Central Synagogue

Category: Reform synagogue in New York

Address: 652 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10022, USA

Phone: +12128385122

Reviews

Domingo Gonzalez

Sep 21, 2022

Just visit it from the outside very nice building

Apostle-Designate Sylvia

Jul 15, 2022

Love the Shabbat Services right here on JBS

Dina Hanstad

Jul 9, 2022

We watch Shabbat service on JBS. So thankful as we cannot get to a Synagogue due to limited mobility. Shalom from IL.

Gary Goetz

Jul 5, 2022

Excellent clergy, musicians and chorus combine for an uplifting spiritual service enhanced by wonderful music. Some of the sermons deal with important social issues. However overall an "incomplete" rating because they periodically intentionally omit the followon prayers (Vahavtah and Lmaan Tizkru) to the Shma prayer which they consider two lines. These integrate with the Shma and are among the most important prayers of the service and only require 1 minute. Examples of omission are when they have baby naming or aufruf ceremonies. Yet they do not curtail other prayers, sermons or even schmoozing.

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Questions & Answers

How can a Rabbi who puts on a Talit not put on a Kipar (head covering)? Even though he's a Reform Rabbi my understanding is that he cannot open the doors to the Torah or carry the Torah without a head covering. Please let Ari Lorge explain.

Gail Novid | Sep 30, 2018
Yaakov Diament | Sep 30, 2018

A Jewish man cannot be bareheaded ever... (except for showering or swimming or sleeping or whatever...) nothing to do with taking out Torah. For some reason reform and conservative groups associate the kipa with synagogue services, but the two have nothing to do with each other in Jewish law.

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Is it reform or conservative

Lisa Black | Sep 30, 2017
Marie Reynolds | Sep 30, 2018

It is a reform synagogue.

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How can we watch Kol Nidre?

steve cannon | Sep 30, 2018
Anna Chase | Sep 30, 2018

It can be steamed just as you stream any service

What is the name of the Chinese woman who spoke on Monday’s service and what is the name of her book?

bruce berkman | Sep 29, 2021
Ronald Grotsky | Sep 29, 2021

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Are Yom Kippur services available on TV?

Edwin Epstein | Sep 29, 2020
Sam Zeee | Sep 29, 2020

They have a streaming link. Not a televised service.

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DO YOU KNOW THE MESSENGER OF GOD FOR ISRAEL DAN M PEREZ?

DAN M PEREZ | Sep 30, 2018
Jim O'Connor | Aug 30, 2022

I thought it was that Jesus guy that works at the car wash

When does Central Synagogue plan to re- open for services

Ellen Fischer | Sep 29, 2021
Edward D. Saslaw | Sep 29, 2021

No date set yet

Is there parking close by

Shirley Love | Sep 29, 2020
Timothy Griffin | Sep 29, 2020

Yes

when do tickets go on sale

Sharon Weinreb | Sep 30, 2019
Robert Mangual | Sep 30, 2019

Tickets for what?

what time do shabbat services begin and how long do they last?

Larry Dawson | Sep 30, 2019
Ronald Sablosky | Sep 30, 2019

6:00 PM

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Is the shool handicapped accessible?

bean409 | Sep 30, 2018
Ronald Schanz | Sep 30, 2018

Yes - the synagogue (shul) is handicapped accessible.

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I am not Jewish, but I want to visit this synagogue when I am in New York. Would it be viewed as rude to have pictures of me taken in front of the building? What about taking photos inside?

Justin Mumma | Sep 30, 2018
Noreen Inting | Sep 30, 2018

If you let them know you're interested in seeing the sanctuary, someone will give you a tour. Just don't go Friday evening as that's when the main service happens and the sanctuary will be in use. They're open on Saturdays and someone is available to give tours. Note if you don't know this but, like for many big synagogues, there is security you will pass through. It's a quick scan and they'll check your bag so just you know, don't have a pocketknife or something. Other than that, they're very friendly and welcoming.

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Please let me know what prayer book is used on Friday night Shabbat services. I have a hard time following with my prayer book from Temple Emmanuel Atlanta. Also I have my prayer book from Temple Kol Haneshema in Jerusalem . Thank you , Rebecca B

rebecca berson | Sep 30, 2018
bob x | Sep 30, 2018

Central Synagogue uses the Mishkan T'filah prayer book for Friday night Shabbat Service. I hope that helped you.

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Can you visit this synagogue?

Danny Dorzback | Sep 30, 2017
Elaine Millien | Sep 30, 2017

Yes you can. If want to know about their services and other events you can attend visit their website.

Who is the cantor at central synagogue

Elaine Lerner | Sep 30, 2017
000 000 | Sep 30, 2018

Julia Cadrain and Daniel Mutlu

Is there a synagogue in London you can visit

Janet Thorley | Sep 30, 2017
Alan Wu | Sep 29, 2020

Im sorry you were turned away. My own sister was once turned away because she was not a member of the temple she visited. She lost faith in Judaism when she was welcomed by a church. I realize that you wrote this last year , so I hope you have since found The Way into G-ds house through forgiveness and strength. Jews dont turn their people away, people do.

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