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Shabbat, April 27 and 28, 2018 / 13 Iyyar 5778

Parashat Acharei Mot-Kedoshim/28th Day of the Omer CBST Annual Retreat at Isabella Freedman

ֽא־תִשׂ�נָא אֶת־אָחִי בִּלְבָבֶ ... ו�אָֽהַבְתָּ לְ�ֽעֲ כָּמוֹ אֲנִי ה'

“You shall not hate your fellow human in your heart… Love your neighbor as yourself: I am the Eternal!” (Leviticus 19:17-18)

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Photo by Esteban Kuriel

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 [email protected]

2 APRIL 27, 2018 / 13 IYYAR 5778 PARASHAT ACHAREI MOT- KEDOSHIM הֲכָנַת הַלֵּב OPENING PRAYERS AND MEDITATIONS Mah Tovu Folk מַה טֹּבוּ 28 Candle Blessings Abraham Wolf Binder (1895- הַדְלָקַת נֵרוֹת שׁ�ל שׁ�בָּת 38 1967) (Shalom Aleichem Israel Goldfarb (1879-1956 שׁ�לוֹם עֲלֵיכֶם 40 קַבָּלַת שׁ�בָּת KABBALAT SHABBAT / WELCOMING SHABBAT (Shiru Ladonai (Psalm 96) Jordan Franzel (Born 1969 שׁ�ֽירוּ לַה' (תהלים צו) 54 Yism’chu Hashamayim י�שׂ�מְחוּ הַשּׁ�מַי�ם (תהלים 54 Chassidic (Psalm 96) צו) Mizmor L’David (Psalm 29) Western Sephardic Melody מִזְמוֹר לְדָו�ד (תהלים כט) 62 Kol Haneshama Synagogue L'chah Dodi (Shlomo (Jerusalem) 66 Alkabetz) Shlomo Carlebach (1926- לְכָה דוֹדִי 1994) Mizmor Shir (Psalm 92) Jerusalem מִזְמוֹר שׁ�יר (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 (Trop ו�אָהַבְתָּ 89 (Mi Chamocha Debbie Friedman (1951-2011 מִי כָמֹֽכָה 94 (Hashkiveinu Emanuel Barkan (1896-1990 הַשׁ�כִּיבֵֽנוּ 98 (V’shamru Lawrence Avery (1927-2015 ו�שׁ�מְרוּ 102 Chatsi Kaddish Nusach חֲ צ ִי קַ דִּ ישׁ 104 Silent Amidah עֲ מִ ידָ ה 106 (Shalom Rav Jeff Klepper (Born 1954 שׁ�לוֹם �ב 116 Prayer for Healing תְּפִלָּה לִ�פוּאָה 130 Prayer for our Country תְּפִלָּה לַמְּדִינָה Program Kaddish Shalem Nusach קַדִּישׁ שׁ�לֵם 138 דְּ �שׁ�ה DRASHAH: RABBI MARISA JAMES (Aleinu Salomon Sulzer (1804-1890 עָלֵֽינוּ 140 Counting of the Omer סְפִי�ת הָעוֹמֶר 228 Mourner’s Kaddish קַ דִּ ישׁ י �תוֹ ם 150 Yigdal Bulgarian-Sephardic Melody י �ג ְדַּ ל 152

3 COMPOSER FEATURE Born in New York City in 1954, Jeff Klepper began playing the guitar at an early age and was strongly influenced by the folk music of Pete Seeger. In the early 1970s, he teamed with future rabbi Dan Freelander and formed the popular Jewish singing group Kol B’seder. Jeff’s compositions, many written with Dan, have become synagogue standards. Jeff was ordained as cantor from Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion in 1980 and was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Music from HUC in 2005. Jeff is a member of the faculty of Hebrew College in Newton, Massachusetts, and has served as cantor of Temple Sinai in Sharon, Massachusetts, since 2003.

TONIGHT’S SERVICE LEADERS at West 30th Street Service Leader: Michael Levine Ba’al Tefillah: Larry Kay Drashah: Rabbi Marisa Elana James

CBST Community Retreat Friday, April 27 to Sunday, April 29, Isabella Freedman Jewish Retreat Center, Falls Village, CT We're out of town, learning, praying, and celebrating. “The 70 Faces of Israel” reflects Israel's many facets, from the ancient land to the modern state, and its many people—Jews, Palestinians, and others. Watch for 2019 Retreat registration and enjoy a Shabbat in nature with deep community next year.

In the longstanding, meaningful tradition of High Holy Day giving that sustains our community, consider the 2018: Annual Appeal, Open Door, Yizkor Appeal, and support for Social Justice, Jewish Learning and Music at CBST. You may now contribute online at cbst.org or contact Ann at [email protected] or 212-929-9498 x 814.

4 PRAYER for OUR COUNTRY 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 יחד לבבנו להודות לך על חיינו ועל הזמן הזה ,of our lives and circumstances 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 סייע בידינו לנתב את כעסנו לידי מעשה .So that it motivates us to action חזק לבבנו לחוש את מלוא הפחד שלנו ,Help us to feel our fear כדי שלא נהפוך לאדישות .So that we do not become numb Help us to be generous with others, סייע לנו להשפיע נדיבות על אחרים כדי שנרים זה את זו . .So that we raise each other up סייע לנו להיות צנועות בפחד, כדי שנדע כי גם כשאנו מרגישים ,Help us to be humble in our fear פגיעות, יש אחרות, הנמצאות בסיכון גבוה אף יותר, זוהי חובתנו ,knowing that as vulnerable as we feel הקדושה להיות עמן. there are those at greater risk, and that it is our holy work to stand with them. ברכנו בטעם המתוק של החופש ,Help us to taste the sweetness of liberty כדי שנשכיל להעריך את החופש לו זכינו בדורות קודמים ובעת הזו To not take for granted the freedoms won לרפא ולחזק את הדמוקרטיה שלנו שתהיה כְּעֵץ שׁ�תוּל עַל-מַי�ם, .in generations past or in recent days ו�עַל-יוּבַל י�שׁ�לַּח שׁ��שׁ�יו, ו�א י��אֶה כִּי-י�בֹא חֹם, ו�הָי�ה עָלֵהוּ �עֲנָן; ,To heal and nourish our democracy that it may be like a tree planted by the water (ירמיהו יז, ח) ;whose roots reach down to the stream it need not fear drought when it comes, its leaves are always green (Jeremiah 17:8). שכינה, אם כל חי, ,Source of all Life שלחי אורך ואמתך למנהיגנו ,Guide our leaders with righteousness חזקי לבבותיהם שלא יתקשו ,Strengthen their hearts but keep them from hardening. שישתמשו בכוחן כדי לדבר אמת ולפעול בצדק (ישעיהו טז, ג-ה) That they may use their influence and authority to מי יתן וכל יושבי הארץ יחלקו בעושרה, ישגשגו בחופש שתציע, .(speak truth and act for justice (Isaiah 16:3-5 ויהיו מוגנים בחוקיה May all who dwell in this country מי יתן ואומה זו תשתמש בכוחה ובעושרה על מנת לקדם צדק, ,share in its bounty, enjoy its freedoms and be protected by its laws. חופש ושלום לכל יושבי תבל May this nation use its power and wealth מי יתן ונהיה חזקות ואמיצים ,to be a voice for justice מי יתן ונהיה נועזים במעשי ידנו ועמוקות בחמלה שבלבנו .peace, and equality for all who dwell on earth שנבחין מתי עלינו להקשיב ומתי עלינו לפעול May we be strong and have courage To be bold in our action and deep in our compassion, לעקור שנאה, גזענות, שוביניזם, אפליה, אלימות בכל צורה, ,To discern when we must listen and when we must act To uproot bigotry, intolerance, misogyny, racism, לחגוג את צלם אלוהים בפנים שונות המשתקפות בכל המגוון ,discrimination, and violence in all its forms האנושי To celebrate the many faces of God reflected in the wondrous diversity of humanity, לקבל את הזר ואת המהגרת, ולכבד את המתנות שמביא כל מי To welcome the stranger and the immigrant שמבקשת מקלט והזדמנות בארץ זו, כפי שהיה מאז לפני שאומה זו and to honor the gifts of those who seek refuge נולדה and possibility here, as they have since ו�י�גַּל כַּמַּי�ם, מִשׁ�פָּט; וּצְדָקָה, כְּנַחַל אֵיתָן .before this nation was born Let justice well up like waters, and righteousness (עמוס ה כד) (like a mighty stream (Amos 5:24

Hebrew by Rabbi Noa Sattath © Rabbi Ayelet Cohen 5 Refuah Shlemah – Healing Prayers Alton Bader Marilyn Greenberg Stanley Raffel Jenny Berman Susan Ingerman Sasha Soreff Norbert Fischer Josephine Kleinbaum Armanda Squadrilli Mary Goldrich Connie Kurtz Rose Wahnon Donna Gray 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.

Condolences to Joseph Shapiro, his brothers Michael and Howard, their spouses and children on the death of their mother, Barbara Shapiro, on Wednesday, April 25.

Yortzeits 13 Iyyar through 19 Iyyar Members memorialized on Wine Family Sanctuary Memorial Wall Arlene Kochman Lawrence Levy Edward Slomka

Family & Friends memorialized on plaques on the Kuriel Chapel Memorial Wall David Berger Aron Heldeman Phillip Rubin Jeanne Berman Selma Gloria Honig Howard Scal Tillie Bernstein Esther Karger Fannie Seigal Dr. Arnold Blake Sidney Levitz Ed Traitman Edward Cline Violet Mandel 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. We are live streaming each service. If you do not wish to be in the camera’s view, please sit in the balcony. Phones and photography: Please silence your cell phones. Photos are not permitted during services. Bags and coats: Please leave your bags and coats in the coatroom. If you wish to bring them into the sanctuary, they are subject to search by security personnel. Smoking: Is not permitted within 25 feet of our front door so that smoke doesn’t drift back in. Thank you. From CBST’s Green Team: We are blessed to live in a city where rigid plastics are recyclable. Toss plastic straws, bottles, etc. in receptacles labeled “cans/bottles.” The earth & the Green Team thank you. Tonight, our thanks to Better Events Sound Technician · CBST Set-Up Staff Jorge Loyola and Victor Reyes · CBST Members & Friends who greet everyone at services · Shabbat sponsors and this month’s donors.

6 Ahead… Saturday, April 28, 2018 / 13 Iyyar 5778 NO SHABBAT MORNING SERVICE at 130 West 30th Street CBST Annual Retreat At Isabella Freedman Friday, May 4, 2018 / 20 Iyyar 5778 Saturday, May 5, 2018 / 20 Iyyar 5778 Parashat Emor / 35th Day of the Omer Yoga/Meditation Shabbat, 10:00am Kabbalat Shabbat Services, 6:30pm Service Leader: CRRI Steven Philp Service Leader: Rabbi Yael Rapport Liberal Minyan Ba’al Tefillah: Cantor Steve Zeidenberg, Service Leader: Rabbi Yael Rapport Steven M. Fruh-Paul L. Marsolini Cantorial Position Bat Mitzvah: Parker Sproule Music Director and Pianist: Joyce Rosenzweig D’var Torah: Parker Sproule Drashah: Cooperberg-Rittmaster Rabbinical Intern Steven Philp Upcoming Events See all these events and more at www.cbst.org/events/month Aleinu First Fridays Nighttime Nosh Friday, May 4, 8:30pm, 130 West 30th Street Enjoy a nighttime nosh after Kabbalat Shabbat services, hosted by Aleinu (20s and 30s at CBST). All are welcome. Please register by the Tuesday prior: http://bit.ly/AleinuMayNosh or click on the event link in the calendar on www.cbst.org.

Kol Koleinu Book Signing Friday, May 4, following the Oneg, 130 West 30th Street Kol Koleinu compiles key milestones of The World Congress of GLBT Jews, Keshet Ga'avah, recognizes the contributions of major LGBTQ organizations, and documents current issues in our communities. At a special Oneg, congregants who contributed to the book will tell their stories. No charge to attend. Books available for purchase at CBST.

CBST Yoga with Hilary Nudell Thursday, May 10, 2:00pm to 3:15pm, 130 West 30th Street Indulge in self-care. We have the teacher, mats, and space—just bring yourself and let those stiff winter muscles loosen up. “I don't identify as a yoga person, but I felt both energized and relaxed by Hilary's class.” —Rabbi Marisa James. More info: http://bit.ly/CBSTMayYoga.

INTO THE NIGHT: A Contemporary Spin on Tikkun Leil Shavuot Saturday, May 19, Opening Ritual begins 7:30pm, 14th Street Y - 344 East 14th Street Downtown Jewish Life's 4th Annual “nighttime journey” explores the themes of Shavuot. This can’t-miss, “only in NYC” event includes workshops, performances, discussions—and cheesecake. We can't wait! Register: http://bit.ly/TikkunLeilShavuot2018.

7 Bold Spiritual Community of Resistance and Love Seeing Through the Wall Movie Screening Tuesday, May 8, 6:30pm, 130 West 30th Street This film follows a group of Americans who traveled to Israel and Palestine in 2016 seeking to understand what life is like for Palestinians in the Occupied Territories and in East Jerusalem. They met with Israelis and Palestinians, Jews, Christians, and Muslims, each with their own narrative, most wishing to live in peace. Seeing Through the Wall invites and challenges viewers to question their own assumptions and prejudices. Join the Middle East & Me Team for this engaging discussion with the filmmaker (and, of course, wine and cheese). View the trailer: http://bit.ly/WallTrailer. Register in advance: http://bit.ly/WallScreening.

Are You Registered to Vote? Make a difference! VOTE! Deadlines for the New York 2018 elections: June 1 for the June 26 Federal Primary; August 17 for the September 11 Local Primary; October 12 for the November 6 General Election. For information on how to register go to http://bit.ly/NYVote2018.

Free, confidential HIV testing at CBST Wed., May 16, Thurs., May 31, Fri., June 15, Thurs., June 28, 4:30- 6:30pm, 130 West 30th Street Do you know your HIV status? As Maimonides wrote, “When keeping the body in health and vigor, one walks in the ways of G-d.” CBST’s Talk to Me About HIV project offers holding free, confidential HIV testing on-site—so come get tested and know your status. This project is funded by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene through a contract with Public Health Solutions.

Resistance: Calls and Cards Thursdays, 12:30 - 2:00pm at 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 your officials. Bring a cell phone and your fighting spirit!

Welcoming Visit at Islamic Center at NYU Fridays, 12:45 - 2:30pm at 238 Thompson St. Welcome worshippers to the Islamic Center at NYU’s Jummah mid-day prayer service.To participate in House of Peace, speak to Harold Levine or Kristen Plylar-Moore, or email Harold at [email protected].

Help Puerto Rico—Operation Agua CBST member, AFT President Randi Weingarten in conjunction with AFT, AFSCME, Operation Blessing International, and the Hispanic Federation is spearheading this effort. Your $30 contribution provides a family with an in-house, no electricity purifier that makes 10+ gallons of safe water per day. To donate: https://www.aft.org/operation-agua.

CBST’s Red Ribbon Team and Rita’s Team at the AIDS Walk Sunday, May 20, 10:00am, Central Park We’ll be signing up AIDS Walk participants every week before and after Shabbat Services in the lobby—if it’s in line with your Shavuot practice, walk with us! Or register online: http://ny.aidswalk.net/CBST. Join Rita’s Team at https://ny.aidswalk.net/ritafischer.

Home of Our Own Capital Project: There are still dedication opportunities available: Skylights in the Wine Family Sanctuary; the Family & Friends Memorial Wall in the Kuriel Chapel; the Elevator; and several offices, including the Social Justice Office. The Donor Wall at CBST acknowledges donors at the $18,000, $36,000, $50,000 & $100,000+ levels. Contact Ann at 212-929-9498 x 814 or [email protected].

The Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum Bobblehead Specially created for the “Bringing Vision to Life” December 4, 2017 Celebration of Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum’s 25th Anniversary at CBST, these can be purchased at http://bit.ly/RSKBobblehead.

MUSIC AT CBST Monday, May 7, 7:00pm: Concert for Social Justice Sunday June 10, 4:00pm: Celebrating Israel at 70, featuring the CBST Chorus Monday, November 5, 7:00pm: Marcus Goldhaber presents a program in observance of Veterans Day

Concert for Social Justice Monday, May 7, 7:00pm, 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. All are always welcome to this series, held in our magnificent Wine Family Sanctuary. The program will feature the music of Florence Price and Franz Schubert, and perhaps a few surprises, performed by Sebu Sirinian on violin, Lisa Tipton on violin, Adria Benjamin on viola, Tomoko Fujita on cello, Peter Weitzner on bass, Adrienne Kim on piano, and Marc Molomot, singing tenor. Reception follows. Admission and your gift of any amount support music at CBST and our bold social justice work. Sign up at http://bit.ly/MayConcert. Tickets will be available at the door.

Shiv’im Panim: Celebrating Israel at 70: Music of Peace, Protest, and Promise Sunday, June 10, 4:00pm, 130 West 30th Street The 23rd Annual Benefit Concert will showcase the diverse music that has been created in Israel over the past 70 years. From folk and art songs to choral and chamber music to liturgical settings, piyyutim, and popular music, this extraordinary poetry and music tells the complex story of Israel’s struggles and dreams, her accomplishments and challenges. Performers include many of New York’s and Israel’s finest musicians, including soprano Shani Ben-Or and pianist Dror Baitel, along with our own Cantor Steve Zeidenberg and the CBST Community Chorus under the direction of CBST Music Director Joyce Rosenzweig. This provocative concert will stir your soul and hopefully connect you in unexpected ways to the land and peoples of Eretz Yisrael. Sponsorships and tickets: http://bit.ly/CBSTAnnualConcert.

Membership: You are warmly invited to become part of this vibrant community. Pick up a form in the Sheffer Family Lobby; visit cbst.org; or contact Ann: 212-929-9498 x 814 or [email protected].

Lehrhaus Adult Education Spring 2018 Mini-Mester 6:30pm: High Holy Day Cantillation, May 1, 8 Can you leyn Torah and Haftarah trope? Interested in leyning during the High Holy Days at the Javits Center? Eager to increase your skills or brush up on the unique melodies of the High Holy Days? This four-session advanced course is taught by master CBST teacher and leyner Jack Greenberg. Participants must be proficient in either Torah or Haftarah trope. Registration is now closed.

6:30pm: The Synagogue: A Place of Worship in Time and Space, May 1 Archaeologists date the oldest synagogue to the 3rd century BCE. What does this structure have in common with our 21st-century centers of learning and worship? Have you wondered about the origin of the Ner Tamid or how layouts of the synagogues vary across time and place? Did you know that Sephardi synagogues have a different Aron Kodesh than Ashkenazi? In this mini-course taught by Miya Rotstein, explore these and other questions, look at decorative art and architecture, and examine historical texts and accounts that have influenced the Jewish House of Worship. Come for one or all sessions but please register in advance at http://bit.ly/SynagogueArt.

Children’s Education and Programs at CBST CBST is committed to a dynamic, inclusive, and multifaceted Jewish education program for our children and their families to build and strengthen a contemporary, learned, relevant, ethical, and deeply rooted sense of both Jewish and LGBTQ values and identity, reflecting our community and enabling our children to understand the diversity of the Jewish world and find their home in it.

Alef Bet Shabbat: a song-filled, kid-and-baby-focused (age 0-5, with their grown-ups) service. No registration required. Same schedule as Limmud, check www.cbst.org/events/month for details.

Limmud b’Shabbat for students K-7th Grade: T’fillah Services for Children, Hebrew instruction, Jewish texts and core values, art, drama, music, Jewish culture and history, and LGBTQ values. Registration required.

B’nai Mitzvah for Children: Children of CBST members, under the age of 13, prepare for B’nai Mitzvah through Limmud b’Shabbat, our Children’s Education program, with CBST clergy, staff, and tutors.

Teen Track –For students grades 8-12.

Registration: http://bit.ly/CBSTLimmud! Questions? Email Julie Seltzer at [email protected]

Shabbat Flowers sponsored by David Wine and Michael MacElhenny

CBST has a Hearing Induction Loop for hearing aids with T-Coils.

Senior Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum, D.D. Rabbi Yael Rooks Rapport ASSISTANT RABBI Cantor Steve Zeidenberg 130 West 30th Street Steven M. Fruh-Paul L. Marsolini Cantorial Position New York, NY 10001 Joyce Rosenzweig Music Director (212) 929-9498 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