Central Synagogue Podcast

Sermon by Rabbi Angela Buchdahl, "Shemini 2026–The Sacred and the Profane: The Story of the Yanov Torah" April 10, 2026

Rabbi Joseph Skloot, PhD, a scholar of Hebrew books and early modern Jewish thought, explores the Maisebuch. He traces its production, wide Yiddish readership, and Jewish‑Christian printing ties. He introduces and dissects the tale "The Jewish Pope," highlighting narrative craft, suspense, undoing of tropes, and themes of return and reconciliation.

Sermon by Rabbi Mo Salth, "Less Chametz – More Mensch!" April 3, 2026

Sermon by Rabbinic Intern Rebecca Thau, "Great Days Are to Come" - April 2, 2026

Sermon by Rabbi Ari Lorge, "The Last Prophet of Israel" March 27, 2026

Sermon by Rabbi Lisa Rubin, "Answering the Call" March 20, 2026

Sermon by Rabbi Angela Buchdahl, “Holy Tent Pegs” - March 13, 2026

One of Judaism’s most unique and surprising works, the Zohar is the foundational text of Jewish mysticism. But when was it written? By whom? And what is its impact on Jewish culture and practice today?  Join Rabbinic Intern Rebecca Thau for a rich conversation with Sharon Koren, PhD, about these–and many more–questions. Dr. Koren, Associate Professor of Medieval Jewish Culture and the Dr. Norman J. Cohen Chair for an Emerging Scholar at HUC-JIR, received her PhD from Yale University in Medieval Studies. Her research focuses primarily on Jewish women’s spirituality and Jewish-Christian relations in the Middle Ages. She regularly teaches courses on medieval Jewish philosophy, history, and the Zohar.

Sermon by Rabbi Rebecca Rosenthal, "Either Friendship or Death" March 6, 2026

Remarks from Rabbi Delphine Horvilleur February 27, 2026