November 20, 2016 | General News | Repairing the World

#GivingTuesday is a global day of giving fueled by the power of social media and collaboration. Celebrated the Tuesday after Thanksgiving (November 29), it serves as an opportunity for people to pledge to give their time and resources to their communities.

November 6, 2016 | General News

We're a lively bunch and this morning is no different except that the conversation extends past us to the eclectic group of people we're serving. There's David from London, who came here by way of New Jersey, and Aton who used to be in the military and likes his hot chocolate so sweet that it looks like sludge. There's Jay, who's incredibly quiet and always wears a Yankee's hat. And, there's the gentleman I like to call "Mr. Hot Chocolate," because he always asks for more refills than anyone else. Many of these guys are regulars at the program and I've gotten to know them a little better each time I volunteer.

November 3, 2016 | General News

On Friday, we said goodbye to our beloved B'nei Mitzvah Program Manager.

October 31, 2016 | General News | Repairing the World

The obligation and privilege to vote has always been somewhat obvious to my family, my friends, and me. So when Central asked for volunteers to help register voters, I signed up right away. I knew it would feel good to help, but I had no idea that the experience would be transformative.

October 25, 2016 | General News | Worship and High Holidays

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 six of our members to reflect upon one of these commandments. They did so in front of our community just after we chanted from the Torah. We are grateful for their personal and moving insights which are shared below: