Staff
The CBST professional staff brings experience from a wide variety of backgrounds.
Congregation Beit Simchat Torah Synagogue
57 Bethune St., New York, NY 10014
Phone: (212) 929-9498, Fax: (212) 620-3154
Office Hours
Mon-Thu: 9AM-5PM
Fri: 9AM-3PM
Main Kabbalat Shabbat Sevices are held at 296 9th Ave. at 28th St. each Friday at 7:00 pm. More information
Executive Director
Ilene Sameth joined the staff at CBST as its second Executive Director in July of 2003.
Music Director
Joyce Rosenzweig has served as Music Director of Congregation Beit Simchat Torah since 1994.
Operations Manager
Contact Chet if you have a question regarding facilities, have inquiries about general office policies, or if you wish to make committee arrangements.
Director of Development and Communications
Contact Gabriel about the Capital Campaign, Fundraising, Planned Giving & Bequests, Press Inquiries and CBST Communications.
Assistant to Rabbi Kleinbaum
Contact Tasha to schedule an appointment with the Rabbi, if you have general ritual questions, or to schedule a simcha.
Social Justice Coordinator
Contact Alana with questions about CBST's social justice work or to get involved with Koleinu.
Communications and Outreach Assistant
Contact Jordan for information on the e-news, bulletin, website, or membership at CBST.
Campaign Associate
Contact Aaron for information on CBST's Capital Campaign.






