Central Synagogue — Attraction in New York

I didn't take off my bathrobe all day. Yes, the temple is gorgeous as I go occasionally but watching the Yom Kippur services from there is fabulous. I Googled Angela Buchdahl, main rabbi. She was Skull & Bones at Yale...........quite amazing for a South Korean girl married to a Jewish boy. Me, Im a Columbia ZBT almost 80 years of age and many of my friends were sitting in the room. Me, at home on the couch SIMPLY LOVING IT. I kept thinking how Peter Rubenstein was smiling watching all he built was taken to the next level by the rabbi he brought from Westchester as a cantor and who followed him here at Central Syngaogue.......................BRAVO. My guess is that it will be the most world reknowned...

We live in Los Angeles and ever since a few months ago have been watching this synagogue's Friday night services on TV and have been amazed so far! We love the rabbis and the cantors and the way the conduct the services, mostly in song and uplifting speeches. This is true Judaism for me! I think if anyone would like to find out what Judaism is about or reasons to be a proud Jew they should attend or watch the services here! We also love their intern cantor, Shani Ben Or. She has an angelic voice and a couple of weeks ago we were delighted to hear sing the prayers with such energy and spirituality. We would love to attend the services when we are in NY next time! Thank you and...

Attending Shabbat services for over 16 years enjoying every service in the gorgeous sanctuary. The clergy are friendly to all. If it’s your first time the clergy welcomes you. The cantors voices are magnificent. Music is a potent part of praying enhanced with musical instruments. The melodies are familiar around the world, but unannounced a song or prayer is refreshed with a new melody and/or arrangement. The cantors seem to know when to introduce an original composition the congregants are always eager to learn. Services are broadcast live on JBS TV, and on Facebook and YouTube. The sermons are from the biblical text, the weekly Torah portion, and have a contemporary message...