About The Sacred Site
Location:
652 Lexington Avenue
New York City, NY 10022
Central Synagogue enjoys a vibrant history in New York City dating back to the early 1800s and we are proud of our rich and well-documented past. With 10,000+ members, Central Synagogue is today one of the largest and most vibrant synagogues in North America. Central’s Friday night Shabbat services are typically attended by hundreds and watched by thousands in more than 100 countries around the world. Led by Rabbi Angela Buchdahl, the first woman to be named Senior Rabbi in Central’s 180+ year history and the first Asian American to be ordained as cantor or rabbi in North America, Central continues to innovate worship and create transformative Jewish experiences through a practice of Reform Judaism that is constantly questioned and renewed.
Website: https://www.centralsynagogue.org/
Date of Construction: 1872
Style: Moorish Revival
Architect / Builder: Henry Fernbach
Activities
Guided tours will be ongoing throughout the day.
Upon arrival, guests may have to wait up to 5 minutes before starting their tour experience. They will then be able to hear from multiple docents as they move through the space in small groups.