Lighting a Candle Against the Darkness
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- Read CBST's message on the Monsey attack HERE
- Sunday, Jan. 5: CBST, the Jewish Community Relations Council of New York, & UJA-Federation of New York are holding a “No Hate, No Fear” solidarity march & rally in response to the recent attacks. Gather at 11 am at Foley Square in Lower Manhattan for a march over the Brooklyn Bridge followed by a program in Cadman Plaza. Sabrina Farber will be there with a CBST banner and umbrella.
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Celebrating Tasha Calhoun’s
25 Years at CBST!
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Sun., Feb. 9, Program:
12:30 pm;
Brunch: 1:30 pm
TRIBUTE DEADLINE: JAN. 10 (keep to less than 150 words)
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Friday, Jan. 3 / 7 Tevet
Kabbalat Shabbat, 6:30 pm
Ba’alat Tefillah:
Judy Ribnick
Piano:
Dror Baitel
Service Leader & Drashah:
Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum
The CBST community is deeply appreciative of the outpouring of support & offers of assistance we've received from faith communities all across the city & welcomes all our friends from all backgrounds.
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Saturday, Jan. 4 / 7 Tevet
Yoga/Meditation, 10 am
Service Leader & D’var Torah:
Rabbi Yael Rapport
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January 1: OFFICE CLOSED
January 17, 5 pm:
Mishpachah Dinner
January 26, time and location TBD:
Just Mercy
film screening and discussion [
Email Lee for more
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CBST provides learning opportunities for children & their families.
Limmud b'Shabbat & Teen Track registration is always open for new students!
Ages 0-5:
Alef-Bet Shabbat:
Jan 11, Jan 25 -- 11:45 am
Grades K-8:
Limmud b'Shabbat -
Jan 11, Jan 25 -- 10 am
Grades 9-12:
Teen Track and L'Taken trip -
Jan 11, Feb 22 -- 1:30-3 pm
; L'Taken Social Justice Program: 4 days of advocacy & action in Washington, DC,
Feb 28 - Mar 2, 2020
Sat, Jan. 11, 12:45-2 pm:
Parenting Discussion Group with Rabbi Marisa James: Creating Social Consciousness with Kids
Mon, Jan. 20, 12:30-2 pm;
MUST REGISTER:
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Off of work or school? Consider joining us & bringing children for our weekly House of Peace visit (pictured above; PC: Harold Levine):
Fri., 12:45-2:30 pm,
238 Thompson St;
Welcome worshippers to midday prayer. Stand with our neighbors.
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Community members assist immigrants & asylum seekers with asylum applications & more.
New volunteers always welcome!
RUSA LGBT
Weds., 6pm, CBST
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For LGBTQ asylum-seekers from the ex-USSR
Got something to say to your government? We'll coach you to make phone calls & write postcards to your elected officials. Bring your cell phone & fighting spirit! Questions?
Email Sabrina Farber
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A special cover to celebrate our trans, non-binary, & gender-nonconforming friends & family.
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Closes January 12; The New Group
Donja R. Love, inspired by his tenth anniversary of being HIV-positive, offers an unflinching portrait of being Black and queer today.
Jan. 16-20; u
se code
CINECBST20
for Sat. evening/Sunday discount
CBST is a proud partner of the JCC’s film festival, which presents impactful films exploring inequality, injustice, & social responsibility.
Saturdays, 2-4pm, Cong. Rodeph Sholom, 7 W 83rd St
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If you’re 70½ or older, you can have your IRA Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) sent directly to CBST by Dec. 31 to make a tax-free charitable gift, including membership.
Please consult your tax advisor.
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