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November 22, 2022 | Messages From Leadership
Keeping Our Community Safe
The news this past Shabbat of another threat against a Jewish institution was an unsettling reminder of the increase in antisemitism and hate in our city and across the world. We give thanks to the individuals and agencies that thwarted the attack and arrested two armed suspects at Penn Station.
Read MoreNovember 21, 2022 | General News | Messages From Leadership
The Installation of Cantor Jenna Pearsall
On Shabbat, we celebrated the installation of Cantor Jenna Pearsall and officially welcomed her to the Central Synagogue community. Our worship is uplifted by Cantor Pearsall's beautiful voice and ruach(spirit), and we are proud and grateful to have her on our bimah.
Read MoreOctober 27, 2022 | Messages From Leadership
The Fight Against Antisemitism
Yesterday, I joined anchors Gayle King, Tony Dokoupil, and Nate Burleson on CBS Mornings for a conversation about the rise in antisemitism across the country. With the current news cycle and the uptick in antisemitic incidents locally and globally, I know this issue is weighing heavily on our community.
Read MoreMay 12, 2022 | Messages From Leadership | Repairing the World
A Message From Your Clergy: The Jewish Lens on Abortion Rights
We read the Supreme Court’s leaked opinion re: Roe v. Wade with deep concern last week. While the anti-abortion position is often framed as a religious imperative to preserve life, that interpretation is incomplete to the point of inaccurate, especially when it comes to Jewish tradition.
Read MoreApril 20, 2022 | Messages From Leadership
Central Synagogue’s Anti-Harassment and Culture of Respect Policy
We continue in our commitment to being a role model for best-practices, further building on our existing robust policies and procedures to ensure a workplace that is free of harassment and built on a culture of respect.
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