שמח פורים חג Chag Purim Sameach! Happy Purim!

Artwork by Karin Foreman Click here for the CBST Purim Page >>

Thursday, February 25 | 13/14 Adar Purim Party for Families with Kids! 5:30-6:00pm

Zoom Shushan: A Virtual Purim Shpiel Starring CBST babies, kids, teens, and their families! Watch CBST’s Aggadah Adventures team enact the Purim Story Dance in your living room with live Purim music Share your costume during our costume spotlight us02web.zoom.us/j/81425409731 Learn more >> Purim Celebration and Megillah Reading 6:00-8:00pm Join us for our Traditional Multi-lingual Megillah reading! Hear the story of Queen Esther coming out as a Jew to save her people Show off your costume! This year's theme is “Prom or Pajamas” Strut in the online all-congregation Costume Parade us02web.zoom.us/j/87221070625 Dial in by phone: 646-876-9923  Meeting ID: 872 2107 0625 Learn more >>

Saturday, February 27 | 15 Adar Hamantashen & Havdalah with Berkshires Hill Camp  5:00pm

Open to everyone! Join Principal Jennifer Kleinbaum, Songleader Rachel Chang, and Culinary Instructor Ben from the Berkshire Hills Culinary Camp. 5:00pm Hamantashen making 6:00pm Havdalah blessings (while they bake!) 6:15pm Eat together Sign up for the recipe and Zoom link >>

Shabbat This Week

Please arrive 10 minutes early. All programs will be locked at their start time.

Friday, February 19 (7 Adar)

Mussar Meditations Series 8:30-8:45am View on CBST Facebook Page >> Read the text >>

Connecting in Community with Cooperberg-Rittmaster Rabbinical Fellow Deborah Megdal 3:00-4:00pm Join us for text study and discussion in small groups, as we transition into Shabbat. us02web.zoom.us/j/256347787 Dial in by phone: 646-876-9923 Meeting ID: 256 347 787

Guide to This Week's Services >> Need tech help during a service?  Text 646-450-3556

Kabbalat Shabbat Services 6:30pm  View on CBST Facebook Page >>

Shabbat/Saturday, February 20 (8 Adar)

Traditional Egalitarian Minyan Shabbat Morning Service 9:30am Learn more about this service >> This service will include closed captioning. us02web.zoom.us/j/84345136506 Dial in by phone: 646-876-9923 Meeting ID: 843 4513 6506

Havdalah Service begins at 7:00pm Post-service program begins at 7:30pm zoom.us/j/654880356 Dial in by phone: 646-876-9923 Meeting ID: 654 880 356

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This Week at CBST

Please arrive 10 minutes early. All programs will be locked at their start time.

Sunday, February 21 (9 Adar)

Mussar Meditations Series 8:30-8:45am View on CBST Facebook Page >> Read the text >>

Monday, February 22 (10 Adar)

Mussar Meditations Series 8:30-8:45am View on CBST Facebook Page >> Read the text >> Psalm Study with Rabbi Kleinbaum 9:45-10:45am zoom.us/j/513468144 Dial in by phone: 646-876-9923 Meeting ID: 513 468 144 Write to Jesse Katz jkatz@cbst.org to join the Psalms Study mailing list. Join the Psalms Study Facebook group >> Talmud Study  3:30-4:15pm  Registration is currently closed. Write to jkatz@cbst.org to join a wait list. Mishpachah Monday! Online Dinner  5:00-6:00pm  us02web.zoom.us/j/513521023 Dial in by phone: 646-876-9923 Meeting ID: 513 521 023 Learn more about Mishpachah Monday Online Dinner >>

Town Hall for CBST Members Topic: The COVID-19 Vaccine 6:00-7:15pm Rabbi Kleinbaum speaks with Dr. Regina Linder and Dr. Nathan Goldstein. Beneficial for those already vaccinated as well. Learn more >>

Tuesday, February 23 (11 Adar)

Mussar Meditations Series 8:30-8:45am View on CBST Facebook Page >> Read the text >> Psalm Study with Rabbi Kleinbaum 9:45-10:45am zoom.us/j/513468144 Dial in by phone: 646-876-9923 Meeting ID: 513 468 144

Talmud Study  3:30-4:15pm

Living Successfully with HIV & AIDS 5:00-7:00pm  Learn more and register >>

Wednesday, February 24 (12 Adar)

Mussar Meditations Series 8:30-8:45am View on CBST Facebook Page >> Read the text >> Psalm Study with Rabbi Kleinbaum 9:45-10:45am zoom.us/j/513468144 Dial in by phone: 646-876-9923 Meeting ID: 513 468 144 Talmud Study  3:30-4:15pm Sanctuary at CBST: Pro Se Immigration Legal Clinic 6:00-8:30pm Learn more >>

Thursday, February 25 (13 Adar) Purim begins! Visit cbst.org/purim for more info >>

Mussar Meditations Series  8:30-8:45am View on CBST Facebook Page >> Read the text >> Psalm Study with Rabbi Kleinbaum 9:45-10:45am zoom.us/j/513468144 Dial in by phone: 646-876-9923 Meeting ID: 513 468 144 RESISTANCE: Calls & Cards meets Democracy Action Team 12:30-1:15pm us02web.zoom.us/j/87441818544 Dial in by phone: 646-876-9923  Meeting ID: 874 4181 8544 Learn more >>

Talmud Study  3:30-4:15pm  Purim Party for Families with Kids! 5:30-6:00pm us02web.zoom.us/j/81425409731 Learn more >> Purim Celebration and Megillah Reading 6:00-8:00pm us02web.zoom.us/j/87221070625 Dial in by phone: 646-876-9923  Meeting ID: 872 2107 0625 Learn more >>

Community Announcement

Tuesdays, March 2, April 6, May 4, June 8, July 6, August 3  5:00-6:00pm Solo Aging empowers CBST members age 55+, who may be anticipating “aging solo,” by fostering diverse meaningful relationships, accessing and sharing important resources, and thinking strategically about the future. The group will be led by Judy Ribnick, LCSW, Director of Aging Together at CBST, along with guest speakers. Come learn, share and feel more confident in your ability to “fly solo!” This program is for CBST members. Registration will be posted soon at cbst.org/SoloAging. Questions? Contact Judy Ribnick at jribnick@cbst.org or (917) 310-4656. 

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