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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

{"701PK00000WsoobYAB":{"name":"Multifaith Mondays","date":"October 13, 2025, 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm","description":"Multifaith Mondays: Moral Witness for Democracy - Weekly Vigil<\/strong><\/p>Mondays 5:30-6:00pm\u00a0| Columbus Circle<\/strong>. Gather at the USS Marine statue on the SW corner of Central Park\u00a0|<a href=\"https:\/\/interfaithcenter.org\/multifaith-mondays\/\" target=\"_blank\"> Learn more<\/a><\/p>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.<\/p>Co-sponsored by CBST.<\/p>","registration":"Registration Not Required"},"701PK00000BnAovYAF":{"name":"Shemini Atzeret","date":"October 14, 2025, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm","description":"Visit This Week's Services for more information!","registration":"Registration Not Required"},"701PK00000BnAowYAF":{"name":"Simchat Torah","date":"October 14, 2025, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm","description":"Visit This Week's Services for more information!","registration":"Registration Not Required"},"701PK00000WszYmYAJ":{"name":"Democracy! Team Action Group - In-Person at CBST","date":"October 16, 2025, 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm","description":"Democracy! Team Action Group returns to in-person meetings (with Pizza!) at CBST monthly, on the third Thursday of each month.<\/p>Join us on Thursday, October 16, 12:30-2:00 p.m. for our next in-person meeting.<\/strong><\/p>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><a href=\"https:\/\/cbst.org\/content\/democracy-action-teamresistance\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(39, 134, 194); font-size: inherit; font-family: inherit;\">Click here for more info on\u00a0Democracy Action Team\/Resistance!<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>","registration":"<a href=\"https:\/\/congregationbeitsimchattorah.tfaforms.net\/389787?tfa_2956=701PK00000WszYm\" target=\"_blank\">Click Here to Register<\/a>"},"701PK00000aJbggYAC":{"name":"Mishpachah Dinner at CBST 10.17.25","date":"October 17, 2025, 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm","description":"Friday, August 8 | 5:00PM<\/strong><\/p>Join us for a pre-service meal and shmooze at CBST. Seating limited.\u00a0<\/p>\u00a0<\/p>Enter the number of people attending in the ticket field. We ask for $36\/person to cover the basic food costs of this program. Thank you for considering an additional contribution at your discretion to help keep CBST Joyful, Spiritual, and Proud.<\/p>\u00a0<\/p>A limited amount of needs-based scholarships are available for those experiencing financial difficulties. Please write to jribnick@cbst.org for more info.\u00a0<\/p>\u00a0<\/p>Refunds cannot be processed after Monday, October 13.<\/p>","registration":"<a href=\"https:\/\/congregationbeitsimchattorah.tfaforms.net\/389787?tfa_2956=701PK00000aJbgg\" target=\"_blank\">Click Here to Register<\/a>"},"701PK00000BnAoxYAF":{"name":"Kabbalat Shabbat Service","date":"October 17, 2025, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm","description":"Visit This Week's Services for more information!","registration":"Registration Not Required"},"701PK00000cbeGoYAI":{"name":"Aleinu 20s & 30s Oneg Shmooze","date":"October 17, 2025, 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm","description":"After services (~8:30pm) | In-person |<\/strong> Folks in their 20s and 30s are invited to join us for a joyful Oneg. There will be good company, great vibes and plenty of snacks!<\/p>","registration":"<a href=\"email:aleinu@cbst.org\" target=\"_blank\">Click Here to Register<\/a>"},"701PK00000BnAoyYAF":{"name":"Shabbat Morning - TEM","date":"October 18, 2025, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm","description":"Visit This Week's Services for more information!","registration":"Registration Not Required"},"701PK00000BnAozYAF":{"name":"Havdalah","date":"October 18, 2025, 8:30 pm - 9:00 pm","description":"Visit This Week's Services for more information!<\/p>Zoom link:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/us02web.zoom.us\/j\/654880356\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-size: 17px; font-family: Helvetica, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(15, 77, 188);\">us02web.zoom.us\/j\/654880356<\/strong><\/a><\/p>","registration":"Registration Not Required"},"701PK00000ZzJEVYA3":{"name":"Judaism, Baseball and You\u2014 Guest Speaker Bob Wechsler","date":"October 19, 2025, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm","description":"Sunday, October 19 | 4:00pm | <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/us02web.zoom.us\/j\/87863267398\" target=\"_blank\">Zoom<\/strong><\/a><\/p>You don't have to be a baseball fan to learn about the Jewish influence in baseball in America. Bob Wechsler, who runs the <a href=\"https:\/\/jewishbaseballmuseum.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Jewish Baseball Museum website<\/a>, will take us on a virtual tour of the museum and will tell us about some of museum's findings, including the fact that the song "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" was written by a Jew, and the leader for home runs in 1871 was Jewish! All are welcome to join us.<\/p>","registration":"Registration Not Required"},"701PK00000Wsm6sYAB":{"name":"Mishpachah Monday! Online Shmooze and Learn","date":"October 20, 2025, 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.\u00a0Mishpachah is a CBST social and cultural group, diverse in its membership and informal in nature, attracting\u00a0those 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.\u00a0<\/p>MEETING INFORMATION<\/strong><\/p>Join Zoom Meeting:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/us02web.zoom.us\/j\/513521023\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; color: rgb(39, 134, 194);\">https:\/\/us02web.zoom.us\/j\/513521023<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>Meeting ID: 513 521 023\ufeff<\/strong><\/p>Call-in: +1 646 876 9923 (New York)<\/strong><\/p>When you <a href=\"https:\/\/congregationbeitsimchattorah.tfaforms.net\/389382\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 238);\">CONTRIBUTE<\/u><\/strong><\/a> to CBST, you make a meaningful statement.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/cbst.org\/sites\/cbst.org\/files\/images\/Zoom%20Instructions_0.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(39, 134, 194); font-size: inherit; font-family: inherit;\">Zoom Instructions & Etiquette<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p><ul><li>All classes & programs will be locked at their start time. Please arrive 10 minutes early.\u00a0We appreciate your understanding as we strive to provide the best possible experience for program participants & leaders.<\/strong><\/li><li>MUTE your computer microphone, phone or other device until you are invited to speak.<\/li><li>To protect the sacred nature of our services, classes, & programs,\u00a0please make sure that when you join us via Zoom, that your \u201cdisplay name\u201d is your actual first and last name. As in our Sanctuary, no photography is allowed.<\/li><\/ul>Help! I Need Tech Support! Please text +1 646 450 3556 for immediate assistance<\/strong><\/p>","registration":"Registration Not Required"},"701PK00000WsguJYAR":{"name":"Multifaith Mondays","date":"October 20, 2025, 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm","description":"Multifaith Mondays: Moral Witness for Democracy - Weekly Vigil<\/strong><\/p>Mondays 5:30-6:00pm\u00a0| Columbus Circle<\/strong>. Gather at the USS Marine statue on the SW corner of Central Park\u00a0|<a href=\"https:\/\/interfaithcenter.org\/multifaith-mondays\/\" target=\"_blank\"> Learn more<\/a><\/p>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.<\/p>Co-sponsored by CBST.<\/p>","registration":"Registration Not Required"},"701PK00000Wso40YAB":{"name":"Living Successfully with HIV & AIDS","date":"October 21, 2025, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm","description":"Living Successfully with HIV & AIDS\u200b <\/strong><\/p>Tuesdays,\u00a05-7pm<\/em><\/p>Living Successfully with HIV\/AIDS runs\u00a0weekly every Tuesday evening from 5-7pm.\u00a0Group will be conducted online via Zoom. Please email\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:programs@cbst.org\" target=\"_blank\">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"},"701PK00000blqxBYAQ":{"name":"Qaravan","date":"October 22, 2025, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm","description":"Wednesday, October 22 | 6:00pm | In Person<\/strong><\/p>CBST welcomes <a href=\"http:\/\/www.qaravan.org\" target=\"_blank\">Qaravan<\/a>, the organization pioneering supportive networks for LGBTQ+ asylum seekers from the former Soviet Union. All are welcome to events in Russian and English.<\/p>","registration":"Registration Not Required"},"701PK00000awiU0YAI":{"name":"A CBST Social! Shmooze, Nosh, Meet New Friends, Get to Know CBST","date":"October 22, 2025, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm","description":"Wednesday, October 22 | 6:00-8:00pm<\/strong><\/p> <\/p>Please email membership@cbst.org for details and if you wish to attend.<\/p>","registration":null},"701PK00000cckP1YAI":{"name":"Middle East & Me presents Douglas Alden","date":"October 22, 2025, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm","description":"Wednesday, October 22 | 6:00PM <\/strong>| In Person and on <a href=\"https:\/\/us02web.zoom.us\/j\/85264244487\" target=\"_blank\">Zoom<\/a><\/p>The ME&Me team welcomes guest speaker Douglas Alden, a writer\/producer\/director\/novelist, who moved to Israel for an extended period of time after October 7 to write about the lives of everyday Israelis. While based in Tel Aviv, Alden traveled all over the country, including significant stays in Jerusalem and Majdal Shams. All are welcome, of all perspectives and experiences!<\/p> <\/p>Team meeting at 6:00pm; program with Douglas Alden begins at 6:30pm.<\/p>","registration":"Registration Not Required"},"701PK00000Wt1fQYAR":{"name":"Democracy! Team Action Group","date":"October 23, 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><a href=\"https:\/\/us02web.zoom.us\/j\/87441818544\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; color: rgb(39, 134, 194);\">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><a href=\"https:\/\/cbst.org\/sites\/cbst.org\/files\/images\/Zoom%20Instructions_0.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(39, 134, 194); font-size: inherit; font-family: inherit;\">Zoom Instructions & Etiquette<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p><ul><li>Please arrive 10 minutes early. We appreciate your understanding as we strive to provide the best possible experience for program participants & leaders.<\/strong><\/li><li>MUTE your computer microphone, phone or other device until you are invited to speak.<\/li><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><li>As in our Sanctuary, no photography is allowed.<\/li><\/ul><a href=\"https:\/\/cbst.org\/content\/democracy-action-teamresistance\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(39, 134, 194); font-size: inherit; font-family: inherit;\">Click here for more info on\u00a0Democracy Action Team\/Resistance!<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>","registration":"Registration Not Required"},"701PK00000cavhxYAA":{"name":"Mishpachah Outing to the Jewish Museum","date":"October 23, 2025, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm","description":"Thursday, October 23 | 2:00pm | <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/thejewishmuseum.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">The Jewish Museum<\/strong><\/a> (1109 5th Ave at 92nd St.)<\/strong><\/p> <\/p>Join us on a guided tour of the Jewish Museum exhibit,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/thejewishmuseum.org\/exhibitions\/ben-shahn-on-nonconformity\/?_gl=1*1ke8ci9*_up*MQ..*_ga*NTgxOTY0MzU4LjE3NjAwMTU4NDI.*_ga_K9V4KFTE46*czE3NjAwMTU4NDEkbzEkZzAkdDE3NjAwMTU4NDEkajYwJGwwJGgw\" target=\"_blank\">Ben Shahn, On Nonconformity<\/a>. All are welcome at this CBST Mishpachah-sponsored event.<\/p> <\/p>The Jewish Museum presents the first U.S. retrospective in nearly half a century dedicated to social realist artist and activist Ben Shahn (1898-1969).\u00a0Ben Shahn, On Nonconformity examines the prolific and progressive artist\u2019s commitment to chronicling and confronting crucial issues of his era, spanning from the Great Depression to the Vietnam War, as well as his exploration of spirituality and Jewish texts.<\/p> <\/p>Participation is limited; please register by Monday, October 20.<\/p>","registration":"<a href=\"https:\/\/congregationbeitsimchattorah.tfaforms.net\/389787?tfa_2956=701PK00000cavhx\" target=\"_blank\">Click Here to Register<\/a>"},"701PK00000bmROrYAM":{"name":"Shabbat Sits Meditation","date":"October 24, 2025, 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm","description":"Friday, October 24 | 5:30-6:30PM | In person and on <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/us02web.zoom.us\/j\/82496404394\" target=\"_blank\">Zoom<\/strong><\/a><\/p>Bring in Shabbat in peace by joining Shabbat Sits for silent meditation before Kabbalat Shabbat services.<\/p>","registration":"Registration Not Required"},"701PK00000BnAp0YAF":{"name":"Kabbalat Shabbat Service","date":"October 24, 2025, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm","description":"Visit This Week's Services for more information!","registration":"Registration Not Required"},"701PK00000BnAp1YAF":{"name":"Shabbat Morning - Liberal","date":"October 25, 2025, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm","description":"Visit This Week's Services for more information!","registration":"Registration Not Required"},"701PK00000aSfGZYA0":{"name":"Limmud b\u2019Shabbat","date":"October 25, 2025, 10:00 am - 12:30 pm","description":"Limmud b\u2019Shabbat (children\u2019s education) https:\/\/cbst.org\/learning\/children\/limmud-bshabbat\/","registration":null},"701PK00000aSfGrYAK":{"name":"Teen Track","date":"October 25, 2025, 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm","description":"Teen Track https:\/\/cbst.org\/learning\/children\/teen-track\/","registration":null},"701PK00000BnAp2YAF":{"name":"Havdalah","date":"October 25, 2025, 8:30 pm - 9:00 pm","description":"Visit This Week's Services for more information!<\/p>Zoom link:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/us02web.zoom.us\/j\/654880356\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-size: 17px; font-family: Helvetica, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(15, 77, 188);\">us02web.zoom.us\/j\/654880356<\/strong><\/a><\/p>","registration":"Registration Not Required"},"701PK00000WsieRYAR":{"name":"Mishpachah Monday! Online Shmooze and Learn","date":"October 27, 2025, 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.\u00a0Mishpachah is a CBST social and cultural group, diverse in its membership and informal in nature, attracting\u00a0those 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.\u00a0<\/p>MEETING INFORMATION<\/strong><\/p>Join Zoom Meeting:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/us02web.zoom.us\/j\/513521023\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; color: rgb(39, 134, 194);\">https:\/\/us02web.zoom.us\/j\/513521023<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>Meeting ID: 513 521 023\ufeff<\/strong><\/p>Call-in: +1 646 876 9923 (New York)<\/strong><\/p>When you <a href=\"https:\/\/congregationbeitsimchattorah.tfaforms.net\/389382\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 238);\">CONTRIBUTE<\/u><\/strong><\/a> to CBST, you make a meaningful statement.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/cbst.org\/sites\/cbst.org\/files\/images\/Zoom%20Instructions_0.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(39, 134, 194); font-size: inherit; font-family: inherit;\">Zoom Instructions & Etiquette<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p><ul><li>All classes & programs will be locked at their start time. Please arrive 10 minutes early.\u00a0We appreciate your understanding as we strive to provide the best possible experience for program participants & leaders.<\/strong><\/li><li>MUTE your computer microphone, phone or other device until you are invited to speak.<\/li><li>To protect the sacred nature of our services, classes, & programs,\u00a0please make sure that when you join us via Zoom, that your \u201cdisplay name\u201d is your actual first and last name. As in our Sanctuary, no photography is allowed.<\/li><\/ul>Help! I Need Tech Support! Please text +1 646 450 3556 for immediate assistance<\/strong><\/p>","registration":"Registration Not Required"}}

Calendar

Upcoming Events

Multifaith Mondays

Shemini Atzeret

Simchat Torah

Democracy! Team Action Group - In-Person at CBST

Mishpachah Dinner at CBST 10.17.25

Kabbalat Shabbat Service

Aleinu 20s & 30s Oneg Shmooze

Shabbat Morning - TEM

Havdalah

Judaism, Baseball and You— Guest Speaker Bob Wechsler

Mishpachah Monday! Online Shmooze and Learn

Multifaith Mondays

Living Successfully with HIV & AIDS

Qaravan

A CBST Social! Shmooze, Nosh, Meet New Friends, Get to Know CBST

Middle East & Me presents Douglas Alden

Democracy! Team Action Group

Mishpachah Outing to the Jewish Museum

Shabbat Sits Meditation

Kabbalat Shabbat Service

Shabbat Morning - Liberal

Limmud b’Shabbat

Teen Track

Havdalah

Mishpachah Monday! Online Shmooze and Learn

CBST Annual Appeal

Sponsor an upcoming Shabbat!

Calendar

Upcoming Events

Multifaith Mondays

Shemini Atzeret

Simchat Torah

Democracy! Team Action Group - In-Person at CBST

Mishpachah Dinner at CBST 10.17.25

Kabbalat Shabbat Service

Aleinu 20s & 30s Oneg Shmooze

Shabbat Morning - TEM

Havdalah

Judaism, Baseball and You— Guest Speaker Bob Wechsler

Mishpachah Monday! Online Shmooze and Learn

Multifaith Mondays

Living Successfully with HIV & AIDS

Qaravan

A CBST Social! Shmooze, Nosh, Meet New Friends, Get to Know CBST

Middle East & Me presents Douglas Alden

Democracy! Team Action Group

Mishpachah Outing to the Jewish Museum

Shabbat Sits Meditation

Kabbalat Shabbat Service

Shabbat Morning - Liberal

Limmud b’Shabbat

Teen Track

Havdalah

Mishpachah Monday! Online Shmooze and Learn

CBST Annual Appeal

Sponsor an upcoming Shabbat!

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