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RSK Letter from Jerusalem

RABBI SHARON KLEINBAUM'S

Letter from Jerusalem

Dear CBST Community: As Jews, as thinking human beings, we must reject the binary. We must feel the pain of both Jewish and Palestinian Israelis and the pain of those in Gaza and the West Bank. We can hold the pain of all who are suffering, and we must hold it all.

Crisis in Israel

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Crisis in Israel

The devastating news from Israel is so painful, and we suspect that many of you are feeling the shock, anger, sadness, and deep desire to help that we feel. We stand with all those who are working, even now, especially now, to take care of each other, to heal, to build, to imagine a future in which these horrors do not happen.

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Chanukah

Happy Chanukah from CBST—Celebrate With Us!

Chanukah

Join CBST for Chanukah! The first night of Chanukah is Thursday, December 7, 2023 / 25 Kislev 5784. We will be hosting community candle lightings each night of the 8 nights of Chanukah. Chag Urim Sameach!

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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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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

Sen. Schumer Delivers Major Address On Antisemitism

The senator warned of antisemitism "the likes of which we haven’t seen for generations in this country — if ever."

CBST Members at United Nations Protest

The protest on Dec. 4 brought attention to the minimization or denial of sexual violence perpetrated on Oct. 7.

CBST’s 50th Anniversary Party: “Fifty and Fabulous!”

More than 500 members, friends, and family, celebrated with music, a multimedia extravaganza, and dancing!

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

Sen. Schumer Delivers Major Address On Antisemitism

CBST Members at United Nations Protest

CBST’s 50th Anniversary Party: “Fifty and Fabulous!”

Events

Fourth Night Candle Lighting

Intro to Mishnah with Rabbi Moskowitz

Mishpachah Monday! Online Shmooze and Learn

Fifth Night Candle Lighting

Families with Children

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