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High Holy Days

Congregation Beit Simchat Torah

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Registration is now open for the High Holy Days. Rosh Hashanah services take place at Masonic Hall and Yom Kippur services in the magnificent River Pavilion at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center.

Elul

Preparing for the High Holy Days

Elul Learning and Preparation

To guide us through this sacred time, our program offers a rich calendar of activities designed to support our spiritual preparations, including text-based learning, spiritual writing, meditation groups, classes on forgiveness and teshuvah, storytelling, and much more.

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

The Latest

Shabbat Shoftim 2024

Senior Rabbi Jason Klein on the practice of cheshbon hanefesh, or self-accounting, during the month of Elul.

Shabbat Mevarchim Chodesh Elul 2024

In his farewell drashah, CRRI Adam Graubart explored the Torah's call to end poverty and urged action.

Shabbat Eikev 2024

Rabbi Marisa James on the importance of recognizing one's own value and broad self-reflection during Elul.

Events

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

The Latest

Shabbat Shoftim 2024

Shabbat Mevarchim Chodesh Elul 2024

Shabbat Eikev 2024

Events

Elul Meditations with Rabbi Mike Moskowitz

Laws and Customs of the Mezuzah with Rabbi Mike Moskowitz

The Ark Immigration Clinic at CBST

Elul Meditations with Rabbi Mike Moskowitz

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