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.
Sermon by Rabbi Andrew Kaplan Mandel, "Uncovering Our Mirrors"June 2, 2025
Sermon by Rabbi Angela Buchdahl, "Each Day We Accept the Torah Anew"May 30, 2025
Weekly meditation led by Rabbi Angela BuchdahlMay 27, 2025
Sermon by Rabbi Mo Salth, "Once Again – Responding to Hate"May 23, 2025
Weekly meditation led by Rabbi Angela BuchdahlMay 20, 2025
Dr. Hasia Diner is the author of Central Synagogue's sixth and final monograph, “Three Central Synagogue Rabbis: Their Sermons in Changing Times” available on our website. She is Professor Emerita in the Department of History and the Skirball Department of Hebrew and Judaic Studies at New York University, and Director of the Goldstein-Goren Center for American Jewish History. In this episode, Dr. Diner delivers a live lecture about her research and learnings from three of Central's Senior Rabbis (Jonah Bondi Wise, David Seligson, Peter J. Rubinstein) spanning nearly a century.
Sermon by Rabbi Dr. Hilly Haber, “Messengers of Holiness: Emor 5785”May 16, 2025
Weekly meditation led by Rabbi Angela BuchdahlMay 13, 2025
Sermon by Rabbi Ari Lorge, "A Tale of Two Goats" - May 9, 2025
Weekly mediation led by Rabbi Angela BuchdahlMay 6, 2025
Sermon by Rabbi Rebecca Rosenthal, "The Power of a Pause"May 2, 2025
Weekly meditation led by Rabbi Nicole AuerbachApril 29, 2025
Sermon by Rabbi Angela Buchdahl, "The Danger of Playing with Alien Fire—Parshat Shemini"April 25, 2025
Sermon by Cantor Jenna Pearsall, "Ignorance is Not Bliss"April 18, 2025
Weekly mediation led by Rabbi Angela BuchdahlApril 22, 2025
Sermon by Rabbinic Intern Rebecca Thau, "Gritty Optimism in Dark Times" - April 13, 2025
Weekly meditation led by Rabbi Angela BuchdahlApril 15, 2025
Sermon by Rabbinic Intern Aaron Blasband-Roth, "To Heaven's Eyes"April 11, 2025
Weekly meditation led by Rabbi Angela BuchdahlApril 8, 2025
Reflections from Hannah SzabóApril 4, 2025
Weekly meditation led by Rabbi Angela BuchdahlApril 1, 2025
Sermon by Rabbi Lisa Rubin, "The Heart at Fifteen Years"March 28, 2025
Weekly meditation led by Rabbi Nicole AuerbachMarch 25, 2025
Sermon by Rabbi Sarah Berman, "A Sanctuary Of Memory" March 21st, 2025
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.
Weekly meditation led by Rabbi Angela BuchdahlMarch 18, 2025
Sermon by Rabbi Angela Buchdahl, "Building the Israel of our Aspirations-WZO Elections"March 14, 2025
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.
Weekly meditation led by Rabbi Angela BuchdahlMarch 11, 2025
Sermon by Rabbi Rebecca Rosenthal, "The Perfect Heart: Reflections on 10 Years at Central"March 7, 2025
Weekly meditation led by Rabbi Angela BuchdahlMarch 4, 2025
Sermon by Rabbi Ari Lorge, “The Sanctuary in the Center”February 28, 2025
Weekly meditation led by Rabbi Angela BuchdahlFebruary 25, 2025
Sermon by Rabbinic Intern Rebeca Thau, "Who Decides?"February 21, 2025
As a taste of Central Synagogue's soon-to-be-released album, "Sing a Little More," Cantor Dan Mutlu takes Rabbi Andrew Kaplan Mandel behind the music of the preview single, "You Are My Song/Mi Chamocha."
Weekly meditation led by Rabbi Angela BuchdahlFebruary 18, 2025
Sermon by Rabbi Angela Buchdahl, “Love Only Love”February 14, 2025
Weekly meditation hosted by Rabbi Angela BuchdahlFebruary 11, 2025
Sermon by Cantor Dan Mutlu. "Mi Chamocha and the Power of a Good Playlist"February 7, 2025
Weekly meditation led by Rabbi Angela BuchdahlFebruary 4, 2025
Sermon by Rabbi Ari Lorge, "The Plague We Choose"January 31, 2025
Weekly meditation led by Rabbi Angela BuchdahlJanuary 28, 2025
Sermon by Rabbi Andrew Kaplan Mandel, "G-d, I Hope I Get It"January 24, 2025
Weekly meditation led by Rabbi Angela Buchdahl,January 21, 2025
Reflections from Prof. Terrence L. JohnsonJanuary 17, 2025
Weekly meditation led by Rabbi Angela BuchdahlJanuary 14, 2025
Sermon by Rabbi Angela Buchdahl, "Vayechi: Turning a ‘Not So Good Blessing' Into a Different Ending"January 10th, 2025
Weekly meditation led by Rabbi Angela BuchdahlJanuary 7, 2025
Sermon by Rabbi Mo Salth, "Finally! Genesis' Dysfunction Resolves"January 3, 2024
Sermon by Rabbi Ari Lorge, "Building Joseph's Egypt" - December 27, 2024
Sermon by Cantor Jenna Pearsall, "I Release Control"December 20, 2024