Need tech help during a service? Text 646-450-3556
|
|
✡️ 16 Adar II ✡️
March 18–19
|
|
Kabbalat Shabbat
Shabbat Morning Services
Dial in by phone: 646-876-9923 | Meeting ID: 892 6861 4329
Havdalah Service
Dial in by phone: 646-876-9923 | Meeting ID: 654 880 356
|
|
Registration is OPEN:
CBST Congregational Retreat 2022
|
|
📷: Harold Levine
This year's retreat will be Friday, April 29, through Sunday, May 1, 2022. Registration is open, so claim your spot today!
|
|
Please arrive 10 minutes early. All programs will be locked at their start time. |
|
Friday, March 18 (15 Adar II)
|
|
Parashat HaShavuah
This course is a study of the week's Torah portion, or parashah. This text study provides an opportunity to learn and grapple with the meaning of the weekly Torah portion, guided by Cooperberg-Rittmaster Rabbinical Intern Yael Werber.
|
|
Shabbat/Saturday, March 19 (16 Adar II)
|
|
Shabbat Morning Services
Dial in by phone: 646-876-9923 | Meeting ID: 892 6861 4329
The Traditional Egalitarian Minyan reflects a mode of praying the complete Sabbath morning liturgy (including Musaf) along with the full k'riyah (reading of the Torah portion). There is both an increased use of Hebrew at this service and a commitment to gender equality in every aspect of the service. You are welcome to attend, regardless of your knowledge of Hebrew or prior synagogue experience. All services include a D'var Torah (short sermon).
|
|
Hands off Ukraine! Руки прочь от Украины!
Riegelmann Boardwalk, Coney Island
Join RUSA-LGBT, our LGBTQ+ Russian-speaking friends, for a protest march in solidarity with Ukraine. Led by LGBTQ+ Ukrainians and other members of the Russian-speaking diaspora in New York; all are welcome and invited! As the organizers say: “The world is facing the largest crisis since World War II. Remaining silent is unacceptable.” Visit RUSA’s Facebook event page for more information, including the exact meeting location.
|
|
Havdalah Service
Dial in by phone: 646-876-9923 | Meeting ID: 654 880 356
|
|
Sunday, March 20 (17 Adar II)
|
|
Monday, March 21 (18 Adar II)
|
|
Introduction to Mishnah
Rabbi Mike Moskowitz offers this daily (M–Th) in-depth text study and analysis of Jewish text with an opportunity for group chevrutah study, in which participants will analyze, discuss, and debate a shared text.
|
|
Mishpachah Monday! Online Dinner, Fun, and Shmooze
with Sharon Golub
Dial-in by phone: 646-876-9923 | Meeting ID: 513 521 023
Sharon Golub will host Scattergories! No previous experience required. All welcome to play.
|
|
Tuesday, March 22 (19 Adar II)
|
|
Living Successfully with HIV & AIDS
5:00–7:00 p.m.
|
|
CANCELLED—Words & Walls: Current Issues in Israel & Palestine Through Graffiti
Class is cancelled and will return the following week.
The Jewish Bookshelf
This course is offered exclusively to Adult B*Mitzvah students.
|
|
Wednesday, March 23 (20 Adar II)
|
|
Lunch & Learn: Never Simple, A Memoir by Liz Scheier
CBST Member Liz Scheier joins Associate Rabbi Yael Rapport for a discussion of her new memoir. With scenes starring Senior Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum, former Associate Rabbi Rachel Weiss, and current Associate Rabbi Yael Rapport, Never Simple is a darkly funny story of growing up in ’90s Manhattan. Click here for more info.
|
|
Intermediate Hebrew Continued—Part 2
|
|
The Ark Immigration Clinic at CBST
6:00–8:00 p.m.
Interested in volunteering? Email Clinic Coordinator Noah Habeeb at sanctuary@cbst.org to learn about training and join our team.
|
|
Thursday, March 24 (21 Adar II)
|
|
Lunch & Learn: Meet Noa Sattath, ACRI's New Executive Director
Hybrid Event: In-Person at CBST & via Zoom
Join us for a conversation between Rabbi Noa Sattath, the newly-appointed Executive Director of the Association for Civil Rights Israel (ACRI), and Rabbi Ayelet Cohen, the New Israel Fund's New York Senior Director. Rabbi Sattath is a long-time friend of CBST, going back to her days as the Director of the Jerusalem Open House for Pride and Tolerance! Noa will talk about her vision for ACRI, her journey in the Israeli social justice world to get there, and what she thinks the most urgent priorities are for Israel's progressive movement. This event is hosted by the New Israel Fund and co-sponsored by CBST.
|
|
Democracy! Team Action Group
Dial in by phone: 646-876-9923 | Meeting ID: 874 4181 8544
|
|
The Ark Immigration Clinic at CBST
6:00–8:00 p.m.
Interested in volunteering? Email Clinic Coordinator Noah Habeeb at sanctuary@cbst.org to learn about training and join our team.
|
|
The Queer Power of Prayer with Rev. Micah Bucey
Meeting ID: 974 3938 3375 | Password: 676457
CBST is a proud sponsor of this program, hosted by Rev. Micah Bucey of Judson Memorial Church and the author of The Book of Tiny Prayer. We will explore the four main imperatives of prayer: Attention, Intention, Time, and Quiet. In a world so laden with distraction, apathy, productivity, and noise, how might these simple ingredients demystify our complicated histories with prayer and lead us into an embodied exploration of Søren Kierkegaard’s words: “The function of prayer is not to influence God, but rather to change the nature of the one who prays.”
|
|
Aging Together Singles
7:00–8:15 p.m.
Come meet other CBST member singles for discussion and shmoozing! Let us know you’re interested/curious by dropping a note. Zoom information will be sent out the morning of January 12.
|
|
Attend Shabbat Services In-Person |
|
Under the guidance of our Medical Team, we are delighted to share that we have increased our capacity limits to 150 in the Wine Family Sanctuary for services and programs, and replaced most of the pews removed when we were operating at reduced capacity.
Pre-registration for Shabbat and Yom Tov services is now requested, not required. Pre-registration will remain available and is encouraged for ease of entry. If you are pre-registered, you don’t need to wait in line to show documentation and complete an attestation of your health, exposure and travel status. Your name will be checked off a list. Additionally, we now welcome walk ins. All you need to do is provide proof of vaccination (including a booster for all eligible) and complete an attestation in order to gain entrance to CBST. We have added QR codes at the door to speed entry of all those who do not preregister.
In an effort to welcome everyone in our community, we will maintain a section for distanced seating on both the main floor and the mezzanine of the sanctuary for all who, for any number of reasons, might wish to sit more physically distant from others.
Pre-Registration opens every Monday morning and can be accessed on our website at: https://cbst.org/Shabbat-Signup. Here you’ll also find updated registration and Shabbat procedures and protocol with which to familiarize yourself.
We look forward to welcoming you! Shabbat Shalom.
|
|
Leo Schwartz Cossey’s Bar Mitzvah
Mazal Tov to Leo Schwartz Cossey on his Bar Mitzvah this past weekend! In case you missed it, you can watch Leo’s D’var Torah here, view the program here and read the full text of Leo’s D’var Torah here.
📷: Megan Cossey
Phyl Soonachan’s B*Mitzvah
#kvelling CBST member Phyl Soonachan celebrates their belated B*Mitzvah. Mazal tov Phyl! Watch the recording here.
Trans Voice Therapy in Israel
Rabbi Mike Moskowitz was in conversation with speech language pathologist Sharon Ron who runs a trans voice therapy group in Israel, as well as a participant from the group, Ilana Gurevich, a student of Linguistics and the Hebrew language, and LGBTQ+ activist in Jerusalem. View the recording here.
Town Hall—NextGen Taskforce
This past Monday, our Town Hall was dedicated to CBST's Next Generation Taskforce, led by board member Johanna Sanders and Nora Isacoff. The Taskforce has been deep in research and reflection considering the needs of younger members and how best to honor and shape CBST as it approaches its 50th year. In this special Town Hall, the Taskforce presented their findings from 91 interviews and from their analysis of peer institutions, and they shared some of the recommendations put forth in their report.
|
|
Chag Purim Sameach! ✡️ 🎉 🎭
Purim with CBST is always a fabulous night of revelry, and Purim 5782/2022 was just that! Click here to view all the photos from the night by Harold Levine.
|
|
Voting Rights Now!
CBST is a proud cosponsor of this program hosted by Congregation Rodeph Shalom. Many Americans are deeply pessimistic about the future of our democracy. The right to vote—one of our most fundamental civil liberties—is being challenged for many segments of our population, with the greatest impact on communities of color. This panel will share the history of voting rights, describe current litigation to protect that right and discuss the impact of redistricting. The panelists are all experts in their fields and will suggest ways that volunteers can help to protect voting rights for all.
|
|
NEW!!! Together in Dance at CBST via Zoom
Six Wednesdays: April 20, 27, May 4, 11, 18, 25 3:00–4:30 p.m. | Register »
Put on your dancing shoes (or comfortable sneakers)! Join Together in Dance for a six-week residency, in which participants will dance, sing, and create an ensemble under the guidance of a professional choreographer and songwriter—from the comfort of our own homes. Open to all adults, programming is easily adapted to your physical abilities. No previous performing experience required!
CBST members and non-members welcome. Registration includes all 6 dates. Zoom Information will be sent out to registrants the morning of each program.
Curious? Interested but not sure? Contact Judy Ribnick, Director of Aging Together, at JRibnick@cbst.org or (917) 310-4656.
|
|
Building Healthy Families |
|
Are you planning to start or add to your family? Do you know someone who is? It's possible to unknowingly pass on a serious genetic disease to a child.
Five important things to know:
1️⃣ Carrier testing is recommended for everyone planning to have a child.
2️⃣ Anyone can be a carrier of a genetic disease.
3️⃣ Carrier screening should be done before pregnancy.
4️⃣ Screening can be done by your doctor, a genetic counselor, or through an at-home program.
5️⃣ Carrier couples can still build healthy families.
|
|
|
|
Our hearts are with Ukraine today as the country and its people are under attack.
Join us in supporting our friends & family in Ukraine. Updated information on how to take action and donate can be found here.
|
|
Your membership is the foundation of CBST’s financial health. As 2022 begins, consider making your membership in monthly payments. Easy for you, and you automatically renew. Click here to learn more.
CBST provides spiritual space, deep learning, social justice, and a vibrant, connected LGBTQ Jewish community. Your donation empowers our work. Your generosity keeps us Joyful, Spiritual, Proud. Thank you!
|
|
Cooperberg-Rittmaster Rabbinical Intern Yael Werber will be CBST's assistant rabbi as of August 1, 2022! Read »
|
|
Hear about CBST's Ark Immigration Clinic's successes, as well as critical asylum and refugee updates. Watch »
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
