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

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Shabbat Nachamu 2026

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Shabbat Chazon 2026

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Parshat Matot-Masei 2026

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Whether you're living alone, feeling isolated or looking to build community, welcome!\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p> <\/p>Six Tuesdays, July 7 \u2013 August 11, 2026 <\/strong>|<\/span> 11:00AM-12:30PM EST <\/strong>|<\/span> Zoom\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>We will be joined by members of DOROT, CBST, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sageusa.org\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt; color: rgb(70, 120, 134);\">SAGE,<\/u><\/a> <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.waygay.org\/elders\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt; color: rgb(70, 120, 134);\">William Way LGBT Community Center<\/u><\/a> <\/span>of Philadelphia, and older adults who identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community.<\/span> <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dorotusa-org.zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/Ao7_cvsXQnCL7RKMNe-FnA\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(70, 120, 134);\">Learn more and register!<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>","registration":null},"701PK00000nV1BAYA0":{"name":"Living Successfully with HIV and AIDS","date":"July 28, 2026, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm","description":"Living Successfully with HIV & AIDS? 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Shabbat Nachamu 2026

On Shabbat Nachamu, Rabbi Werber asks what comfort and consolation feel necessary as we move […]

Shabbat Chazon 2026

How do we learn from our ancestors of all generations who faced heartbreak and still […]

Parshat Matot-Masei 2026

CRRI Rabbi David Elitzer on reading Rebbe Nachman’s stories in Yiddish alongside this week’s Torah […]

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

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Shabbat Nachamu 2026

Shabbat Chazon 2026

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Aging Together Presents Together in Dance 2026

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