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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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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

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The Great Nosh with LDVD

Mishpachah Monday! Online Shmooze and Learn

Multifaith Mondays

Living Successfully with HIV & AIDS

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