
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

Oct 24, 2024 • 12min
SERMON: Rabbi Maurice Salth - The Password is: Grandma Celia
Sermon by Rabbi Maurice Salth, "The Password is: Grandma Celia" October 24, 2024

Oct 24, 2024 • 26min
Finding Calm in the Psalms: Beth Reinstein
Be present for the birth of a brand-new song. Cantorial intern and composer Beth Reinstein reveals her latest creation, an interpretation of Psalm 139: 11-16, with Rabbi Andrew Kaplan Mandel.

Oct 18, 2024 • 11min
SERMON: Rabbi Rebecca Rosenthal, "Put a Stake in the Ground and Vote" - October 18, 2024
Sermon by Rabbi Rebecca Rosenthal, "Put a Stake in the Ground and Vote"October 18, 2024

Oct 17, 2024 • 14min
SERMON: Rabbi Andrew Kaplan Mandel - The Spiritual Philanthropist | Yom Kippur, Yizkor, 5785
SERMON: Rabbi Andrew Kaplan Mandel - The Spiritual Philanthropist | Yom Kippur, Yizkor, 5785

Oct 17, 2024 • 10min
SERMON: Rabbinical Intern Rebecca Thau - "The Sacred Weight of Shattered Tablets" | Sukkot Morning Service
Sermon by Rabbinical Intern Rebecca Thau, "The Sacred Weight of Shattered Tablets" October 17th, 2024

Oct 17, 2024 • 15min
SERMON: Rabbi Sarah Berman - The Chance for a Second Chance | Yom Kippur, Yizkor, 5785
SERMON: Rabbi Sarah Berman - The Chance for a Second Chance | Yom Kippur, Yizkor, 5785

Oct 17, 2024 • 23min
SERMON: Rabbi Ari Lorge - Building the Center with You | Yom Kippur 5785
SERMON: Rabbi Ari Lorge - Building the Center with You | Yom Kippur 5785

Oct 17, 2024 • 15min
SERMON: Rabbi Sivan Rotholz - Grieving With God | Yom Kippur, Yizkor, 5785
SERMON: Rabbi Sivan Rotholz - Grieving With God | Yom Kippur, Yizkor, 5785

Oct 17, 2024 • 21min
SERMON: Rabbi Sivan Rotholz - Hope is the Thing With Teeth | Yom Kippur 5785
SERMON: Rabbi Sivan Rotholz - Hope is the Thing With Teeth | Yom Kippur 5785

Oct 17, 2024 • 24min
Finding Calm in the Psalms: Jeremy Sipe
Psalm 136 may speak of Biblical miracles, but songleader, songwriter and cantorial student Jeremy Sipe brings its refrain to the present day. He speaks with Rabbi Andrew Kaplan Mandel about "Ki L'Olam Hasdo," a track from his first album, "Double Chai."