears from fellow congregant and friend Alissa Ballot about her family background and the ancestors who inspired her name.

Apr 4, 2023 • 26min
MEDITATION: Rabbi Angela Buchdahl - April 4, 2023
Weekly Meditation by Rabbi Angela Buchdahl - April 4, 2023

Mar 31, 2023 • 9min
SERMON: Rabbi Hilly Haber - "A Reflection on the Passover Table"
Sermon by Rabbi Hilly Haber, A Reflection on the Passover TableMarch 31, 2023

Mar 31, 2023 • 5min
Sharing Our Stories: Nancy Fisher and Jill Sharfstein
Jill Sharfstein interviews her friend Nancy Fisher about the aftermath of the 1998 fire, Central's embrace of Avery Fisher Hall, and Nancy's enduring connection to Central even while hospitalized.