Our Synagogue

Enjoy a tour in photos and writing of CBST through the booklet, “Make for Me a Holy Place”

CBST is the proud street-level resident at the landmarked Cass Gilbert Building, constructed in 1928. Read more…  
Faith and Form, “A Synagogue as ‘Extension of the Soul’” by the Architecture Research Office
How an LGBT Congregation Rethought the Synagogue
New York Times: Gay Congregation Celebrates its Identity in New Home
Architectural Record:  A Place to Call Home
Manhattan Sideways

Our home is …Green by Design (Gold LEED Certified)

Our home is … Accessible (an elevator connects all three levels)

Our home is … available for rent, with spaces available at reasonable rates for individuals and organizations to use.

Street Level Entrance
Sheffer Lobby with Rainbow Flags sewn by Gilbert Baker
Sheffer Lobby
Sanctuary with balcony
Chapel
All Gender Restrooms
Meeting Room
Lower Level Social Hall
Meeting Room
Lower Level Elevator

  • The Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum and Randi Weingarten
    Fund for Social Justice

  • “Social Justice is rooted in our Jewish texts, history, theology and liturgy. We don’t separate spirituality from social justice.” - Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum
    Learn more and donate

  • CBST Annual Appeal

  • Make your contribution today!

  • Sponsor an upcoming Shabbat!

  • Each week,
    members and friends
    sponsor our livestream
    and oneg/kiddush
    to share joys and remembrances,
    marking special occasions
    and poignant moments.

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