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✡️ 4 Adar I ✡️
February 4–5
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Kabbalat Shabbat—Online and In-Person
Shabbat Morning Services—Online Only
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
📷: Harold Levine, below
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Please arrive 10 minutes early. All programs will be locked at their start time. |
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Friday, February 4 (3 Adar I)
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Parashat HaShavuah
This course is a study of the week's Torah portion, or parashah. This text study provides an opportunity to learn and grapple with the meaning of the weekly Torah portion, guided by Rabbi Yael Rapport.
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Kabbalat Shabbat—Online and In-Person
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Shabbat/Saturday, February 5 (4 Adar I)
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Shabbat Morning Services—Online Only
Dial in by phone: 646-876-9923 | Meeting ID: 892 6861 4329
Take a deep dive into this week’s Torah portion with interactive study and discussion of the text. We will open with a prayer for healing and close with a recitation of Mourner’s Kaddish following our study session. All are welcome; texts will be offered with English translation, and insights from those well-practiced or brand new to Torah are treasured!
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Havdalah Service
Dial in by phone: 646-876-9923 | Meeting ID: 654 880 356
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Sunday, February 6 (5 Adar I)
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Monday, February 7 (6 Adar I)
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Introduction to Mishnah
Rabbi Mike Moskowitz offers this daily (M–Th) in-depth text study and analysis of Jewish text with an opportunity for group chevrutah study, in which participants will analyze, discuss, and debate a shared text.
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Advanced Topics in Hebrew
This class, a continuation from last semester, is for Advanced Hebrew learners. Taught by Miya Rotstein. Last week to register!
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Mishpachah Monday! Online Dinner, Fun, and Shmooze
with Judy Ribnick and Jane Spielman
Dial-in by phone: 646-876-9923 | Meeting ID: 513 521 023
"Everyone Has a Story—My Memoir and Yours" by Jane Spielman, Ph.D. Join us!
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Intro to Hebrew—Part 2
A continuation of last semester's Intro to Hebrew course, learning basic prayerbook vocabulary and finishing the workbook. Taught by Ron Weiss. Last week to register!
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Seasonal Resistance with Rabbi Mike Moskowitz
Each Rosh Chodesh, New Month, we will explore the wisdom Jewish tradition offers about the texture of time and the ways it can inform our activism as spiritual practice. CBST Scholar-in-Residence for Trans and Queer Jewish Studies Rabbi Mike Moskowitz teaches this monthly course.
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Town Hall for CBST Members
7:00–8:15 p.m.
Topic: CBST’s 49th Anniversary & the LGBTQ RAN Archive
Join Rabbi Ayelet Cohen, Rabbi Yael Rapport, Executive Director Yolanda Potasinski, President Sabrina Farber, and more special guest speakers as we honor CBST’s 49th Anniversary with a walkthrough of CBST’s newly launched archive at the LGBTQ Religious Archives Network.
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.
📷 Above: Ad in the Village Voice, February 1973, for the very first CBST service
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Tuesday, February 8 (7 Adar I)
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Introduction to Mishnah
Hebrew Study Topics
4:30–6:00 p.m.
This course provides an opportunity to study special topics, like holy days, festivals, and historical and cultural subjects, as they relate to the Hebrew language. Taught by Ron Weiss.
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Living Successfully with HIV & AIDS
5:00–7:00 p.m.
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Words & Walls: Current Issues in Israel & Palestine Through Graffiti
Join Rabbi Marisa James for a virtual visit to the walls of Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Bethlehem, and other Israeli and Palestinian cities to explore current issues through graffiti. Last week to register!
📷: Rabbi Marisa James
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The Jewish Bookshelf
Take this opportunity to learn with CRRI Yael Werber and explore some essential texts for your Jewish education. Last week to register! This course is offered exclusively to Adult B*Mitzvah students.
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Wednesday, February 9 (8 Adar I)
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Intermediate Hebrew Continued—Part 2
A continuation of last semester's Intermediate Hebrew Continued course, continuing with basic vocab and finishing the workbook. Taught by Ron Weiss. Last week to register!
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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.
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Thursday, February 10 (9 Adar I)
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Democracy! Team Action Group
Dial in by phone: 646-876-9923 | Meeting ID: 874 4181 8544
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Prayerbook Hebrew
Taught by Miya Rotstein, this class will focus on learning Hebrew roots, grammar and sentence structure to better understand the words of the Siddur, with a particular focus on the Shacharit (morning) prayer liturgy. Last week to register!
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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.
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In-Person Shabbat Services Resume |
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Next week, CBST returns to in-person Shabbat Services, both on Friday evening and Saturday morning February 11th and 12th! Capacity is limited and anyone wishing to attend, must be fully vaccinated.
Please Note: CBST now defines “fully-vaccinated” as including a booster. Please upload proof of vaccination plus a booster, HERE. Once you have uploaded your vaccination-plus-booster card, and we have it on file, there is no need to upload it again when visiting CBST for a future events.
Registration opens Monday, February 7 at 9 a.m. and can be accessed on our website at: https://cbst.org/Shabbat-Signup. Here you’ll also find update registration and shabbat procedures and protocol with which to our familiarize yourself.
We look forward to welcoming you back! Shabbat Shalom
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SAVE THE DATE
CBST Congregational Retreat 2022
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📷: Harold Levine
The CBST Congregational Retreat this year will be Friday, April 29, through Sunday, May 1, 2022. All CBST members are welcome to register; however, due to limited capacity, and the ongoing uncertainties presented by COVID-19, we ask that you complete this quick survey so we can more accurately gauge interest and plan accordingly. We anticipate early-bird registration opening in February and all members will be given notice. You may submit the survey anonymously, if you like.
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New Members' Gathering
Tuesday, February 22, 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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Your membership is the foundation of CBST’s financial health. As 2022 begins, consider making your membership in monthly payments. Easy for you, and you automatically renew. Click here to learn more.
CBST provides spiritual space, deep learning, social justice, and a vibrant, connected LGBTQ Jewish community. Your donation empowers our work. Your generosity keeps us Joyful, Spiritual, Proud. Thank you!
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