✡️ 28 Elul ✡️
September 23–24
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Kabbalat Shabbat Services
Shabbat Morning Services
Dial in by phone: 646-876-9923 | Meeting ID: 892 6861 4329
Havdalah Services
Dial in by phone: 646-876-9923 | Meeting ID: 654 880 356
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What does your soul need to prepare for a new year? Rabbi Werber's gorgeous teaching for Leil S'lichot asks us to think deeply about breaking our hearts wide open in these Yamim Noraim, these Days of Awe. |
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Rabbi Yael Werber's Class at S'lichot |
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Rosh Hashanah begins this year on Sunday, September 25. The full schedule of services (including Families with Children Services) can be found here.
All registrants will receive attendance info today, Friday, September 23 by 1 p.m. ET. This will include the link to livestream services online. In-person registrants will receive a unique QR code which will serve as your ticket to present when you arrive for services. If you are already registered, visit our Info for High Holy Day Registrants for details. Registration info will also be resent on Sunday afternoon as well.
Please note advanced registration for Rosh Hashanah on the online registration form will close this Sunday, September 25 at 11:00 a.m. Please register before then, or you may register in-person when you arrive. If the main hall reaches capacity, seating will be available in our adjacent livestream space.
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Friday, September 23 (27 Elul)
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Elul Meditations with Rabbi Moskowitz
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Kabbalat Shabbat Services
Service Leader: Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum
Guest Speaker: Nury Turkel
Ba’al Tefillah: Cantor Sam Rosen
Piano: Music Director Joyce Rosenzweig
Guest Speaker Nury Turkel (he/him) is a U.S.-educated Uyghur-American attorney, author, foreign policy expert, and advocate with nearly two decades of experience working in the intersection of law, business, government, and human rights. He serves on the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) with Rabbi Kleinbaum, and his memoir, No Escape: The True Story of China’s Genocide of the Uyghurs was published this year.
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Shabbat/Saturday, September 24 (28 Elul)
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Shabbat Morning Services
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.
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Havdalah Services
Dial in by phone: 646-876-9923 | Meeting ID: 654 880 356
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Sunday, September 25 (29 Elul)
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Rosh Hashanah Evening I – Ma’ariv
At Masonic Hall, 46 W. 24th St, New York, NY
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Monday, September 26 (1 Tishrei, 5783)
✡️ Rosh Hashanah 5783 ✡️
CBST offices are closed for the observance of Rosh Hashanah and will re-open on Wednesday, September 28, at 9:00 a.m.
In Case of Emergency: Regarding a death or other emergency pastoral needs outside of regularly scheduled office hours, call 917-513-0413 and a member of our clergy will be in touch with you as soon as possible.
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Rosh Hashanah Day I—Main Services
At Masonic Hall, 46 W. 24th St, New York, NY
Rosh Hashanah Day I—Families with Children Services (Ages 5+)
At CBST, 130 West 30th St, New York, NY
Rosh Hashanah Day I—Alef-Bet Service (ages 0–5)
At CBST, 130 West 30th St, New York, NY
Tashlich
3:00 p.m.
At Pier 64
Rosh Hashanah Evening II—Ma’ariv
At Masonic Hall, 46 W. 24th St, New York, NY
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ON BREAK—Intro to Mishnah with Rabbi Moskowitz
ON BREAK—Mishpachah Monday! Online Fun and Shmooze
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Tuesday, September 27 (2 Tishrei)
✡️ Rosh Hashanah 5783 ✡️
CBST offices are closed for the observance of Rosh Hashanah and will re-open on Wednesday, September 28, at 9:00 a.m.
In Case of Emergency: Regarding a death or other emergency pastoral needs outside of regularly scheduled office hours, call 917-513-0413 and a member of our clergy will be in touch with you as soon as possible.
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Rosh Hashanah Day II—Main Services
At Masonic Hall, 46 W. 24th St, New York, NY
Rosh Hashanah Day II—Families with Children Services (Ages 5+)
At CBST, 130 West 30th St, New York, NY
Rosh Hashanah Day II—Alef-Bet Service (ages 0–5)
At CBST, 130 West 30th St, New York, NY
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ON BREAK—Intro to Mishnah with Rabbi Moskowitz
ON BREAK—Living Successfully with HIV & AIDS
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Wednesday, September 28 (3 Tishrei)
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Intro to Mishnah with Rabbi Moskowitz
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The Ark Immigration Clinic at CBST
6:00–8:00 p.m.
New volunteers are always welcome, and we provide all necessary training! Learn more and contact us here to volunteer or to refer an immigrant friend for support.
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Thursday, September 29 (4 Tishrei)
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Intro to Mishnah with Rabbi Moskowitz
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Democracy! Team Action Group
Dial in by phone: 646-876-9923 | Meeting ID: 874 4181 8544
Check out #CBSTdemocracy to view some of our recent issues and take action, no matter where you are.
Rosh Pinah 5783/2022
6:00–8:00 p.m.
Rosh Pinah recognizes CBST members at specific donor levels; we thank and appreciate these members by offering a teaching and reception hosted by Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum.
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The Ark Immigration Clinic at CBST
6:00–8:00 p.m.
New volunteers are always welcome, and we provide all necessary training! Learn more and contact us here to volunteer or to refer an immigrant friend for support.
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Annual CBST Cemetery Visit
Clean-up at 11:00 a.m., Ritual at 12:00 p.m.
During the Days of Awe, it is traditional to visit the cemetery to memorialize loved ones. Our clergy will lead a visit to our CBST cemetery plot to hold a brief service, and recite memorial prayers for every CBST member buried there.
The unveilings for CBST members Dvorah Stoll z”l and Jeffrey Weiss z”l will also be at that time.
If you are planning to attend, please note: Transportation will not be provided. Attendees must be fully vaccinated. Masks are optional.
Meet Rabbi Kleinbaum, Rabbi Werber, Rabbi James, and Cooperberg-Rittmaster Rabbinical Intern Adam Graubart at 11:00 a.m. to tidy up our community plot, and the ritual will begin at 12:00 p.m.
Cedar Park Cemetery
Block 20, Section 3, Lot 14
735 Forest Avenue
Paramus, NJ 07652
GPS coordinates: 40°58'04.7"N 74°03'09.4"W
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Registration for Limmud and Teen Track are now open! We have Limmud offerings for kindergarten through B* Mitzvah and Teen Track for 8th through 12th grade. All students are welcome regardless of whether you have attended previously or not. Registration and more information can be found here; early bird pricing is available for the entire month of September!
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Aleinu is back! Aleinu is coming back in 5783 with revitalized programming curated for CBST's members in their 20s-and-30s. To kick off the new year, we will gather for an outdoor meet and greet on Rosh Hashanah following tashlich at Pier 64. Bring your picnic blanket and snacks (leftover apples + honey and round challah!) for a low-key schmooze and nosh. If you are interested in getting involved or have any questions, please reach out to Jessica Balk (she/her) and Max Leader (he/him) at aleinu@cbst.org.
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The Ark Immigration Clinic |
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Help us welcome asylum seekers arriving in NYC from Texas!
We are working with a network of organizations and city agencies to support our new neighbors: learn more about how you can help here.
We are thrilled to celebrate our 19th and 20th asylum grantees! Our friends Betzabeth and Felix had long-term support from CBST’s Ark clinic volunteers and staff on this journey. Also, our friend João, who got his work permit, was actively involved in New York’s Fashion Week thanks to his work with our clinic.
Here’s an excerpt of João’s email to the team of volunteers that worked with him, Marsha and Susan:
“I have been working so much in fashion. I have been doing so many things and meeting so many cool people. Thank you for helping me and for being so amazing to me. All the love all the support. I know there is so much more to happen and I can’t wait to share this with you. I hope you guys have a great week and thank you for everything! With so much love.”
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Installation of Cantor Sam Rosen
Friday night November 11, 2022 / Shabbat Vayera 5783
Installation of Rabbi Yael Werber
Friday night December 9, 2022 / Shabbat Vayishlach 5783
More info coming soon!
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Welcoming New Staff
Dear CBST Community,
It's a pleasure to introduce our newest employee Beth Woloff (she/her). Beth Woloff joins CBST as the new Director of Operations and Special Projects. Her background includes a wealth of experience in operations, events, facilities management and other special projects. In addition to 10 years as the Director of Operations and Events at Central Synagogue she has also worked at Helen Keller International, Colony Club, and Aetna in the areas of operations, events, development, and communications. Beth originally hails from California but has lived in New York City on the Upper West Side for the past 22 years where she currently resides with her husband and two teenagers.
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Your membership is the foundation of our community.
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📷: 2022 CBST Retreat (Courtesy of Harold Levine)
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Current CBST COVID Door Policy for Services and Events
Please provide full vaccination documentation with security at the door or submit here if you have not already done so.
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