Central Synagogue provides a joyous opportunity for Jews of diverse backgrounds to come together for prayer, spiritual renewal and community in a warm, enriching environment.
Sensitive to the evolving interests and needs of the Reform community, Central Synagogue explores both traditional and alternative modes of prayer. In addition to our daily morning minyan, Shabbat and holiday services, and celebrations of lifecycle events, Central Synagogue offers havurot (Jewish study groups), Tot Shabbat and Tyke Shabbat for children, and healing and community services. Interfaith celebrations include an annual community Thanksgiving and Yom Hashoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day.) Other special services include the annual Shofar Award Shabbat, which honors a Jew of distinction and inspiration. Past recipients include journalist David Halberstam and James Ingo Freed, architect of the Holocaust Museum.
I am circumspect about signing petitions or endorsing the numerous institutional positions that clergy are asked to support. My two criteria for adding my name to a letter, petition or position paper are: They are core to my personal and religious beliefs, and I can take some action in support of the position to which I am signing on.
Increasingly, I have been troubled by the partisan involvement of some religious communities and clergy in this country. Read More
