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

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CBST President Ivan Zimmerman stands against the background of the CBST sanctuary, with the words beside him "CBST Anniversary Shabbat - Shabbat Shirah - Shabbat Beshalach"

Shabbat Beshalach – Shabbat Shirah, 2025

CBST Board President shares CBST's values and our mandates for building a strong world and CBST in the future in celebration of CBST's 52nd anniversary.

Shabbat Bo, 2025

Rabbi Werber on the plague of darkness and finding hope in Talmudic interpretation and Rabbi Israel Levinthal's 1941 sermon.

Rabbi Jason Klein gestures in the pulpit, and behind him reads - Installation Shabbat - Shabbat Va'era

Rabbi Klein’s Installation Shabbat – Shabbat Va’era 2025

At his Installation, Rabbi Klein shared his vision of synagogue's strong foundations and our need for a connected, intergenerational future.

Events

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Families with Children

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

The Latest

Shabbat Beshalach – Shabbat Shirah, 2025

Shabbat Bo, 2025

Rabbi Klein’s Installation Shabbat – Shabbat Va’era 2025

Events

The Ark Immigration Clinic at CBST

Democracy! Team Action Group - In-Person at CBST

College Students' Night at CBST with Keshet

Kabbalat Shabbat Service

Families with Children

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