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✡️ 18 Adar I ✡️
February 18–19
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Kabbalat Shabbat
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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Rita & Alex Fischer Memorial Tribute |
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Michael Lehrman, Jay Fischer, and Rita and Alex Fischer z”l at their combined brit ahavah and 50th anniversary celebration at CBST, August 1993.
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We’re thrilled to announce the Rita and Alex Fischer z”l Memorial Tribute to support Social Justice and Music at CBST.
Rita and Alex were dedicated CBST members who loved and generously helped build the CBST community. The parents of Jay Fischer and parents-in-law of Jay’s husband Michael Lehrman, they first came to CBST in 1984, shortly after Jay and Michael met at CBST.
Because Rita and Alex cared so much about AIDS Policy and Advocacy at CBST and Music at CBST, the memorial tribute in their names will support these two facets of the synagogue’s programming.
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Please arrive 10 minutes early. All programs will be locked at their start time. |
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Friday, February 18 (17 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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Keeping Us Safe: the Facts on Bail Reform
CBST’s Ending Mass Incarceration Team is proud to join Trinity Church and others for a virtual breakfast to discuss bail reform. Moderated by New York Theological Seminary’s Dr. LaKeesha Walrond, New York State legislators will talk about how current bail laws work and change New Yorkers’ lives for the better. Guest speakers will also share their stories. ASL and captions provided. Learn more and register here.
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Shabbat/Saturday, February 19 (18 Adar I)
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Shabbat Morning Services
Dial in by phone: 646-876-9923 | Meeting ID: 892 6861 4329
The Traditional Egalitarian Minyan reflects a mode of praying the complete Sabbath morning liturgy (including Musaf) along with the full k'riyah (reading of the Torah portion). There is both an increased use of Hebrew at this service and a commitment to gender equality in every aspect of the service. You are welcome to attend, regardless of your knowledge of Hebrew or prior synagogue experience. All services include a D'var Torah (short sermon). The service ends at 12:30 p.m.
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Havdalah Service
Dial in by phone: 646-876-9923 | Meeting ID: 654 880 356
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Sunday, February 20 (19 Adar I)
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Monday, February 21 (20 Adar I)
The CBST Office and building will be closed in observance of Presidents’ Day and will re-open Tuesday, February 22 at 9:00 a.m.
In the case of a pastoral emergency, such as an illness or death, please call 917-513-0413.
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CANCELLED—Introduction to Mishnah |
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CANCELLED—Mishpachah Monday! Online Dinner, Fun, and Shmooze
with Judy Ribnick
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CANCELLED—Intro to Hebrew—Part 2 |
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Tuesday, February 22 (21 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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Living Successfully with HIV & AIDS
5:00–7:00 p.m.
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New Members' Gathering
6:00–7:15 p.m.
New Members of CBST are invited to this gathering for a special welcome from Rabbi Yael Rapport.
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Words & Walls: Current Issues in Israel & Palestine Through Graffiti
📷: Rabbi Marisa James
The Jewish Bookshelf
This course is offered exclusively to Adult B*Mitzvah students.
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Wednesday, February 23 (22 Adar I)
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Intermediate Hebrew Continued—Part 2
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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 24 (23 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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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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Attend Shabbat Services In-Person |
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Join us each Friday evening and Saturday morning for our weekly Shabbat services.
Due to COVID restrictions, capacity is limited. Therefore, everyone must register in advance, as well as provide proof of being fully vaccinated, and of receiving a booster.
If you haven't done so already, please upload your proof of vaccination and booster HERE.
Registration opens every Monday and can be accessed on our website at: https://cbst.org/Shabbat-Signup. Here you’ll also find updated registration and Shabbat procedures and protocol with which to familiarize yourself.
We look forward to welcoming you! Shabbat Shalom.
📷: Harold Levine
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SAVE THE DATE
CBST Congregational Retreat 2022
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📷: Harold Levine
Save the date! This year's CBST Retreat will be Friday, April 29, through Sunday, May 1, 2022. All CBST Members will be notified when registration opens in early March.
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Purim Celebration and Megillah Reading
Purim with CBST is always a fabulous night of revelry! As we retell the story of queens and villains and victory, join us for our Purim Musical Ma'ariv evening service, Multi-lingual Megillah Reading, and much more! More details to be announced soon.
Interested in adding a language to our Multi-lingual Megillah Reading? Email Cantorial Intern Sam Rosen.
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Ta'anit Esther with Hadar |
Fasting: Who? What? Why?
Wedesday, March 16,
The Fast of Esther offers an opportunity to reflect, pray, and mark moments of need, both historical and contemporary. This Ta'anit Esther, join Hadar for a day of learning where we’ll explore the particular history behind the Fast of Esther, the unintended consequences of fasting, and the ways in which fasting, prayer, and justice all wind together. CBST is proud to co-sponsor this event. Sign up and learn more here.
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Frank Bruni in Conversation with Maureen Dowd
Wednesday, March 2, 6:30 p.m.
Harvey Fierstein: From Bensonhurst to Broadway
Thursday, March 3, 6:30 p.m.
We love this video of Harvey Fierstein introducing Rita Fischer, z”l, right before they lit the Empire State Building in red for the 2015 NYC AIDS Walk.
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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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Expanding Our Clergy Team
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Shabbat Tetzaveh
At our 49th Anniversary Shabbat, CBST President Sabrina Farber shares words of Torah. Watch »
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"A Rabbi's Grace"
Read Tablet's profile of Rabbi Mike Moskowitz, CBST's Scholar-in-Residence for Trans & Queer Studies. Read »
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"Holy Place"
Debbie Friedman's setting celebrates the gifts we each bring in building a holy community. Watch »
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