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Welcome to CBST’s calendar of events! We are the largest LGBTQ synagogue in the world founded by and for our community. Our events, services, music, and special gatherings are open to all thanks to your generous contributions. Join us!

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Upcoming Events

{"701PK00000nV1ANYA0":{"name":"Mishpachah Monday","date":"June 29, 2026, 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm","description":"Join a weekly Mishpachah gathering every Monday evening at 5:00pm via Zoom. Bring your dinner or a snack and get together with your mishpachah - your CBST family. Mishpachah is a CBST social and cultural group, diverse in its membership and informal in nature, attracting those over the age of 55 while welcoming all for a truly inter-generational experience. The group's goals are building friendship, fun, networking and mutual support.<\/p> <\/p>Register: <a href=\"https:\/\/us02web.zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/728Hd6hjRcSVcWqh9UjeaQ\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/us02web.zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/728Hd6hjRcSVcWqh9UjeaQ<\/a><\/p>","registration":null},"701PK00000nUu0gYAC":{"name":"Multifaith Mondays","date":"June 29, 2026, 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm","description":"Multifaith Mondays: Moral Witness for Democracy - Weekly Vigil Mondays 5:30-6:00pm | Columbus Circle. Gather at the USS Marine statue on the SW corner of Central Park Through prayer, song, and collective presence, we affirm the power of spiritual resilience in the face of challenges to democratic values. These gatherings serve as a space for reflection, connection, and public witness, reminding us of the shared moral responsibility across faith traditions to uphold justice and human dignity. Co-sponsored by CBST.","registration":null},"701PK00000nV1B6YAK":{"name":"Living Successfully with HIV and AIDS","date":"June 30, 2026, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm","description":"Living Successfully with HIV & AIDS? Tuesdays, 5-7pm Living Successfully with HIV\/AIDS runs weekly every Tuesday evening from 5-7pm. Group will be conducted online via Zoom. Please email programs@cbst.org to receive the Zoom info to participate. 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. This project was funded by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene through a contract with Public Health Solutions.","registration":null},"701PK00000tMPbKYAW":{"name":"Aleinu Book Club","date":"June 30, 2026, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm","description":"Aleinu Queer Shabbat Book Group 2026<\/strong><\/p>6:30 - 8 pm | <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/Xf2cdeHhoiv6dFMD7\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 255);\">Register Here<\/a><\/p> <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.craftandcarry.beer%2Fhells-kitchen&data=05%7C02%7Cenelson%40cbst.org%7Cdddb346cb18a485c467908dec7bf0256%7Ce1e989e6e90a4348aa0efcf428175ebe%7C0%7C0%7C639167820368956282%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=2LbmbzJUPSI%2FH8OYrII4l8o15cZAcqR5PzfvnrrGUiw%3D&reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(70, 158, 245); background-color: white; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Craft & Carry in Hell's Kitchen<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.craftandcarry.beer%2Fhells-kitchen&data=05%7C02%7Cenelson%40cbst.org%7Cdddb346cb18a485c467908dec7bf0256%7Ce1e989e6e90a4348aa0efcf428175ebe%7C0%7C0%7C639167820368976146%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=bFcA6FfQseCeueJv4RFLIZmQMcadvd3cMuk4YgxN4NQ%3D&reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(70, 158, 245); background-color: white; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">\u00a0<\/a> --<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fmaps%2Fsearch%2F751%2B9TH%2BAve%3Fentry%3Dgmail%26source%3Dg&data=05%7C02%7Cenelson%40cbst.org%7Cdddb346cb18a485c467908dec7bf0256%7Ce1e989e6e90a4348aa0efcf428175ebe%7C0%7C0%7C639167820368995231%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=HN%2BO7Y4MttZHxks%2B66uiTm84cucLXs6VoF5KOfHTxaU%3D&reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: black;\">751 9TH Ave<\/a> (btwn 50-51 streets)<\/span><\/p> <\/p>Aleinu, CBST\u2019s 20s & 30s community, invites you to a cozy, clergy-led Shabbat book group, ongoing through summer. *<\/span>It\u2019s giving*<\/em><\/strong> nourish your body, mind, and spirit. Join us for dinner and a discussion on transformative Torah and Jewish thought.\u00a0<\/span><\/p> <\/p>All in their 20s & 30s are welcome to drop in or join for the entire series from now through Pride.\u00a0Register today to reserve your own copies of <\/span>God is Here: Reimagining the Divine<\/em> by Toba Spitzer and <\/span>Judaism is About Love <\/em>by Shai Held.<\/span><\/p>","registration":null},"701PK00000nV1BpYAK":{"name":"Democracy! Action Team","date":"July 2, 2026, 12:30 pm - 1:15 pm","description":"Join us for a revamped RESISTANCE: Calls & Cards meets Democracy Action Team meeting via Zoom! See below for Zoom info to join. Thursdays, 12:30-1:15pm we 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. Some areas we work on: 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. ZOOM INFO Join Zoom Meeting: https:\/\/us02web.zoom.us\/j\/87441818544 Meeting ID: 874 4181 8544 Call-in: +1 646 876 9923 (New York) Zoom Instructions & Etiquette Please arrive 10 minutes early. We appreciate your understanding as we strive to provide the best possible experience for program participants & leaders. MUTE your computer microphone, phone or other device until you are invited to speak. 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. As in our Sanctuary, no photography is allowed. Click here for more info on Democracy Action Team\/Resistance!","registration":null},"701PK00000nUu1PYAS":{"name":"The Beacon","date":"July 2, 2026, 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm","description":"The Beacon Thursday vigils bring neighbors together to publicly share support for Democracy and build community. The Beacon was founded by CBST\u2019s Senior Rabbi Emerita Sharon Kleinbaum in the wake of the 2025 presidential inauguration. CBST is proud to be one of the faith partners of the Beacon\u2019s Thursday evening vigils. If you are in New York City, here are a few Beacon groups and some names of CBSTers who regularly attend them:\u00a0\u00a0 Bronx: Riverdale, 235th Street & Johnson Avenue, 5:30 pm every Thursday. (Maryann and Beth) Manhattan: East Village, East 9th Street & University Place (next to Chase Bank), 5:00pm every Thursday (Marsha) Manhattan: Upper West Side, Broadway & 96th Street, 6:00pm every Thursday (Ira and Kenneth) Queens: Forest Hills, Queens Boulevard & Yellowstone Boulevard, 4:00pm every Thursday (Ruth) Brooklyn: Park Slope, Grand Army Plaza, 5:30pm every Thursday (Gale)\u00a0\u00a0","registration":null},"701PK00000nV1CWYA0":{"name":"Emet: Trans and Non-Binary Team Meeting","date":"July 2, 2026, 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 Emet meets on the first Thursday of each month. Sign up for Emet Team updates here or email transjews@cbst.org for more info. Zoom info will be sent by 5:00pm on Thursday to the Emet mailing list.","registration":null},"701PK00000q8mcoYAA":{"name":"Connecting in Community","date":"July 3, 2026, 1:15 pm - 2:15 pm","description":"A lay-led, free-flowing Zoom Torah study group discussing the week's Parsha. No Hebrew necessary, and no advance reading required. Just come and join in the stimulating conversations. Zoom link: https:\/\/us02web.zoom.us\/j\/256347788","registration":null},"701PK00000rFSn4YAG":{"name":"Kabbalat Shabbat Services","date":"July 3, 2026, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm","description":"Parashat Pinchas http:\/\/cbst.org\/livestream","registration":"Registration not required"},"701PK00000rFSn5YAG":{"name":"No Services at CBST","date":"July 4, 2026, 10:00 am - 12:30 pm","description":null,"registration":"Registration not required"},"701PK00000rFSn6YAG":{"name":"Havdalah","date":"July 4, 2026, 9:00 pm - 9:30 pm","description":"Parashat Pinchas https:\/\/us02web.zoom.us\/j\/654880356","registration":"Registration not required"},"701PK00000nV1AOYA0":{"name":"Mishpachah Monday","date":"July 6, 2026, 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm","description":"Join a weekly Mishpachah gathering every Monday evening at 5:00pm via Zoom. Bring your dinner or a snack and get together with your mishpachah - your CBST family. Mishpachah is a CBST social and cultural group, diverse in its membership and informal in nature, attracting those over the age of 55 while welcoming all for a truly inter-generational experience. The group's goals are building friendship, fun, networking and mutual support.","registration":null},"701PK00000nUu0hYAC":{"name":"Multifaith Mondays","date":"July 6, 2026, 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm","description":"Multifaith Mondays: Moral Witness for Democracy - Weekly Vigil Mondays 5:30-6:00pm | Columbus Circle. Gather at the USS Marine statue on the SW corner of Central Park Through prayer, song, and collective presence, we affirm the power of spiritual resilience in the face of challenges to democratic values. These gatherings serve as a space for reflection, connection, and public witness, reminding us of the shared moral responsibility across faith traditions to uphold justice and human dignity. Co-sponsored by CBST.","registration":null},"701PK00000nV1CMYA0":{"name":"Long Covid Support Group","date":"July 6, 2026, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm","description":"First Monday of each month | 6:30-7:30pm | Zoom Once a month, join Rabbi James for a dedicated space for those living with long COVID of any kind. Connect with others, share experiences in a supportive community, and get spiritual sustenance for the path ahead.","registration":null},"701PK00000nV1B7YAK":{"name":"Living Successfully with HIV and AIDS","date":"July 7, 2026, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm","description":"Living Successfully with HIV & AIDS? Tuesdays, 5-7pm Living Successfully with HIV\/AIDS runs weekly every Tuesday evening from 5-7pm. Group will be conducted online via Zoom. Please email programs@cbst.org to receive the Zoom info to participate. 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. This project was funded by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene through a contract with Public Health Solutions.","registration":null},"701PK00000tDeU1YAK":{"name":"Aging Together Presents: Together in Dance 2026","date":"July 8, 2026, 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm","description":"Tuesdays, July 8- August 19 | 4:00-5:30PM<\/strong><\/p>CBST is proud to welcome back <\/span>Together in Dance<\/strong>, a non-profit dedicated to bringing the performing arts to learners of all ages. This summer, facilitators Louise and Elena (new to CBST!) will lead a 7-week virtual residency focused on improvisation and choreography creation, incorporating both swing dance and creative movement.<\/span><\/p>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>This program is designed for all ages, abilities, and mobility levels. Whether you\u2019re a seasoned pro or have never taken a dance class in your life, you are welcome here. There\u2019s no pressure of a final performance\u2014we\u2019re just dancing for ourselves! We invite both CBST members and non-members to experience this inclusive, active, and joyful series.<\/span><\/p> <\/span><\/p> Together in Dance is thrilled to partner with the CBST community for our 6<\/span>th<\/sup> workshop series. All are welcome to join! <\/span><\/p>","registration":null},"701PK00000tVfqPYAS":{"name":"Aging together presents Together in Dance 2026","date":"July 8, 2026, 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm","description":"CBST is proud to welcome back <\/span>Together in Dance<\/strong>, a non-profit dedicated to bringing the performing arts to learners of all ages. This summer, facilitators Louise and Elena (new to CBST!) will lead a 7-week virtual residency focused on improvisation and choreography creation, incorporating both swing dance and creative movement.<\/span><\/p>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>This program is designed for all ages, abilities, and mobility levels. Whether you\u2019re a seasoned pro or have never taken a dance class in your life, you are welcome here. There\u2019s no pressure of a final performance\u2014we\u2019re just dancing for ourselves! We invite both CBST members and non-members to experience this inclusive, active, and joyful series.<\/span><\/p> <\/span><\/p> Together in Dance is thrilled to partner with the CBST community for our 6<\/span>th<\/sup> workshop series. All are welcome to join! <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/congregationbeitsimchattorah.tfaforms.net\/389787?tfa_2956=701PK00000tVfqP\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: black;\">Register here <\/a><\/p>","registration":"<a href=\"https:\/\/congregationbeitsimchattorah.tfaforms.net\/389787?tfa_2956=701PK00000tVfqP\" target=\"_blank\">Click Here to Register<\/a>"},"701PK00000nV1BqYAK":{"name":"Democracy! Action Team","date":"July 9, 2026, 12:30 pm - 1:15 pm","description":"Join us for a revamped RESISTANCE: Calls & Cards meets Democracy Action Team meeting via Zoom! See below for Zoom info to join. Thursdays, 12:30-1:15pm we 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. Some areas we work on: 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. ZOOM INFO Join Zoom Meeting: https:\/\/us02web.zoom.us\/j\/87441818544 Meeting ID: 874 4181 8544 Call-in: +1 646 876 9923 (New York) Zoom Instructions & Etiquette Please arrive 10 minutes early. We appreciate your understanding as we strive to provide the best possible experience for program participants & leaders. MUTE your computer microphone, phone or other device until you are invited to speak. 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. As in our Sanctuary, no photography is allowed. Click here for more info on Democracy Action Team\/Resistance!","registration":null},"701PK00000nUu1QYAS":{"name":"The Beacon","date":"July 9, 2026, 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm","description":"The Beacon Thursday vigils bring neighbors together to publicly share support for Democracy and build community. The Beacon was founded by CBST\u2019s Senior Rabbi Emerita Sharon Kleinbaum in the wake of the 2025 presidential inauguration. CBST is proud to be one of the faith partners of the Beacon\u2019s Thursday evening vigils. If you are in New York City, here are a few Beacon groups and some names of CBSTers who regularly attend them:\u00a0\u00a0 Bronx: Riverdale, 235th Street & Johnson Avenue, 5:30 pm every Thursday. (Maryann and Beth) Manhattan: East Village, East 9th Street & University Place (next to Chase Bank), 5:00pm every Thursday (Marsha) Manhattan: Upper West Side, Broadway & 96th Street, 6:00pm every Thursday (Ira and Kenneth) Queens: Forest Hills, Queens Boulevard & Yellowstone Boulevard, 4:00pm every Thursday (Ruth) Brooklyn: Park Slope, Grand Army Plaza, 5:30pm every Thursday (Gale)\u00a0\u00a0","registration":null},"701PK00000q8mcpYAA":{"name":"Connecting in Community","date":"July 10, 2026, 1:15 pm - 2:15 pm","description":"A lay-led, free-flowing Zoom Torah study group discussing the week's Parsha. No Hebrew necessary, and no advance reading required. Just come and join in the stimulating conversations. 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Bring your dinner or a snack and get together with your mishpachah - your CBST family. Mishpachah is a CBST social and cultural group, diverse in its membership and informal in nature, attracting those over the age of 55 while welcoming all for a truly inter-generational experience. The group's goals are building friendship, fun, networking and mutual support.","registration":null}}

Calendar

Upcoming Events

Mishpachah Monday

Multifaith Mondays

Living Successfully with HIV and AIDS

Aleinu Book Club

Democracy! Action Team

The Beacon

Emet: Trans and Non-Binary Team Meeting

Connecting in Community

Kabbalat Shabbat Services

No Services at CBST

Havdalah

Mishpachah Monday

Multifaith Mondays

Long Covid Support Group

Living Successfully with HIV and AIDS

Aging Together Presents: Together in Dance 2026

Aging together presents Together in Dance 2026

Democracy! Action Team

The Beacon

Connecting in Community

Shabbat Sits Meditation

Kabbalat Shabbat Services

Shabbat Morning Services

Havdalah

Mishpachah Monday

CBST Annual Appeal

Sponsor an upcoming Shabbat!

Calendar

Upcoming Events

Mishpachah Monday

Multifaith Mondays

Living Successfully with HIV and AIDS

Aleinu Book Club

Democracy! Action Team

The Beacon

Emet: Trans and Non-Binary Team Meeting

Connecting in Community

Kabbalat Shabbat Services

No Services at CBST

Havdalah

Mishpachah Monday

Multifaith Mondays

Long Covid Support Group

Living Successfully with HIV and AIDS

Aging Together Presents: Together in Dance 2026

Aging together presents Together in Dance 2026

Democracy! Action Team

The Beacon

Connecting in Community

Shabbat Sits Meditation

Kabbalat Shabbat Services

Shabbat Morning Services

Havdalah

Mishpachah Monday

CBST Annual Appeal

Sponsor an upcoming Shabbat!

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