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

The Latest

Shabbat Vayeitzei, 2024

Rabbi Yael Werber on the queerness of the biblical character Jacob's transformation from a privileged son into a stranger and leader.

Broadway at CBST 2024 a Smash Hit!

We had a great night listening to some of our favorite music with Seth Rudetsky and friends at "Broadway at CBST."

World AIDS Day Shabbat, 2024

On World AIDS Day Shabbat, guest speaker Scott A. Rosenberg shared his story and what he brings to CBST's "Living Successfully with HIV and AIDS" group

Events

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

The Latest

Shabbat Vayeitzei, 2024

Broadway at CBST 2024 a Smash Hit!

World AIDS Day Shabbat, 2024

Events

Morning Mishnah with Rabbi Mike Moskowitz

Intro to Hebrew

Intro to Hebrew (Part 2)

Morning Mishnah with Rabbi Mike Moskowitz

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