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Congregation Beit Simchat Torah

High Holy Days 5784

Registration is now open for the High Holy Days. Rosh Hashanah services take place at Masonic Hall and Yom Kippur services in the magnificent River Pavilion at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center.

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50 years of CBST

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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

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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

Mussar Meditations

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

Annual CBST Cemetery Visit

Clergy and congregants visited the CBST Cemetery as we prepared for the Days of Awe.

Mussar Meditations

Rabbi Moskowitz on revealing the Divine through acts of kindness and love.

Events

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Families with Children

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

Join our Livestream

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

Mussar Meditations

Annual CBST Cemetery Visit

Mussar Meditations

Events

ON BREAK - Intro to Mishnah with Rabbi Moskowitz

Advanced Talmud Study with Rabbi Moskowitz

Living Successfully with HIV & AIDS

ON BREAK - Intro to Mishnah with Rabbi Moskowitz

Families with Children

Join our Livestream

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