Shabbat Chanukah
Art by Karin Foreman (detail)
✡️ 30 Kislev ✡️
December 23–24
Kabbalat Shabbat Services—–Shabbat Chanukah
With the CBST Community Chorus
6:30 p.m. | Join online » or in person »
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Shabbat Chanukah Morning Services
10:00 a.m. | Join online » or in person »

Havdalah Service
7:30 p.m. | Join online »
Dial in by phone: 646-876-9923 | Meeting ID: 654 880 356
An Announcement from Rabbi Kleinbaum
On December 15th, Rabbi Kleinbaum informed CBST’s membership that she would step down from her position as the synagogue’s Senior Rabbi in the summer of 2024. At the Annual Meeting on the 16th, and after Shabbat services on the 17th, Rabbi Kleinbaum and Board President Sabrina Farber held Q&A sessions to discuss what the news means for Rabbi Kleinbaum and the CBST community. There will be an online Town Hall for members on Monday, January 9th, at 6 p.m. Read the announcement letters from Rabbi Kleinbaum and Sabrina Farber here.
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This Week at CBST
Friday, December 23 (29 Kislev)

Sixth night of Chanukah
Feminist Parashat HaShavuah
12:30–1:30 p.m. | Register »
Taught by Cooperberg-Rittmaster Pastoral and Educational Intern Avigayil Halpern
Kabbalat Shabbat Services—–Shabbat Chanukah
With the CBST Community Chorus
6:30 p.m. | Join online » or in person
Service Leaders: Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum and Rabbi Yael Werber
Drashah: Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum
Ba’al Tefillah: Cantor Sam Rosen
Piano: Music Director Joyce Rosenzweig
Percussion: Barbara Freedman
Chanukah Candle Lighting: Ajifantah Marenah, Advocacy Manager for the Muslim Community Network
Aleinu Chanukah Oneg Celebration
After Services | in person
Join us for a special Chanukah celebration following services on Friday, December 23 to connect with other LGBTQIA+ Jews in their 20s and 30s and enjoy some festive treats—ugly sweaters and festive attire are encouraged! If you have any questions or are interested in getting more involved, please send a note to Max and Jessica at aleinu@cbst.org.
Shabbat/Saturday, December 24 (30 Kislev)

Seventh night of Chanukah
Shabbat Chanukah Morning Services—Liberal Format
10:00 a.m. | Join online » or in person »
Service Leader and D’var Torah: Rabbi Yael Werber
Ba’al Tefillah: Cantor Sam Rosen
Havdalah Services & 7th Night Chanukah Candle Lighting
7:30 p.m. | Join online »
Dial in by phone: 646-876-9923 | Meeting ID: 654 880 356
Sunday, December 25 (1 Tevet)

Eighth night of Chanukah
8th Night Chanukah Candle Lighting
With Cooperberg-Rittmaster Rabbinical Intern Adam Graubart
7:00 p.m. | Zoom link »   
Dial in by phone: 646-876-9923 | Meeting ID: 833 8272 3510 | Passcode: 366367
Monday, December 26 (2 Tevet)

The CBST Office will be closed on Monday, December 26 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.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.
ON BREAK—Intro to Mishnah with Rabbi Moskowitz
ON BREAK—Mishpachah Monday! Online Shmooze and Learn
ON BREAK—Jews in New York in Literature
Tuesday, December 27 (3 Tevet)
ON BREAK—Intro to Mishnah with Rabbi Moskowitz
Living Successfully with HIV & AIDS
5:00–7:00 p.m.
Email Jkatz@cbst.org for more info.
Wednesday, December 28 (4 Tevet)
ON BREAK—Intro to Mishnah with Rabbi Moskowitz
ON BREAK—Close Text Study of Sefer Bereshit / Book of Genesis
ON BREAK—The Ark Immigration Clinic at CBST
Thursday, December 29 (5 Tevet)
ON BREAK—Intro to Mishnah with Rabbi Moskowitz
Democracy! Team Action Group
12:30–1:15 p.m. | Zoom link »
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.
ON BREAK—The Ark Immigration Clinic at CBST
Prayerbook Hebrew Continued
6:30–7:30 p.m. 
Taught by CBST Educator Miya Rotstein
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Proof of up-to-date COVID vaccination and masks are required, and the flu vaccination is highly recommended. Anyone attending 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. Complete health safety policies here.