Programs & Events
SELECT UPCOMING PROGRAMS
Below are just a few of our exciting events. For a complete list of all upcoming programs, please see our calendar. If you're looking for our classes, please take a look at our classes page.
Central Chesed Hub - Friday Tutoring
Fridays, October 31 - December 19, 2025, 4:00 - 5:30 pm
Central Synagogue - 6th Floor, 123 E 55th Street, New York, NY
First Fridays Community Circles
Fridays November 7, 2025 - May 1, 2026, 4:15 - 5:30 pm
Central Synagogue - 903 and/or 902
Festival of Light: A Chanukah Celebration for Families 2025
Sunday, December 14, 2025, 10:00 - 11:30 am
Lese Lobby in the Community House
The Jewish Bookshelf: Talmud with Rabbi Ethan Tucker, PhD
Monday, December 15, 6:00 - 7:30 pm
Central Synagogue - Pavilion
Exploring Global Jewry: Jewish Argentina with the JDC
Tuesday, December 16, 2025,
Central Synagogue - Pavilion
In Case You Missed It
Couldn’t make a recent lecture or special event? Check out our YouTube archive here.
Our People
Dr. Shira D. Epstein
Senior Director of Adult Engagement
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(212) 838-5122 x1007
Sarah Berman
Rabbi, Director of Jewish Culture and Programming
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(212) 838-5122 x1009
Andrew Kaplan Mandel
Rabbi, Director of Online Community Engagement
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(212) 838-5122 x4092
Hilly Haber
Rabbi, Director of Social Justice Organizing and Education
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(212) 838-5122 x4034
Carolyn Roesler
Manager of Operations, Adult Engagement
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(212) 838-5122 x3043
Marina Nebro
Program Manager for Jewish Culture and Programming
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(212) 838-5122 x4005
Samantha White
Program Manager for Social Justice
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(212) 838-5122 x4037