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

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Mazal Tov, Rabbi Krivo-Kaufman

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Shabbat Bamidbar, 2026

Rabbi Graubart’s Drashah for Shabbat Bamidbar, 2026.

Shabbat Behar-Bechukotai, 2026

On the 7th anniversary of the founding of the Ark at CBST, Rabbi James tells […]

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Mazal Tov, Rabbi Krivo-Kaufman

Mazal tov to our Cooperberg-Rittmaster Rabbinical Intern, Rabbi Alana Krivo-Kaufman, on her ordination this past […]

Shabbat Bamidbar, 2026

Rabbi Graubart’s Drashah for Shabbat Bamidbar, 2026.

Shabbat Behar-Bechukotai, 2026

On the 7th anniversary of the founding of the Ark at CBST, Rabbi James tells […]

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

The Latest

Mazal Tov, Rabbi Krivo-Kaufman

Shabbat Bamidbar, 2026

Shabbat Behar-Bechukotai, 2026

Events

Living Successfully with HIV and AIDS

Democracy! Action Team

The Beacon

Shavuot 5786 / 2026: A Queer Kaleidoscope

Families with Children

Join our Livestream

Mazal Tov, Rabbi Krivo-Kaufman

Shabbat Bamidbar, 2026

Shabbat Behar-Bechukotai, 2026

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

The Latest

Mazal Tov, Rabbi Krivo-Kaufman

Shabbat Bamidbar, 2026

Shabbat Behar-Bechukotai, 2026

Events

Living Successfully with HIV and AIDS

Democracy! Action Team

The Beacon

Shavuot 5786 / 2026: A Queer Kaleidoscope

Families with Children

Join our Livestream

Mazal Tov, Rabbi Krivo-Kaufman

Shabbat Bamidbar, 2026

Shabbat Behar-Bechukotai, 2026

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