Central Synagogue has moved . Central Synagogue of Chicago, the Conservative synagogue of the Near North side and downtown now conducts all of its religious services at our new sanctuary on the 9th floor of Water Tower Place
We are no strangers to our new beautiful sanctuary that had...read more
Our move to our new sanctuary at Water Tower Place has gone very well.The response has been extremely positive.We are getting new inquiries and visitors from all of the publicity.It’s thrilling for me to hear the beautiful voice of our Hazzan and Spiritual Leader Toby Lou Hayman fill our new sanctuary. I can feel the ruach, and I sense a...read more
Passover is going to be the first Yom Tov we celebrate in our new home.Passover is a more than just the sedarim. It’s an eight-day festival of freedom.As wonderful as it is celebrating the seders with our family and friends, don’t overlook partaking in the joy and spirituality of the Yom Tov services. The morning services on the first two...read more
Holidays are a time for memories, and the sounds, the tastes, the aromas and the words of the prayers all work to trigger our memories of past years. I wonder what memories are strongest for you. Are they the sound of the High Holy Day nusach (melodies) in the fall or the tune to Adir Hu or Chad Gadya in the...read more