Kabbalat Shabbat Services 6:30 p.m.
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Shabbat Morning Services 10:00 a.m.
Come sing, pray and learn! Our first shabbat of the month will be a song-filled morning service that leads into an extended Torah study, where we can study the parsha together. We encourage you to bring your voices, musical instruments if you would like, an open mind ready for discussion, and a friend!
Havdalah Service 7:30 p.m.
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A Special note of Gratitude from the entire CBST Team
As we begin 2023, the CBST Team wants to thank everyone who made a contribution to this community in 2022. Your financial and volunteer participation continue to allow us to uphold the important values of resistance and love that Congregation Beit Simchat Torah embodies. To a successful and healthy year ahead. THANK YOU!
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Sincerely,
—STAFF: Assaf Astrinsky, Jordyn Block, Tasha Calhoun, Noah Habeeb, Jesse Katz, Ruth Kleinman, Jorge Loyola, William Matevosian, Ari Mosbacher, Yolanda Potasinski, Judy Ribnick, Joyce Rosenzweig, Miya Rotstein, Julie Weinberg-Connors, and Beth Woloff
—CLERGY: Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum, Rabbi Yael Werber, Cantor Sam Rosen, Rabbi Marisa James, Rabbi Mike Moskowitz, Cooperberg-Rittmaster Rabbinical Intern Adam Graubart, Cooperberg-Rittmaster Rabbinical Intern Aliza Schwartz, and Cooperberg-Rittmaster Pastoral and Educational Intern Avigayil Halpern
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In Remembrance of Erica Forman, z"l
On January 3, CBST held a funeral for Erica Forman, z"l, CBST Board and Executive Committee Member.
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Monday, January 9 (16 Tevet)
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Mishpachah Monday! Online Shmooze and Learn
with Judy Ribnick and Cooperberg-Rittmaster Rabbinical Intern Aliza Schwartz
5:00–6:00 p.m. | Zoom » | Visit with CBST Cooperberg-Rittmaster Rabbinical Intern, Aliza Schwartz! Everyone welcome!
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Town Hall for CBST Members: Senior Rabbi Transition Process
6:00–8:00 p.m. | Join Board President Sabrina Farber, Rabbi Kleinbaum and the Executive Committee of the Board for an in-depth discussion of the next steps in our Senior Rabbi transition process, including a discussion of the responsibilities and timelines for the Transition Committee and the Search Committee. A central feature of this Town Hall will be small breakout groups led by Executive Committee members to collect and document member questions and concerns as we move forward.
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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House of Peace Monthly Visit to ICNYU
Friday, January 13, 12:45–2:30 p.m. | Join us at the Global Center for Spiritual Life at NYU (238 Thompson St.) for our monthly House of Peace welcome visit to the Islamic Center at NYU! We now visit our Muslim friends every second Friday of the month. No RSVP necessary; come and go as you wish.
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Pack School Supplies this MLK Weekend of Service!
Sunday, January 15 and Monday, January 16, 9:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. | Join Repair the World New York at CBST to package school supply kits for East Harlem Tutorial Program, an agent of change, fighting for racial equity and education justice. Volunteers will engage in service learning while exploring Jewish values and the words of Dr. King.
This program is open to all ages; masks are required. Children under 15 must be accompanied. This project is made possible by UJA Federation of NY.
Shift Times: 9:30–11:00 a.m., 11:15 a.m.–12:45 p.m., 1:45–3:15 p.m., 3:30–5:00 p.m.
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*Registration is closed for this semester |
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*Jews in New York in Literature with Rabbi James 6:15–7:15 p.m.
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*Adult B*Mitzvah Class—D'var Torah Writing with Rabbi Werber and Miya Rotstein 6:30–7:45 p.m.
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*Intro to Hebrew with CRRI Adam Graubart 6:30–7:30 p.m.
*Close Text Study of Sefer Bereshit / Book of Genesis with Rabbi Kleinbaum 12:00–1:15 p.m.
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*Prayerbook Hebrew Continued with Miya Rotstein 6:30–7:30 p.m.
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Health & Safety Policies
Proof of vaccination, as well as masks, are required to enter the synagogue. The flu vaccination is highly recommended. Anyone attending oneg/Kiddush or other event with food or drink must take a rapid antigen test within 24 hours of the event. Complete health and safety policies here.
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