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Sukkot, Shmini Atzeret, Simchat Torah

Celebrate Sukkot!

Sukkot begins the evening of September 29 / 15 Tishrei through October 7 / 22 Tishrei, culminating in Simchat Torah on October 7 / 23 Tishrei. Join us for services and enjoy our sukkah.

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50 years of CBST

Celebrate with us.

CBST is fifty years young! We've come a long way since 1973. Learn about our year-long anniversary events and celebrate with us.

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Congregation Beit Simchat Torah

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Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Straight, Jewish. People of all sexual orientations and all gender identities are always welcome at CBST.

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Kabbalat Shabbat

Pray with us.

Welcome Shabbat at CBST! Join our livestreamed services, open to all with no registration required.

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

The Latest

“Seder Ha-Avodah”

Listen as these words come to life in a new way with Yishai Ribo’s compelling song based on the traditional text.

Rabbi Kleinbaum on “Watch What Happens Live”

CBST member Andy Cohen invited Rabbi Kleinbaum on his show to share her hopes for the new year.

Mussar Meditations

Rabbi Moskowitz on how repentance helps return us to our best selves, full of Divine goodness.

Events

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Families with Children

CBST offers opportunities for families with children to discover Jewish celebration, education and connection.

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Be a part of CBST wherever you are! Shabbat and holiday services are livestreamed to CBST members and friends worldwide.

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

The Latest

“Seder Ha-Avodah”

Rabbi Kleinbaum on “Watch What Happens Live”

Mussar Meditations

Events

Shabbat Morning - Sukkot I

Havdalah

ON BREAK - Intro to Mishnah with Rabbi Moskowitz

Mishpachah Monday! Online Shmooze and Learn

Families with Children

Join our Livestream

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