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Lehrhaus Judaica

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Lehrhaus Judaica is CBST’s Adult Education program: classes of all levels and interests, taught by inspiring instructors. Registration is now open for our Fall Term Hebrew classes, Jewish Representation on TV, the Mezuzah, Havdalah, Talmud, and more!

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

The Latest

Shabbat Noach 2024

Rabbi Yael Werber on Noah, building our "arks of protection" and the need for safe spaces, illumination, and comfort.

“Ancestral Allyship” Book Launch at CBST

Rabbi Jason Klein reflected on the creation storie(s), the "first surgery" in the Bible, and the lessons of our creation in the image of God.

Reflecting on High Holidays 5785/2024

Join us in exploring how CBST welcomed 5785, from Yom Kippur as a romance novel to the moving music of Oseh Shalom. Thanks to all who joined!

Events

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

The Latest

Shabbat Noach 2024

“Ancestral Allyship” Book Launch at CBST

Reflecting on High Holidays 5785/2024

Events

Post-Election-Day Gathering on Zoom

No Matter What, We Sing

Post-Election-Day Gathering on Zoom

Democracy! Team Action Group

Families with Children

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