Upcoming Events

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{"701PK00000YFUwiYAH":{"name":"Shabbat Morning - TEM","date":"November 15, 2025, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm","description":null,"registration":"Registration Not Required"},"701PK00000YdzzMYAR":{"name":"Havdalah","date":"November 15, 2025, 7:30 pm - 8:00 pm","description":"Zoom link:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/us02web.zoom.us\/j\/654880356\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"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"},"701PK00000b6nQbYAI":{"name":"LDVD Fall Leaves Nature Brunch & North Woods Walk","date":"November 16, 2025, 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm","description":"Sunday, November 16 | 1:00PM <\/strong>| In Person (Location provided upon registration)<\/p>Celebrate the beauty of late autumn with LDVD! Join your friends (and soon-to-be friends!) for a warm and welcoming brunch at the home of LDVD Co-Chair Madeline Goldfischer on the Upper West Side\/Manhattan Valley. Afterward, we\u2019ll take a leisurely walk through Central Park\u2019s North Woods, one of the park\u2019s most peaceful places to enjoy nature, birdlife, and community connection.<\/p>We\u2019re delighted to be joined by our special guest and nature lover, Rabbi Yael Werber. Space is limited\u2014reserve your spot today!<\/p>","registration":"<a href=\"https:\/\/congregationbeitsimchattorah.tfaforms.net\/389787?tfa_2956=701PK00000b6nQb\" target=\"_blank\">Click Here to Register<\/a>"},"701PK00000WsmGYYAZ":{"name":"Mishpachah Monday! Online Shmooze and Learn","date":"November 17, 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"},"701PK00000WsiOFYAZ":{"name":"Multifaith Mondays","date":"November 17, 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"},"701PK00000Wt09qYAB":{"name":"Living Successfully with HIV & AIDS","date":"November 18, 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"},"701PK00000dEVOsYAO":{"name":"Va\u2019etchanan: Moses\u2019s Death Story with Rabbi Yael Werber","date":"November 19, 2025, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm","description":"Wednesday, November 19 | 12:00pm | On Zoom<\/strong><\/p>Continue to explore the poignant, fantastical, and compelling stories associated with Moses\u2019s death and his fear over the loss of his legacy. This course will deep dive into midrashim and commentaries focused on Moses\u2019s final hours and moments. No prior experience required.<\/p>","registration":"<a href=\"https:\/\/congregationbeitsimchattorah.tfaforms.net\/389797\" target=\"_blank\">Click Here to Register<\/a>"},"701PK00000dEC4XYAW":{"name":"Jewish Art with CRRI David Elitzer","date":"November 19, 2025, 6:15 pm - 7:15 pm","description":"Wednesday, November 19 | 6:15pm | On Zoom<\/strong><\/p>What is Jewish art? Does it even make sense to talk about it as a collective whole? Over the course of six weeks, this class will survey Jewish art and craft traditions across time, place, and media. From Babylon to Belarus, distant past to present day, we will look at ancient mosaics, medieval manuscripts, modern paintings, and much more.<\/p>","registration":"<a href=\"https:\/\/congregationbeitsimchattorah.tfaforms.net\/389797\" target=\"_blank\">Click Here to Register<\/a>"},"701PK00000blvARYAY":{"name":"Qaravan","date":"November 19, 2025, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm","description":"Wednesday, November 19 | 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"},"701PK00000dEWOAYA4":{"name":"Conversational Hebrew \u2013 Beginner Level with Miya Rotstein","date":"November 19, 2025, 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm","description":"Wednesday, November 19 | 7:30pm | On Zoom<\/strong><\/p>Conversational Hebrew is open to beginner students who are already reading-ready. If you have some familiarity or have taken any Modern Hebrew class prior, this class may be too basic for you. We will be using a textbook, reading aloud and practicing conversations together. The class will cover Hebrew language basics including gendered nouns, pronouns, adjectives, the present tense etc, and develop some basic sentence skills and vocabulary! Please purchase <a href=\"https:\/\/nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbxgt69bab.cc.rs6.net%2Ftn.jsp%3Ff%3D0012IZAdd-fOmbaCmnxAWjpaPy-ES5wY7tocDEqnKnkAl9x2Dgwx7i5IuqsLb-SK_y-afWQSHWK7qdf23V1wzLPL2SlykvS0PrD61DLVMKrE-vWNnxc5Kartt8YguLgHA7au0ItZAxR6au--qcIVFDLQuJBczYXevm-BtrdBiaSdyXNRmcCpfQAkDNBdrV5GcdbF6lMBsUwxaT11LuBFqcKB8h4-wUadX2Dqx6D4ZUf8FT2YUG0kJ2JiQ%3D%3D%26c%3D2INosMProFAYgAezbWhwWoGqwjP6qakbuprXgQ24zBUa68EUcic3mA%3D%3D%26ch%3DvxI8DAZcQ_NtxcJ5O7VonUkW2zO_IT59tAKJmNCkr3swbzL24xEckA%3D%3D&data=05%7C02%7Cmpaisner%40cbst.org%7C5367d938119e464f199208de074d2035%7Ce1e989e6e90a4348aa0efcf428175ebe%7C0%7C0%7C638956224996248860%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=RZCfFw3seQVWwjT6gaWesZZnhJkiJ0h7pBo%2Ffk2fdyk%3D&reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\">the following textbook<\/a> online in preparation for this 6 week on-line class. Class participation is a requirement for this class!<\/p>","registration":"<a href=\"https:\/\/congregationbeitsimchattorah.tfaforms.net\/389797\" target=\"_blank\">Click Here to Register<\/a>"},"701PK00000Wt3sUYAR":{"name":"Democracy! Team Action Group - In-Person at CBST","date":"November 20, 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, November 20, 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=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; color: rgb(39, 134, 194);\">Click here for more info on\u00a0Democracy Action Team\/Resistance!<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>","registration":"<a href=\"https:\/\/congregationbeitsimchattorah.tfaforms.net\/389787?tfa_2956=701PK00000Wt3sU\" target=\"_blank\">Click Here to Register<\/a>"},"701PK00000dEFX3YAO":{"name":"A Taste of Mussar with Rabbi Jason Klein","date":"November 20, 2025, 6:15 pm - 7:15 pm","description":"Thursday, November 20 | 6:15PM | On Zoom<\/strong><\/p>We Jews have a storied tradition of inheriting midot\u2014measures of our character\u2014from one generation to the next. The practice of mussar challenges us to align our values with our behaviors by living with just the right balance of individual midot such as lovingkindness, humility, or patience. This six week \u201ctaste\u201d is an opportunity to begin looking at texts and exploring practices that pique our curiosity and make us more mindful.<\/p>","registration":"<a href=\"https:\/\/congregationbeitsimchattorah.tfaforms.net\/389797\" target=\"_blank\">Click Here to Register<\/a>"},"701PK00000YdwrtYAB":{"name":"Kabbalat Shabbat Service - Transgender Day of Remembrance Shabbat","date":"November 21, 2025, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm","description":null,"registration":"Registration Not Required"},"701PK00000YeADFYA3":{"name":"Shabbat Morning - Liberal Minyan","date":"November 22, 2025, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm","description":null,"registration":"Registration Not Required"},"701PK00000aSfGbYAK":{"name":"Limmud b\u2019Shabbat","date":"November 22, 2025, 10:00 am - 12:30 pm","description":"Limmud b\u2019Shabbat (children\u2019s education) https:\/\/cbst.org\/learning\/children\/limmud-bshabbat\/","registration":null},"701PK00000aSfGtYAK":{"name":"Teen Track","date":"November 22, 2025, 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm","description":"Teen Track https:\/\/cbst.org\/learning\/children\/teen-track\/","registration":null},"701PK00000fJIhaYAG":{"name":"Shabbat Shalem 5786 - November 22, 2025","date":"November 22, 2025, 10:00 am - 6:30 pm","description":"November 22, 2025, 10:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. (in person at CBST and online) Shabbat Shalem returns! Come and have a full Shabbat experience with us. We will open our doors from Shabbat morning through the evening, from morning services through Havdalah. We will having learning, discussions, arts and crafts, singing, games, and shmoozing! During morning services, guest speaker Leo Corry, President of the Open University of Israel, will be speaking about the University\u2019s Role in transforming lives, especially of people on the margins of society. \u00a0 Shabbat Shalem 11\/22 schedule (subject to change): 10:00am-12:30pm - Liberal minyan including guest speaker Leo Corry, the President of the Open University of Israel 10:00am-12:30pm - Limmud 12:30-1:30pm - Community Kiddush 1:30-3:00pm - Teen Track 1:30-2:30pm - Welcome and text study with Rabbi Werber (hybrid) 2:30-4:00pm - B'tselem presentation and discussion (hybrid) 3:00-4:00pm - Intro to Jewish Magic with CRRI David Elitzer 4:00-5:00pm - Shabbat Sits (hybrid) 4:00-5:00pm - Make your own Havdalah candle with CRRI Alana Krivo-Kaufman 5:00-6:00pm - Protest songs and Alice's Restaurant with Rabbi Werber and Cantor Rosen (hybrid) 6:00-6:30pm - Havdalah (hybrid) Throughout the day: Game room (BYO board games and cards!) Quiet room with bean bag chairs Future Shabbat Shalem dates:\u00a0 December 13, 2025\u00a0 January 24, 2026 March 7, 2026\u00a0 April 11, 2026 June 13, 2026<\/p>","registration":"<a href=\"https:\/\/congregationbeitsimchattorah.tfaforms.net\/389787?tfa_2956=701PK00000fJIha\" target=\"_blank\">Click Here to Register<\/a>"},"701PK00000YeKndYAF":{"name":"Havdalah","date":"November 22, 2025, 7:30 pm - 8:00 pm","description":"Zoom link:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/us02web.zoom.us\/j\/654880356\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"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"},"701PK00000WskzYYAR":{"name":"Mishpachah Monday! Online Shmooze and Learn","date":"November 24, 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"},"701PK00000Wsp37YAB":{"name":"Multifaith Mondays","date":"November 24, 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"},"701PK00000WsrRoYAJ":{"name":"Living Successfully with HIV & AIDS","date":"November 25, 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"},"701PK00000fqrv3YAA":{"name":"The Ark at CBST Giving Thanks Dinner 2025","date":"November 25, 2025, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm","description":"Our annual Giving Thanks dinner returns, bringing together clinic volunteers and friends for an evening full of gratitude. Join us in person for food, drink, music, and community.\u00a0<\/p>","registration":"<a href=\"https:\/\/congregationbeitsimchattorah.tfaforms.net\/389787?tfa_2956=701PK00000fqrv3\" target=\"_blank\">Click Here to Register<\/a>"},"701PK00000dEVVMYA4":{"name":"Va\u2019etchanan: Moses\u2019s Death Story with Rabbi Yael Werber","date":"November 26, 2025, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm","description":"Wednesday, November 26 | 12:00pm | On Zoom<\/strong><\/p>Continue to explore the poignant, fantastical, and compelling stories associated with Moses\u2019s death and his fear over the loss of his legacy. This course will deep dive into midrashim and commentaries focused on Moses\u2019s final hours and moments. No prior experience required.<\/p>","registration":"<a href=\"https:\/\/congregationbeitsimchattorah.tfaforms.net\/389797\" target=\"_blank\">Click Here to Register<\/a>"},"701PK00000WsvbbYAB":{"name":"Democracy! Team Action Group","date":"November 27, 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"},"701PK00000YeEOwYAN":{"name":"Kabbalat Shabbat Service - World AIDS Day Shabbat","date":"November 28, 2025, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm","description":null,"registration":"Registration Not Required"},"701PK00000YdySFYAZ":{"name":"Shabbat Morning - Learner's Minyan - ZOOM ONLY","date":"November 29, 2025, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm","description":null,"registration":"Registration Not Required"},"701PK00000YeGlfYAF":{"name":"Havdalah","date":"November 29, 2025, 7:30 pm - 8:00 pm","description":"Zoom link:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/us02web.zoom.us\/j\/654880356\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"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"},"701PK00000Wsa5mYAB":{"name":"Mishpachah Monday! Online Shmooze and Learn","date":"December 1, 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"},"701PK00000WsWdEYAV":{"name":"Multifaith Mondays","date":"December 1, 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"},"701PK00000edqUQYAY":{"name":"Long COVID Support Group","date":"December 1, 2025, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm","description":"First Monday of each month | 6:30-7:30pm<\/strong> | Zoom<\/p>Once a month, join Rabbi James for a dedicated space for those living with long COVID of any kind.\u00a0Connect with others, share experiences in a supportive community, and get spiritual sustenance for the path ahead.<\/p>","registration":"<a href=\"https:\/\/congregationbeitsimchattorah.tfaforms.net\/389386?tfa_2956=7013t0000023P65\" target=\"_blank\">Click Here to Register<\/a>"},"701PK00000WssyhYAB":{"name":"Living Successfully with HIV & AIDS","date":"December 2, 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"},"701PK00000dERI4YAO":{"name":"Va\u2019etchanan: Moses\u2019s Death Story with Rabbi Yael Werber","date":"December 3, 2025, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm","description":"Wednesday, December 3 | 12:00pm | On Zoom<\/strong><\/p>Continue to explore the poignant, fantastical, and compelling stories associated with Moses\u2019s death and his fear over the loss of his legacy. This course will deep dive into midrashim and commentaries focused on Moses\u2019s final hours and moments. No prior experience required.<\/p>","registration":"<a href=\"https:\/\/congregationbeitsimchattorah.tfaforms.net\/389797\" target=\"_blank\">Click Here to Register<\/a>"},"701PK00000dEZAjYAO":{"name":"Jewish Art with CRRI David Elitzer","date":"December 3, 2025, 6:15 pm - 7:15 pm","description":"Wednesday, December 3 | 6:15pm | On Zoom<\/strong><\/p>What is Jewish art? Does it even make sense to talk about it as a collective whole? Over the course of six weeks, this class will survey Jewish art and craft traditions across time, place, and media. From Babylon to Belarus, distant past to present day, we will look at ancient mosaics, medieval manuscripts, modern paintings, and much more.<\/p>","registration":"<a href=\"https:\/\/congregationbeitsimchattorah.tfaforms.net\/389797\" target=\"_blank\">Click Here to Register<\/a>"},"701PK00000blqijYAA":{"name":"Qaravan","date":"December 3, 2025, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm","description":"Wednesday, December 3 | 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"},"701PK00000dEaUzYAK":{"name":"Conversational Hebrew \u2013 Beginner Level with Miya Rotstein","date":"December 3, 2025, 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm","description":"Wednesday, December 3 | 7:30pm | On Zoom<\/strong><\/p>Conversational Hebrew is open to beginner students who are already reading-ready. If you have some familiarity or have taken any Modern Hebrew class prior, this class may be too basic for you. We will be using a textbook, reading aloud and practicing conversations together. The class will cover Hebrew language basics including gendered nouns, pronouns, adjectives, the present tense etc, and develop some basic sentence skills and vocabulary! Please purchase <a href=\"https:\/\/nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbxgt69bab.cc.rs6.net%2Ftn.jsp%3Ff%3D0012IZAdd-fOmbaCmnxAWjpaPy-ES5wY7tocDEqnKnkAl9x2Dgwx7i5IuqsLb-SK_y-afWQSHWK7qdf23V1wzLPL2SlykvS0PrD61DLVMKrE-vWNnxc5Kartt8YguLgHA7au0ItZAxR6au--qcIVFDLQuJBczYXevm-BtrdBiaSdyXNRmcCpfQAkDNBdrV5GcdbF6lMBsUwxaT11LuBFqcKB8h4-wUadX2Dqx6D4ZUf8FT2YUG0kJ2JiQ%3D%3D%26c%3D2INosMProFAYgAezbWhwWoGqwjP6qakbuprXgQ24zBUa68EUcic3mA%3D%3D%26ch%3DvxI8DAZcQ_NtxcJ5O7VonUkW2zO_IT59tAKJmNCkr3swbzL24xEckA%3D%3D&data=05%7C02%7Cmpaisner%40cbst.org%7C5367d938119e464f199208de074d2035%7Ce1e989e6e90a4348aa0efcf428175ebe%7C0%7C0%7C638956224996248860%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=RZCfFw3seQVWwjT6gaWesZZnhJkiJ0h7pBo%2Ffk2fdyk%3D&reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\">the following textbook<\/a> online in preparation for this 6 week on-line class. Class participation is a requirement for this class!<\/p>","registration":"<a href=\"https:\/\/congregationbeitsimchattorah.tfaforms.net\/389797\" target=\"_blank\">Click Here to Register<\/a>"},"701PK00000Wt2bSYAR":{"name":"Democracy! Team Action Group","date":"December 4, 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"},"701PK00000b6d6MYAQ":{"name":"LDVD at the Beacon's \"Shine the Light\"","date":"December 4, 2025, 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm","description":"Thursday, December 4 | 6:00pm | 8th Avenue between 24th & 25th Streets, Chelsea | In Person<\/strong><\/p>As we prepare for Chanukah, we rededicate ourselves to the power of community, protest, and bringing our light into the world. Join LDVD for The Beacon\u2019s \u201cShine the Light,\u201d a nationwide initiative with strong roots in New York City, founded by CBST\u2019s Rabbi Emerita Sharon Kleinbaum, that spreads awareness and hope.<\/p> <\/p>After the program, we\u2019ll gather nearby for drinks and dinner (location TBD), connection, and community.<\/p>","registration":"<a href=\"https:\/\/congregationbeitsimchattorah.tfaforms.net\/389787?tfa_2956=701PK00000b6d6M\" target=\"_blank\">Click Here to Register<\/a>"},"701PK00000dEOAUYA4":{"name":"A Taste of Mussar with Rabbi Jason Klein","date":"December 4, 2025, 6:15 pm - 7:15 pm","description":"Thursday, December 4 | 6:15PM | On Zoom<\/strong><\/p>We Jews have a storied tradition of inheriting midot\u2014measures of our character\u2014from one generation to the next. The practice of mussar challenges us to align our values with our behaviors by living with just the right balance of individual midot such as lovingkindness, humility, or patience. This six week \u201ctaste\u201d is an opportunity to begin looking at texts and exploring practices that pique our curiosity and make us more mindful.<\/p>","registration":"<a href=\"https:\/\/congregationbeitsimchattorah.tfaforms.net\/389797\" target=\"_blank\">Click Here to Register<\/a>"},"701PK00000VX1EnYAL":{"name":"Emet: Trans & Non-Binary Team Meeting","date":"December 4, 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 <a href=\"https:\/\/visitor.constantcontact.com\/manage\/optin?v=001peuSb9w_PdB4BtpOEbQymekJVudRSbUkD23SbOtUULmQJMPp4utfapiK9K3NcdjcDkcEVrdQNjE%3D\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 8, 238);\">here<\/u><\/b><\/a> or email <a href=\"mailto:transjews@cbst.org\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 8, 238);\">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"},"701PK00000bmQ4aYAE":{"name":"Shabbat Sits Meditation","date":"December 5, 2025, 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm","description":"Friday, December 5 | 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"},"701PK00000YeG2gYAF":{"name":"Kabbalat Shabbat Service","date":"December 5, 2025, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm","description":null,"registration":"Registration Not Required"},"701PK00000WBd5HYAT":{"name":"First Fridays Online Oneg","date":"December 5, 2025, 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm","description":"After services ~8:30pm\u00a0<\/strong>|<\/span>\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/us02web.zoom.us\/j\/88438607107\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: inherit;\">Zoom<\/strong><\/a><\/p>Join CBST online community members for an informal shmooze after services. We will gather the first Friday of each month after Kabbalat Shabbat services.<\/span><\/p>","registration":"Registration Not Required"},"701PK00000YeOjBYAV":{"name":"Shabbat Morning - Avodat Ha'lev","date":"December 6, 2025, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm","description":null,"registration":"Registration Not Required"},"701PK00000YhXpzYAF":{"name":"Havdalah","date":"December 6, 2025, 7:30 pm - 8:00 pm","description":"Zoom link:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/us02web.zoom.us\/j\/654880356\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"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"},"701PK00000Wsb8LYAR":{"name":"Mishpachah Monday! Online Shmooze and Learn","date":"December 8, 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"},"701PK00000Wsp9ZYAR":{"name":"Multifaith Mondays","date":"December 8, 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"},"701PK00000f7d0FYAQ":{"name":"Aging Together: The Benefits of Connection for Our Mind, Body, and Spirit","date":"December 8, 2025, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm","description":"The Benefits of Connection for Our Mind, Body, and Spirit with Dasha Kiper, Director of Caregiver Support at Renewal Memory Partners, and\u00a0author of the book <a href=\"https:\/\/nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FTravelers-Unimaginable-Lands-Dementia-Workings%2Fdp%2F0399590536&data=05%7C02%7Cjbaker%40cbst.org%7C8ffeaa9928a845cf6f9808de1bb0eb89%7Ce1e989e6e90a4348aa0efcf428175ebe%7C0%7C0%7C638978643828050184%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=tq3lbCrBWJA6rX7M2xdfy1VshkDYtpLAgu3hKYpRHms%3D&reserved=0\" style=\"color: blue; text-decoration: underline;\" target=\"_blank\">Travelers to Unimaginable Lands: Stories of Dementia, the Caregiver, and the Human Brain<\/span><\/a><\/em>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span> Discover how meaningful human connection nourishes every part of who we are\u2014mind, body, and spirit. In this engaging and accessible session, we\u2019ll explore the fascinating physiology and brain science behind why connection is vital to our well-being\u2014and what happens when it\u2019s lost.<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/span><\/span><\/span> Through real-world insights and practical tips, we\u2019ll uncover how everyday interactions\u2014many of which we might overlook\u2014play a powerful role in reducing stress, boosting resilience, and supporting both emotional and physical health. Participants will leave with a fresh perspective and simple, actionable ways to build stronger, more fulfilling connections in daily life.<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/span><\/span><\/span> Highlights:<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n<ul><li>Understand the science of connection<\/strong>\u00a0and how it shapes our health and happiness.<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li><li>Learn how even small moments of connection<\/strong>\u00a0can have profound effects.<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li><li>Gain practical tools<\/strong>\u00a0to nurture connection in your relationships, work, and community.<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li><li>Reframe what \u201cconnection\u201d means\u2014discovering that it\u2019s not just nice to have, but essential for thriving.<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\nThose who register and attend the presentation will be eligible to win one of three copies of Dasha Kiper's book, <a href=\"https:\/\/nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FTravelers-Unimaginable-Lands-Dementia-Workings%2Fdp%2F0399590536&data=05%7C02%7Cjbaker%40cbst.org%7C8ffeaa9928a845cf6f9808de1bb0eb89%7Ce1e989e6e90a4348aa0efcf428175ebe%7C0%7C0%7C638978643828072850%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=LpSoE0N4u3u4krF582KB5A4EgKA70pFsxq9DvRb9FIo%3D&reserved=0\" style=\"color: blue; text-decoration: underline;\" target=\"_blank\">Travelers to Unimaginable Lands: Stories of Dementia, the Caregiver, and the Human Brain<\/span><\/a>, <\/em><\/strong>published to wide acclaim both in the U.S. and abroad, that interweaves stories, case histories, and brain science to illuminate the neurological challenges facing family caregivers.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>","registration":"<a href=\"https:\/\/congregationbeitsimchattorah.tfaforms.net\/389787?tfa_2956=701PK00000f7d0F\" target=\"_blank\">Click Here to Register<\/a>"},"701PK00000WsvRvYAJ":{"name":"Living Successfully with HIV & AIDS","date":"December 9, 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"},"701PK00000dEWG6YAO":{"name":"Va\u2019etchanan: Moses\u2019s Death Story with Rabbi Yael Werber","date":"December 10, 2025, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm","description":"Wednesday, December 10 | 12:00pm | On Zoom<\/strong><\/p>Continue to explore the poignant, fantastical, and compelling stories associated with Moses\u2019s death and his fear over the loss of his legacy. This course will deep dive into midrashim and commentaries focused on Moses\u2019s final hours and moments. No prior experience required.<\/p>","registration":"<a href=\"https:\/\/congregationbeitsimchattorah.tfaforms.net\/389797\" target=\"_blank\">Click Here to Register<\/a>"},"701PK00000dER0IYAW":{"name":"Jewish Art with CRRI David Elitzer","date":"December 10, 2025, 6:15 pm - 7:15 pm","description":"Wednesday, December 10 | 6:15pm | On Zoom<\/strong><\/p>What is Jewish art? Does it even make sense to talk about it as a collective whole? Over the course of six weeks, this class will survey Jewish art and craft traditions across time, place, and media. From Babylon to Belarus, distant past to present day, we will look at ancient mosaics, medieval manuscripts, modern paintings, and much more.<\/p>","registration":"<a href=\"https:\/\/congregationbeitsimchattorah.tfaforms.net\/389797\" target=\"_blank\">Click Here to Register<\/a>"},"701PK00000bXL0LYAW":{"name":"Davar Chadash: Text Study By and For Trans Community","date":"December 10, 2025, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm","description":"Wednesday, December 10 | 7:00pm | In person only | <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thetorahstudio.org\/davar-chadash\" target=\"_blank\">Register<\/strong><\/a><\/p> <\/p>When we learn sacred texts together, we create communal resilience. Davar Chadash is an in-person text study group by and for trans community. As the world closes in and doubles down on transphobia, we are turning to Judaism's oldest tactic for spiritual survival: communal text study. Join us each month for kosher snacks, schmoozing, and the kind of learning that keeps us going through persecution. Your Davar Chadash facilitator is Lexi Kohanski (she\/her), the Director of Online Learning at the Torah Studio and the force behind the brand T4Torah.<\/p>","registration":null},"701PK00000dEY9qYAG":{"name":"Conversational Hebrew \u2013 Beginner Level with Miya Rotstein","date":"December 10, 2025, 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm","description":"Wednesday, December 10 | 7:30pm | On Zoom<\/strong><\/p>Conversational Hebrew is open to beginner students who are already reading-ready. If you have some familiarity or have taken any Modern Hebrew class prior, this class may be too basic for you. We will be using a textbook, reading aloud and practicing conversations together. The class will cover Hebrew language basics including gendered nouns, pronouns, adjectives, the present tense etc, and develop some basic sentence skills and vocabulary! Please purchase <a href=\"https:\/\/nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbxgt69bab.cc.rs6.net%2Ftn.jsp%3Ff%3D0012IZAdd-fOmbaCmnxAWjpaPy-ES5wY7tocDEqnKnkAl9x2Dgwx7i5IuqsLb-SK_y-afWQSHWK7qdf23V1wzLPL2SlykvS0PrD61DLVMKrE-vWNnxc5Kartt8YguLgHA7au0ItZAxR6au--qcIVFDLQuJBczYXevm-BtrdBiaSdyXNRmcCpfQAkDNBdrV5GcdbF6lMBsUwxaT11LuBFqcKB8h4-wUadX2Dqx6D4ZUf8FT2YUG0kJ2JiQ%3D%3D%26c%3D2INosMProFAYgAezbWhwWoGqwjP6qakbuprXgQ24zBUa68EUcic3mA%3D%3D%26ch%3DvxI8DAZcQ_NtxcJ5O7VonUkW2zO_IT59tAKJmNCkr3swbzL24xEckA%3D%3D&data=05%7C02%7Cmpaisner%40cbst.org%7C5367d938119e464f199208de074d2035%7Ce1e989e6e90a4348aa0efcf428175ebe%7C0%7C0%7C638956224996248860%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=RZCfFw3seQVWwjT6gaWesZZnhJkiJ0h7pBo%2Ffk2fdyk%3D&reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\">the following textbook<\/a> online in preparation for this 6 week on-line class. Class participation is a requirement for this class!<\/p>","registration":"<a href=\"https:\/\/congregationbeitsimchattorah.tfaforms.net\/389797\" target=\"_blank\">Click Here to Register<\/a>"},"701PK00000Wt0D5YAJ":{"name":"Democracy! Team Action Group","date":"December 11, 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"},"701PK00000dERBaYAO":{"name":"A Taste of Mussar with Rabbi Jason Klein","date":"December 11, 2025, 6:15 pm - 7:15 pm","description":"Thursday, December 11 | 6:15PM | On Zoom<\/strong><\/p>We Jews have a storied tradition of inheriting midot\u2014measures of our character\u2014from one generation to the next. The practice of mussar challenges us to align our values with our behaviors by living with just the right balance of individual midot such as lovingkindness, humility, or patience. This six week \u201ctaste\u201d is an opportunity to begin looking at texts and exploring practices that pique our curiosity and make us more mindful.<\/p>","registration":"<a href=\"https:\/\/congregationbeitsimchattorah.tfaforms.net\/389797\" target=\"_blank\">Click Here to Register<\/a>"},"701PK00000YhT4zYAF":{"name":"Kabbalat Shabbat Service - Human Rights Shabbat","date":"December 12, 2025, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm","description":null,"registration":"Registration Not Required"},"701PK00000YheOPYAZ":{"name":"Shabbat Morning - Liberal Minyan + LIMMUD + Shabbat Shalem","date":"December 13, 2025, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm","description":null,"registration":"Registration Not Required"},"701PK00000aSfGcYAK":{"name":"Limmud b\u2019Shabbat","date":"December 13, 2025, 10:00 am - 12:30 pm","description":"Limmud b\u2019Shabbat (children\u2019s education) https:\/\/cbst.org\/learning\/children\/limmud-bshabbat\/","registration":null},"701PK00000aSfGuYAK":{"name":"Teen Track","date":"December 13, 2025, 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm","description":"Teen Track https:\/\/cbst.org\/learning\/children\/teen-track\/","registration":null},"701PK00000YhYEDYA3":{"name":"Havdalah","date":"December 13, 2025, 7:30 pm - 8:00 pm","description":"Zoom link:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/us02web.zoom.us\/j\/654880356\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"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"},"701PK00000YhTOEYA3":{"name":"1st Night Menorah Lighting","date":"December 14, 2025, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm","description":null,"registration":"Registration Not Required"},"701PK00000WsZCzYAN":{"name":"Mishpachah Monday! Online Shmooze and Learn","date":"December 15, 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"},"701PK00000WsnUMYAZ":{"name":"Multifaith Mondays","date":"December 15, 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"},"701PK00000YhTxjYAF":{"name":"2nd Night Menorah Lighting","date":"December 15, 2025, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm","description":null,"registration":"Registration Not Required"},"701PK00000WsuScYAJ":{"name":"Living Successfully with HIV & AIDS","date":"December 16, 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"},"701PK00000YhUH6YAN":{"name":"3rd Night Menorah Lighting","date":"December 16, 2025, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm","description":null,"registration":"Registration Not Required"},"701PK00000dEXKEYA4":{"name":"Va\u2019etchanan: Moses\u2019s Death Story with Rabbi Yael Werber","date":"December 17, 2025, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm","description":"Wednesday, December 17 | 12:00pm | On Zoom<\/strong><\/p>Continue to explore the poignant, fantastical, and compelling stories associated with Moses\u2019s death and his fear over the loss of his legacy. This course will deep dive into midrashim and commentaries focused on Moses\u2019s final hours and moments. No prior experience required.<\/p>","registration":"<a href=\"https:\/\/congregationbeitsimchattorah.tfaforms.net\/389797\" target=\"_blank\">Click Here to Register<\/a>"},"701PK00000dEZFZYA4":{"name":"Jewish Art with CRRI David Elitzer","date":"December 17, 2025, 6:15 pm - 7:15 pm","description":"Wednesday, December 17 | 6:15pm | On Zoom<\/strong><\/p>What is Jewish art? Does it even make sense to talk about it as a collective whole? Over the course of six weeks, this class will survey Jewish art and craft traditions across time, place, and media. From Babylon to Belarus, distant past to present day, we will look at ancient mosaics, medieval manuscripts, modern paintings, and much more.<\/p>","registration":"<a href=\"https:\/\/congregationbeitsimchattorah.tfaforms.net\/389797\" target=\"_blank\">Click Here to Register<\/a>"},"701PK00000YhXJqYAN":{"name":"4th Night Menorah Lighting","date":"December 17, 2025, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm","description":null,"registration":"Registration Not Required"},"701PK00000bm1PVYAY":{"name":"Qaravan","date":"December 17, 2025, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm","description":"Wednesday, December 17 | 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"},"701PK00000dEPcqYAG":{"name":"Conversational Hebrew \u2013 Beginner Level with Miya Rotstein","date":"December 17, 2025, 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm","description":"Wednesday, December 17 | 7:30pm | On Zoom<\/strong><\/p>Conversational Hebrew is open to beginner students who are already reading-ready. If you have some familiarity or have taken any Modern Hebrew class prior, this class may be too basic for you. We will be using a textbook, reading aloud and practicing conversations together. The class will cover Hebrew language basics including gendered nouns, pronouns, adjectives, the present tense etc, and develop some basic sentence skills and vocabulary! Please purchase <a href=\"https:\/\/nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbxgt69bab.cc.rs6.net%2Ftn.jsp%3Ff%3D0012IZAdd-fOmbaCmnxAWjpaPy-ES5wY7tocDEqnKnkAl9x2Dgwx7i5IuqsLb-SK_y-afWQSHWK7qdf23V1wzLPL2SlykvS0PrD61DLVMKrE-vWNnxc5Kartt8YguLgHA7au0ItZAxR6au--qcIVFDLQuJBczYXevm-BtrdBiaSdyXNRmcCpfQAkDNBdrV5GcdbF6lMBsUwxaT11LuBFqcKB8h4-wUadX2Dqx6D4ZUf8FT2YUG0kJ2JiQ%3D%3D%26c%3D2INosMProFAYgAezbWhwWoGqwjP6qakbuprXgQ24zBUa68EUcic3mA%3D%3D%26ch%3DvxI8DAZcQ_NtxcJ5O7VonUkW2zO_IT59tAKJmNCkr3swbzL24xEckA%3D%3D&data=05%7C02%7Cmpaisner%40cbst.org%7C5367d938119e464f199208de074d2035%7Ce1e989e6e90a4348aa0efcf428175ebe%7C0%7C0%7C638956224996248860%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=RZCfFw3seQVWwjT6gaWesZZnhJkiJ0h7pBo%2Ffk2fdyk%3D&reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\">the following textbook<\/a> online in preparation for this 6 week on-line class. Class participation is a requirement for this class!<\/p>","registration":"<a href=\"https:\/\/congregationbeitsimchattorah.tfaforms.net\/389797\" target=\"_blank\">Click Here to Register<\/a>"},"701PK00000Wt2tDYAR":{"name":"Democracy! Team Action Group - In-Person at CBST","date":"December 18, 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, December 18, 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=701PK00000Wt2tD\" target=\"_blank\">Click Here to Register<\/a>"},"701PK00000dEUUPYA4":{"name":"A Taste of Mussar with Rabbi Jason Klein","date":"December 18, 2025, 6:15 pm - 7:15 pm","description":"Thursday, December 18 | 6:15PM | On Zoom<\/strong><\/p>We Jews have a storied tradition of inheriting midot\u2014measures of our character\u2014from one generation to the next. The practice of mussar challenges us to align our values with our behaviors by living with just the right balance of individual midot such as lovingkindness, humility, or patience. This six week \u201ctaste\u201d is an opportunity to begin looking at texts and exploring practices that pique our curiosity and make us more mindful.<\/p>","registration":"<a href=\"https:\/\/congregationbeitsimchattorah.tfaforms.net\/389797\" target=\"_blank\">Click Here to Register<\/a>"},"701PK00000YhSbvYAF":{"name":"5th Night Menorah LIghting - Downtown Jewish Life in Union Square","date":"December 18, 2025, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm","description":null,"registration":"Registration Not Required"},"701PK00000fBD5aYAG":{"name":"Mishpachah Dinner at CBST 12.19.25","date":"December 19, 2025, 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm","description":"Friday, December 19 | 5:00PM<\/strong><\/p>\n\nJoin us for a pre-service meal and shmooze at CBST. Seating limited.\u00a0<\/p>\n\nEnter 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>\n\nA limited amount of needs-based scholarships are available for those experiencing financial difficulties. Please write to jribnick@cbst.org for more info.\u00a0<\/p>\n\nRefunds cannot be processed after Monday, December 15.<\/p>","registration":"<a href=\"https:\/\/congregationbeitsimchattorah.tfaforms.net\/389790?tfa_2956=701PK00000fBD5a\" target=\"_blank\">Click Here to Register<\/a>"},"701PK00000eHom9YAC":{"name":"Mishpachah Dinner at CBST 12.19.25","date":"December 19, 2025, 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm","description":"Friday, December 19 | 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, December 15.<\/p>","registration":"<a href=\"https:\/\/congregationbeitsimchattorah.tfaforms.net\/389790?tfa_2956=701PK00000eHom9\" target=\"_blank\">Click Here to Register<\/a>"},"701PK00000bmZnlYAE":{"name":"Shabbat Sits Meditation","date":"December 19, 2025, 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm","description":"Friday, December 19 | 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"},"701PK00000YhZa9YAF":{"name":"Kabbalat Shabbat Service - Shabbat Chanukah","date":"December 19, 2025, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm","description":null,"registration":"Registration Not Required"},"701PK00000Yhh7mYAB":{"name":"Shabbat Morning - Shabbat Chanukah - TEM + LIMMUD","date":"December 20, 2025, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm","description":null,"registration":"Registration Not Required"},"701PK00000aSfGdYAK":{"name":"Limmud b\u2019Shabbat","date":"December 20, 2025, 10:00 am - 12:30 pm","description":"Limmud b\u2019Shabbat (children\u2019s education) https:\/\/cbst.org\/learning\/children\/limmud-bshabbat\/","registration":null},"701PK00000aSfGvYAK":{"name":"Teen Track","date":"December 20, 2025, 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm","description":"Teen Track https:\/\/cbst.org\/learning\/children\/teen-track\/","registration":null},"701PK00000YhbtiYAB":{"name":"Havdalah + 7th Night Menorah Candle Lighting","date":"December 20, 2025, 7:30 pm - 8:15 pm","description":"Zoom link:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/us02web.zoom.us\/j\/654880356\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"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"},"701PK00000YheZmYAJ":{"name":"8th Night Menorah Lighting","date":"December 21, 2025, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm","description":null,"registration":"Registration Not Required"},"701PK00000Wsi1jYAB":{"name":"Mishpachah Monday! Online Shmooze and Learn","date":"December 22, 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"},"701PK00000WspPhYAJ":{"name":"Multifaith Mondays","date":"December 22, 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>. 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Upcoming Events

Shabbat Morning - TEM

Havdalah

LDVD Fall Leaves Nature Brunch & North Woods Walk

Mishpachah Monday! Online Shmooze and Learn

Multifaith Mondays

Living Successfully with HIV & AIDS

Va’etchanan: Moses’s Death Story with Rabbi Yael Werber

Jewish Art with CRRI David Elitzer

Qaravan

Conversational Hebrew – Beginner Level with Miya Rotstein

Democracy! Team Action Group - In-Person at CBST

A Taste of Mussar with Rabbi Jason Klein

Kabbalat Shabbat Service - Transgender Day of Remembrance Shabbat

Shabbat Morning - Liberal Minyan

Limmud b’Shabbat

Teen Track

Shabbat Shalem 5786 - November 22, 2025

Havdalah

Mishpachah Monday! Online Shmooze and Learn

Multifaith Mondays

Living Successfully with HIV & AIDS

The Ark at CBST Giving Thanks Dinner 2025

Va’etchanan: Moses’s Death Story with Rabbi Yael Werber

Democracy! Team Action Group

Kabbalat Shabbat Service - World AIDS Day Shabbat

Shabbat Morning - Learner's Minyan - ZOOM ONLY

Havdalah

Mishpachah Monday! Online Shmooze and Learn

Multifaith Mondays

Long COVID Support Group

Living Successfully with HIV & AIDS

Va’etchanan: Moses’s Death Story with Rabbi Yael Werber

Jewish Art with CRRI David Elitzer

Qaravan

Conversational Hebrew – Beginner Level with Miya Rotstein

Democracy! Team Action Group

LDVD at the Beacon's "Shine the Light"

A Taste of Mussar with Rabbi Jason Klein

Emet: Trans & Non-Binary Team Meeting

Shabbat Sits Meditation

Kabbalat Shabbat Service

First Fridays Online Oneg

Shabbat Morning - Avodat Ha'lev

Havdalah

Mishpachah Monday! Online Shmooze and Learn

Multifaith Mondays

Aging Together: The Benefits of Connection for Our Mind, Body, and Spirit

Living Successfully with HIV & AIDS

Va’etchanan: Moses’s Death Story with Rabbi Yael Werber

Jewish Art with CRRI David Elitzer

Davar Chadash: Text Study By and For Trans Community

Conversational Hebrew – Beginner Level with Miya Rotstein

Democracy! Team Action Group

A Taste of Mussar with Rabbi Jason Klein

Kabbalat Shabbat Service - Human Rights Shabbat

Shabbat Morning - Liberal Minyan + LIMMUD + Shabbat Shalem

Limmud b’Shabbat

Teen Track

Havdalah

1st Night Menorah Lighting

Mishpachah Monday! Online Shmooze and Learn

Multifaith Mondays

2nd Night Menorah Lighting

Living Successfully with HIV & AIDS

3rd Night Menorah Lighting

Va’etchanan: Moses’s Death Story with Rabbi Yael Werber

Jewish Art with CRRI David Elitzer

4th Night Menorah Lighting

Qaravan

Conversational Hebrew – Beginner Level with Miya Rotstein

Democracy! Team Action Group - In-Person at CBST

A Taste of Mussar with Rabbi Jason Klein

5th Night Menorah LIghting - Downtown Jewish Life in Union Square

Mishpachah Dinner at CBST 12.19.25

Mishpachah Dinner at CBST 12.19.25

Shabbat Sits Meditation

Kabbalat Shabbat Service - Shabbat Chanukah

Shabbat Morning - Shabbat Chanukah - TEM + LIMMUD

Limmud b’Shabbat