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CBST First Night Community Passover Seder 5784

Pesach 5784

Each year, we bring the sweetest traditions of feasting and gathering together with the prayers and songs of this joyous holiday as we tell stories that strengthen our core identities. We find it especially meaningful to experience this journey with our CBST family.

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June 3 Concert

Celebrate Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum’s 32 years of transformative leadership

Celebrate Rabbi Kleinbaum

Honor Rabbi Kleinbaum and her extraordinary achievements as a spiritual leader and changemaker in the Jewish, LGBTQ+, political and social justice worlds at a moving tribute concert. Monday, June 3 from 7:00–9:00pm, the Appel Room at Jazz at Lincoln Center.

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Kabbalat Shabbat

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Welcome Shabbat at CBST! Join our livestreamed services, open to all with no registration required.

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Congregation Beit Simchat Torah (CBST) is a vibrant spiritual community and a progressive voice within Judaism.

The Latest

Dr. Dalton’s Shabbat Morning Talk On “Gandhi’s Relevance”

Dr. Dalton shared pivotal moments in Gandhi's life, his path to leadership, and his belief in nonviolence.

Dr. Dalton’s Kabbalat Shabbat Talk On “Idealism and Realism”

Exploring classical philosophy, Dr. Dalton fed our minds about revenge, choosing goodness, and humanity.

Rabbi Kleinbaum and Dr. Dalton In Conversation

Dr. Dalton addressed Gandhi’s empathy as a tool, how we can embody peace and compassion, and the power of nonviolence.

Events

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Families with Children

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Be a part of CBST wherever you are! Shabbat and holiday services are livestreamed to CBST members and friends worldwide.

Congregation Beit Simchat Torah (CBST) is a vibrant spiritual community and a progressive voice within Judaism.

The Latest

Dr. Dalton’s Shabbat Morning Talk On “Gandhi’s Relevance”

Dr. Dalton’s Kabbalat Shabbat Talk On “Idealism and Realism”

Rabbi Kleinbaum and Dr. Dalton In Conversation

Events

Intro to Mishnah with Rabbi Moskowitz

Democracy! Team Action Group - In-Person at CBST

Introduction to Hebrew, Part 2 (Continued)

Kabbalat Shabbat Service

Families with Children

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