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Staying Spiritually and Physically Fit
The Prophet Isaiah famously said, “but those who hope in God will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary , they will walk and not be faint.”
Organic Farm Share Coming to CBST!
This season, CBST will be the newest pick up location for the Bare Foot Organics Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) initiative! This program will help CBST members reduce their 'carbon footprint' and enjoy fresh and delicious fruits and vegetables. For the 21-week season, you can pick up your box from 57 Bethune Street, or get it delivered to your doorstep.
CBST Now Hosting Controversial Panel on Israel!
A panel discussion on whether Israel is a democracy has been moved from Ansche Chesed to CBST, after the rabbi at Ansche Chesed attempted to have the event canceled.
CBST Featured in Tablet Magazine!
Read about CBST and our Capital Campaign in Tablet Magazine! CBST was featured in an article, "Gay Synagogues' Uncertain Future," about the future of LGBT synagogues and CBST's Capital Campaign.
18th Annual Shabbat Shirah Concert a Smash
March 3, 2013 – Hundreds of members, family and friends gathered at Stephen Wise Free Synagogue on Manhattan’s Upper West Side for CBST’s 18th Shabbat Shirah concert, this year honoring composer, conductor and CBST Board member Jonathan Sheffer. The program, “Jonathan Sheffer & Friends,” presented music written by Sheffer and such notables as Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim. Performers included numerous musical friends and the CBST Community Chorus, led by Music Director Joyce Rosenzweig.
CBST's 40th Anniversary Shabbat
CBST's 40th Anniversary service was on February 8th, 2013.
Read President William Hibsher's drash to the congregation.
Missed the service because of the snow? We uploaded audio of the entire service online! Listen to Friday's service here.
Q&A with the Interns
Our Cooperberg-Rittmaster Rabbinical Interns, Jason Bonder and Margot Meitner, joined our staff earlier this year. You've seen them at High Holy Days, Shabbat, and other programs, but many of you haven't had the chance to get to know our new interns. Learn what made them interested in CBST, their observations of CBST so far, and more!
Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum's 20th Anniversary at CBST!
CBST's event honoring Rabbi Kleinbaum's 20th Anniversary at CBST was a huge success! Together with the matching gift of an anonymous donor, we raised over $1.3 million towards A Home of Our Own, bringing us significantly closer to breaking ground at West 30th Street.
New York Times Letter to the Editor by Rabbi Kleinbaum
Rabbi Kleinbaum wrote a letter to the editor on Palestinian statehood that was featured in the New York Times.
