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April 14, 2013 | General News

President’s Annual Message

In his "State of the Synagogue" report, Congregational President David Edelson lists 10 highlights of the year to come, including the High Holy Days, staff updates, and membership news.

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April 14, 2013 | General News

Our Clergy Respond to Boston Marathon Explosions

The devastating news out of Boston today has fallen on Yom HaZikaron, Israel's Memorial Day. As our community and the world struggle to understand another act of senseless violence, our clergy offer some words of comfort.

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April 9, 2013 | General News

Announcing the William M. Lese Lobby


In honor of the longstanding generosity and commitment of Bill Lese and his family, we are now pleased to announce that the Community House lobby will be named the William M. Lese Lobby.

The lobby space, so often filled with the light-hearted sounds of our Religious School students gathering before and after classes, is a most fitting tribute to Bill's legacy.

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April 2, 2013 | General News

A Look at Our History: April 2013

A visitor, Natalya Rolbin, came to our Shabbat services in 2009. During that planned visit, she celebrated good news regarding her unborn child, in an atmosphere which gave her the peace she sought. During her visit she made a sketch of our building “to honor its beauty” and celebrate her joy. Happily, Natalya recently sent her sketch to Central Synagogue’s Archives. Our Archives contain Central's history, both historic and current, including documents and photographs of our impact on our larger community.



These monthly historical briefs are prepared by Amy Goldberger, Chair of the Archives Committee and Anne Mininberg, Archivist

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March 19, 2013 | General News | Repairing the World

It Takes a Village: 1,000 Step Up to Help A Sick Congregant

This story began last winter when our clergy learned that longtime member Wendy Siegel was ill with leukemia. In the span of two weeks, more than 1,000 people hoping to become bone marrow donors for one of our congregants have swabbed their cheeks with the Gift of Life organization.

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