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Adult Engagement

The Neighborhood

Connect to Judaism and each other from anywhere in the world through our fully virtual online community.

Weekly Meditation With Rabbi Buchdahl

Bring some calm to the start of your day every Tuesday with meditation practice and a little Torah.

The Center for Exploring Judaism (CEJ)

Couples and singles alike are invited to learn with us, receive guidance and counseling, and join our community.

Adult Engagement

Engage your heart, mind, and spirit at Central Synagogue.

The Neighborhood

Connect to Judaism and each other from anywhere in the world through our fully virtual online community.

Weekly Meditation With Rabbi Buchdahl

Bring some calm to the start of your day every Tuesday with meditation practice and a little Torah.

The Center for Exploring Judaism (CEJ)

Couples and singles alike are invited to learn with us, receive guidance and counseling, and join our community.

Engage your heart, mind, and spirit at Central Synagogue.

Central’s Adult Engagement team aims to deepen our members’ connections to one another, to our community, and to the ongoing story of the Jewish people through our classes, special events, small groups, volunteer opportunities, and our other diverse programs. We invite you to explore what we offer and to partner with us on a journey of discovery and transformation.

Don’t know where to start? Contact our .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). We love nothing more than getting to know you one-on-one and helping you connect.

Programs & Events

Classes

Group Connections

Repairing the World

20s & 30s

Center for Exploring Judaism

In Case You Missed It

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Our People

Dr. Shira D. Epstein

Senior Director of Adult Engagement

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(212) 838-5122 x1007

Sivan Rotholz

Rabbi, Director of Adult Education

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(212) 838-5122 x5001

Sarah Berman

Rabbi, Director of Jewish Culture and Programming

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(212) 838-5122 x1009

Hilly Haber

Rabbi, Director of Social Justice Organizing and Education

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(212) 838-5122 x4034

Andrew Kaplan Mandel

Rabbi, Director of Online Community Engagement

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(212) 838-5122 x4092

Lisa Rubin

Rabbi, Director for the Center of Exploring Judaism

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(212) 838-5122 x5002

Carolyn Roesler

Manager of Operations, Adult Engagement

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(212) 838-5122 x3043

Jackie Pykon, LCSW

Manager of Community Building, Adult Engagement

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(212) 508-3095 x5091

Marina Nebro

Program Manager for Adult Programs

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(212) 838-5122 x4005

Emily Bogdan

Program Manager for Social Justice

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(212) 838-5122 x4037

Rachel LaQuercia

Adult Engagement Team Administrator

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(212) 508-3020 x4105