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Due to Erev Rosh HaShanah and Rosh HaShanah, Central Synagogue will not be holding 6:00 pm Shabbat services on Friday, September 11, 2026, or Mishkan services on Saturday, September 12, 2026. Please join via livestream.

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Clergy Study

Angela W. Buchdahl

Senior Rabbi

Cantor Daniel Mutlu

Senior Cantor

Maurice A. Salth

Rabbi

Ari S. Lorge

Rabbi, Senior Director of Clergy Study

Jenna Pearsall

Cantor

Rachael Houser

Rabbi

Rebecca Thau

Rabbi

Peter J. Rubinstein

Rabbi Emeritus

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(212) 838-5122 x1000

Richard Botton

Cantor Emeritus

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(212) 838-5122 x1000

Chelsea Bassman

Director of Executive Administration

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(212) 838-5122 x1014

Jody Meyer

Executive Assistant to the Cantors

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(212) 838-5122 x1016

Alle Singer

Life Cycle and Pastoral Care Manager

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(212) 838-5122 x1012

Merissa Rosetti

Manager of B’nei Mitzvah Programs and LCLJ Support

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(212) 838-5122 x4048

Alef Davis

Clergy Study Administrative Assistant

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(212) 838-5122 x1013

Dagan Shimoni

Shaliach (Israeli Emissary)

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(212) 508-3056 x5093

Jeremy Sipe

Cantorial Intern

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