Central Synagogue

Central Synagogue Podcast

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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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SERMON: Pride Shabbat—Reflections From Idit Klein 28.06.2024 17:19

Pride Shabbat—Reflections From Idit Klein June 28, 2024

Finding Calm in the Psalms: Book Talk With Rabbi Jade Sank Ross 28.06.2024 31:18

How does one relate ancient psalms to modern circumstances? That's the project of Rabbi Jade Sank Ross, who speaks with Rabbi Andrew Kaplan Mandel about her upcoming book "To You I Call."

SERMON: Cantor Dan Mutlu, "Turning Anger into Healing" - June 21, 2024 21.06.2024 11:09

Sermon by Cantor Dan Mutlu, "Turning Anger into Healing" June 21, 2024

Finding Calm in the Psalms: Behind the Music with Ellen Allard 21.06.2024 21:49

When we rise for the Amidah, we draw upon the words of Psalm 51 to give "liftoff" to the prayers we are about to recite. In an interview with Rabbi Andrew Kaplan Mandel, singer-songwriter Ellen Allard shares her musical setting of this powerful moment of preparation, "Open My Lips."

SERMON: Rabbi Angela Buchdahl: "Kol Isha–The Voices Of Women Are Heard In The Land" - June 14, 2024 14.06.2024 15:38

Sermon by Rabbi Angela Buchdahl, "Kol Isha–The Voices Of Women Are Heard In The Land" June 14th, 2024

SHAVUOT YIZKOR SERMON: Rabbi Mo Salth, "The Last of the Brooklyn Dodgers" - June 12, 2024 12.06.2024 15:38

Shavuot Yizkor Sermon by Rabbi Mo Salth, "The Last of the Brooklyn Dodgers" June 12, 2024

SERMON: Rabbi Ari Lorge, "In Between Never and Immediately" - June 7, 2024 07.06.2024 14:17

Sermon by Rabbi Ari Lorge, "In Between Never and Immediately" June 7th, 2024

Finding Calm in the Psalms: Behind the Music with Merri Lovinger Arian 07.06.2024 24:59

After Debbie Friedman's untimely death in 2011, her musical setting of Psalm 30, "Mourning Into Dancing," became a source of healing for many who knew and loved her. One of Friedman's dear friends, musician and educator Merri Lovinger Arian, speaks with Rabbi Andrew Kaplan Mandel about this stirring piece and its remarkable composer.

Saying Farewell & Thank You to Rabbi Dan Ross 31.05.2024 13:18

A Farewell to Rabbi Dan Ross

Finding Calm in the Psalms: Behind the Music with Rabbi Angela Buchdahl and Dave Strickland 31.05.2024 28:19

What happens when ancient words meet an Eighties pop song? Rabbi Angela Buchdahl and Music Director Dave Strickland share the origin story behind Central's mashup of "Ashira" from Psalm 13 and Steve Winwood's 1986 classic, "Higher Love."

MEDITATION: Rabbi Angela Buchdahl, "A Word on Statistics" - May 28, 2024 28.05.2024 24:44

Weekly Meditation led by Rabbi Angela Buchdahl May 28, 2024

SERMON: Rabbi Mo Salth, "When Our Heart Lies Fallow" - May 24, 2024 24.05.2024 11:07

Sermon by Rabbi Mo Salth, "When Our Heart Lies Fallow" May 24, 2024

Finding Calm in the Psalms: Behind the Music with Cantor Jordan Franzel 24.05.2024 19:15

Enter the world of Kabbalistic mysticism as Rabbi Andrew Kaplan Mandel interviews former Central Synagogue Cantor Jordan Franzel, who unpacks his musical version of Psalm 29, "Havu L'Adonai."

MEDITATION: Rabbi Angela Buchdahl - "Eurovision - a Song of Resilience " 21.05.2024 25:20

Weekly Meditation led by Rabbi Angela Buchdahl May 21, 2024

SERMON: Rabbi Hilly Haber, "Finding Shelter on the Journey: Parshat Emor" - May 17, 2024 17.05.2024 11:09

Sermon by Rabbi Hilly Haber, "Finding Shelter on the Journey: Parshat Emor" May 17, 2024

Finding Calm in the Psalms: Behind the Music with Chava Mirel 17.05.2024 22:47

What is the one thing you ask for? Cantor Jenna Pearsall interviews singer-songwriter Chava Mirel about her version of Psalm 27's "Achat Sha'alti," a staple of the Elul season.

MEDITATION: Rabbi Angela Buchdahl, "Yom Ha’Atzmaut" - May 14, 2024 14.05.2024 25:33

Weekly Meditation led by Rabbi Angela Buchdahl May 14, 2024

SERMON: Rabbi Angela Buchdahl, “Never Again. For Everyone. And For Us." - May 10th, 2024 11.05.2024 13:34

Rabbi Angela Buchdahl, “NEVER AGAIN.” FOR EVERYONE. AND FOR US. May 10th 2024

Finding Calm in the Psalms: Behind the Music With Cantor Hollis Schachner 10.05.2024 22:54

If you've attended our Friday night services, you've likely heard Hollis Schachner's beautiful setting of Psalm 19, the duet "Y'hiyu L'Ratzon." Hear the surprising story of the song's origins from Cantor Schachner herself, in conversation with Rabbi Andrew Kaplan Mandel and Central's musical director Dave Strickland.

MEDITATION: Rabbi Nicole Auerbach, "No Sound Goes Unheard" - May 7, 2024 07.05.2024 26:08

Weekly Meditation host by Rabbi Nicole Auerbach, May 7, 2024

SERMON: Rabbi Rebecca Rosenthal, "A Message to Our Seniors: Do Not Disengage" - May 3, 2024 03.05.2024 12:36

Sermon by Rabbi Rebecca Rosenthal, "A Message to Our Seniors: Do Not Disengage" May 3, 2024

Finding Calm in the Psalms: Behind the Music With Rabbi Billy Dreskin 03.05.2024 23:19

Who gets to dwell in the tent of the Eternal? Psalm 15 offers an answer, and composer Billy Dreskin shares his joyful and dynamic musical setting of the psalm ("Mi Yagur") in a special interview with Rabbi Andrew Kaplan Mandel.

MEDITATION: Rabbi Angela Buchdahl, "The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows by John Koenig" - April 30, 2024 30.04.2024 25:52

Weekly Meditation led by Rabbi Angela Buchdahl April 30, 2024

SERMON: Cantor Jenna Pearsall, "Lo Dayeinu, It Is Not Enough" - April 26, 2024 26.04.2024 10:24

Sermon by Cantor Jenna Pearsall, "Lo Dayeinu, It Is Not Enough" April 26, 2024

SERMON: Rabbi Ari Lorge, "Next Year in a Rebuilt Jerusalem" - April 19, 2024 19.04.2024 11:29

Sermon by Rabbi Ari Lorge, "Next Year in a Rebuilt Jerusalem" April 19, 2024