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June 29, 2014 | General News
Rabbi Rubinstein Blesses Rabbi Buchdahl
For those who missed it, you will want to watch Rabbi Rubinstein bless Rabbi Buchdahl during Friday night services on June 27. It was a magical and moving moment in a season full of wonderful celebrations and tributes.
Read MoreJune 15, 2014 | General News | Worship and High Holidays
Shabbat Honoring Rabbi Rubinstein
Thousands of congregants gathered for Shabbat worship on Friday, June 13 to honor Rabbi Peter J. Rubinstein, Central Synagogue's departing senior rabbi. Highlights of the evening included a joyous Hakafah; a tribute video prepared by Rabbi Rubinstein's friends, family, and colleagues; presentations of Words of Faith, Hope, and Character, a book of the rabbi's sermons, the Rabbi Peter J. Rubinstein Fund for the Renaissance of Reform Judaism, and the naming Rabbi Peter J. Rubinstein Chapel in the Community House; a "flash mob" of students singing and dancing to Rabbi Buchdahl's rendition of “Higher Love,” and concentric circles of Rabbi Rubinstein's family, clergy colleagues from Central and beyond, and all of the congregation joining hands in "concentric circles" in blessing.
Read MoreJune 15, 2014 | General News
A Look at Our History: Plant Motifs
This mosaic border is in the Royal Chapel (Capella Palantina) of the Kingdom of Sicily, built in 1132.
Plant motifs have been used to represent life and seasonal awareness since very early times.
At Central Synagogue, this same motif encircle the tops of the two towers of our synagogue building. They call attention to the continuum of life and our congregation.
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May 28, 2014 | General News
Rabbi Rubinstein: Annual Message to the Congregation
It is not my way to emotionally reflect on what has led me to the present. It is not generally my way to take time to assess, analyze, celebrate myself or even wallow in the snake pit of my own regrets. In fact it’s not my way to stop and take time to measure anything. I am constantly, for those of you who know me well, churning onward, incessantly keeping busy and filling my life with what I believe needs to be done.
Read MoreMay 18, 2014 | General News | Worship and High Holidays
Families Celebrate Rabbi Rubinstein at Shabbat
Members of all ages came to worship with Rabbi Rubinstein on May 16, celebrating him with singing, laughter, and special blessings.
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