✡️ 19 Sivan ✡️
June 17–18
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Family & Friends Shabbat
Honoring Associate Rabbi Yael Rapport
Shabbat Morning Services
Dial in by phone: 646-876-9923 | Meeting ID: 892 6861 4329
Havdalah Service
Dial in by phone: 646-876-9923 | Meeting ID: 654 880 356
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Friday, June 17 (18 Sivan)
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Mussar Meditations with Rabbi Moskowitz
Rabbi Mike Moskowitz teaches from Rabbi Chaim of Volozhin’s Nefesh HaChaim. Streamed live from the CBST Facebook Page.
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Parashat HaShavuah
This course provides an opportunity to grapple with the meaning of the weekly Torah portion, or parashah, guided by Rabbi Yael Werber. Check out the Sefaria Source sheet here.
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Family & Friends Shabbat
Honoring Associate Rabbi Yael Rapport
This Shabbat in addition to honoring Associate Rabbi Yael Rapport, we will also be celebrating new graduates! It is bittersweet as we honor Rabbi Rapport, we acknowledge her departure from her role at CBST. Read the announcement with Rabbi Rapport’s letter to CBST regarding her departure, and join us for services where Rabbi Rapport will give the drashah. Special thanks to our ASL Interpreters Jessica Ames and Craig Fogel.
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Shabbat/Saturday, June 18 (19 Sivan)
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Shabbat Morning Services
Dial in by phone: 646-876-9923 | Meeting ID: 892 6861 4329
The Traditional Egalitarian Minyan prays the complete Sabbath morning liturgy along with the full reading of the Torah portion. There is both an increased use of Hebrew at this service and a commitment to gender equality. All are welcome, regardless of Hebrew knowledge or prior synagogue experience. All services include a short sermon.
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Havdalah Service
Dial in by phone: 646-876-9923 | Meeting ID: 654 880 356
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Sunday, June 19 (20 Sivan)
Juneteenth
Learn more about Juneteenth and why we observe this important day in American—and especially Black American—history here »
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Monday, June 20 (21 Sivan)
The office is closed for the observance of Juneteenth and will re-open on Tuesday, June 21, 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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ON BREAK—Mussar Meditations with Rabbi Moskowitz |
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ON BREAK—Intro to Mishnah and Talmud with Rabbi Moskowitz |
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ON BREAK—Mishpachah Monday! Online Dinner, Fun, and Shmooze |
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Tuesday, June 21 (22 Sivan)
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Mussar Meditations with Rabbi Moskowitz
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Intro to Mishnah and Talmud with Rabbi Moskowitz
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ON BREAK—Living Successfully with HIV & AIDS |
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New Members' Gathering
Tuesday, June 21, 6:00–7:15 p.m.
New Members to CBST are invited to this gathering for a special welcome from Rabbi Yael Rapport.
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Cantillation Intensive
6:15–7:30 p.m.
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NYC Comptroller Pride Celebration honoring Rabbi Kleinbaum!
New York City Comptroller Brad Lander is hosting a Pride Celebration honoring LGBTQ+ advocates including Rabbi Kleinbaum! The event will also feature musical performances and will take place at The Center. RSVP required. Learn more and register »
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Wednesday, June 22 (23 Sivan)
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Mussar Meditations with Rabbi Moskowitz
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Intro to Mishnah and Talmud with Rabbi Moskowitz
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The Ark Immigration Clinic at CBST
6:00–6:30 p.m. Pride Month Community Time
This week, everyone is invited to join us for a short gathering to celebrate victories, reflect on what Pride means to us, 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. Working with LGBTQ+ Immigrants With Immigration Cases
Join us for a training on working with LGBTQ+ immigrants, taught by Victoria Jeon, Equal Justice Works Fellow at UnLocal Queer Immigrant Justice Project (QIJP). Learn how to better assist LGBTQ+ immigrants of color, gain knowledge on specific issues related to LGBTQ+ immigrants, and develop a greater understanding of issues related to credibility, language, and cultural differences. RSVP here »
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Thursday, June 23 (24 Sivan)
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Mussar Meditations with Rabbi Moskowitz
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Intro to Mishnah and Talmud with Rabbi Moskowitz
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Democracy! Team Action Group
Dial in by phone: 646-876-9923 | Meeting ID: 874 4181 8544
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Talmud Study with Rabbi Moskowitz
3:00–4:00 p.m.
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The Ark Immigration Clinic at CBST
6:00–8:00 p.m.
Interested in volunteering? Email Clinic Coordinator Noah Habeeb at sanctuary@cbst.org to learn about training and join our team.
ON BREAK—Cantillation Drop-in Office Hours
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Haftarah Cantillation with Jack Greenberg
6:15–7:30 p.m.
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Rabbi Murder Mysteries with Rabbi Rapport and Author, Rachel Sharona Lewis
(Part 3 of 3)
A queer, contemporary homage to the 60's classic whodunnit Friday the Rabbi Slept Late has just been published—and an LGBTQ synagogue book group is too good to resist! Debate the updates in The Rabbi Who Prayed with Fire, and how the Jewish world has changed, with Rabbi Rapport and featured author, Rachel Sharona Lewis. Perspectives of every age encouraged! Click here for full registration details. Sponsored by Aleinu and Aging Together.
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The Poetry of Cultural Re-Creation: A Conversation with Irena Klepfisz on Jewish and Gender Identity
7:00–8:00 p.m.
For a generation, Irena Klepfisz’s poetry has staked new ground in Jewish and gender identity. As we mark Pride Month amid a global rise in fascism and hatred, Irena’s poetry is a wellspring for resistance, imagination, and justice. Join us and the Workers Circle in conversation with this feminist, lesbian, socialist, Yiddishist, poet, professor, and activist.
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🏳️🌈 PRIDE Month Is Here! 🏳️🌈
Throughout June, we’ll be celebrating Pride with special Shabbat services, our glorious concert, Pride marches, and other events.
Please note: due to limited availability for Family & Friends Shabbat on June 17 and PRIDE Shabbat on June 24, advanced registration is required.
Visit cbst.org/PRIDE for more info about upcoming CBST Pride services and programming!
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"Let My People Eat!" CBST's 27th Annual Benefit Concert
What a beautiful musical feast! Our first live June concert in three years helped CBST raise important funds for Music at CBST. Thank you, Joyce and Cantor Rosen for a memorable afternoon with spectacular musical talent and guests!
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B*Mitzvah of Asher Frank-Lerner
Mazal Tov to Asher Frank-Lerner on his B*Mitzvah this past weekend! In case you missed it, you can read Asher’s D’var Torah and view the program.
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B*Mitzvah of Mel Rosenblum May
Mazal Tov to Mel Rosenblum May on their B*Mitzvah this past weekend! In case you missed it, you can read Mel’s D’var Torah and view the program.
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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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Click here to listen to the first song of the concert. Listen »
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Limmud Principal Announcement
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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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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