✡️ 23 Kislev ✡️
December 16–17
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Kabbalat Shabbat Services
Sponsor an upcoming Shabbat here.
Shabbat Morning Services
Limmud B'Shabbat
Alef-Bet Shabbat (Ages 0–5)
Teen Track
Havdalah Service
Dial in by phone: 646-876-9923 | Meeting ID: 654 880 356
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Only 3 Days to Buy Tickets! |
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A limited number of $36 in-person tickets are available for Aleinu participants and members in their 20s and 30s. Please email aleinu@cbst.org for more information on how to secure your tickets at this special price.
Registrants will receive livestream information on Monday, December 19 by 5:00 p.m. For In-Person registrants, we are aware of the recent uptick in COVID rates and as such we wanted to mention that we are taking every precaution and have updated our policies here.
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In 2022, CBST has had an exciting time; it's also a challenging one.
With your help, we will always have an Open Door. That means much of what we do is completely free for all. But it's not really free. It costs money to do the things we do.
Did you know we accept gifts of stock, wire transfers, and gifts from donor advised funds? Contact giving@cbst.org to make your tax-deductible 2022 gift. Thank you!
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Friday, December 16 (22 Kislev)
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Feminist Parashat HaShavuah
Taught by Cooperberg-Rittmaster Pastoral and Educational Intern Avigayil Halpern
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Kabbalat Shabbat Services
Service Leader and Drashah: Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum
Ba’al Tefillah: Cantor Sam Rosen
Piano: Music Director Joyce Rosenzweig
Flute: Simon Dratfield
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Shabbat/Saturday, December 17 (23 Kislev)
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Service Leader and Ba’al Tefillah: Cantor Sam Rosen
Ba'al Tefillah: Larry Kay
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Limmud B'Shabbat
Alef-Bet Shabbat (Ages 0–5)
Alef-Bet Shabbat is back! We will open the Alef-Bet Shabbat playroom at 10 a.m. for playing and hanging out with other families (toys and play kitchen included!). The interactive, musical Alef-Bet service with Stephen begins at 11:45 a.m. Please find all dates for Alef-Bet listed here.
Teen Track
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Havdalah Services
Dial in by phone: 646-876-9923 | Meeting ID: 654 880 356
Service Leader: Rabbi Mike Moskowitz
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Sunday, December 18 (24 Kislev)
First night of Chanukah
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Chanukah begins Sunday, December 18 and runs through Sunday, December 25. Join CBST for Congregational Menorah Lightings each night! View the full schedule here »
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1st Night Candle Lighting
With Rabbi Yael Werber & Families with Children
Dial in by phone: 646-876-9923 | Meeting ID: 833 8272 3510 Passcode: 366 367
Community candle lighting at 5:00 p.m. followed by family Chanukah singing for all ages led by Rachel Chang.
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Monday, December 19 (25 Kislev)
Second night of Chanukah
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Intro to Mishnah with Rabbi Moskowitz
Dial in by phone: 646-876-9923 | Meeting ID: 897 2105 1787
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ON BREAK—Mishpachah Monday! Online Shmooze and Learn |
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ON BREAK—Jews in New York in Literature |
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2nd Night Candle Lighting
Broadway at CBST 2022
Light the Chanukah candles on the second night of Chanukah with Seth Rudetsky and his superstar Broadway pals at "Broadway at CBST," an evening of music, stories, and humor.
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Tuesday, December 20 (26 Kislev)
Third night of Chanukah
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Intro to Mishnah with Rabbi Moskowitz
Dial in by phone: 646-876-9923 | Meeting ID: 897 2105 1787
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Living Successfully with HIV & AIDS
5:00–7:00 p.m.
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Allyship & Jewish Text
Taught by Rabbi Mike Moskowitz
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Adult B*Mitzvah Class—D'var Torah Writing
6:30–7:45 p.m.
Taught by Rabbi Yael Werber and CBST Educator Miya Rotstein
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Taught by Rabbi Mike Moskowitz
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3rd Night Candle Lighting
With Cooperberg-Rittmaster Rabbinical Intern Aliza Schwartz
Dial in by phone 646-876-9923 | Meeting ID: 833 8272 3510 Passcode: 366367
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Wednesday, December 21 (27 Kislev)
Fourth night of Chanukah
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Intro to Mishnah with Rabbi Moskowitz
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The Ark Immigration Clinic at CBST
6:00–6:30 p.m. Community Time!
This week, everyone is invited to join us for a short gathering to celebrate victories, reflect on our many holiday celebrations, and sing together. Email sanctuary@cbst.org to join us if you don’t have our regular clinic zoom link.
6:30–8:00 p.m. Regular Clinic Hours
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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Intro to Hebrew
6:30–7:30 p.m.
Taught by Cooperberg-Rittmaster Rabbinical Intern Adam Graubart
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4th Night Candle Lighting
With Judy Ribnick (featuring the CBST Community Chorus)
Dial in by phone: 646 876 9923 | Meeting ID: 816 4998 3040
Everyone is cordially invited to celebrate the fourth night of Chanukah—with a special appearance by the CBST chorus! Stay on afterwards for a lively, multigenerational shmooze. Sponsored by CBST’s Aging Together—Solos committee.
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Thursday, December 22 (28 Kislev)
Fifth night of Chanukah
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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.
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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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Prayerbook Hebrew Continued
6:30–7:30 p.m.
Taught by CBST Educator Miya Rotstein
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5th Night Candle Lighting
With Cantor Rosen & Music Director Joyce Rosenzweig
Dial in by phone: 646-876-9923 | Meeting ID: 833 8272 3510 Passcode: 366367
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Are you interested in attending CBST's Broadway fundraiser in person? A limited number of discounted ($36) tickets are available to folks in their 20s and 30s. Email Max + Jessica at aleinu@cbst.org for the custom link.
We also invite Aleinu to join us for a special Chanukah celebration following services on Friday, December 23! Save the date to connect with other LGBTQIA+ Jews in their 20s and 30s and enjoy some festive treats.
If you have any questions or are interested in getting more involved, please send a note to aleinu@cbst.org
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Art by Karin Foreman (detail) |
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6th Night Candle Lighting
Kabbalat Shabbat Services—Shabbat Chanukah
Aleinu Chanukah Oneg Celebration
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Shabbat Chanukah Morning Services
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7th Night Candle Lighting
Havdalah with Cooperberg-Rittmaster Pastoral and Educational Intern Avigayil Halpern
Dial in by phone: 646-876-9923 | Meeting ID: 654 880 356
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8th Night Candle Lighting
With Cooperberg-Rittmaster Rabbinical Intern Adam Graubart
Dial in by phone: 646-876-9923 | Meeting ID: 833 8272 3510 Passcode: 366367
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For more info, visit our Chanukah page here »
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COVID Safety Policies
Proof of COVID vaccination, including the bivalent vaccine if eligible, is required to enter the synagogue, and the flu vaccination is highly recommended. Given rising COVID, flu, and RSV infection rates, masks are currently required for services and other in-person gatherings. We have added hand sanitizing stations and ask everyone to clean their hands after entering the building and before eating or drinking. Anyone who intends to attend Oneg/Kiddush or other event with food or drink is asked to take a rapid antigen test within 24 hours of the event. If you are not feeling well for any reason, please stay home and stream our services. Stay up-to-date with our COVID policies here.
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