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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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Youth & Family Engagement

Rebecca Rosenthal

Rabbi, Senior Director of Youth & Family Education

[email protected]

(212) 838-5122 x4031

Mikah Silverstone

Director of the Lese Center for Living Judaism

[email protected]

(212) 838-5122 x4043

Rena Allen

Director of Developmental Learning & Special Education

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(212) 838-5122 x4044

Cindy Grebow

Early Childhood Director

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(212) 838-5122 x4001

Jordana Kristel

Associate Director of Early Childhood

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(212) 838-5122 x4006

Shira Kobren Wasserman

Director of Family Engagement & Central Tots

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(212) 838-5122 x3041

Benjamin Korman

Manager of Family Engagement and Central Tots

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(212) 838-5122 x4038

Merissa Rosetti

Manager of B’nei Mitzvah Programs and LCLJ Support

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(212) 838-5122 x4048

Rina Bergman

Director of Downtown Programming

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(212) 838-5122 x4271

Jamie Gottlieb

YFE Rabbinic Intern

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Elise Tucker

Family Engagement Office Coordinator

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(212) 838-5122 x4039

Jonathan Goldstein

Manager of Family Engagement Music

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Rena Rifkin

Rabbi, Downtown Satellite

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(646) 717-9469 x3017

Lexi Weakley

Manager of Downtown Music and Engagement

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(212) 508-3077 x2007

April James

Executive Assistant to the Senior Director of Youth and Family Education and LCLJ

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(212) 838-5122 x4041

Nechama Bar-Chaim

Downtown Administrator and Clergy Assistant

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(646)-717-9406 x3018