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Chanukah

Join CBST for Chanukah! The first night of Chanukah is Sunday, December 14, 2025 / 25 Kislev 5786. We will be hosting community candle lightings each night of the 8 nights of Chanukah. Chag Urim Sameach!

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Congregation Beit Simchat Torah (CBST) is a vibrant spiritual community and a progressive voice within Judaism.

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Events

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Families with Children

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Parshat Vayeitzei – World AIDS Day Shabbat

Guest Speaker Adam Guzman at CBST’s World AIDS Day Shabbat Adrian Guzman–Director of Policy and […]

Shabbat Toldot

Guest Speaker Drew Dickler’s on Trans Day of Remembrance Shabbat In honor of Trans Day […]

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Congregation Beit Simchat Torah (CBST) is a vibrant spiritual community and a progressive voice within Judaism.

The Latest

Parshat Vayeitzei – World AIDS Day Shabbat

Shabbat Toldot

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Events

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Havdalah

L'dor Vador Movie Outing - Come Closer at the Quad Cinema

Mishpachah Monday! Online Shmooze and Learn

Families with Children

Join our Livestream

Parshat Vayeitzei – World AIDS Day Shabbat

Shabbat Toldot

Rabbi Jason Klein’s Letter from Israel & Palestine

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