Kabbalat Shabbat Services
Shabbat Morning Services
Dial in by phone: 646-876-9923 | Meeting ID: 892 6861 4329
Lay-led Havdalah Services
Dial in by phone: 646-876-9923 | Meeting ID: 654 880 356
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Friday, July 8 (9 Tammuz)
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House of Peace Monthly Visit to ICNYU
12:45–2:30 p.m.
at the Global Center for Spiritual Life at NYU, 238 Thompson St.
Join us on Friday, July 8, for our *monthly* House of Peace welcome visits to the Islamic Center at NYU! We now visit our Muslim friends every second Friday of the month, gathering between 12:45–2:30 p.m. at the Islamic Center at NYU, 238 Thompson Street. No RSVP necessary; come and go as you wish. Mark your calendars for August 12 and September 9 as well.
This week, our Muslim friends observe Eid al-Adha, one of the most important holidays in Islam, so we'll be saying both Jummah Mubarak and Eid Mubarak—a blessed Jummah and a blessed Eid. Learn more about Eid al-Adha from this excellent Teen Vogue piece!
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Lay-led Connecting in Community
Dial in by phone: 646-876-9923 | Meeting ID: 256 347 787
Join for a lay-led, community text study on the Parashat HaShavuah and discussion in small groups, as we transition into Shabbat.
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Kabbalat Shabbat Services
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Shabbat/Saturday, July 9 (10 Tammuz)
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Shabbat Morning Services
Dial in by phone: 646-876-9923 | Meeting ID: 892 6861 4329
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.
Lay-led Havdalah Services
Dial in by phone: 646-876-9923 | Meeting ID: 654 880 356
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Sunday, July 10 (11 Tammuz)
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Monday, July 11 (12 Tammuz)
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Lay-led Summer Mishnah Study Group
Dial in by phone: 646-876-9923 | Meeting ID: 897 2105 1787
This lay-led study group continues the work of the Intro to Mishnah course offered last semester. We will begin with Mishnah Berakhot 1:1. No registration necessary, but to join the Google group to stay in the loop and receive emails about the class please send your name and email address to psalmofferings@gmail.com.
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Mishpachah Monday! Online Fun and Shmooze with Judy Ribnick
Dial-in by phone: 646-876-9923 | Meeting ID: 513 521 023
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Aging Together Gathering: Safe/Haven: Gay Life in 1950s Cherry Grove
Join us as Kyle Einhorn, docent from the New-York Historical Society, leads us in an exciting online presentation about the costumed parties, theatrical events, and liberated atmosphere that the Cherry Grove gay sanctuary provided. All are welcome!
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Tuesday, July 12 (13 Tammuz)
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Living Successfully with HIV & AIDS
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Wednesday, July 13 (14 Tammuz)
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Lay-led Summer Mishnah Study Group
Dial in by phone: 646-876-9923 | Meeting ID: 897 2105 1787
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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, July 14 (15 Tammuz)
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Democracy! Team Action Group
Dial in by phone: 646-876-9923 | Meeting ID: 874 4181 8544
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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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Ark Immigration Clinic Picnic
Sunday, July 17 3:00–6:00 p.m. (rain date July 24) | Register »
Location in Central Park will be shared with those who RSVP. Celebrate three years of CBST’s Ark Immigration Clinic! All are welcome for an afternoon of reconnecting and eating and singing together. Bring your own blanket or chairs, and we’ll provide snacks & drinks.
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Lunch & Learn: "Uprooted" with Lyn Julius
Internationally renowned British author Lyn Julius, the daughter of Iraqi-Jewish refugees, joins CBST at a lunch and learn organized by the Middle East & Me Committee to discuss her book Uprooted: How Three Thousand Years of Jewish Civilization in the Arab World Vanished Overnight. Learn more & register »
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Philly Trans Wellness Conference (online)
Join thousands of transgender, non-binary, gender-variant people and their allies coming together to focus on trans wellness at the largest free conference in the world. General registration is free and open now! Click here »
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...צדיק כתמר יפרח
Tzadik katamar yifrach...
The righteous flourish like the date palm...
Psalm 92
Your membership is the foundation of our annual support.
Thank you for renewing for 2022!
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This week CBST Board Member Tanya Domi met with Jakob Finci, President of the Bosnian Jewish Community and presented him with the CBST Siddur.
Jakob Finci is known most prominently for his successful lawsuit against the government of Bosnia in the European Court of Human Rights which made it possible for Jews and Roma to run for public office. Previously, the Constitution had only specified that Bosniaks (Muslims), Croats (Catholics), and Serbs (Orthodox) were able to do so.
Tanya said to Jakob: “the Sarajevo Haggadah might be considered a miracle, but you are a living miracle too.” Jakob said to Tanya: “It is the responsibility of Jews to live as long as possible, to do as much good as possible.”
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Drashah by Rabbi Kleinbaum
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Help us Find our New Limmud Principal |
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Our Limmud b’Shabbat Principal, Jennifer Kleinbaum, will be stepping down from her leadership position after three incredible years in this role. Since 2016, Jennifer has worn many hats in service of CBST—stepping up when/wherever there is a need. We wish Jennifer and her entire family endless blessings as we close this year together. She is a blessing to all of us. You can read the full announcement here.
Help us find our new Limmud Principal! As we begin the search for a new Limmud Principal, we invite you to view and share the position listing with any Jewish education professionals in your network who you think would make a great fit!
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Rabbi Moskowitz [is] a “deeply traditional and radically progressive” advocate for LGBTQ+ inclusivity. Read »
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Monkeypox
We are concerned about rising cases of monkeypox in NYC, especially among men who have sex with men. Monkeypox in NYC is currently spreading primarily among men who have sex with men, and the vaccine is important, especially for those who may have been exposed. Getting vaccinated after a recent exposure reduces the chance of you getting monkeypox, and it can reduce symptoms if you do get it. If you’re at risk, visit this dedicated NYC Health webpage to learn more, and check back to make an appointment to get the vaccine.
We are disturbed that (so far) adequate vaccines haven’t been available. We are grateful that some of our LGBTQ elected officials have been aggressively advocating to procure more vaccines for our communities, especially CBST’s City Council member Erik Bottcher (District 3) and CBST member NY State Senator Brad Hoylman (District 27).
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Current CBST 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.
By entering the building for services, you are attesting that you have been completely vaccinated (including booster if eligible), will wear a mask as required, have not been diagnosed with or exposed to Covid, and will inform the synagogue if you test positive for Covid after attending services or other programs.
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