Highlights

Yom Kippur Mid-Day Activities

Monday, September 25, 11:00 am–4:00 pm

Whether you worship at David Geffen Hall or in Central’s Sanctuary, all Central members are welcome to join us in reflection and learning throughout Yom Kippur Day.

Posted: September 21, 2023

Erev Sukkot & Sukkot Morning Worship

Friday, September 29, 6:00–7:00 pm
Saturday, September 30, 9:30–10:30 am

Join Central for the harvest festival of Sukkot. We look forward to celebrating the beginning of Z’man Simchateinu, the Season of our Rejoicing, with you.

Posted: September 21, 2023

Simchat Torah Worship

Friday, October 6, 6:00–7:30 pm

Celebrate with us as the Torah concludes and begins anew. Nosh tasty treats, dance to lively klezmer music, and behold the exhilarating sight of our Torah completely unfurled and held aloft by every adult and child present.

Posted: September 21, 2023

Sh’mini Atzeret (Yizkor) Worship

Saturday, October 7, 9:30–10:30 am

We come together as a community for Sh'mini Atzeret to remember loved ones who have passed away. May their memories be for a blessing.

Posted: September 21, 2023

Introducing: Awe Every Day

Prepare for the Days of Awe with our brand-new interactive website, Awe Every Day. Watch videos of our Clergy sharing their stories of wonder and amazement, and share your own examples with us! This project will keep growing over the course of the High Holy Days, so check back each day from Rosh HaShanah to Yom Kippur as we celebrate the awesome and beautiful power of the world around us.

Posted: September 8, 2023

New Year, New Song: “Choose Love” by Shira Kobren

We’re proud to share the world premiere of the music video of Shira Kobren’s new song for the High Holy Days, “Choose Love,” directed by Noam Oren. The song features additional vocals by Cantors Dan Mutlu and Jenna Pearsall, with appearances from Central members and staff.

Posted: September 8, 2023

Tashlich

Saturday, September 16, 2023, 4:00–5:00 pm

Cast your sins – symbolically – in the East River on Rosh HaShanah afternoon for the ritual of Tashlich. Families and individuals love this tradition of physicalizing atonement.

Posted: September 7, 2023

Three Conversations With Two Extraordinary Cantors

Episodes Available on YouTube

Enjoy our 3-part presentation investigating the backstory and explanations of our core High Holiday music, featuring our Senior Cantor Daniel Mutlu and one of his mentors Cantor Richard Cohn answer questions from journalist (and congregant) Abby Pogrebin about why we sing what we sing.

Posted: July 20, 2023