Central Synagogue Podcast

Pride Shabbat—Reflections From Idit Klein June 28, 2024

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

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

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

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

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.

A Farewell to Rabbi Dan Ross

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."

Weekly Meditation led by Rabbi Angela Buchdahl May 28, 2024

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

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."

Weekly Meditation led by Rabbi Angela Buchdahl May 21, 2024

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

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.

Weekly Meditation led by Rabbi Angela Buchdahl  May 14, 2024

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

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.

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

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

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.

Weekly Meditation led by Rabbi Angela Buchdahl April 30, 2024  

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

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