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

The Latest

Trans Day of Remembrance Remarks, 2024

Sandy Sahar Gooen and Logann Grayce Finkle shared messages for Trans Day of Remembrance Shabbat, speaking their truths to the community.

Shabbat Vayeira 2024

Rabbi Jason Klein on the Transgender Day of Remembrance, and the parallels with the biblical story of Avraham speaking truth to power.

CBST’s First Shabbat Shalem

CBST's Miya Rotstein on the delights, games, songs, connections, learning, and artmaking that made our first Shabbat Shalem a truly full day.

Events

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

The Latest

Trans Day of Remembrance Remarks, 2024

Shabbat Vayeira 2024

CBST’s First Shabbat Shalem

Events

Morning Mishnah with Rabbi Mike Moskowitz

Returning to Genesis

Living Successfully with HIV & AIDS

The Spirituality of the Friday Night Service

Families with Children

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