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August 14, 2014 | General News
Central Synagogue Staff Takes On the #IceBucketChallenge for ALS
Introduced to Central by two of our teens, the Ice Bucket Challenge for ALS awareness is spreading through the Central Synagogue staff.
Read MoreAugust 4, 2014 | General News
Perspectives on Peace from Amos Oz
Deutsche Welle published the transcript of a powerful interview with renowned Israeli novelist and journalist Amos Oz. Oz is a leading spokesperson for the Peace movement in Israel, which makes the beginning of his interview even more striking.
Oz: 'Lose-lose situation for Israel'
Philip Gourevitch's excellent piece in the New Yorker puts the Amos Oz interview in context and gives a balanced and honest take on the path to peace.
An Honest Voice in Israel
July 27, 2014 | General News
Rabbi Buchdahl: Some News and Thoughts on Israel
Three things—two articles and one song—caught my attention this weekend among all the news coming out of Israel, and I wanted to share them with all of you. Please let me know your thoughts.
Read MoreJuly 24, 2014 | General News
Rabbi Buchdahl: Israel Does Not Stand Alone
The foreign prophet Balaam, sent to curse Israel, ended up blessing Israel instead: “Behold it is a people that dwells alone, not reckoned among the nations.” (Numbers 23:9)
As the conflict continues in Gaza, Balaam’s words feel eerily prophetic—and more curse than blessing.
Read MoreJuly 8, 2014 | General News
David Edelson: 8 Summer Announcements
Dear Fellow Congregants,
I wanted to remind you that last week, on July 1, Rabbi Angela Buchdahl became our Senior Rabbi! This is an historic and joyful time for our congregation and I know that all of us join together to wish Rabbi Buchdahl all good things as she takes on this awesome responsibility.
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