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October 3, 2022 | General News | Worship and High Holidays
The Holiness Code: Torah Reflections from Central Members (5783/2022)
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 asked two of our members to reflect upon one of these commandments. They did so just after we chanted from the Torah. We are grateful for their personal and moving insights which we are pleased the share.
Read MoreSeptember 27, 2022 | General News | Worship and High Holidays
The Retelling of The Story of Hannah on Rosh HaShanah 5783/2022
During the High Holy Days, we turn our attention to a special section of our Hebrew bible from the book of Samuel that tells the story of a woman named Hannah. This is the Haftarah portion for Rosh Hashanah. Over the past few years, we have welcomed members of our congregation to speak about Hannah from a different perspective. This year, we are returning to the retelling of this powerful text told as a story by fellow members. We are grateful for Susan Levin Schlechter and Ali Marsh Weller for their personal interpretations of this incredibly moving story which we share below.
Read MoreSeptember 8, 2022 | General News | Worship and High Holidays
Know Who Came Before: Shira Kobren on Music and Remembrance With Central Synagogue
We sat down with Central's own Shira Kobren to ask about the inspiration and process behind her new single "Know Who Came Before," finding joy in remembering family members who are no longer with us, the song's connection to the Central Synagogue community, and more.
Read MoreAugust 30, 2022 | General News
Preserving Central’s History With Lead Archivist Anne Mininberg
Since the 1990s, congregant Anne Mininberg volunteered as Central Synagogue’s Lead Archivist. Upon her recent retirement from this role, we sat down with her to chat about her three decades of tireless work preserving Central’s history.
Read MoreJune 22, 2022 | General News
Reflections on Queer Jewish Identity: Jordyn Lexton and Cheryl Lexton
In honor of Pride Month, we spoke with Jordyn Lexton and their mother Cheryl Lexton about trans Jewish identity, allyship, and more.
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