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

The Latest

Shabbat Shemini

Rabbi Jason Klein, CBST’s candidate for Senior Rabbi, reminds us that each of us—and our whole community—are Torah.

CBST’s Trans Day of Visibility Shabbat

Rabbi Leiah Moser reminds us we are the builders of our own holy spaces and communities, plus a poem from Logann Grayce Finkel.

Shabbat Vayikra/Shabbat Zachor

"Peace, for us... It's not a slogan." Last Shabbat, Rabbi Kleinbaum spoke with Sally Abed and Alon-Lee Green of Standing Together.

Events

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Families with Children

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Be a part of CBST wherever you are! Shabbat and holiday services are livestreamed to CBST members and friends worldwide.

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

The Latest

Shabbat Shemini

CBST’s Trans Day of Visibility Shabbat

Shabbat Vayikra/Shabbat Zachor

Events

Intro to Mishnah with Rabbi Moskowitz

Living Successfully with HIV & AIDS

Intro to Mishnah with Rabbi Moskowitz

Themes of Peace in Hebrew Literature

Families with Children

Join our Livestream

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