Shabbat Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Posted January 18, 2013
Each year, we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., during Shabbat worship, a fearless civil rights leader who understood and reminded us that, “The segregationists and racists make no fine distinction between the Negro and the Jew.”
A Look at Our History: January 2013
Posted January 4, 2013
Winter, 1965
In the winter of 1965, Central Synagogue began excavation for the construction of its new Community House at 123 East 55th Street.
Fourteen Religious School students and their teacher participated in a special ceremony with Rabbis David Seligson and Lewis Bogage and the Religious School principal, Philip Kravis. They had all come from their School/Community House building at 35 East 62nd Street for the occasion.
Today the construction, completed in 1966, is the home to all of Central Synagogue’s education programs for ages 0-120.
These monthly historical briefs are prepared by Amy Goldberger, Chair of the Archives Committee and Anne Mininberg, Archivist
B’nei Mitzvah Israel Trip
Posted December 26, 2012
Some of our b’nei mitzvah families traveled to Israel in December to sightsee, learn, and celebrate.
View more photos on the CenSyn Teens Facebook page.
Read moreA Look at Our History: December 2012
Posted December 18, 2012
An archival image from Chanukah 1991
Celebrating with light is popular in many religions during the dark month of December. During Chanukah, lighting the chanukiyah is our tradition, as represented by these joyful religious school students preparing to light the candles. The candles of the chanukiyah represent the miraculous eight days that the small vial of oil found in the Temple burned after the success led by the Maccabees.
These monthly historical briefs are prepared by Amy Goldberger, Chair of the Archives Committee and Anne Mininberg, Archivist
Read moreA Shabbat In Memory of Sandy Hook Victims
Posted December 16, 2012
Chanukah with Our Students
Posted December 11, 2012
Rabbi Rubinstein and three 5th graders lit Central's menorah on the first school night of Chanukah. And our nursery school students enjoyed latkes while learning about Chanukah traditions.
ASPCA’s Annual Blessing of the Animals
Posted December 10, 2012
Yesterday, Rabbi Rubinstein and Rabbi Salth teamed with Senior Minister Stephen Bauman and Christian clergy from Christ Church on Park Avenue for the ASPCA's annual Blessing of the Animals.
Staff Lunch & Learn
Posted December 6, 2012
Rabbi’s Response to B’nai Jeshurun’s Congregational Email on U.N. Vote
Posted December 5, 2012
Read more
Rabbi Rubinstein shares his thoughts on the U.N. vote, the Jewish community's reaction, and the congregational email that made headlines.
It reads, in part, "The vote at the U.N. yesterday is a great moment for us as citizens of the world."
Tony Blair at Central
Posted December 4, 2012
Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair visited our Main Sanctuary for an hour-long dialogue with Rabbi Rubinstein.
SUPPORT CENTRAL TODAY!
Your tax-deductible contribution to our Annual Yom Kippur Appeal will provide for Central’s exceptional educational, community, and spiritual programs and help enrich the Jewish experience of our members and the community-at-large.