Staff
Assaf Astrinsky, Director of Finance & Administration
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Assaf Astrinsky, a longtime member of CBST, joined the staff in May 2013 shortly after returning from 9 years living in Israel. In Israel, Assaf served… Read more
Amelia Bienstock, Educational and Pastoral Administrative Assistant
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Amelia Bienstock is excited to combine her passions for education through play and bringing Jewish joy and LGBTQ advocacy to the next generations… Read more
Tasha Calhoun, Assistant to Rabbi Klein
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Tasha Calhoun is the longtime rabbinic assistant, assisting Rabbi Jason Klein. Contact Tasha to schedule an appointment with Rabbi Klein for your general ritual questions, or to schedule a simcha. Born in Manhattan… Read more
Diana Chiarella, Development Associate
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Diana Chiarella (she/her) joined CBST in July 2023 as an Associate, reporting to the Director of Development…Read more
Laura Clark, Ark Immigration Clinic Coordinator
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Laura Clark (she/ella) has a long history of working and volunteering with immigrant rights organizations… Read more
Carrie Connor, Director of Operations and Special Projects
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Carrie Connor began at CBST on July 31, 2023…Read more
Adina Gerver, Finance Manager
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Adina Gerver (she/her) has worked in the Jewish non-profit sector for two decades…Read more
Noah Habeeb, Ark Immigration Clinic Director
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Noah Habeeb directs the Ark Immigration Clinic at CBST for LGBTQ/H asylum seekers in coalition with Seeking Asylum Finding Empowerment (SAFE), RUSA-LGBT… Read more
Ariel Kates, Communications Director
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Ariel is thrilled to return to CBST as Director of Communications, bringing experience in non-profit communications and marketing, administration, and programs, most recently as Director of Marketing at NYC’s Museum of Jewish Heritage…Read More
Alex Kogan, Chief Operating Officer
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Alex Kogan has over 18 years of experience in nonprofit management. In his most recent role as Director of Operations at Apex for Youth… Read more
Azeem Khan, Immigration Clinic Navigator
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Born into a philanthropic family in Guyana, Azeem engaged in humanitarian work from an early age…Read more
Ruth Kleinman, Membership and Engagement Manager
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Ruth Kleinman has been working in the non-profit Jewish community for over 15 years. She comes to CBST most recently from Congregation Rodeph Sholom… Read more
Chelsey Linkens, Executive Assistant for Administration
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Chelsey Linkens spent seven years as Event Manager at Manhattan’s Central Synagogue, where she managed lifecycle events for the congregation… Read more
Jorge Loyola, Facilities Coordinator
Jorge Loyola serves as CBST’s Facilities Coordinator… Read more
Ari Mosbacher, Clergy Office Administrator
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Ari Mosbacher graduated from Rutgers University New Brunswick in 2020 with a degree in Linguistics and Philosophy. Passionate about social justice… Read more
Judy Ribnick, LCSW, MA; Director, Aging Together
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Judy Ribnick is a licensed clinical social worker, specializes in community, geriatric, and multi-generational services… Read more
Teri Rosenberg, Director of Development
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Teri Rosenberg (she/her) is a development professional who is thrilled to bring years of philanthropy experience to CBST…Read More
Miya Rotstein, Coordinator of Adult and Young Adult Education
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Miya Rotstein was raised in Montreal, Quebec by Israeli parents. She is a graduate of McGill University with a degree in English and… Read more
Rene Ugarte, Communications Coordinator
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René Ugarte (he/him) is thrilled to join CBST as Communications Coordinator, bringing his creative flair and storytelling expertise to the community… Read more