Note that, in observance of Passover, there will be
no classes on April 15 and 16
, and the CBST virtual office will be closed.
Please "arrive" 10 minutes early
for any Zoom call so that we can start on time. Thanks so much!
Open to all
Mimouna Conversation
Thursday, April 16, 6 pm
Meeting ID: 668 106 581; by phone: +1 646 876 9923
Mimouna is a traditional North African celebratory dinner that takes place the day after Passover. Join CBST members Yvonne Gore, Shep Wahnon, and Avi Ofrane, who grew up observing Mimouna, for a conversation about the meaning and joys of this holiday.
Brought to you by Aleinu, open to all.
Connecting in Community with CRRI Deborah Megdal
Meeting ID: 256 347 787; by phone: +1 646 876 9923
In this stressful time, we need to love, support, and listen to one another with an open heart. All are invited to a short text study & support session. No registration required.
Mimouna with the 14th St Y and Downtown Jewish Life
A Mimouna-inspired music performance and a panel on the interfaith nature of the holiday with CBST member Shep Wahnon and musician Jawad Bouhssina.
Yom Hashoah Commemoration
A gathering in remembrance of the many lives lost in the Holocaust cosponsored by CBST. Through song, stories, and prayer, community leaders will make a space to ensure that future generations never forget the past while building a future of unity and hope.
Psalm Study with Rabbi Kleinbaum
RESUMES NEXT WEEK: Monday-Thursday, April 20-23, 10-10:45 am
Meeting ID: 513 468 144; Dial by phone: +1 646 876 9923;
Recordings available
HERE
Join in study of the Book of Psalms with Rabbi Kleinbaum. No experience necessary! Every morning Monday-Thursday 10:00 am to 10:45 am.
Pirkei Avot Study with Rabbi Moskowitz
Begins Tuesday, April 21; subsequently runs Monday through Thursday until Shavuot, 4-4:30 pm
Meeting ID: 926 6553 3458; Call-in: +1 646 876 9923 or +1 301 715 8592 US
This tractate of mishnayot focuses on the ethical teachings of the Rabbis and is customarily studied between Passover and Shavuot to better prepare to accept the Torah. The class will start at the beginning and learn one mishnah a class, in order.
Graceful Masculinity Class with Rabbi Moskowitz
Begins Thursday, April 23, 7:30 pm; Thursdays at 7:30 pm
Meeting ID: 970 4046 5369; Call-in: +1 646 876 9923 or +1 301 715 8592
Masculinity, as an attribute, can be healthy or destructive. Toxic masculinity–misplaced anger, aggression, manipulation, violence, emotional sterility, and more–is a spiritual health crisis. This class will explore how G-d & Jewish tradition give language to masculinity in positive, healthy, & graceful ways, framed around the weekly Torah portion.
Art For All: Part 1
Sunday, April 26, 2 pm
Meeting ID: 785 968 418; by phone: +1 646 876 9923
This is the first in our series of beginners' art classes led by various artists in our community. No experience or special supplies needed. Bring what you have (paper and a pen or pencil), learn a new skill, and get in touch with your creative side!
Israeli-Palestinian Memorial Day Ceremony,
hosted by Combatants for Peace and the Parents Circle - Families Forum
Monday, April 27, 1:30 pm,
virtual
For the past fifteen years, thousands of Israelis and Palestinians have stood together on Yom HaZikaron/Israeli Memorial Day to acknowledge the pain of those living on the "other side" and to envision a better future together. Rabbi Kleinbaum and Rabbi Ayelet Cohen encourage you to
sign up here to join!
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