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New York's Central Synagogue, one of the nation's leading Reform congregations, traces its roots to 1839. Central today plays an important role in the civic and cultural life of New York, offering worship services, life-long education, and programs which help the greater community. The Sanctuary building, a National and New York City historic landmark, is the oldest Jewish house of worship in continuous use in the city, and a magnificent example of late 19th century American synagogue architecture. Following a devastating fire in August 1998, it has been restored to honor its historic character, while looking to the future. The people of Central are committed to applying the values of our heritage to the important issues of the day.
Like many of us of a certain age, I keep pace with technology just enough to negotiate e-mail, find what I need on the Internet, and use processing tools for finances and Word documents. But it was recently brought to my attention that while I have thousands of contacts in my electronic Rolodex, I don’t have a single “friend.” Read More
