September 16, 2014 | General News

Each of our clergy shared their reflections for the new year in their holiday card to the congregation.

“Let us reflect together on our hopes for the new year…”

September 1, 2014 | General News

Dear Fellow Congregants,

The summer has come and gone and September is now upon us, with the High Holy Days not far behind.

The difficult situation in Israel and the Middle East has undoubtedly preoccupied and upset many of us over the past two months, as have the situations in Iraq, Ukraine, and elsewhere. Regardless, I hope you were able to find time to enjoy family and friends.

There has been much activity at Central over the summer in preparation for a busy fall. Here are some of the highlights…

August 14, 2014 | General News

Introduced to Central by two of our teens, the Ice Bucket Challenge for ALS awareness is spreading through the Central Synagogue staff.

August 4, 2014 | General News

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

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.