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✡️ 9 Adar II ✡️
March 11–12
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Kabbalat Shabbat
Shabbat Morning Services
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!
Teen Track Civil Rights—Online Only
1:00–2:00 p.m.
Havdalah Service
Dial in by phone: 646-876-9923 | Meeting ID: 654 880 356
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Please arrive 10 minutes early. All programs will be locked at their start time. |
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Friday, March 11 (8 Adar II)
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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 Rabbi Yael Rapport.
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Jerusalem Open House
Friday, March 11
The Jerusalem Open House Arrives in New York! We are thrilled to welcome our friends from the Jerusalem Open House, who will join us for Shabbat services on Friday, March 11th! After their virtual visit last October, we are all delighted to finally have them here in person.
Come meet Alon and Melody, the current generation of JOH leaders.
And we’re glad to share this invitation from our friends at UJA-Federation of NY:
Cocktails & Conversation with the Jerusalem Open House
Tuesday, March 15, 6:30 p.m.
UJA-Federation of New York, 130 East 59th Street, New York City
This event will take place in person.
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Shabbat/Saturday, March 12 (9 Adar II)
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Shabbat Morning Services and Bar Mitzvah of Leo Cossey
Dial in by phone: 646-876-9923 | Meeting ID: 892 6861 4329
At our Liberal Shabbat morning services, we draw on our traditions in a modern context. The style of the service reflects the evolution of Sabbath worship in this country, praying old and new liturgy in both Hebrew and English. We read the triennial, partial section of the k'riyah (reading of the Torah portion), always with a discussion to follow. Healing prayers are offered at every Torah service, along with an opportunity to say Mourner's Kaddish. The service ends at 12:30 pm.
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Limmud b'Shabbat
10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
New students are invited to enroll. To ask questions or schedule a call with Principal Jennifer Kleinbaum, email children@cbst.org.
📷: Jennifer Kleinbaum
Alef-Bet Shabbat (Ages 0–5)—Online Only
New families encouraged!
Dial in by phone: 646-876-9923 | Meeting ID: 812 1777 5653
Teen Track Civil Rights—Online Only
1:00–2:00 p.m.
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Havdalah Service
Dial in by phone: 646-876-9923 | Meeting ID: 654 880 356
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Sunday, March 13 (10 Adar II)
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Monday, March 14 (11 Adar II)
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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.
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Mishpachah Monday! Online Dinner, Fun, and Shmooze
with Judy Ribnick
Dial-in by phone: 646-876-9923 | Meeting ID: 513 521 023
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Town Hall for CBST Members
6:00–7:00 p.m.
This Town Hall is dedicated to CBST's Next Generation Taskforce, led by Johanna Sanders and Nora Isacoff. Come learn about their findings and recommendations for attracting and retaining younger members. Members of all ages are welcome at this event.
The Members' Town Hall is available via Zoom for CBST members only. Members will receive a separate email invitation to register. Registrants will receive an email with Zoom info to attend, after submitting the registration form.
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Tuesday, March 15 (12 Adar II)
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Lunch and Learn: Trans Voice Therapy in Israel
In light of new policy changes by Israel's Ministry of Health, the socialized medicine system now includes voice therapy for transgender people! Rabbi Mike Moskowitz will be in conversation with speech language pathologist Sharon Ron who ran the first voice feminization course for transgender women at the Jerusalem Open House last year. She is joined by a participant from the group, Ilana Gurevich, an LGBTQ+ activist in Jerusalem.
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Living Successfully with HIV & AIDS
5:00–7:00 p.m.
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Words & Walls: Current Issues in Israel & Palestine Through Graffiti
📷: Rabbi Marisa James
CANCELLED—The Jewish Bookshelf
Class is cancelled and will return the following week.
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Wednesday, March 16 (13 Adar II)
✡️ Erev Purim ✡️
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Ta'anit Esther with Hadar |
Fasting: Who? What? Why?
Wedesday, March 16,
The Fast of Esther offers an opportunity to reflect, pray, and mark moments of need, both historical and contemporary. This Ta'anit Esther, join Hadar for a day of learning where we’ll explore the particular history behind the Fast of Esther, the unintended consequences of fasting, and the ways in which fasting, prayer, and justice all wind together. CBST is proud to co-sponsor this event. Sign up and learn more here.
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CANCELLED—Biblical Hebrew
Class is cancelled in observance of Purim and will return the following week.
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CANCELLED—The Ark Immigration Clinic at CBST
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✡️ Purim at CBST ✡️
6:00 p.m.
Purim with CBST is always a fabulous night of revelry! Join us as we retell the story of queens and villains and victory. We begin with a festive Purim Musical Maariv service, our all-congregation Costume Parade, and our signature multi-lingual Megillah Reading (20 languages strong!).
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Get ready to be front page news—this year's theme is “NEWSIES!”
Some costume ideas:
- 1920s Newsboy! Or Newsgirl! Or nonbinary Newshuman!
- Your favorite/most meme-able news story from the past year
- Your favorite news anchor who you want to laud or lambast
- Cover yourself in newsprint and magazines?
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Anything that makes you want to shout “Extra! Extra! Read all about it!"
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Purim Party for Families with Kids
5:30–7:30 p.m.
Free. Recommended for ages 3–12 with their adult(s). Babies, toddlers & teens welcome too!
Bring the whole family in your favorite Purim costumes, bake hamentashen, wear a crazy balloon hat, and celebrate Esther's coming out as a Jew to the Persian king and saving our people. You can order your own free Purim K'ilu Kit by emailing children@cbst.org. Younger kids will also listen to the megillah in a special interactive storytelling adventure by K’ilu Kits. Older kids will pack mishloach manot and design cards with Repair the World that will be delivered to Met Council on Jewish Poverty for their seniors living in their affordable housing. Everyone is welcome to join the Purim Parade at the end! Let us know that you plan to attend by emailing children@cbst.org.
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Thursday, March 17 (14 Adar II)
✡️ Purim ✡️
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Democracy! Team Action Group
Dial in by phone: 646-876-9923 | Meeting ID: 874 4181 8544
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CANCELLED—The Ark Immigration Clinic at CBST
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"The Ethics of Esther Moments" |
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#KVELLING! Former CBST intern Rabbi Georgette Kennebrae, a Black, lesbian Jew by Choice, considers the ethics of Esther moments.
"This issue has kept me up night after night in my personal and professional work as it relates to antiracism and social justice work, the cost that it exacts of me and other marginalized Jews, and the ethical challenges of doing it properly and with kavod, honor," Rabbi Kennbrae writes.
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Attend Shabbat Services In-Person |
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Join us each Friday evening and Saturday morning for our weekly Shabbat services.
Under the guidance of our Medical Team, we are delighted to share that we have increased our capacity limits! Please note, everyone still must register in advance, as well as provide proof of being fully vaccinated, and of receiving a booster.
If you haven't done so already, please upload your proof of vaccination and booster HERE.
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.
📷: Harold Levine
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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.
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Aging Together Singles
Thursday, March 24, 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.
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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.
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Registration Opens Next Week:
CBST Congregational Retreat 2022
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📷: Harold Levine
This year's retreat will be Friday, April 29, through Sunday, May 1, 2022. Registration opens next week!
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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.
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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!
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Cooperberg-Rittmaster Rabbinical Intern Yael Werber will be CBST's assistant rabbi as of August 1, 2022! Read »
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