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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 Yitro, 2026

Rabbi Klein on how we were all together at Sinai and must all stand together […]

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

The Latest

Shabbat Yitro, 2026

Parshat Beshalach, 2026

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Events

02.13.26 Mishpachah Dinner at CBST

Kabbalat Shabbat Services

Rainbow Tot Shabbat Tu B’Shvat 5786

Limmud b’Shabbat

Families with Children

Join our Livestream

Shabbat Yitro, 2026

Parshat Beshalach, 2026

Coming Home From Minneapolis: A Message from Rabbi Werber

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

The Latest

Shabbat Yitro, 2026

Parshat Beshalach, 2026

Coming Home From Minneapolis: A Message from Rabbi Werber

Events

02.13.26 Mishpachah Dinner at CBST

Kabbalat Shabbat Services

Rainbow Tot Shabbat Tu B’Shvat 5786

Limmud b’Shabbat

Families with Children

Join our Livestream

Shabbat Yitro, 2026

Parshat Beshalach, 2026

Coming Home From Minneapolis: A Message from Rabbi Werber

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