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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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Parshat Vayishlach, 2025

Rabbi Werber on the Names of God and what they mean for our prayer.

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 […]

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

The Latest

Parshat Vayishlach, 2025

Parshat Vayeitzei – World AIDS Day Shabbat

Shabbat Toldot

Events

Democracy! Team Action Group

A Taste of Mussar with Rabbi Jason Klein

Kabbalat Shabbat Service - Human Rights Shabbat

Shabbat Morning - Liberal Minyan + LIMMUD + Shabbat Shalem

Families with Children

Join our Livestream

Parshat Vayishlach, 2025

Parshat Vayeitzei – World AIDS Day Shabbat

Shabbat Toldot

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