programs@cbst.org<\/a>\u00a0to receive the Zoom info to participate.\u00a0<\/p>Join our weekly supportive social gathering \u2013 shmooze with Rabbi James, share stories, and compare notes about what it means to be living successfully with HIV \/ AIDS. Sessions led by Scott A. Kramer, LCSW-R, ACSW. This group is for adults of any age who want to build community and support.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>This project was funded by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene through a contract with Public Health Solutions.<\/em><\/p>","registration":"Registration Not Required"},"701PK00000RWVCWYA5":{"name":"Jewish Queer Star Trek: The Next Generation\u00a0with Rabbi James & Cantor Sam Rosen","date":"April 1, 2025, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm","description":"Jewish Queer Star Trek: The Next Generation with Rabbi Marisa James and Cantor Sam Rosen 6 Sessions, Tuesdays, 6:00pm-7:00pm, via Zoom Schedule: Feb 25, March 4, 11, 18, 25, April1. Tuition: $150 - For CBST Members and $250 - For Non-Members
Continue the journey of seeking out new life and new civilizations in ?Jewish Queer Star Trek: The Next Generation!? We will explore Trek movies and series beyond what was covered in the first course, exploring the ways Trek continues to break barriers of race, gender, and sexual orientation in our current golden age.\u00a0\u00a0
Class will include watching excerpts of Star Trek TV episodes and movies as well as lively discussion. Boldly go with us into themes of gender, social justice, family relations, spirituality, and more, through a queer and Jewish lens.\u00a0\u00a0
Whether you've loved Andorians for years, hated them for decades, or have no idea what an Andorian is - you are welcome!
For full registration details, visit: https:\/\/cbst.org\/lehrhaus","registration":"Registration Not Required"},"701PK00000RWVCSYA5":{"name":"The Jewish Bookshelf: Introduction to Torah Commentary\u00a0with Rabbi Yael Werber","date":"April 1, 2025, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm","description":"The Jewish Bookshelf: Introduction to Torah Commentary\u00a0with Rabbi Yael Werber
6 Sessions, Tuesdays, 6:30pm-7:30pm, via Zoom
Schedule: Feb 25, March 4, 11, 18, 25, April1.
Tuition: $150 - For CBST Members and $250 - For Non-Members
This class is offered exclusively for students enrolled in the Adult B*Mitzvah cohort.
Students will explore a core Jewish text with commentary through different time periods, lenses, and methodologies.
For full registration details, visit: https:\/\/cbst.org\/lehrhaus","registration":"Registration Not Required"},"701PK00000QYv9mYAD":{"name":"Introduction to Hebrew (continued from last semester)\u00a0with Miya Rotstein","date":"April 2, 2025, 6:00 pm - 7:15 pm","description":"Introduction to Hebrew (continued from last semester) with Miya Rotstein<\/p>
6 Sessions, Wednesdays, 6:00pm-7:15pm, via Zoom<\/p>
Schedule: March 12, 19, 26, April 2, 9, 16.<\/p>
Tuition: $150 - For CBST Members and $250 - For Non-Members<\/p>
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This class is a continuation of last semester\u2019s beginner Hebrew course. In this second part, we will review letters and vowel sounds and spend time working on reading words and phrases from the siddur.\u00a0<\/p>
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The class will also start the second book in the series, \u2018Aleph isn\u2019t Enough\u2019, and begin to learn vocabulary and grammar concepts.<\/p>
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\u00a0If you would like to join this class as a new student, please reach out to Miya Rotstein mrotstein@cbst.org<\/p>
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For full registration details, visit: https:\/\/cbst.org\/lehrhaus<\/p>","registration":"Registration Not Required"},"701PK00000O1R3aYAF":{"name":"The Ark Immigration Clinic at CBST","date":"April 2, 2025, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm","description":"
Join The Ark at CBST - our weekly asylum legal clinic on Zoom! All volunteers MUST complete a training. If you have not yet completed a training and would like to receive more information about the clinic, please email sanctuary@cbst.org. All active clinic volunteers can find information to join the clinic in our weekly newsletter email.<\/p>","registration":"Registration Not Required"},"701PK00000QYl5bYAD":{"name":"Advanced Beginner Hebrew (continued from last semester)\u00a0with Miya Rotstein","date":"April 2, 2025, 7:30 pm - 8:45 pm","description":"
Advanced Beginner Hebrew (continued from last semester) with Miya Rotstein<\/p>
6 Sessions, Wednesdays, 7:30pm-8:45pm, via Zoom<\/p>
Schedule: March 12, 19, 26, April 2, 9, 16.<\/p>
Tuition: $150 - For CBST Members and $250 - For Non-Members<\/p>
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This semester, we continue our study of Prayerbook Hebrew using \u2018Aleph isn\u2019t Enough\u2019 This Advanced Beginner level class will be focused more on Hebrew grammar, vocabulary and understanding the prayers and blessings in our Siddur.\u00a0<\/p>
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You must be able to read and decode Hebrew to take this class.<\/p>
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\u00a0If you would like to join this class as a new student, please reach out to Miya Rotstein mrotstein@cbst.org<\/p>
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For full registration details, visit: https:\/\/cbst.org\/lehrhaus<\/p>","registration":"Registration Not Required"},"701PK00000O1U4kYAF":{"name":"Democracy! Team Action Group","date":"April 3, 2025, 12:30 pm - 1:15 pm","description":"
Join us for a revamped\u00a0RESISTANCE: Calls & Cards meets Democracy Action Team\u00a0<\/strong>meeting via Zoom!<\/p>See below for Zoom info to join.<\/em><\/p>Thursdays,\u00a012:30-1:15pm<\/strong>\u00a0we host our weekly advocacy sessions via Zoom. Welcoming stalwarts as well as newcomers we will provide information and support to anyone interested in participating in vital political and social justice work around the key issues we face as Americans and as progressive Jews. We\u2019ll help you make your voice heard by contacting elected officials and key figures in city, state and federal government through texting, emailing, calling and sending letters and postcards.\u00a0<\/p>Some areas we work on:\u00a0<\/strong>Voter protection\/access\/registration\/turnout. Immigration. Refugee protections. Protecting the Environment. Common sense gun laws. Ending mass incarceration. Education reform. Healthcare. The fight against rising antisemitism and racism and bigotry in all forms.<\/p>ZOOM INFO<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>Join Zoom Meeting:\u00a0<\/strong>https:\/\/us02web.zoom.us\/j\/87441818544<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>Meeting ID: 874 4181 8544<\/strong><\/p>Call-in: +1 646 876 9923\u00a0(New York)<\/strong><\/p>Zoom Instructions & Etiquette<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>- Please arrive 10 minutes early. We appreciate your understanding as we strive to provide the best possible experience for program participants & leaders.<\/strong><\/li>
- MUTE your computer microphone, phone or other device until you are invited to speak.<\/li>
- To protect the sacred nature of our services, please make sure that when you join us via Zoom, that your \u201cdisplay name\u201d is updated.<\/li>
- As in our Sanctuary, no photography is allowed.<\/li><\/ul>
Click here for more info on\u00a0Democracy Action Team\/Resistance!<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>","registration":"Registration Not Required"},"701PK00000O1Yl0YAF":{"name":"Emet: Trans & Non-Binary Team Meeting","date":"April 3, 2025, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm","description":"Emet welcomes transgender, non-binary, gender non-conforming, and gender-expansive people, including those who are questioning, to build community and engage politically at CBST.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>
Emet meets on the first Thursday of each month. Sign up for Emet Team updates here<\/u><\/b><\/a> or email transjews@cbst.org<\/u><\/b><\/a> for more info. Zoom info will be sent by 5:00pm on Thursday to the Emet mailing list.\u00a0<\/p>","registration":"Registration Not Required"}}