Clergy
To reach any member of our clergy team by email, please send your message to rabbi @ cbst.org and your message will be directed appropriately.
Rabbi Jason Klein, Senior Rabbi
212-929-9498 x 825
Rabbi Jason Klein (he/they) brings a wealth of experience and dedication to his role as a spiritual leader, educator, and advocate for social justice… Read more
Rabbi Yael Werber, Associate Rabbi
212-929-9498, x828
Rabbi Yael Werber (she/her) was ordained at Hebrew College Rabbinical School in May 2022… Read more
Cantor Sam Rosen, Cantor
212-929-9498, x824
Cantor Sam Rosen (he/him) is a native of Sugar Land, Texas. In 2012, he completed Bachelor’s degrees in Music (Ethnomusicology) and… Read more
Rabbi Marisa Elana James, Director of Social Justice Programming
212-929-9498, x822
Rabbi Marisa Elana James (she/her) is a graduate of the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College… Read more
Joyce Rosenzweig, Music Director
212-929-9498, x823
Pianist/conductor Joyce Rosenzweig (she/her) performs frequently in concerts throughout the United States, Canada, Europe, and Israel… Read more
Rabbi Mike Moskowitz, Scholar-in-Residence
212-929-9498, x845
Rabbi Mike Moskowitz (he/him) is a deeply traditional and radically progressive advocate for trans rights and a vocal ally for LGBT inclusivity… Read more
Cooperberg-Rittmaster Rabbinical Interns
Every year, CBST selects one or two rabbinical students as Cooperberg-Rittmaster Rabbinical Interns from a large pool of highly qualified candidates.
Learn more about the Cooperberg-Rittmaster Rabbinical Internship
View past rabbinical and cantorial interns
Marques Hollie, Cooperberg-Rittmaster Rabbinical Intern
Marques Hollie (they/he) is an operatically-trained vocalist, ritual leader, and theatre-maker, who has been telling (and singing!) stories for as long he can remember. … Read more
Alana Krivo-Kaufman, Cooperberg-Rittmaster Rabbinical Intern
Alana Krivo-Kaufman (she/her) is in her fourth year at the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College… Read more
Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum, Senior Rabbi Emerita
Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum (she/her) served as spiritual leader of Congregation Beit Simchat Torah until 2024. She was installed as CBST’s first rabbi in 1992… Read more