Calendar

Upcoming Events

{"701PK00000IOljUYAT":{"name":"Democracy! Team Action Group - In-Person at CBST","date":"December 19, 2024, 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm","description":"Democracy! Team Action Group returns to in-person meetings (with Pizza!) at CBST monthly, on the third Thursday of each month.<\/p>Join us on Thursday, December 19, 12:30-2:00 p.m. for our next in-person meeting.<\/strong><\/p>Welcoming stalwarts as well as newcomers we will provide information and support to anyone interested in participating in vital political and social justice work around the key issues we face as Americans and as progressive Jews. We\u2019ll help you make your voice heard by contacting elected officials and key figures in city, state and federal government through texting, emailing, calling and sending letters and postcards.\u00a0<\/p>Some areas we work on:\u00a0<\/strong>Voter protection\/access\/registration\/turnout. Immigration. Refugee protections. Protecting the Environment. Common sense gun laws. Ending mass incarceration. Education reform. Healthcare. The fight against rising antisemitism and racism and bigotry in all forms.<\/p><a href="\"https:\/\/cbst.org\/content\/democracy-action-teamresistance\"" target="\"_blank\"" style="\"font-family:" inherit; font-size: inherit; color: rgb(39, 134, 194);\">Click here for more info on\u00a0Democracy Action Team\/Resistance!<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>","registration":"<a href="\"https:\/\/congregationbeitsimchattorah.tfaforms.net\/389386?tfa_2956=701PK00000IOljU\"" target="\"_blank\"">Click Here to Register<\/a>"},"701PK00000LkOHoYAN":{"name":"Aging Together Presents - Aging Alone Together (REGISTRATION CLOSED)","date":"December 19, 2024, 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm","description":"Learn strengths-based, practical ways to help you prepare for the future. Whether you're partnered, living alone, feeling isolated or looking to build community, there\u2019s so much to learn in this useful series.<\/span>\u00a0<\/strong>Each session offers a topic-specific presentation with video, coaching, and guidance on critical decision-making, along with conversation, personalized check-ins, and assignments. During the sessions, participants share experiences, support one another, and build community. Following the workshop, DOROT offers monthly alumni meetups and educational programs on related topics, including medical, legal, housing and end-of-life.<\/span><\/p>Presented\u00a0by DOROT in partnership with CBST and older adults who identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community.<\/span><\/p>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>Aging Alone, Together\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>was featured on Plaza Jewish Community Chapel\u2019s Exit Strategy Podcast: Aging Solo, Challenges and Opportunities.\u00a0<\/em><a href="\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/aging-solo-challenges-and-opportunities-claire\/id1613933851?i=1000613115915\"" target="\"_blank\"" style="\"color:" rgb(33, 14, 61); font-size: 16px;\">CLICK\u00a0HERE TO LISTEN.<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\ufeff<\/em><\/strong><\/p>If you have questions, contact Judy Ribnick at<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><a href="\"mailto:JRibnick@cbst.org\"" target="\"_blank\"" style="\"font-size:" 16px; color: rgb(0, 0, 238);\">JRibnick@cbst.org<\/a>\u00a0or at (917)310-4656.\u00a0<\/span><a href="\"https:\/\/dorotusa-org.zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/tZcrfu-vqTwuG935n9mh3uL-uH5E8DerL6QZ#\/registration\"" target="\"_blank\"" style="\"font-size:" 16px; color: rgb(0, 0, 238);\">Learn More and Register.<\/a><\/p>","registration":"<a href="\"https:\/\/dorotusa-org.zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/tZcrfu-vqTwuG935n9mh3uL-uH5E8DerL6QZ#\/registration\"" target="\"_blank\"">Click Here to Register<\/a>"},"701PK00000MXVQFYA5":{"name":"AT CAPACITY: Mishpachah Dinner at CBST 12\/20\/24","date":"December 20, 2024, 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm","description":"PLEASE NOTE: WE HAVE REACHED CAPACITY AND ARE NOT ACCEPTING NEW REGISTRATIONS AT THIS TIME<\/p> <\/p>In-Person at CBST, 130 West 30 St.<\/em><\/p>Join us for a pre-service meal and shmooze at CBST. Registration required by Monday, December 16. Seating limited.\u00a0<\/p>","registration":"<a href="\"PLEASE" note: we have reached capacity and are not accepting new registrations at this time\" target="\"_blank\"">Click Here to Register<\/a>"},"701PK00000BnAsYYAV":{"name":"Kabbalat Shabbat Service","date":"December 20, 2024, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm","description":"Visit This Week's Services for more information!","registration":"Registration Not Required"},"701PK00000BnAsZYAV":{"name":"Shabbat Morning - TEM","date":"December 21, 2024, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm","description":"Visit This Week's Services for more information!","registration":"Registration Not Required"},"701PK00000BnAsaYAF":{"name":"Havdalah","date":"December 21, 2024, 7:30 pm - 8:15 pm","description":"Visit This Week's Services for more information!","registration":"Registration Not Required"},"701PK00000I7uKrYAJ":{"name":"Mishpachah Monday! Online Shmooze and Learn","date":"December 23, 2024, 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm","description":"Join a weekly Mishpachah gathering every Monday evening at 5:00pm via Zoom. Bring your dinner or a snack and get together with your mishpachah - your CBST family.\u00a0Mishpachah is a CBST social and cultural group, diverse in its membership and informal in nature, attracting\u00a0those over the age of 55 while welcoming all for a truly inter-generational experience. The group's goals are building friendship, fun, networking and mutual support.\u00a0<\/p>MEETING INFORMATION<\/strong><\/p>Join Zoom Meeting:\u00a0<\/strong><a href="\"https:\/\/us02web.zoom.us\/j\/513521023\"" target="\"_blank\"" style="\"font-family:" inherit; font-size: inherit; color: rgb(39, 134, 194);\">https:\/\/us02web.zoom.us\/j\/513521023<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>Meeting ID: 513 521 023\ufeff<\/strong><\/p>Call-in: +1 646 876 9923 (New York)<\/strong><\/p>When you <a href="\"https:\/\/congregationbeitsimchattorah.tfaforms.net\/389382\"" target="\"_blank\"" style="\"color:" rgb(0, 0, 238);\">CONTRIBUTE<\/u><\/strong><\/a> to CBST, you make a meaningful statement.<\/p><a href="\"https:\/\/cbst.org\/sites\/cbst.org\/files\/images\/Zoom%20Instructions_0.pdf\"" target="\"_blank\"" style="\"color:" rgb(39, 134, 194); font-size: inherit; font-family: inherit;\">Zoom Instructions & Etiquette<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p><ul><li>All classes & programs will be locked at their start time. Please arrive 10 minutes early.\u00a0We appreciate your understanding as we strive to provide the best possible experience for program participants & leaders.<\/strong><\/li><li>MUTE your computer microphone, phone or other device until you are invited to speak.<\/li><li>To protect the sacred nature of our services, classes, & programs,\u00a0please make sure that when you join us via Zoom, that your \u201cdisplay name\u201d is your actual first and last name. As in our Sanctuary, no photography is allowed.<\/li><\/ul>Help! I Need Tech Support! Please text +1 646 450 3556 for immediate assistance<\/strong><\/p>","registration":"Registration Not Required"},"701PK00000LRER3YAP":{"name":"Synagogue Skills: Havdallah Immersion","date":"December 23, 2024, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm","description":"Synagogue Skills: Havdallah Immersion<\/p>Taught by: Rabbi Marisa James<\/p>6 Sessions, Mondays, 6:30pm-7:30pm, via Zoom<\/p>Schedule: 11\/11, 11\/18, 11\/25, 12\/9, 12\/16, 12\/23.\u00a0Tuition: $180 - For CBST Members and $280 - For Non-Members\u00a0<\/p> <\/p>The short service that ends Shabbat is also one of the most beautiful ritual moments, engaging all of the senses. In this havdallah immersion, we\u2019ll learn the texts of havdallah AND learn how to lead the ritual.<\/p> <\/p>You\u2019ll deepen your personal experience of ushering out Shabbat and welcoming in a new week, and also develop the skills to lead havdallah for your friends, family, and community.<\/p> <\/p>No prior prayerbook experience or Hebrew proficiency required to take this class.<\/p> <\/p>For full registration details, visit https:\/\/cbst.org\/lehrhaus<\/p>","registration":"Registration Not Required"},"701PK000007FnsQYAS":{"name":"Christmas Day - Office Closed","date":"December 25, 2024, 12:00 am","description":"The CBST Office and building is closed. In the case of a pastoral emergency, such as an illness or death, please call 917-513-0413.<\/p>","registration":"Registration Not Required"},"701PK00000BnAsbYAF":{"name":"1st Night Menorah Lighting","date":"December 25, 2024, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm","description":"Visit This Week's Services for more information!","registration":"Registration Not Required"},"701PK00000IPDkTYAX":{"name":"Democracy! Team Action Group","date":"December 26, 2024, 12:30 pm - 1:15 pm","description":"Join us for a revamped\u00a0RESISTANCE: Calls & Cards meets Democracy Action Team\u00a0<\/strong>meeting via Zoom!<\/p>See below for Zoom info to join.<\/em><\/p>Thursdays,\u00a012:30-1:15pm<\/strong>\u00a0we host our weekly advocacy sessions via Zoom. Welcoming stalwarts as well as newcomers we will provide information and support to anyone interested in participating in vital political and social justice work around the key issues we face as Americans and as progressive Jews. We\u2019ll help you make your voice heard by contacting elected officials and key figures in city, state and federal government through texting, emailing, calling and sending letters and postcards.\u00a0<\/p>Some areas we work on:\u00a0<\/strong>Voter protection\/access\/registration\/turnout. Immigration. Refugee protections. Protecting the Environment. Common sense gun laws. Ending mass incarceration. Education reform. Healthcare. The fight against rising antisemitism and racism and bigotry in all forms.<\/p>ZOOM INFO<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>Join Zoom Meeting:\u00a0<\/strong><a href="\"https:\/\/us02web.zoom.us\/j\/87441818544\"" target="\"_blank\"" style="\"font-family:" inherit; font-size: inherit; color: rgb(39, 134, 194);\">https:\/\/us02web.zoom.us\/j\/87441818544<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>Meeting ID: 874 4181 8544<\/strong><\/p>Call-in: +1 646 876 9923\u00a0(New York)<\/strong><\/p><a href="\"https:\/\/cbst.org\/sites\/cbst.org\/files\/images\/Zoom%20Instructions_0.pdf\"" target="\"_blank\"" style="\"color:" rgb(39, 134, 194); font-size: inherit; font-family: inherit;\">Zoom Instructions & Etiquette<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p><ul><li>Please arrive 10 minutes early. We appreciate your understanding as we strive to provide the best possible experience for program participants & leaders.<\/strong><\/li><li>MUTE your computer microphone, phone or other device until you are invited to speak.<\/li><li>To protect the sacred nature of our services, please make sure that when you join us via Zoom, that your \u201cdisplay name\u201d is updated.<\/li><li>As in our Sanctuary, no photography is allowed.<\/li><\/ul><a href="\"https:\/\/cbst.org\/content\/democracy-action-teamresistance\"" target="\"_blank\"" style="\"color:" rgb(39, 134, 194); font-size: inherit; font-family: inherit;\">Click here for more info on\u00a0Democracy Action Team\/Resistance!<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>","registration":"Registration Not Required"},"701PK00000BnAscYAF":{"name":"2nd Night Menorah Lighting","date":"December 26, 2024, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm","description":"Visit This Week's Services for more information!","registration":"Registration Not Required"},"701PK00000O70lWYAR":{"name":"Families with Children Chanukah Latke Party","date":"December 27, 2024, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm","description":"Shabbat Chanukah this year is Friday evening December 27th.\u00a0If you are in New York City we would love to celebrate with you!\u00a0We are having a Families with Children Chanukah Latke party! Friday December 27th at 5pm<\/strong>, there will be latkes with multiple topping choices and make your own edible dreidel. Followed by Shabbat services at 6:30pm with lots of Chanukah songs and opportunity for kid participation. Chanukah at CBST is always a blast, and I\u2019d love to see you there.\u00a0<\/p>","registration":"Registration Not Required"},"701PK00000BnAsdYAF":{"name":"Kabbalat Shabbat Service - Shabbat Chanukah","date":"December 27, 2024, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm","description":"Visit This Week's Services for more information!","registration":"Registration Not Required"},"701PK00000BnAseYAF":{"name":"Shabbat Morning - Shabbat Chanukah - Liberal","date":"December 28, 2024, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm","description":"Visit This Week's Services for more information!","registration":"Registration Not Required"},"701PK00000BnAsfYAF":{"name":"Havdalah + 4th Night Menorah Candle Lighting","date":"December 28, 2024, 7:30 pm - 8:15 pm","description":"Visit This Week's Services for more information!","registration":"Registration Not Required"},"701PK00000NUgSzYAL":{"name":"Aleinu Sunday Study","date":"December 29, 2024, 11:00 am - 12:15 pm","description":"Start your week off mindfully with an intimate, virtual text study. Enjoy small group discussions and texts from the comfort of your own home.\u00a0To receive the Zoom link, simply email <\/span><a href="\"mailto:aleinu@cbst.org\"" target="\"_blank\"" style="\"color:" rgb(0, 8, 238); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\">aleinu@cbst.org<\/a><\/p>","registration":"<a href="\"mailto:aleinu@cbst.org\"" target="\"_blank\"">Click Here to Register<\/a>"},"701PK00000BnAsgYAF":{"name":"5th Night Menorah Lighting","date":"December 29, 2024, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm","description":"Visit This Week's Services for more information!","registration":"Registration Not Required"},"701PK00000I7nsvYAB":{"name":"Mishpachah Monday! Online Shmooze and Learn","date":"December 30, 2024, 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm","description":"Join a weekly Mishpachah gathering every Monday evening at 5:00pm via Zoom. Bring your dinner or a snack and get together with your mishpachah - your CBST family.\u00a0Mishpachah is a CBST social and cultural group, diverse in its membership and informal in nature, attracting\u00a0those over the age of 55 while welcoming all for a truly inter-generational experience. The group's goals are building friendship, fun, networking and mutual support.\u00a0<\/p>MEETING INFORMATION<\/strong><\/p>Join Zoom Meeting:\u00a0<\/strong><a href="\"https:\/\/us02web.zoom.us\/j\/513521023\"" target="\"_blank\"" style="\"font-family:" inherit; font-size: inherit; color: rgb(39, 134, 194);\">https:\/\/us02web.zoom.us\/j\/513521023<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>Meeting ID: 513 521 023\ufeff<\/strong><\/p>Call-in: +1 646 876 9923 (New York)<\/strong><\/p>When you <a href="\"https:\/\/congregationbeitsimchattorah.tfaforms.net\/389382\"" target="\"_blank\"" style="\"color:" rgb(0, 0, 238);\">CONTRIBUTE<\/u><\/strong><\/a> to CBST, you make a meaningful statement.<\/p><a href="\"https:\/\/cbst.org\/sites\/cbst.org\/files\/images\/Zoom%20Instructions_0.pdf\"" target="\"_blank\"" style="\"color:" rgb(39, 134, 194); font-size: inherit; font-family: inherit;\">Zoom Instructions & Etiquette<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p><ul><li>All classes & programs will be locked at their start time. Please arrive 10 minutes early.\u00a0We appreciate your understanding as we strive to provide the best possible experience for program participants & leaders.<\/strong><\/li><li>MUTE your computer microphone, phone or other device until you are invited to speak.<\/li><li>To protect the sacred nature of our services, classes, & programs,\u00a0please make sure that when you join us via Zoom, that your \u201cdisplay name\u201d is your actual first and last name. As in our Sanctuary, no photography is allowed.<\/li><\/ul>Help! I Need Tech Support! Please text +1 646 450 3556 for immediate assistance<\/strong><\/p>","registration":"Registration Not Required"},"701PK00000BnAshYAF":{"name":"6th Night Menorah Lighting","date":"December 30, 2024, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm","description":"Visit This Week's Services for more information!","registration":"Registration Not Required"},"701PK00000BnAsiYAF":{"name":"7th Night Menorah Lighting","date":"December 31, 2024, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm","description":"Visit This Week's Services for more information!","registration":"Registration Not Required"},"701PK00000BnAsjYAF":{"name":"8th Night Menorah Lighting","date":"January 1, 2025, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm","description":"Visit This Week's Services for more information!","registration":"Registration Not Required"},"701PK00000O1LKlYAN":{"name":"Democracy! Team Action Group","date":"January 2, 2025, 12:30 pm - 1:15 pm","description":"Join us for a revamped\u00a0RESISTANCE: Calls & Cards meets Democracy Action Team\u00a0<\/strong>meeting via Zoom!<\/p>See below for Zoom info to join.<\/em><\/p>Thursdays,\u00a012:30-1:15pm<\/strong>\u00a0we host our weekly advocacy sessions via Zoom. Welcoming stalwarts as well as newcomers we will provide information and support to anyone interested in participating in vital political and social justice work around the key issues we face as Americans and as progressive Jews. We\u2019ll help you make your voice heard by contacting elected officials and key figures in city, state and federal government through texting, emailing, calling and sending letters and postcards.\u00a0<\/p>Some areas we work on:\u00a0<\/strong>Voter protection\/access\/registration\/turnout. Immigration. Refugee protections. Protecting the Environment. Common sense gun laws. Ending mass incarceration. Education reform. Healthcare. The fight against rising antisemitism and racism and bigotry in all forms.<\/p>ZOOM INFO<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>Join Zoom Meeting:\u00a0<\/strong><a href="\"https:\/\/us02web.zoom.us\/j\/87441818544\"" target="\"_blank\"" style="\"font-family:" inherit; font-size: inherit; color: rgb(39, 134, 194);\">https:\/\/us02web.zoom.us\/j\/87441818544<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>Meeting ID: 874 4181 8544<\/strong><\/p>Call-in: +1 646 876 9923\u00a0(New York)<\/strong><\/p><a href="\"https:\/\/cbst.org\/sites\/cbst.org\/files\/images\/Zoom%20Instructions_0.pdf\"" target="\"_blank\"" style="\"color:" rgb(39, 134, 194); font-size: inherit; font-family: inherit;\">Zoom Instructions & Etiquette<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p><ul><li>Please arrive 10 minutes early. We appreciate your understanding as we strive to provide the best possible experience for program participants & leaders.<\/strong><\/li><li>MUTE your computer microphone, phone or other device until you are invited to speak.<\/li><li>To protect the sacred nature of our services, please make sure that when you join us via Zoom, that your \u201cdisplay name\u201d is updated.<\/li><li>As in our Sanctuary, no photography is allowed.<\/li><\/ul><a href="\"https:\/\/cbst.org\/content\/democracy-action-teamresistance\"" target="\"_blank\"" style="\"color:" rgb(39, 134, 194); font-size: inherit; font-family: inherit;\">Click here for more info on\u00a0Democracy Action Team\/Resistance!<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>","registration":"Registration Not Required"},"701PK00000O1Y3TYAV":{"name":"Emet: Trans & Non-Binary Team Meeting","date":"January 2, 2025, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm","description":"Emet welcomes transgender, non-binary, gender non-conforming, and gender-expansive people, including those who are questioning, to build community and engage politically at CBST.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>Emet meets on the first Thursday of each month. Sign up for Emet Team updates <a href="\"https:\/\/visitor.constantcontact.com\/manage\/optin?v=001peuSb9w_PdB4BtpOEbQymekJVudRSbUkD23SbOtUULmQJMPp4utfapiK9K3NcdjcDkcEVrdQNjE%3D\"" target="\"_blank\"" style="\"color:" rgb(0, 8, 238);\">here<\/u><\/b><\/a> or email <a href="\"mailto:transjews@cbst.org\"" target="\"_blank\"" style="\"color:" rgb(0, 8, 238);\">transjews@cbst.org<\/u><\/b><\/a> for more info. Zoom info will be sent by 5:00pm on Thursday to the Emet mailing list.\u00a0<\/p>","registration":"Registration Not Required"},"701PK00000BnAskYAF":{"name":"Kabbalat Shabbat Service","date":"January 3, 2025, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm","description":"Visit This Week's Services for more information!","registration":"Registration Not Required"}}

Calendar

Upcoming Events

Democracy! Team Action Group - In-Person at CBST

Aging Together Presents - Aging Alone Together (REGISTRATION CLOSED)

AT CAPACITY: Mishpachah Dinner at CBST 12/20/24

Kabbalat Shabbat Service

Shabbat Morning - TEM

Havdalah

Mishpachah Monday! Online Shmooze and Learn

Synagogue Skills: Havdallah Immersion

Christmas Day - Office Closed

1st Night Menorah Lighting

Democracy! Team Action Group

2nd Night Menorah Lighting

Families with Children Chanukah Latke Party

Kabbalat Shabbat Service - Shabbat Chanukah

Shabbat Morning - Shabbat Chanukah - Liberal

Havdalah + 4th Night Menorah Candle Lighting

Aleinu Sunday Study

5th Night Menorah Lighting

Mishpachah Monday! Online Shmooze and Learn

6th Night Menorah Lighting

7th Night Menorah Lighting

8th Night Menorah Lighting

Democracy! Team Action Group

Emet: Trans & Non-Binary Team Meeting

Kabbalat Shabbat Service

CBST Annual Appeal

Sponsor an upcoming Shabbat!

Calendar

Upcoming Events

Democracy! Team Action Group - In-Person at CBST

Aging Together Presents - Aging Alone Together (REGISTRATION CLOSED)

AT CAPACITY: Mishpachah Dinner at CBST 12/20/24

Kabbalat Shabbat Service

Shabbat Morning - TEM

Havdalah

Mishpachah Monday! Online Shmooze and Learn

Synagogue Skills: Havdallah Immersion

Christmas Day - Office Closed

1st Night Menorah Lighting

Democracy! Team Action Group

2nd Night Menorah Lighting

Families with Children Chanukah Latke Party

Kabbalat Shabbat Service - Shabbat Chanukah

Shabbat Morning - Shabbat Chanukah - Liberal

Havdalah + 4th Night Menorah Candle Lighting

Aleinu Sunday Study

5th Night Menorah Lighting

Mishpachah Monday! Online Shmooze and Learn

6th Night Menorah Lighting

7th Night Menorah Lighting

8th Night Menorah Lighting

Democracy! Team Action Group

Emet: Trans & Non-Binary Team Meeting

Kabbalat Shabbat Service

CBST Annual Appeal

Sponsor an upcoming Shabbat!

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