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November 12, 2024 | General News | Repairing the World
A Simple Act of Preparedness Saves a Life: Narcan Training in Action
While on a recent teen trip to Philadelphia, Central Synagogue staff member Eve Morin and our teens encountered an unconscious person on the sidewalk. Acting quickly, the teens called 911, and Eve administered Narcan—a life-saving step made possible by her training at Central with Dr. John Avery, Director of Addiction Psychiatry at Weill Cornell. Inspired by this powerful experience, the teens are now eager to get trained themselves. Join us November 21 to learn how Narcan can empower you to make a difference.
Read MoreOctober 15, 2024 | General News | Worship and High Holidays
The Holiness Code: Torah Reflections From Members of Our Community (5785/2024)
On Yom Kippur afternoon we read a section of the Torah known as the holiness code. This section, found in chapter 19 of Leviticus, is at the heart of the Torah and contains some of the most moving commandments within our tradition. We ask our members of community to reflect upon one of these commandments. We are grateful for their personal and moving insights which we are pleased to share.
Read MoreAugust 1, 2024 | General News
Rabbi Angela Buchdahl: A Chai Year Visit
This summer, Rabbi Angela Buchdahl celebrated three major milestones: 18 years at Central Synagogue, her tenth as our senior rabbi, and the opening of the Israel Education Research Center at Seoul National University in Korea.
Read MoreMay 29, 2024 | General News | Messages From Leadership
Remarks from the 2024 Annual Meeting
Watch Senior Rabbi Angela Buchdahl and President Shonni Silverberg deliver their remarks at our Annual Congregational Meeting, held on Thursday, May 30, 2024.
Read MoreApril 2, 2024 | General News
If Not Now, When?: Adam Muskin on his Exodus from Russia
On Passover, we reflect on freedom and oppression, exodus and displacement—not just in the Biblical story but throughout the ages and across the globe. In that spirit, Central member Adam Muskin shares the story of his own exodus from Russia at the outset of the Ukrainian invasion.
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