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SHABBAT
SHABBATPROGRAM
PROGRAM
April 12 and 13, 2019 / 8 Nisan 5779
Parashat Metzora
Shabbat HaGadol
:ִהנּ ֵה ָ ֽאנֹכִי שׁ�לֵ ַח ָלכֶם אֵת ֵאלִיּ �ה ַהנָּבִיא לִפְנ ֵי בּוֹא יוֹם ה' ַהגּ ָדוֹל ו�הַנּוֹ�ֽא
“Behold, I will send you Elijah the Prophet, before the great and awesome
day of the Eternal” (Malachi 3:23, Haftarah for Shabbat HaGadol)
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!Welcome to CBST
ברוכים וברוכות הבאים לקהילת בית שמחת תורה! קהילת בית שמחת תורה מקיימת קשר רב שנים ועמוק עם
ישראל ,עם הבית הפתוח בירושלים לגאווה ולסובלנות ועם הקהילה הגאה בישראל.
אנחנו מזמינים אתכם\ן לגלוּת יהדוּת ליבראלית גם בישראל!
מצאו את המידע על קהילות רפורמיות המזמינות אתכם\ן לחגוג את סיפור החיים שלכן\ם בפלאיירים בכניסה.
לפרטים נוספים ניתן לפנות לרב נועה סתת:
noa@irac.org
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APRIL 12, 2019 / 8 NISAN 5779
PARASHAT METZORA—SHABBAT HAGADOL
OPENING PRAYERS AND MEDITATIONS ֲהכָנ ַת ַהלֵּב
Program שׁ�בָּת שׁ�לוֹם Shabbat Shalom Craig Taubman (Born 1958)*
Program לְכָה דוֹדִ י L’chah Dodi/Shabbat Shalom Mordechai Zeira (1905-1968)*
38 הַדְ לָקַת נ ֵרוֹת שׁ�ל שׁ�בָּת Candle Blessings Abraham Wolf Binder (1895-1967)*
40 שׁ�לוֹם ֲעלֵיכֶם Shalom Aleichem Israel Goldfarb (1879-1956)*
KABBALAT SHABBAT / WELCOMING SHABBAT ַקבָּלַת שׁ�בָּת
52 (לְכוּ נ ְ�נְּנ ָה )תהלים צה L’chu N’ran’nah (Psalm 95) Reuben Sirotkin (Born 1933)*
60 (רוֹמְמוּ )תהלים צט Rom’mu (Psalm 99) Craig Taubman (Born 1958)*
62 (מז ְמוֹר לְדָ ו�ד )תהלים כט
ִ Mizmor L’David (Psalm 29) Shlomo Carlebach (1926-1994)*
66 לְכָה דוֹדִ י L'chah Dodi (Shlomo Alkabetz) Abayudaya Ugandan*
Moshe Laufer*
72 ( צ ַדִּ יק כַּ ָתּמָר )תהלים צבTsadik Katamar (Psalm 92) Louis Lewandowski (1821-1894)*
MA’ARIV / THE EVENING SERVICE ַמעֲ�יב
78 בָּ�כוּ Bar’chu Nusach
80 ַה ַמּעֲ�יב עֲ�בִים Hama’ariv Aravim Nusach
86 ַא ֲהבַת עוֹלָם Ahavat Olam Eric Mandell (1903-1988)*
88 שׁ�מַע י�שׂ��אֵל Sh’ma Yisrael Salomon Sulzer (1804-1890)
89 ו� ָא ַהבְ ָתּ V’ahavta Torah Cantillation (Trop)
94 מִי כָמֹֽכָה Mi Chamochah Adir Hu Melody*
98 ַהשׁ�כִּיבֵֽנוּ Hashkiveinu Max Helfman (1901-1963)
102 ו�שׁ�מְרוּ V’shamru South African Melody*
104 ֲחצ ִי קַדִּ ישׁ Chatsi Kaddish Nusach
106 ֲעמִידָ ה Silent Amidah
118 י�הְיוּ לְ�צוֹן Yih’yu L’ratson Ira Rosenblum (Born 1952)*
118 עֹשׂ�ה שׁ�לוֹם Oseh Shalom Nurit Hirsch (Born 1942)*
130 ְתּפִלָּה לִ�פוּאָה Prayer for Healing
Program ְתּפִלָּה לַמְּדִ ינ ָה Prayer for our Country
138 קַדִּ ישׁ שׁ�לֵם Kaddish Shalem Nusach
DRASHAH: RABBI YAEL RAPPORT דְּ�שׁ�ה
Program בְּכָל דּוֹר ו�דוֹרB’chol Dor Vador Elana Arian (Born 1981) &
Noah Aronson (Born 1985)*
140 ָעלֵֽינוּAleinu Salomon Sulzer (1804-1890)*
150 קַדִּ ישׁ י �תוֹםMourner’s Kaddish
154 אֲדוֹן עוֹלָםAdon Olam Avadim Hayinu Melody*
*Arranged by Joyce Rosenzweig
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לְכ ָה דוֹדִי-שׁ�בָּת שׁ�לוֹם
Shabbat Shalom! Shabbat Shalom! שׁ�בָּת שׁ�לוֹם
Come, my Beloved, to meet L’chah dodi likrat kalah, p’nei לְכָה דוֹדִ י לִקְ�את כַּלָּה
the bride; let us welcome the Shabbat n’kab’lah! פְּנ ֵי שׁ�בָּת נ ְ ַקבְּלָה
presence of Shabbat!
Come, my Beloved, to meet the bride; let us welcome the presence of Shabbat.
B’chol Dor Vador / בְּכָל דּוֹר ו�דוֹר
(Hebrew text: Passover Haggadah; English text: Elana Arian and Noah Aronson)
In every generation, it is our B'chol dor vador khayavim anu בְּכָל דּוֹר ו�דוֹר ַחיּ�בִים אָנוּ לִ�אוֹת
duty to consider ourselves as if lir'ot et atzmeynu k'ilu yatzanu
we had come forth from Egypt. mimitzrayim.
אֶת ַעצְמֵנוּ כְּאִלּוּ י�צ ָאנוּ ִמ ִמּצ ְ�י �ם
Can you picture yourself crossing through and wandering the desert?
Can you feel the wind support you as you go?
Do you hear the cries of those left behind still hoping for tomorrow?
Do you fear the mountains you still have to climb?
If [God] had brought us out Ilu hotzianu mimitzrayim— אִלּוּ הוֹצ ִיאָנוּ ִמ ִמּצ ְ�י �ם
from Egypt, it would have been Dayeinu!
enough for us!
דַּ יּ �נוּ
COMPOSER FEATURE
Native New Yorker Ira Rosenblum (born 1952) earned a Bachelor of Music degree from the Cincinnati
College- Conservatory of Music, and a Master’s of Music degree from The Juilliard School, both in piano
performance. But life’s twists and turns took him away from the piano and into music journalism. He
worked at The New York Times for 25 years, followed by 17 years as the Director of Publications at The
Juilliard School, before his retirement in 2017. The author of The New York Book of Music, Ira’s articles
have appeared In The Times, Chamber Music magazine, Playbill, and other publications. A proud
member of the CBST Chorus, he lives on the Upper West Side with his husband of 43 years, Kenneth
Karpel.
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THIS SHABBAT
Friday, April 12, 2019 / 8 Nisan 5779
Kabbalat Shabbat Services, 6:30pm
Shabbat HaGadol
Service Leader: Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum
Ba'alei Tefillah: Cantor Steve Zeidenberg and Ira Rosenblum
Music Director & Pianist: Joyce Rosenzweig
Drashah: Rabbi Yael Rapport
Auf Ruf: Valerie Tregubenko and Tatyana Dvorkin
Saturday, April 13, 2019 / 8 Nisan 5779
Liberal Minyan, 10am
Service Leader: Cooperberg-Rittmaster Rabbinical Intern Steven Philp
Ba’al Tefillah: Cantor Steve Zeidenberg
D’var Torah: Micah Weiss, Kleinbaum Rabbinic Intern (Adat Shalom Reconstructionist Congregation)
Micah Weiss is the Kleinbaum Rabbinic Intern at Adat Shalom Reconstructionist Congregation in
Bethesda, MD. Micah will graduate from RRC this June and recently began a job working for
Reconstructing Judaism as the Assistant Director of Thriving communities and Tikkun Olam Specialist.
Micah lives in West Philly with his partner, Nomi, where they are building a home-based Jewish
community, the West Philly Shtiebel.
Established by CBST member Bill Fern in 2014, he Kleinbaum Internship honors RRC graduate Rabbi
Sharon Kleinbaum, 1990. It celebrates her significant contributions to social justice in the larger Jewish
community; her outstanding leadership of Congregation Beit Simchat Torah; and her creation of, and
support for, a program of practical rabbinical training that has become a model in the field.
Soul of Sanctuary: From the Border to the Boroughs
Friday, April 12, after Shabbat services, 130 West 30th Street
Join Rabbis Yael Rapport and Marisa James for an Oneg Shabbat
program focusing on the work CBST is doing for immigrants and asylum
seekers and the Jewish values that drive us to do this work. Rabbi
Rapport will speak about her recent trip to the Southern border and
Rabbi James will share some of her experiences working with New
Sanctuary Coalition.
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PRAYER for OUR COUNTRY
Our God and God of our ancestors,
bless this country and all who dwell within it. ברך את ארצנו ואת כל.אלוהינו ואלוהי אבותנו ואמותינו
Help us to experience the blessings היושבות והיושבים בה
of our lives and circumstances, יחד לבבנו להודות לך על חיינו ועל הזמן הזה
To be vigilant, compassionate, and brave.
Strengthen us when we are afraid,
. ומלאי חמלה, אמיצים,להיות דרוכות
Help us to channel our anger, בפחד חזקנו וחזק ידנו כאשר אנו אחוזים
So that it motivates us to action. מעשה סייע בידינו לנתב את כעסנו לידי
Help us to feel our fear, חזק לבבנו לחוש את מלוא הפחד שלנו
So that we do not become numb. כדי שלא נהפוך לאדישות
Help us to be generous with others,
So that we raise each other up. . זו את זה שנרים כדי אחרים על סייע לנו להשפיע נדיבות
Help us to be humble in our fear, מרגישים כשאנו גם כי שנדע כדי ,בפחד סייע לנו להיות צנועות
knowing that as vulnerable as we feel, זוהי חובתנו, הנמצאות בסיכון גבוה אף יותר, יש אחרות,פגיעות
there are those at greater risk, and .הקדושה להיות עמן
that it is our holy work to stand with them.
Help us to taste the sweetness of liberty,
החופש של ברכנו בטעם המתוק
To not take for granted the freedoms won כדי שנשכיל להעריך את החופש לו זכינו בדורות קודמים ובעת הזו
in generations past or in recent days. , ַמי �ם-לרפא ולחזק את הדמוקרטיה שלנו שתהיה כְּעֵץ שׁ�תוּל עַל
To heal and nourish our democracy, ; ו� ָהי �ה ָעלֵהוּ � ֲענ ָן,י�בֹא חֹם-א י ��אֶה כִּי� ו,יוּבַל י�שׁ�לַּח שׁ��שׁ�יו-ו�עַל
that it may be like a tree planted by the water
whose roots reach down to the stream;
( ח,)ירמיהו יז
it need not fear drought when it comes,
its leaves are always green (Jeremiah 17:8).
Source of all Life, , אם כל חי,שכינה
Guide our leaders with righteousness, שלחי אורך ואמתך למנהיגנו
Strengthen their hearts, חזקי לבבותיהם שלא יתקשו
but keep them from hardening.
That they may use their influence and authority to (ה-ג ,טז )ישעיהו בצדק ולפעול אמת שישתמשו בכוחן כדי לדבר
speak truth and act for justice (Isaiah 16:3-5). , ישגשגו בחופש שתציע,מי יתן וכל יושבי הארץ יחלקו בעושרה
May all who dwell in this country ויהיו מוגנים בחוקיה
share in its bounty, enjoy its freedoms, ,מי יתן ואומה זו תשתמש בכוחה ובעושרה על מנת לקדם צדק
and be protected by its laws.
May this nation use its power and wealth
חופש ושלום לכל יושבי תבל
to be a voice for justice, מי יתן ונהיה חזקות ואמיצים
peace, and equality for all who dwell on earth. מי יתן ונהיה נועזים במעשי ידנו ועמוקות בחמלה שבלבנו
May we be strong and have courage שנבחין מתי עלינו להקשיב ומתי עלינו לפעול
To be bold in our action and deep in our compassion,
To discern when we must listen and when we must act,
, אלימות בכל צורה, אפליה, שוביניזם, גזענות,לעקור שנאה
To uproot bigotry, intolerance, misogyny, racism,
discrimination, and violence in all its forms, לחגוג את צלם אלוהים בפנים שונות המשתקפות בכל המגוון
To celebrate the many faces of God reflected האנושי
in the wondrous diversity of humanity,
To welcome the stranger and the immigrant
מי כל שמביא המתנות את ולכבד ,המהגרת ואת הזר את לקבל
and to honor the gifts of those who seek refuge זו שאומה לפני מאז שהיה כפי ,זו בארץ והזדמנות מקלט שמבקשת
and possibility here, as they have since נולדה
before this nation was born. כְּנַחַל אֵיתָן, ִמשׁ�פָּט; וּצ ְדָ קָה,ו�י�גּ ַל כַּ ַמּי �ם
Let justice well up like waters, and righteousness
like a mighty stream (Amos 5:24)
()עמוס ה כד
© Rabbi Ayelet Cohen Hebrew by Rabbi Noa Sattath
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Refuah Shlemah – Healing Prayers
Alton Bader Richard Gray Rose Wahnon
HaRav Refael Zvi ben Leah v’Yaakov Josephine Kleinbaum Gabriel Weingarten
Nelly Dunkel Sue Rosansky
Connie Gore Hannah Siegel
If you or a CBST member you know is ill and would like support, contact cbstoffice@cbst.org.
This printed list is for those with acute illness. You may say a name aloud during the healing prayer at services.
CBST’s Chesed Committee provides assistance for members who are hospitalized or recovering from illness or loss.
Email chesed@cbst.org. We’re your community; we’re here for you.
We include in our healing prayers the almost 14,000 immigrant children in U.S. custody, most of whom
are separated from their families.
Condolences
To CBST member Laurie Siegel on the death of her stepmother Evelyne Siegel, z”l, who died on Sunday,
April 7 at the age of 100.
To CBST member Harvey Lubitz on the death of his friend Ivan Florence, z”l, who died on Sunday, April
7 in London.
Yortzeits 8 to 14 Nisan 5779
Members memorialized on the Wine Family Sanctuary Memorial Wall
Irwin Lobel Thelma Taylor
Family & Friends memorialized on plaques on the Kuriel Chapel Memorial Wall
Herbert S. Cohen Abraham Katz Sandy Temkin
Hilda Dubin Betty Leaderman Alfred Weiss
Albert Fineberg Ida Malloy
Melvin Goldberg Louis Stone
Leon Kassel Samuel Tau
The CBST community extends condolences to mourners among us.
May God comfort you among all who mourn. We pray for peace.
All are welcome to an Oneg downstairs following the service.
Seating & Accessibility: CBST is committed to accessibility. At Friday night services, several spaces for someone in
a wheelchair and an adjacent chair are reserved; seats are released at 6:45pm if not occupied. CBST has a Hearing
Induction Loop for hearing aids with T-Coils.
Phones and photography: Silence your cell phones. Photos are not permitted during services.
Bags and coats: Bags and coats are subject to search by security personnel.
Bicycles: Due to space and security issues, there is no bicycle storage inside the CBST vestibule or building.
Smoking: Is not permitted within 25 feet of our front door.
From CBST’s Green Team: We live in a city where rigid plastics are recyclable. Toss plastic straws, bottles, etc. in
receptacles labeled “cans/bottles.” CBST now participates in NYC’s composting program. All of our disposable cups,
plates, and flatware (except for plastic Kiddush cups) are compostable and can go in the brown compost bins
downstairs. The earth & the Green Team thank you.
Tonight, our thanks to: Better Events Sound Technician · CBST Facilities Staff Jorge Loyola, Victor Reyes, and
Teresa Gutierrez · CBST Members & Friends who greet everyone at services · Shabbat sponsors and donors.
In case of emergency, walk out of the building and move far away.
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Ahead…
Friday, April 19, 2019 / 15 Nisan 5779 Saturday, April 20, 2019 / 15 Nisan 5779
Erev Pesach Pesach I Yom Tov Service, 9:30am
Service Leader: Cooperberg-Rittmaster Rabbinical
Ma’ariv Service, 6pm – open to all
Intern Steven Philp
Service Leaders: Cantor Steve Zeidenberg
Ba’al Tefillah: Cantor Steve Zeidenberg
and Ruth Gursky
D’var Torah: Cooperberg-Rittmaster Rabbinical
First Night Community Seder, 6:30pm - Intern Steven Philp
pre-registration required
Seder Leaders: Rabbi Yael Rapport,
Rabbi Marisa James, Cantor Steve Zeidenberg,
Cooperberg Rittmaster Rabbinical
Intern Deborah Megdal, and Judy Hollander
Pesach 5779
Seder Meal Match for CBST Members
If you are hosting a Seder (1st or 2nd night) and have room at your table, or if you are seeking a Seder at
someone's home, contact us and we will do our best to match you! Email Judy Hollander at
sedermatch@cbst.org.
Sell Your Chametz
Halachah (Jewish law) prohibits eating chametz (leaven) during Pesach and also forbids us to own
chametz or even have it on our premises. Tradition provides a legal procedure: we can sell our chametz
and, after the end of the holiday, buy it back (without actual delivery or pick-up). Use this form for
selling your chametz by Wednesday, April 17: bit.ly/ChametzForm5779.
Kashering 101 for CBST Jews-by-Choice
Thursday, April 18, 6pm, 130 West 30th Street
All CBST members who have converted or are going through the conversion process are invited to join
CRRI Steven Philp for some hands-on learning as we get the CBST kitchen ready for Passover. We'll bust
out the tape, get the water boiling, and learn about what we can (and can't) make KFP - Kosher-for-
Passover. No prior experience necessary! Please RSVP to sphilp@cbst.org to let him know you'll be there.
Friday Night Services & CBST First Night Community Seder 5779
Friday, April 19, 6pm, 130 West 30th Street
Registration for the CBST First Night Seder has closed. If you are a CBST
member looking for a 1st or 2nd night seder, you can email Judy Hollander at
sedermatch@cbst.org to see if there are any CBST members hosting. If you are
a non-member, you can utilize the UJA Find-a-Seder Tool (ujafedny.org/find-a-
service) to locate a seder near you. 6pm services are open to all.
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Down the Nile: A Passover Aggadah Adventure
Sunday, April 21, 10:30am and 12:30pm, 130 West 30 Street th
A basket carrying a baby floats down the Nile River…where is it going, and who will
the baby become? Travel down the Nile, across Egypt, and through the Red Sea in
this immersive retelling of the Passover story, brought to life with puppetry, live
music, sensory storytelling designed especially for very young audiences and their
grownups. Tickets available at cbst.org/aggadah-adventures.
Upcoming
See all these events and more at cbst.org/events/month
Israeli Dancing with Mitch Ginsburgh
Monday, April 22, 7pm to 9pm, 130 West 30th Street
Learn with an internationally known Israeli dance teacher and choreographer No dance experience is
necessary. Register: bit.ly/IsraeliDancingApril.
"The Forbidden Conversation" Play and Discussion
Saturday, April 27, 2pm, 130 West 30th Street
CBST and the Middle East and Me team invite you to this one-man
performance exploring the difficulty of conversations about Israel in the
American Jewish community. Gili Getz presents a deeply personal story
of his relationship with his father and their conversations in Israel
during the Gaza war in 2014. The performance is followed by an open
discussion about the challenging conversations we have with family,
friends, and our community concerning the future of Israel, the American Jewish community, and ways
to process fundamental differences and disagreements. Share your love and pride, your disappointment
and shame. All opinions are welcome. Register: bit.ly/ForbiddenConversationCBST.
Yom HaShoah Commemoration with Downtown Jewish Life
Wednesday, May 1, 7pm, The Manny Cantor Center - 197 East Broadway
CBST joins the Downtown Jewish Life community on this somber occasion in a ceremony
commemorating Holocaust Memorial Day. There is no fee to attend, but we ask that you register ahead of
time: bit.ly/DJLYomHaShoah.
Save the Date - Israeli-Palestinian Joint Memorial Ceremony
Tuesday, May 7, 7pm to 9pm, 130 West 30th Street
Communities across the U.S. gather to honor the annual Israeli/Palestinian Memorial Day Ceremony. For
the past fourteen years, thousands of Israelis and Palestinians have stood each year to acknowledge the
pain of those living on the "other side" and envision a better future together. Join us for a special
memorial event based upon the values of recognition, hope, solidarity, and non-violence, led by the New
Israel Fund, with the Parents' Circle/Families Forum and Combatants for Peace (CBST members on the
November Israel trip met with Robi Damelin, who will participate on behalf of the Parents' Circle). CBST
is honored to be hosting this powerful event, which will be emceed by Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum. We will
view inspirational footage of the Israeli/Palestinian Memorial Day Ceremony taking place on the same day
in Israel. We will sing, reflect, and renew our community's call to end the conflict in a just and peaceful
way. Registration and more info soon!
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Music at CBST
Concert for Social Justice: "Whence We Came"
Monday, May 6, 7pm, 130 West 30th Street
CBST Member, Violist, Adria Benjamin and her esteemed colleagues
present chamber music to bring beauty, meaning and comfort to our
community in these challenging times. Adria Benjamin, Sebu Sirinian,
Lisa Tipton, Tomoko Fujita, Adrienne Kim, and CBST Music Director
Joyce Rosenzweig play:
Chorale Preludes of Johann Sebastian Bach - Gyorgy Kurtag (b.
1926)
Air on the G String - Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
Fuga Misterioso - Astor Piazzola (1921-1992)
Piano Quintet - Alfred Schnittke (1934-1998)
Plus the world premiere of a work to be written for CBST and
these performers.
Reception follows. Admission and your gift of any amount support music at CBST and our bold social
justice work. Donors of $100 or more will be acknowledged as sponsors. Tickets:
bit.ly/WhenceWeCame2019.
“Psalm Enchanted Evening” Benefit Concert
Sunday, June 2, 4pm, 130 West 30th Street
This year’s 24th Annual Benefit Concert honors Joyce
Rosenzweig, Music Director at CBST for the past 25
years.
Psalms have provided inspiration and comfort to
humanity for countless generations. These sacred
writings, comprised of 150 chapters, encompass the
full range of human experience: from despair to
exaltation, from lament to thanksgiving, and from
mourning to celebration. This year's concert is held in conjunction with CBST's Psalms Project, where
over 250 people have committed to daily recitation of a chosen Psalm. The concert will feature a wide
array of musical settings of various Psalm texts, from the 1600's to the present day, from Ashkenazi to
Sephardic musical traditions, and from exquisite choral settings to songs from musical theater. Our
special guest performers include CBST's former cantor, Cantor David Berger, world-renowned Middle-
Eastern vocalist/scholar Galeet Dardashti, oud player Zafer Tawil, other leading instrumentalists, as well
as Cantor Steve Zeidenberg and the magnificent CBST Community Chorus - celebrating its 25th
Anniversary, all under the direction of Joyce Rosenzweig. The concert will include a world premiere of a
new work composed specially for Joyce Rosenzweig and the CBST Chorus by Michael Boino.
Tickets: bit.ly/PsalmEnchantedEvening.
10Bold Spiritual Community of Resistance and Love
Sanctuary at CBST: Pro Se Immigration Legal Clinic Begins in May
On Wednesday, May 8, at 6pm, CBST will begin hosting a weekly immigration clinic, in partnership with
the New Sanctuary Coalition, RUSA, and SAFE (Seeking Asylum and Finding Empowerment). The clinic
will focus on LGBTQ immigrants, assisting people who are representing themselves (pro se) and
connecting those who need it to professional legal services.
For lawyers interested in volunteering: On Monday, April 15, at 7pm, CBST will host "Introduction to
Asylum Law" for 1.5 CLE credit hours in Areas of Professional Practice. This is an accredited NY
continuing legal education (CLE) course that will give an overview of the law of asylum, with specific
reference to cases based on sexual orientation and gender identity. We are offering this course for free
and ask that attorneys commit to at least 10 hours of volunteering at CBST's clinic.
For all others interested in violunteering: On Wednesday, April 24, at 6pm, CBST will host a hands-on
clinic training with SAFE and NSC.
Learn more and register for the either training at bit.ly/CBSTCLE.
Support the Suitcase Project and Help Us Support Sarah W. Now That She's Home!
CBST community members met Sarah W, who was just released from prison, and gave her a suitcase full
of necessary items that the CBST community donated! If you're interested in being part of the circle of
CBSTers welcoming and supporting Sarah, email either rabbijames@cbst.org or leejgoldberg@gmail.com.
Resistance! Calls and Cards
Thursdays, 12:30 to 2:00pm, 130 West 30th Street
Come for pizza to fuel your phone calls and postcard
writing. Make your voice heard by exercising your right
to contact officials. Bring a cell phone and your
fighting spirit!
Welcoming Visit at Islamic Center at NYU
Fridays, 12:45 to 2:30pm, 238 Thompson Street
Welcome worshippers to the Islamic Center at NYU’s
Jummah midday prayer service. To participate in House
of Peace, speak to Harold Levine or Ira Rosenblum, or
email them at houseofpeace@cbst.org
11Lehrhaus Judaica Adult Education Special Series
Big Questions: Exploring Judaism through a Denominational Lens
Saturdays, Apr. 13, May 11, Jun. 22, 12:45pm
How do different movements within Judaism answer life's big questions? In this course, taught by
CRRI Steven Philp, explore how Jews have grappled with topics like God, revelation, good versus evil,
and peoplehood - and see what conclusions we might come to ourselves. Class will take place after
services, so grab your lunch and join us! No registration required.
Animals in the Jewish Tradition
Tuesdays, April 16 and 23, 6:30pm to 7:45pm
In this heart-engaged and text-based course taught by CRRI Deborah Megdal,
we'll review Biblical and rabbinic texts, find guidance on how to treat animals
today (spoiler alert: with profound mercy), and discuss the values that underlie
the laws of kashrut, including kosher slaughter. All texts will be presented with
full English translation alongside the original. No previous background required.
Register: bit.ly/CBSTAnimalsClass.
Introduction to Genealogy
Tuesdays, April 16 and 23, 6:30pm
Ron Weiss leads this overview of various genealogical techniques, from old-fashioned basics to
sophisticated computer research. Participants will discuss specific Jewish research organizations and
techniques that are particularly useful for us. We will also include information about DNA research.
Register: bit.ly/CBSTGenealogyClass.
Weekly Torah and Talmud Study with Rabbi Mike Moskowitz
Thursdays, resuming May 2, 130 West 30th Street
6:30pm to 7:30pm: This text-based “Mishmar” study for trans and non-binary
participants on the Parashat Hashavua (the weekly Torah portion).
Register: bit.ly/CBSTTorahStudy.
7:45pm to 8:30pm: This Talmud study session is open to everyone of every gender
identity. Register: bit.ly/CBSTTalmudStudy.
These study sessions are free of charge. Your contribution will benefit Trans Jews Are Here programming.
All backgrounds and skill levels are welcome to attend. CBST recommends regular attendance especially
for Talmud study, but drop-ins are always welcome.
12Families with Children at CBST
Our Jewish learning program offers opportunties for children and young adults ages 0-18, along with
their grown-ups. Programming includes Limmud B’Shabbat Hebrew School, early childhood
programs, b’nai mitzvah training, holiday events, and more.
More info at cbst.org/children or contact Jennifer Kleinbaum at 212-929-9498 x 816.
For Limmud Program information, contact Principal, Jonathan Chapman at children@cbst.org
Aggadah Adventures
Join CBST for a series of unique theatrical experiences designed especially for our youngest community
members (ages 2-6) and their grownups. These immersive, multi-sensory, and educational performances
will bring Jewish text to life in new and exciting ways -giving participants an active role in telling the
story as it unfolds. Utilizing puppetry, live music, and sensory storytelling, Aggadah Adventures creatively
and meaningfully introduce our tradition to a new generation.
Visit cbst.org/aggadah-adventures for more info and tickets.
Down the Nile: A Passover Aggadah Adventure
• Sunday, April 21, 10:30am / 12:30pm
• Saturday, April 27, 11:30am – SOLD OUT
Under the Rainbow: A Pride Aggadah Adventure
• Saturday, June 29, 10:30am / 12:30pm
Inside the Whale: A Yom Kippur Aggadah Adventure
• Wednesday, October 9, times TBD (takes place at the
Jacob Javits Center)
13Tonight’s Oneg (Delight) Sponsored by
Deluxe Oneg Lewis Goldstein in memory of my sister-in-law, Sheila Goldstein (Sima Sivion), z”l.
The CBST Clergy, Board, and Staff welcome Micah Weiss, Kleinbaum Rabbnic Intern.
The CBST Clergy, Board, and Staff wishing thank you and farewell to Victor Reyes on his final day at
CBST. We wish him well on his coming move.
Lee Goldberg in loving memory of my paternal grandfather Melvin Goldberg, z”l on his thirteenth yortzeit.
Valerie Tregubenko and Tatyana Dvorkin in honor of their upcoming wedding.
Linda Vogel and Danielle Korn in memory of our beloved Hilda Dubin, z"l.
Ari, Peter, and Reina Warshawsky in memory of Lora Warshawsky-Livine, z”l, on the 6th anniversary of her
passing at the age of 42. The sun of her soul shines on us daily and lights our path forward.
Janet Zaleon in recognition of my father's 50th yortzeit, my mother's 40th yortzeit, and my aunt and
uncle's fifth yortzeit. And in gratitude for the support of my friends at CBST.
Livestream
Supported by Carol Feinman
Bimah Flowers
Sponsored by David Wine and Michael MacElhenny
To sponsor an Oneg, Livestream, or Flowers, contact Ruth at 212-929-9498 x 815 or Giving@cbst.org,
or go to cbst.org.
Psalms/Tehillim Project—You Can Still Participate
In Judaism, it is traditional to recite Psalms/Tehillim in times of fear, mourning,
calamity, and in joy and celebration. This project responds to the moment in history
in which we find ourselves. As a congregation, we will recite the entire book of 150
Psalms each day with each person taking on the responsibility of one Psalm. You
can still join this initiative (non-members are welcome): Email Tasha Calhoun at
tcalhoun@cbst.org with Psalms/Tehillim Project in the subject line. You can choose
a Psalm that is meaningful to you or ask CBST clergy to choose one for you.
CBST has a Hearing Induction Loop for hearing aids with T-Coils.
14Textual Activism, an upcoming book by Rabbi
Mike Moskowitz (CBST Scholar-in-Residence for
Trans and Queer Jewish Studies), compiles Rabbi
Moskowitz’s essays on Judaism and allyship as
spiritual practice - deeply traditional Torah and
radically progressive advocacy. Sign up to be the
first to know when copies are available!
Rabbi Mike Moskowitz has taken the directive to
pursue justice to heart. Leveraging his vast
Yeshivah knowledge to uncover and expand our
tradition's wisdom and teachings, his
groundbreaking contributions are wide-ranging.
From abortion and allyship to gender and
immigration, Rabbi Moskowitz's words are driven
by his profound commitment to seeing people as
God has created us, in God's own image.
- Seth M. Marnin, Chair of Keshet’s Board
of Directors
Text CBST to 22828 to receive updates about ordering
your copy of Textual Activism
15Senior Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum, D.D.
Rabbi Yael Rooks Rapport ASSISTANT RABBI
Cantor Steve Zeidenberg 130 West 30th Street
Joyce Rosenzweig MUSIC DIRECTOR New York, NY 10001
(212) 929-9498
Rabbi Marisa Elana James DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL JUSTICE PROGRAMMING
cbst.org
Gregg H. Passin PRESIDENT facebook.com/BeitSimchatTorah
Yolanda Potasinski EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR twitter.com/CBST
instagram.com/cbst_nyc
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