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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.
Weekday, Shabbat and holiday services offer an opportunity for members and non-members of all ages and life circumstances to step off the anonymous, busy streets of New York City and find themselves part of a community. Members of our shamashim corps greet and usher each person into our magnificent sanctuary for prayer and song, learning and inspiration. Every worshipper and guest is encouraged to participate; we provide the tools necessary to join in the liturgy, be it English or Hebrew, spoken or sung. Baruch Ata b'voecha, u'varuch Ata b'tzetecha - may every soul be blessed in entering and in going forth.
A malaise driven by economic conditions has fallen over our city. While the same may be true throughout the country, New York is home and we know it best. I’d like to suggest some reasons for us to be hopeful and to consider that our spirits are lifted from within, as much as by external social forces.
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