SHABBAT PROGRAM

SHABBAT PROGRAM

July 5 and 6, 2019 / 3 Tammuz 5779

Parashat Korach

גַּם־עַתָּה הִתְי�צְּבוּ וּ�אוּ אֶת־הַדָּבָר הַגָּדוֹל הַזֶּה אֲשׁ�ר ה' עֹשׂ�ה לְעֵֽינֵיכֶֽם:

"Now stand here and see the great thing that the Eternal will do before your very eyes." (I Samuel 12:16) - for Parashat Korach

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 לגלות 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: [email protected]

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JULY 5, 2019 / 3 TAMUZ 5779 PARASHAT KORACH הֲכָנַת הַלֵּב OPENING PRAYERS AND MEDITATIONS (Shabbat Hamalkah Pinchas Minkowsky (1859-1924 שׁ�בָּת הַמַּלְכָּה 31 (Candle Blessings Abraham Wolf Binder (1895-1967 הַדְלָקַת נֵרוֹת שׁ�ל שׁ�בָּת 38 (Shalom Aleichem Israel Goldfarb (1879-1956 שׁ�לוֹם עֲלֵיכֶם 40 קַבָּלַת שׁ�בָּת KABBALAT SHABBAT / WELCOMING SHABBAT (L’chu N’ran’nah (Psalm 95) Reuben Sirotkin (Born 1933 לְכוּ נְ�נְּנָה (תהלים צה) 52 Yism’chu Hashamayim Chassidic י�שׂ�מְחוּ הַשּׁ�מַי�ם 54 (Psalm 96) (תהלים צו) מִזְמוֹר לְדָו�ד 62 Mizmor L’David (Psalm 29) Yiddish Melody (Shnirele Perele) (תהלים כט) Israeli Melody 66 L'chah Dodi (Shlomo Alkabetz) (Kol Haneshama Synagogue (Jerusalem לְכָה דוֹדִי (Tov L’hodot () Ken Chasen (Born 1965 טוֹב לְהֹדוֹת (תהלים צב) 72 מַעֲ �יב MA’ARIV / THE EVENING SERVICE Bar’chu Nusach בָּ�כוּ 78 Hama’ariva Aravim Nusach הַמַּעֲ �יבָה עֲ �בִים 85 ( Debbie Friedman (1951-2011 אַהֲבַת עוֹלָם 86 (Sh’ma Yisrael Salomon Sulzer (1804-1890 שׁ�מַע י�שׂ��אֵל 88 (V’ahavta Torah Cantillation (Trop ו� אָ ַה בְ תָּ 89 (Mi Chamochah Hanna Tiferet-Siegel (Born 1948 מִי כָמֹֽכָה 94 (Haporeis Sukkat Shalom Jeff Klepper (Born 1954 הַפּוֹ�שׂ סֻכַּת שׁ�לוֹם 98 (V’shamru Shlomo Carlebach (1926-1994 ו�שׁ�מְרוּ 102 Chatsi Nusach חֲצִי קַדִּ ישׁ 104 Silent עֲ מִ ידָ ה 106 (Oseh Shalom Jeff Klepper (Born 1954 עֹשׂ�ה שׁ�לוֹם 118 Prayer for Healing תְּפִלָּה לִ�פוּאָה 130 Prayer for our Country תְּפִלָּה לַמְּ דִ ינ ָה Program Kaddish Shalem Nusach קַ דִּ ישׁ שׁ�לֵם 138 DRASHAH: RABBI YAEL RAPPORT דְּ �שׁ�ה *( Salomon Sulzer (1804-1890 עָלֵֽינוּ 140 Mourner’s Kaddish קַ דִּ ישׁ י �תוֹם 150 179 God Bless America Irving Berlin (1888-1989)

Composer Feature

Jeffrey Klepper (Born 1954) is one of the leading cantors of the American Jewish community. As composer of widely-known melodies for Shalom Rav and Oseh Shalom he has been expanding the boundaries of contemporary Jewish music for over three decades. Born in New York City, Cantor Klepper grew up as a North American Federation of Temple Youth songleader. In 1974, he formed the musical group Kol B'seder with Rabbi Daniel Freelander, which has released six recordings. In 1980, he was invested as Cantor by the School of Sacred Music at Hebrew Union College in New York. Since then, he has served congregations in Haifa, Israel and Evanston, Illinois. While in Evanston, Cantor Klepper earned a Masters in Music from Northeastern Illinois University. Now residing in Boston with his family, he continues to perform his music throughout the country.

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THIS SHABBAT Saturday, July 6, 2019 / 3 Tammuz 5779 Friday, July 5, 2019 / 3 Tammuz 5779 NO SHABBAT MORNING SERVICES Parashat Korach Service Leader: Rabbi Yael Rapport Ba'al Tefillah: Saul Zalkin Drashah: Rabbi Yael Rapport Aufruf Blessing of Ava Rosenblatt and Ryan Roth

Refuah Shlemah – Healing Prayers Norbert Fischer Rabbi Reuven Hammer Linda Hall Sherrie Theriault If you or a CBST member you know is ill and would like support, contact [email protected]. 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 [email protected]. 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 members Marc Waldor and Nancy Long on the death of Marc’s mother, Rita Kaden Waldor, z”l, who died on Friday, July 5 at the age of 89. Her funeral will take place on Sunday, July 7.

Yortzeits 3 to 9 Tammuz 5779 Members memorialized on the Wine Family Sanctuary Memorial Wall Sophie Gaines Larry Rape

Family & Friends memorialized on plaques on the Kuriel Chapel Memorial Wall Annette Aaron Martin Feirman Peal Morgenstern Philip Abrahamson Justin Fruh Julian Rose Harriet Barron Rosina Gans Minnie Rosenberg Eva Deutsch Eleanor Hakim Anita Sacks Selwyn Ekman Irving Lamkay Nava Elad Judith Little

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, Teresa Gutierrez, and Shelton Person · 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. 4

PRAYER for OUR COUNTRY Our God and God of our ancestors, bless this country and all who dwell within it. אלוהינו ואלוהי אבותנו ואמותינו. ברך את ארצנו ואת כל 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, להיות דרוכות, אמיצים, ומלאי חמלה. ,Help us to channel our anger חזקנו וחזק ידנו כאשר אנו אחוזים בפחד .So that it motivates us to action סייע בידינו לנתב את כעסנו לידי מעשה ,Help us to feel our fear חזק לבבנו לחוש את מלוא הפחד שלנו .So that we do not become numb Help us to be generous with others, כדי שלא נהפוך לאדישות .So that we raise each other up סייע לנו להשפיע נדיבות על אחרים כדי שנרים זה את זו . ,Help us to be humble in our fear סייע לנו להיות צנועות בפחד, כדי שנדע כי גם כשאנו מרגישים ,knowing that as vulnerable as we feel פגיעות, יש אחרות, הנמצאות בסיכון גבוה אף יותר, זוהי חובתנו there are those at greater risk, and that it is our holy work to stand with them. הקדושה להיות עמן. ,Help us to taste the sweetness of liberty ברכנו בטעם המתוק של החופש 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 לרפא ולחזק את הדמוקרטיה שלנו שתהיה כְּעֵץ שׁ�תוּל עַל-מַי�ם, ,To heal and nourish our democracy ו�עַל-יוּבַל י�שׁ�לַּח שׁ��שׁ�יו, ו�א י��אֶה כִּי-י�בֹא חֹם, ו�הָי�ה עָלֵהוּ �עֲנָן; that it may be like a tree planted by the water whose roots reach down to the stream; (ירמיהו יז, ח) ,it need not fear drought when it comes its leaves are always green (Jeremiah 17:8). Source of all Life, שכינה, אם כל חי, ,Guide our leaders with righteousness שלחי אורך ואמתך למנהיגנו ,Strengthen their hearts but keep them from hardening. חזקי לבבותיהם שלא יתקשו That they may use their influence and authority to שישתמשו בכוחן כדי לדבר אמת ולפעול בצדק (ישעיהו טז, ג-ה) .(speak truth and act for justice (Isaiah 16:3-5 מי יתן וכל יושבי הארץ יחלקו בעושרה, ישגשגו בחופש שתציע, 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, לעקור שנאה, גזענות, שוביניזם, אפליה, אלימות בכל צורה, ,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 לקבל את הזר ואת המהגרת, ולכבד את המתנות שמביא כל מי and to honor the gifts of those who seek refuge שמבקשת מקלט והזדמנות בארץ זו, כפי שהיה מאז לפני שאומה זו and possibility here, as they have since נולדה .before this nation was born Let justice well up like waters, and righteousness �ו י� גּ ַל כַּמַּי�ם, מִשׁ�פָּט; וּצְדָקָה, כְּנַחַל אֵיתָן like a mighty stream (Amos 5:24) ) עמוס ה כד) Rabbi Ayelet Cohen 5 ©

Hebrew by Rabbi Noa Sattath

Ahead… Friday, July 12, 2019 / 10 Tammuz 5779 Saturday, July 13, 2019 / 10 Tammuz 5779 Kabbalat Shabbat Services, 6:30pm Liberal Minyan, 10am Parashat Chukat Service Leader: Rabbi Marisa James Service Leader: Rabbi Marisa James Ba’al Tefillah: Sam Rosen Ba’al Tefillah: Sam Rosen D’var Torah: Rabbi Marisa James Music Director & Pianist: Joyce Rosenzweig Drashah: Rabbi Marisa James

Upcoming

Psalm Enchanted Evening: Reprise! Sunday, July 7, 8pm, Stamford Hilton Hotel – Stamford, CT The CBST chorus, under the direction of Music Director Joyce Rosenzweig, will open the 30th North American Jewish Choral Festival, featuring a selection of music from their magnificent June 2 concert. It is a huge honor to have been invited again to perform in this prestigious festival. Also on the program that evening is the Zamir Chorale of Boston (Joshua Jacobson, conductor) and HaZamir Chamber Choir (Mati Lazar, conductor). It should be a thrilling evening of great Jewish choral music. Come and cheer on the CBST chorus! Tickets are $20 and may be purchased at the door.

Trans Life at CBST Visioning Session Wednesday, July 10, 6pm, 130 West 30th Street Trans and non-binary community members are invited to come together to envision what's in store for trans life at CBST. Can't make it on the 10th? Email your thoughts to [email protected]!

Aleinu Beach Hangout Saturday, July 13, 3pm, Brighton Beach We're heading to Brooklyn again for another day in the sun. Don't forget to bring snacks, cash, and sunscreen! We'll enjoy a sunset Havdalah, followed by dinner in the neighborhood. Exact location will be sent out to those who RSVP: tiny.cc/AleinuBeachHavdalah2019.

Shabbat Dinner hosted by Mishpachah Friday, July 19, 5pm, 130 West 30th Street This monthly pre-Shabbat dinner is open to all for a truly intergenerational experience. $16 by Tuesday, July 16; $20 thereafter. Register: bit.ly/MishpachahDinnerJuly2019.

Scriptural Reasoning: Interfaith Text Study and Dialogue Saturday, July 20, 1pm to 2:30pm, 130 West 30th Street Join guests from Marble Collegiate Church and the Islamic Center at NYU for the NYC launch of the Scriptural Reasoning program, which uses facilitated study of parallel texts from the Hebrew scriptures, New Testament, and Quran to encourage dialogue between Jews, Christians, and Muslims. No prior knowledge or preparation required. Space is limited. Contact Harold Levine ([email protected]) with questions. Register: bit.ly/ScripturalReasoningJuly.

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Bold Spiritual Community of Resistance and Love

CBST at the Philly Trans Wellness Conference Thursday, July 25, through Saturday, July 27, Philadelphia, PA Will you be in Philly for the conference? Let us know at [email protected]! The PTWC educates and empowers trans individuals and allies on issues of health and well-being, while facilitating networking, community-building, and systemic change. For the second year, CBST has a table at the conference! If you'll be there, come by and visit.

Pro-Israel & Pro-Peace? Join CBST at the J Street Conference! Saturday, October 26 through Tuesday, October 29, Washington, D.C. Join our first-ever congregational delegation to the J Street Conference! Over four days, we'll meet and learn from some of the most important Israeli and Palestinian activists, diplomats, and political leaders, we'll learn about how to most effectively share our stories and experiences while working to advocate for a just and safe and peaceful future, and we'll do so with thousands of others from Jewish communities across the US who care deeply about the future and the welfare of Israelis and Palestinians. Early bird registration is open through August 1 - use discount code CBST2019 to get an additional 20% off. Contact Rabbi James ([email protected]) or Judy Hollander of the Middle East & Me team ([email protected]) for more information, or visit jstreet.org/conference.

Sanctuary at CBST Pro Se Immigration Legal Clinic Wednesdays, 6pm to 8:30pm, 130 West 30th Street In partnership with Seeking Asylum and Finding Empowerment (SAFE) and New Sanctuary Coalition (NSC), CBST has launched its own weekly immigration legal and pro se clinic, to focus on LGBTQ immigrants. Volunteers assist people who are representing themselves (pro se, in legal terms) to complete asylum applications and share additional legal services are available to them. If you have attended a clinic training, either at CBST or through New Sanctuary, or if you have immigration clinic experience, join us. If you have not yet been to a clinic training, contact Rabbi Marisa James ([email protected]) about upcoming training sessions, and if you are a lawyer, contact Lee Jason Goldberg ([email protected]) about upcoming immigration CLEs.

Resistance: Calls and Cards Thursdays, 12:30 to 2pm, 130 West 30th Street Do you have something to say to your government's leaders? Come for pizza - we'll fuel you to make phone calls and write postcards. Make your voice heard in Washington, Albany, and elsewhere. Bring a cell phone and your fighting spirit! We provide everything else!

Welcoming Visit at Islamic Center at NYU Fridays, 12:45pm to 2:30pm, 238 Thompson Street Welcome worshipers to Jummah midday prayer every or any Friday, for the whole time or in shifts, with these words: Jewish New Yorkers stand with our Muslim neighbors. No RSVP needed.

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Tonight’s Oneg (Delight) Sponsored by Deluxe Oneg Lorraine Baysek and Karen Miscuk in memory of Mary Potts. Deluxe Oneg Jane Spielman wishing a Happy 89th Birthday to Lea, the light of my life. Marni and Julie Aarlev to honor Marni’s mother, Annette Aaron, z”l, on her 9th yortzeit. We fondly remember your creativity and independence and miss your presence in our lives. Bimah Flowers

David Wine and Michael MacElhenny

To sponsor an Oneg, Livestream, or Flowers, contact Ruth at 212-929-9498 x 815 or [email protected], or go to cbst.org.

Families with Children at CBST

Limmud 2019-2020 registration extended through Sunday, July 7! Visit cbst.org/children or email [email protected].

Senior Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum, D.D. 130 West 30th Street New York, NY 10001 Rabbi Yael Rooks Rapport ASSISTANT RABBI (212) 929-9498 Joyce Rosenzweig MUSIC DIRECTOR cbst.org Rabbi Marisa Elana James DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL JUSTICE PROGRAMMING facebook.com/BeitSimchatTorah Gregg H. Passin PRESIDENT twitter.com/CBST Yolanda Potasinski EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR instagram.com/cbst_nyc 8