Shabbat
✡️ 8 Nisan ✡️
April 8–9
Kabbalat Shabbat
6:30 p.m. | Join Online » or in person »
Be with us as we thank Rabbi Ayelet S. Cohen for her wisdom and leadership while Rabbi Kleinbaum was on sabbatical.

Shabbat Morning Services—Bar Mitzvah of Dalia Hirschmann
10:00 a.m. | Join Online » or in person »
Dial in by phone: 646-876-9923 | Meeting ID: 892 6861 4329

Limmud b'Shabbat (Grades K–7)
10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Alef-Bet Shabbat (Ages 0–5)—Online Only
New families encouraged!
10:15–11:00 a.m. | Zoom link »
 
Teen Track Civil Rights (In-Person at CBST)
1:00–2:00 p.m.
 
Havdalah Service
8:00 p.m. | Zoom link »
Dial in by phone: 646-876-9923 | Meeting ID: 654 880 356
In-Person Seder Registration is Closing!
Featured Event
Benefit Concert for LGBTQI+ in Ukraine
Monday, April 11, 7:00–9:00 p.m. EDT
Join RUSA LGBTQ+ and our host Congregation CBST for a special benefit concert in support of LGBTQI+ Ukrainians whose lives have been ravaged by the war.

100% of all proceeds will go to the Ukrainian LGBTQI+ community.

The event features performances by BETTY, the internationally acclaimed indie pop trio, and Yiddish folk singer Inna Barmash. Learn more »
This Week at CBST
Please arrive 10 minutes early. All programs will be locked at their start time.
Friday, April 8 (7 Nisan)
Welcoming for Jummah at Islamic Center NYU
12:45–2:30 p.m.
The Muslim holiday of Ramadan started on Saturday, April 2, which is also the new Hebrew month of Nisan. Watch CBST’s Ramadan greetings from Rabbi Kleinbaum and the House of Peace team.

The House of Peace returns to welcome our Muslim friends to Jummah services at the Islamic Center at NYU, as we did for more than 3 years! Join team chair Harold Levine and Rabbi James at 238 Thompson Street anytime 12:45–2:30 p.m.
Parashat HaShavuah
10:00–10:45 a.m. | Registration is always open »
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 Rabbi Yael Rapport. 

Check out Rabbi Rapport’s Sefaria Source sheet here. The source sheet is posted each week via this same link.
Kabbalat Shabbat
6:30 p.m. | Join Online »
Shabbat/Saturday, April 9 (8 Nisan)
Shabbat Morning Services—Bar Mitzvah of Dalia Hirschmann
10:00 a.m. | Zoom link »
Dial in by phone: 646-876-9923 | Meeting ID: 892 6861 4329
At our Liberal Minyan, we pray old and new liturgy in both Hebrew and English. We read the triennial, partial section of the k'riyah (reading of the Torah portion), with a discussion to follow. We offer healing prayers at every Torah service, with an opportunity to say Mourner's Kaddish. The service ends at 12:30 pm.
Limmud b'Shabbat
10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Alef-Bet Shabbat (Ages 0–5)—Online Only
New families encouraged!
10:15–11:00 a.m. | Zoom link »
Meeting ID: 812 1777 5653

Teen B*Mitzvah Cohort Meetup
12:30–2:00 p.m.
 
Teen Track Civil Rights (In-Person at CBST)
1:00–2:00 p.m.
Havdalah Service
8:00 p.m. | Zoom link »
Dial in by phone: 646-876-9923 | Meeting ID: 654 880 356
Sunday, April 10 (9 Nisan)
Monday, April 11 (10 Nisan)
Mishpachah Monday! Online Dinner, Fun, and Shmooze
with Judy Ribnick and Ari Mosbacher
5:00–6:00 p.m. | Zoom link »
Dial-in by phone: 646-876-9923 | Meeting ID: 513 521 023
Visit with CBST's Clergy Office Administrator and Soup Czar, Ari Mosbacher! Everyone welcome!
Benefit Concert for LGBTQI+ in Ukraine
7:00–9:00 p.m.
The event features performances by BETTY, the internationally acclaimed indie pop trio, and Yiddish folk singer Inna Barmash. Learn more »
Tuesday, April 12 (11 Nisan)
Living Successfully with HIV & AIDS
5:00–7:00 p.m.
Email Jkatz@cbst.org for more info.
Wednesday, April 13 (12 Nisan)
Biblical Hebrew (Last class)
6:00–7:00 p.m. | Learn more »
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, April 14 (13 Nisan)
Democracy! Team Action Group
12:30–1:15 p.m. | Zoom link »
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.
Bedikat Chametz: Searching for Leaven
The night before Passover, we begin the search for leaven with a candle, a feather, and a wooden spoon. Read more about this ritual here » 

This is also the last day to sell your chametz! There is no fee—you can make a contribution (maot chittim) here »
Upcoming Events
💃🏻 New Program: Together in Dance at CBST via Zoom | Dance, create, and sing with a professional choreographer, all from home. Open to all adults. Learn more »
🟢 NEW DATE! Aging Together Presents: Nutrition for Healthy Aging—led by Elissa Meditz, RDN | Join us as we learn about maintaining health as we age.
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Tzadik katamar yifrach...
The righteous flourish like the date palm...
Psalm 92

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