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

The Latest

World AIDS Day Shabbat, 2024

On World AIDS Day Shabbat, guest speaker Scott A. Rosenberg shared his story and what he brings to CBST's "Living Successfully with HIV and AIDS" group

Shabbat Chayei Sarah, 2024

CRRI Marques Hollie on how we learn persistence and love from the life and death of the Biblical matriarch Sarah.

Trans Day of Remembrance Remarks, 2024

Sandy Sahar Gooen and Logann Grayce Finkle shared messages for Trans Day of Remembrance Shabbat, speaking their truths to the community.

Events

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Our focus will be on the intentional presence of space.<\/span><\/p> <\/p>For full registration details, visit: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cbst.org\/lehrhaus\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"font-size: 14px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\">https:\/\/cbst.org\/lehrhaus<\/a><\/p>","registration":"<a href=\"https:\/\/congregationbeitsimchattorah.tfaforms.net\/389386?tfa_2956=701PK00000KkfmL\" target=\"_blank\">Click Here to Register<\/a>"},"701PK00000LQzTbYAL":{"name":"Intro to Hebrew","date":"December 4, 2024, 6:00 pm - 7:15 pm","description":"Intro to Hebrew - Registration<\/span><\/p>Taught by: Miya Rotstein<\/span><\/p>6 Sessions, Wednesdays, 6:00pm-7:15pm, via Zoom<\/span><\/p>Schedule: 11\/13, 11\/20, 11\/27, 12\/4, 12\/11, 12\/18.<\/span><\/p>Tuition: $180 - For CBST Members and $280 - For Non-Members<\/span><\/p> <\/p>This is an introduction to Hebrew with a focus on letters and vowels. We will be using the \u2018Aleph isn\u2019t Tough\u2019 textbook series to guide us through the process of phonetic Hebrew decoding.<\/span><\/p> <\/p>Along the way, we will also learn some basic Hebrew grammar and root words that will help us to understand the words of the Siddur. 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You must be able to read and decode Hebrew to take this class.<\/p> <\/p>For full registration details, visit: https:\/\/cbst.org\/lehrhaus<\/p>","registration":"Registration Not Required"},"701PK00000IOscqYAD":{"name":"Democracy! Team Action Group","date":"December 5, 2024, 12:30 pm - 1:15 pm","description":"Join us for a revamped\u00a0RESISTANCE: Calls & Cards meets Democracy Action Team\u00a0<\/strong>meeting via Zoom!<\/p>See below for Zoom info to join.<\/em><\/p>Thursdays,\u00a012:30-1:15pm<\/strong>\u00a0we host our weekly advocacy sessions via Zoom. Welcoming stalwarts as well as newcomers we will provide information and support to anyone interested in participating in vital political and social justice work around the key issues we face as Americans and as progressive Jews. We\u2019ll help you make your voice heard by contacting elected officials and key figures in city, state and federal government through texting, emailing, calling and sending letters and postcards.\u00a0<\/p>Some areas we work on:\u00a0<\/strong>Voter protection\/access\/registration\/turnout. Immigration. Refugee protections. Protecting the Environment. Common sense gun laws. Ending mass incarceration. Education reform. Healthcare. The fight against rising antisemitism and racism and bigotry in all forms.<\/p>ZOOM INFO<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>Join Zoom Meeting:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/us02web.zoom.us\/j\/87441818544\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; color: rgb(39, 134, 194);\">https:\/\/us02web.zoom.us\/j\/87441818544<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>Meeting ID: 874 4181 8544<\/strong><\/p>Call-in: +1 646 876 9923\u00a0(New York)<\/strong><\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/cbst.org\/sites\/cbst.org\/files\/images\/Zoom%20Instructions_0.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(39, 134, 194); font-size: inherit; font-family: inherit;\">Zoom Instructions & Etiquette<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p><ul><li>Please arrive 10 minutes early. We appreciate your understanding as we strive to provide the best possible experience for program participants & leaders.<\/strong><\/li><li>MUTE your computer microphone, phone or other device until you are invited to speak.<\/li><li>To protect the sacred nature of our services, please make sure that when you join us via Zoom, that your \u201cdisplay name\u201d is updated.<\/li><li>As in our Sanctuary, no photography is allowed.<\/li><\/ul><a href=\"https:\/\/cbst.org\/content\/democracy-action-teamresistance\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(39, 134, 194); font-size: inherit; font-family: inherit;\">Click here for more info on\u00a0Democracy Action Team\/Resistance!<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>","registration":"Registration Not Required"}}

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

The Latest

World AIDS Day Shabbat, 2024

Shabbat Chayei Sarah, 2024

Trans Day of Remembrance Remarks, 2024

Events

Morning Mishnah with Rabbi Mike Moskowitz

Intro to Hebrew

Intro to Hebrew (Part 2)

Democracy! Team Action Group

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