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Kabbalat Shabbat

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

The Latest

“Kissing Girls on Shabbat” Memoirist Dr. Sara Glass with Chani Getter and Footsteps

Memoirist Dr. Sara Glass and Footsteps Scholar-in-Residence Chani Getter on their writing and their work at this special Oneg.

Rabbi Klein’s Pride Drashah – Shabbat Beha’alotecha, 2025

Rabbi Jason Klein on resilience, authenticity, and community, addressing overwhelming feelings, and embracing our interconnectedness.

Shabbat Naso – Trans and Nonbinary Pride Shabbat, 2025

A special collection of readings and videos by trans and nonbinary teachers who have shared their Torah at CBST over the past decades.

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We appreciate your understanding as we strive to provide the best possible experience for program participants & leaders.<\/strong><\/li><li>MUTE your computer microphone, phone or other device until you are invited to speak.<\/li><li>To protect the sacred nature of our services, please make sure that when you join us via Zoom, that your \u201cdisplay name\u201d is updated.<\/li><li>As in our Sanctuary, no photography is allowed.<\/li><\/ul><a href=\"https:\/\/cbst.org\/content\/democracy-action-teamresistance\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(39, 134, 194); font-size: inherit; font-family: inherit;\">Click here for more info on\u00a0Democracy Action Team\/Resistance!<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>","registration":"Registration Not Required"},"701PK00000BnAu1YAF":{"name":"Kabbalat Shabbat Service - PRIDE Shabbat 2025","date":"June 27, 2025, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm","description":"With guest speaker Idit Klein, founding CEO of Keshet, and the CBST Community Chorus<\/strong><\/p>Friday, June 27 | 6:30pm<\/strong> | In person at Masonic Hall - main entrance is at 46 W. 24th St. and the accessible entrance is at 71 W. 23rd St. - and <a href=\"https:\/\/cbst.org\/shabbat-holidays\/live\/livestream\/\" target=\"_blank\">livestreaming<\/a> | With ASL interpretation | <a href=\"https:\/\/congregationbeitsimchattorah.tfaforms.net\/389779\" target=\"_blank\">Register<\/a><\/p>As President and CEO of Keshet, an organization working for the full equality of LGBTQ+ Jews in Jewish life, Idit Klein<\/strong> built Keshet from a small, local Boston organization into a national force for equality and belonging within the Jewish community as well as the broader world.<\/p>A festive oneg will follow services.<\/p>","registration":"<a href=\"https:\/\/congregationbeitsimchattorah.tfaforms.net\/389779\" target=\"_blank\">Click Here to Register<\/a>"}}

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

The Latest

“Kissing Girls on Shabbat” Memoirist Dr. Sara Glass with Chani Getter and Footsteps

Rabbi Klein’s Pride Drashah – Shabbat Beha’alotecha, 2025

Shabbat Naso – Trans and Nonbinary Pride Shabbat, 2025

Events

Living Successfully with HIV & AIDS

The Ark Immigration Clinic at CBST

Democracy! Team Action Group

Kabbalat Shabbat Service - PRIDE Shabbat 2025

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