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Summer Adult Learning

Happy post Pride week, and welcome summer! Now is the perfect time to make space for deeper Jewish learning. We're excited to offer 3 different classes over the summer to engage our hearts, minds, and spirits.
Summer classes will take place on Zoom and are free to all thanks to our generous community of supporters.

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Congregation Beit Simchat Torah

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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

Shabbat Balak, 2025

CRRI Alana Krivo-Kaufman on the story of Bilaam, resisting being told to curse others by blessing them instead, and speaking truth to power.

Shabbat Chukat, 2025

Rabbi Yael Werber on the parallels between our moment and the Israelites' journey through the desert, full of thorns and possibility.

Pride Weekend 2025!

Pride at CBST was a joyful, spiritual, and prideful time! Enjoy our photos from Pride Shabbat, the Families Pride Picnic, and the Pride March.

Events

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