Shabbat Program

SHABBAT PROGRAM

JANUARY 10-11, 2020 / 14 TEVET 5780 PARASHAT VAYECHI

הַמַּלְאָ הַגֹּאֵל אֹתִי מִכָּל־�ע י�בָ� אֶת־הַנְּעָ�ים ו�י�קָּ�א בָהֶם שׁ�מִי ו�שׁ�ם אֲבֹתַי אַבְ�הָם ו�י�צְחָק ו�י�דְגּוּ לָ�ב בְּקֶ�ב הָאָ�ץ: "May the Angel who has redeemed me from all harm bless the young ones. May my name continue to be called through them and the name of my fathers, Abraham and Isaac. May they be teeming multitudes upon the earth!” (Genesis 48:16)

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]

A LISTING OF JUST SOME OF OUR UPCOMING EVENTS…AT A GLANCE:

January 11: 10:00 am: Limmud b’Shabbat (K-8th); 11:45 am: Alef-Bet Shabbat (ages 0-5); 12:30 pm: Kiddush Lunch; 1:30 pm: Teen Track L'Taken

January 16-20: The JCC’s Cinematters: NY Social Justice Film Festival January 18, 6 pm: Aleinu Winter Game Night & Dinner [age 20s/30s only] January 19, 3-5 pm: B’nai Mitzvah MLK Social Justice Project [registration required]

January 20, 12:30-2 pm: Families with Children MLK Social Justice Project [must register] January 26, 1 pm, AMC Empire 25 (234 W. 42nd): Just Mercy private

screening & discussion [limited to 1st 50 people; sign-up deadline JAN 14] February 8, 6 pm: Aleinu Tu B’Shvat Discussion & Vegetarian Potluck Dinner February 9, program 12:30 pm; brunch 1:30 pm: Celebrating Tasha Calhoun’s 25

Years at CBST February 24, 7 pm: Concert for Social Justice May 11, 7 pm: Concert for Social Justice 25th Annual Benefit Concert – SAVE THE DATE! June 7, 4 pm:

JANUARY 10, 2020 / 14 TEVET 5780 PARASHAT VAYECHI

הֲכָנַת הַלֵּב OPENING PRAYERS AND MEDITATIONS *Hineh Mah Tov Abayudaya Ugandan הִנֵּה מַה טוֹב 30 *(Shabbat Shalom Craig Taubman (Born 1958 שׁ�בָּת שׁ�לוֹם *(Candle Blessing 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) Abayudaya Ugandan לְכוּ נְ�נְּנָה (תהלים צה) 52 *Zamru Ladonai (Psalm 98) Suki Berry זַמְּרוּ לַה' (תהלים צח) 58 *(Mizmor L’David (Psalm 29) Shlomo Carlebach (1926-1994 מִזְמוֹר לְדָו�ד (תהלים כט) 62 *L'chah Dodi (Shlomo Alkabetz) Abie Rotenberg לְכָה דוֹדִ י 66 Moshe Laufer* *(Mizmor Shir (Psalm 92) Debbie Friedman (1951-2011 מִ זְמוֹר שִׁיר (תהלים צב) 72 מַ עֲ �יב MA’ARIV/THE EVENING SERVICE Bar’chu Nusach בָּ�כוּ 78 Hama’ariv Aravim Nusach הַמַּעֲ �יב עֲ �בִים 80 *(Ahavat Olam Debbie Friedman (1951-2011 אַהֲבַת עוֹלָם 86 (Sh’ma Yisrael Salomon Sulzer (1804-1890 שׁ�מַע י�שׂ��אֵל 88 (V’ahavta Torah Cantillation (Trope ו�אָהַבְתָּ 89 *(Mi Chamochah Sol Zim (Born 1939 מִי כָמֹֽכָה 94 *Hashkiveinu Modzitz Chasidim הַשׁ�כִּיבֵֽנוּ 98 *(V’shamru Debbie Friedman (1951-2011 ו�שׁ�מְרוּ 102 Chatzi Kaddish Nusach חֲצִי קַדִּ ישׁ 104 Silent Amidah עֲ מִ ידָ ה 106 (Yih’yu L’ratzon / Oseh Shalom Bonia Shur (Born 1923 י�הְיוּ לְ�צוֹן / עֹשׂ�ה שׁ�לוֹם 118 *(Oseh Shalom Michael Ochs (Born 1975 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 קַדִּישׁ שׁ�לֵם 138

דְּ �שׁ�ה: DRASHAH: RABBI SHARON KLEINBAUM

*(Aleinu Salomon Sulzer (1804-1890 עָלֵֽינוּ 140 Mourner’s Kaddish קַ דִּ ישׁ י�תוֹם 150 *(Ozi V’zimrat Yah (Psalm 118) Shefa Gold (Born 1955 עָזִּי ו�זִמְ�ת י�-הּ 166 (Psalm 118) (תהלים קיח)

*Arranged by Joyce Rosenzweig

THIS WEEKEND

Friday, Jan. 10 / 14 Tevet Saturday, Jan. 11 / 14 Tevet Kabbalat Shabbat, 6:30 pm Shabbat Morning–Liberal Minyan, 10 am Ba’al Tefillah: Cantorial Intern David Fair Ba’al Tefillah: Cantorial Intern David Fair Piano: Music Director Joyce Rosenzweig Service Leader & D’var Torah: Service Leader: Rabbi Yael Rapport Cooperberg-Rittmaster Rabbinic Intern Drashah: Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum Deborah Megdal ~~~ Baby Naming Blessing for James Matar Moser

Composer Feature: Rabbi Shefa Gold Rabbi Shefa Gold is a leader in ALEPH: the Alliance for Jewish Renewal and received her ordination both from the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College and from Rabbi Zalman Schachter-Shalomi (z”l). With her focus on Hebrew chanting, Rabbi Shefa presents workshops based on chanting, ecstatic meditation, and Jewish subjects. She composes and performs spiritual music and has produced ten albums. Her liturgies have been published in several new prayer books. Her latest book, published by Jewish Lights, is The Magic of Hebrew Chant: Healing the Spirit, Transforming the Mind, Deepening Love. Rabbi Gold has published several CDs, such as Chantsformations and Shir Delight.

Refuah Shleimah – Healing Prayers Michael Carlin Yosef Shien Pat Hewitt Michelle Treistman Elaine Kimmel Rose Wahnon Mordecai ben Leah Chaim ben Yehoshuah v’Rachel Dr. Pamela Roberts Rifka Sheyva bat Tzina v'Shimon Yaakov ben Sarah Ester Bat Bryna Sima v’Abraham HaRav Levi Yehudah ben HaRav Zev U'Miriyam

This list is for those with acute illness. Any member can submit their name for one-month inclusion. We only print names of members who have consented. You may say any name aloud during the healing prayer. If you or a CBST member you know is ill & would like support, contact [email protected]. We’re here for you. We include in our prayers the almost 14,000 immigrant children in US custody, most of whom are separated from their families.

Yortzeits 14 to 20 Tevet 5780 Members memorialized on the Wine Family Sanctuary Memorial Wall Louis Blake Glen Kramer Arnold Rowan Jeffrey Carples Gary Rosenblatt Rhoda Zimet Family & Friends memorialized on plaques on the Kuriel Chapel Memorial Wall Ethel Bieber Leonard Klein Melvin Sendrovitz Dr. R. Peter Brierley Janice Landau Donald Shanley Lillian Clair Sam Lesiger Brandon Teena Frank Finesilver Rita Meisler Benjamin Weisbrot Michael Gaines Blanche Comras Rifkin Eli Zackler Joseph Gandelman Maureen Roin Samuel Ziskind Mollie Haddad Adele Schwartz

Condolences Our deepest condolences to: CBST members Martha Golar & Joyce Weinstein on the death of Martha's mother, Alice Golar, z"l, who died Jan. 3 at age 99; Randi Weingarten & Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum on the death of Randi's father, Gabriel Weingarten, z"l, who died on Jan. 5 at age 91; CBST members Meryl Meisler & Patricia O'Brien on the death of their aunt Rita Meisler, z”l, who died Jan. 7 at age 94. The CBST community extends condolences to mourners among us. May God comfort you among all who mourn. We pray for peace.

PRAYER for OUR COUNTRY Rabbi Ayelet Cohen Our God and God of our ancestors, אלוהינו ואלוהי אבותנו ואמותינו. ברך את ארצנו ואת כל .bless this country and all who dwell within it היושבות והיושבים בה ,Help us to experience the blessings of our lives and circumstances יחד לבבנו להודות לך על חיינו ועל הזמן הזה .To be vigilant, compassionate, and brave להיות דרוכות, אמיצים, ומלאי חמלה. ,Strengthen us when we are afraid חזקנו וחזק ידנו כאשר אנו אחוזים בפחד .Help us to channel our anger, so that it motivates us to action Help us to feel our fear, so that we do not become numb. סייע בידינו לנתב את כעסנו לידי מעשה .Help us to be generous with others, so that we raise each other up חזק לבבנו לחוש את מלוא הפחד שלנו ,Help us to be humble in our fear כדי שלא נהפוך לאדישות ,knowing that as vulnerable as we feel סייע לנו להשפיע נדיבות על אחרים כדי שנרים זה את זו . there are those at greater risk, and סייע לנו להיות צנועות בפחד, כדי שנדע כי גם כשאנו מרגישים פגיעות, .that it is our holy work to stand with them Help us to taste the sweetness of liberty, יש אחרות, הנמצאות בסיכון גבוה אף יותר, זוהי חובתנו הקדושה להיות To not take for granted the freedoms won עמן. .in generations past or in recent days ברכנו בטעם המתוק של החופש ,To heal and nourish our democracy כדי שנשכיל להעריך את החופש לו זכינו בדורות קודמים ובעת הזו that it may be like a tree planted by the water לרפא ולחזק את הדמוקרטיה שלנו שתהיה כְּעֵץ שׁ�תוּל עַל-מַי�ם, ו�עַל- ;whose roots reach down to the stream it need not fear drought when it comes, יוּבַל י�שׁ�לַּח שׁ��שׁ�יו, ו�א י��אֶה כִּי-י�בֹא חֹם, ו�הָי�ה עָלֵהוּ �עֲנָן; (ירמיהו יז, ח) .(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 speak truth and act for justice (Isaiah 16:3-5). שישתמשו בכוחן כדי לדבר אמת ולפעול בצדק (ישעיהו טז, ג-ה) May all who dwell in this country מי יתן וכל יושבי הארץ יחלקו בעושרה, ישגשגו בחופש שתציע, ויהיו ,share in its bounty, enjoy its freedoms מוגנים בחוקיה .and be protected by its laws May this nation use its power and wealth מי יתן ואומה זו תשתמש בכוחה ובעושרה על מנת לקדם צדק, חופש ,to be a voice for justice ושלום לכל יושבי תבל .peace, and equality for all who dwell on earth מי יתן ונהיה חזקות ואמיצים May we be strong and have courage To be bold in our action and deep in our compassion, מי יתן ונהיה נועזים במעשי ידנו ועמוקות בחמלה שבלבנו ,To discern when we must listen and when we must act שנבחין מתי עלינו להקשיב ומתי עלינו לפעול ,To uproot bigotry, intolerance, misogyny, racism לעקור שנאה, גזענות, שוביניזם, אפליה, אלימות בכל צורה, ,discrimination, and violence in all its forms To celebrate the many faces of God reflected in the wondrous diversity of humanity, לחגוג את צלם אלוהים בפנים שונות המשתקפות בכל המגוון האנושי 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 and possibility here, as they have since שמבקשת מקלט והזדמנות בארץ זו, כפי שהיה מאז לפני שאומה זו נולדה .before this nation was born ו�י�גַּל כַּמַּי�ם, מִשׁ�פָּט; וּצ ְדָ קָ ה, כְּנַחַל אֵיתָן Let justice well up like waters, and righteousness (עמוס ה כד) (like a mighty stream (Amos 5:24

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Ahead…

Friday, Jan. 17 / 21 Tevet Saturday, Jan. 18 / 21 Tevet Kabbalat Shabbat, 6:30 pm Shabbat Morning – Traditional MLK Shabbat Egalitarian Minyan, 10 am Ba’al Tefillah: Cantorial Intern David Fair Ba’alei Tefillah: Larry Kay, Cantorial Piano: Musical Director Joyce Rosenzweig Intern David Fair Service Leader & Drashah: Rabbi Sharon D’var Torah: Rabbi Geoffrey Goldberg Kleinbaum

Lehrhaus 5780: “Care-Being” Text Study & Support Group Jan. 25, Feb. 8, Feb. 22, Mar. 14, Mar. 28, 1:30-2:30pm; REGISTER: bit.ly/carebeing Cooperberg-Rittmaster Rabbinical Intern Deborah Megdal will lead a text study & support group for caregivers, in all the forms that we care for those we love. We’ll study one text each session & open up about our own lives – the joys, struggles, & fears. Read last year’s drashah: bit.ly/CRRI-Deborah-Megdal-Drashah

Lehrhaus 5780: Jan. 2020 Course on Antisemitism with Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum Tuesdays: Jan. 14, Jan. 21, Jan. 28, Feb. 4, 6:30 -8 pm; REGISTER: bit.ly/lehrhausintersession Questions? Jesse Katz – [email protected] Antisemitism is on the rise in the US and globally. There are accusations of antisemitism on the left and on the right. So many of us assume we understand what it is. Is today's antisemitism the same as it was in Europe? What is the source of antisemitism? What is the relationship between antisemitism and white nationalism? What can we do about it? In this four-session class, we will explore the history and current expressions of antisemitism.

Mishpachah Shabbat Dinner Friday, Jan 17, 5pm, at CBST CBST organizes monthly pre-Shabbat dinners, open to all. Mishpachah is a CBST social and cultural group, diverse in membership and informal in nature, attracting those over the age 55 while welcoming all for a truly inter-generational experience. The group's goals are friendship, fun, networking, and mutual support. Register here!

Families with Children 5780 / 2019-2020 Limmud b'Shabbat & Teen Track registration still open! More info & forms: cbst.org/limmud From birth through high school, we provide learning opportunities for children & families. Ages 0-5: Alef-Bet Shabbat: Jan 11, Jan 25 @ 11:45am Grades K-8: Limmud b'Shabbat – Jan 11, Jan 25 @ 10am Grades 6-8 only: B’nai Mitzvah MLK Social Justice Project – Meal Packaging with “Muslims Against Hunger”; bit.ly/mlksocjustbnai; ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Sun, Jan. 19, 3-5 pm Grades 9-12: Teen Track and L'Taken trip - Jan 11, Feb 22 -- 1:30-3 pm; L'Taken Social Justice Program: 4 days of advocacy & action in DC, Feb 28 - Mar 2 All ages: Families with Children MLK Social Justice Project Meal Packaging with “Muslims Against Hunger”; bit.ly/mlksocjustfam; ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Mon, Jan. 20, 12:30-2 pm Parenting Discussion Group w/Rabbi Marisa James: Creating Social Consciousness w/Kids – Jan. 11, 12:45-2 pm

Ruth’s Path A new group for people who are converting, have converted, & have questions about or are considering conversion to Judaism. The group will gather to experience Jewish culture, exhibits, & music together. For more, find Curt Wagner or Dean Dresser after services, or email Cooperberg-Rittmaster Rabbinical Intern Ben Dyme at [email protected].

Aleinu Havdalah Hangout: Tu B’Shvat Discussion & Vegetarian Potluck Saturday, February 8 at 6 pm; REGISTER BY JAN 28: bit.ly/AleinuTuBShvatHavdalah Join Aleinu members Carley and Tamarah Balazs in their Brooklyn home. We will honor the New Year for Trees by learning about the ecological and agricultural research and technology coming out of Israel and the initiatives you can get involved with in NYC.

CBST Trans Pride Mezuzah Cover -- bit.ly/TransPrideMezuzah A special cover to celebrate trans, non-binary, & gender-nonconforming friends & family. 7

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Just Mercy Film Screening & Discussion Sunday, January 26, 1 pm, AMC Empire 25 (234 W. 42nd St.); sign-up deadline: JAN 14 Building upon the work of the Just Mercy Book Club begun earlier this year, CBST's Ending Mass Incarceration team invites you for a private screening of the film adaptation of Bryan Stevenson's best-selling book Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption. Following the film, we’ll enjoy snacks & discuss the film. Seating limited! Register now! bit.ly/jmfilmscreening

The CBST Bail Bond Fund One of the most immediate ways to reunite detained immigrants with their families is paying their bail; the detainee is released to pursue their case while living in their community. Make your tax-deductible contribution by check with memo: CBST Bail Bond Fund or give at bit.ly/cbstbailbond. Proceeds support New Sanctuary Coalition's "Life Bond Fund," which has freed 25 immigrants.

RUSA LGBT Wednesdays, 6 pm, CBST Sanctuary at CBST: Weekly Pro Se Immigration Legal Clinic Wednesdays, 6-8:30 pm, CBST Community members assist immigrants & asylum seekers with asylum applications and other steps on their paths through our labyrinthine immigration system. New volunteers always welcome! Email Clinic Coordinator Noah Habeeb at [email protected] for info & let us know you'll be joining us so that we can provide training and/or mentoring. We partner with the New Sanctuary Coalition, RUSA, & SAFE. 8

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Resistance: Calls and Cards Thursdays, 12:30-2 pm, CBST Got something to say to your government? We'll provide pizza & coach you to make phone calls & write postcards to your elected officials. Make your voice heard in DC & Albany. Bring a cell phone & your fighting spirit! Questions? Contact Sabrina ([email protected]).

Welcoming Visit at Islamic Center at NYU Fridays, 12:45-2:30 pm, 238 Thompson St. Questions? Harold Levine ([email protected]); Welcome worshippers to Jummah midday prayer every (or any!) Friday. Send a clear message that we stand with our Muslim neighbors. No RSVP needed.

In the Wider Community UJA PRIDE Post-Holiday Pride Party January 16, 7 pm, Location provided upon registration Wish you could extend the season's month long stretch of holidays and parties? Join UJAPride to keep the celebrations going and spend time with members of our wonderful community. Hosted by Jeff Schoenfeld. Register here: http://bit.ly/ujapride

The Cinematters: NY Social Justice Film Festival January 16-20; INFO & TIX: jccmanhattan.org/arts-film/film/cinematters CBST is a proud partner of the JCC’s film festival, which presents impactful films exploring inequality, injustice, & social responsibility. Use code CINECBST20 to get a discount on Sat. evening & Sunday films (not valid for Shabbat or opening/closing night).

New York Day of Learning January 26, 12:30-6 pm; REGISTER: bit.ly/nycdayoflearning Former CBST President Eric Rosenbaum and former CBST Intern Rabbi Lina Zerbarini will be presenting.

Jews For Racial and Economic Justice: We Are Here Beit Midrash Sunday, January 26, 1-5pm, JCC Harlem, REGISTER [free]: bit.ly/jfrejwerhere This beit midrash will explore our relationships to the “Jewish” in the Jewish Left. At JFREJ, we draw meaning & power from a plurality of relationships (historical, cultural, religious, political) to Judaism. The beit midrash will involve communal learning, song, studies in history, text learning, chevrutah (paired learning), art-making, and more.

Sponsorships All are welcome at the oneg following the service. Tonight’s Oneg (Delight) Sponsored by Deluxe Oneg CBST Board and Staff in memory of Gabriel Weingarten, z”l.

Deluxe Oneg Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum & Randi Weingarten in memory of Gabriel Weingarten, z”l, father of Randi and father-in-law of Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum. May his memory be forever a blessing.

Shabbat Kiddush Sponsored by James Matar Moser in honor of his first Shabbat at CBST.

Bill Rosenbloom in honor of the blessing of sweet baby James and to his parents, Rabbi Rapport and David.

Livestream Sponsored by Sara Mayes in memory of my beloved wife, Phyllis Glanz. Livestream Supported by Jeanne Pearlman

Bimah Flowers sponsored by David Wine & Michael MacElhenny

To sponsor an oneg or kiddush, please contact Ruth at [email protected] or 212-929-9498, ext. 815.

Thanks to: Better Events Sound Technician · CBST Facilities Staff Jorge Loyola, Teresa Gutiérrez, Russell Enmanuel, & Pablo Crespo · CBST Members & Friends who greet everyone at services · Shabbat sponsors & donors.

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