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Shabbat, December 22 & 23, 2017 / 5 Tevet 5778

Parashat Vayigash—Board Installation Shabbat

ו�י�נַשּׁ�ק לְכָל אֶחָיו, ו�יּ�בְךְּ עֲלֵהֶם; ו�אַחֲ�י כֵן, דִּבְּרוּ אֶחָיו אִתּוֹ

“He kissed all his brothers and wept upon them; only then were his brothers able to talk to him.” (Gen 45:15)

Welcome to CBST!

Congregation Beit Simchat Torah is a vibrant spiritual community and an influential progressive voice within Judaism. We are people of all sexual orientations and gender identities. We hope you feel at home here.

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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 DECEMBER 22, 2017 / 5 TEVET 5778 PARASHAT VAYIGASH – BOARD INSTALLATION SHABBAT הֲכָנַת הַלֵּב OPENING PRAYERS AND MEDITATIONS (Mah Tovu Danny Maseng (Born 1950 מַה טֹּבוּ 28 Abraham Wolf Binder (1895- 38 Candle Blessings *(1967 הַדְלָקַת נֵרוֹת שׁ�ל שׁ�בָּת *(Shalom Aleichem Israel Goldfarb (1879-1956 שׁ�לוֹם עֲלֵיכֶם 40 קַבָּלַת שׁ�בָּת KABBALAT SHABBAT / WELCOMING SHABBAT *L’chu N’ran’nah (Psalm 95) Western Sephardic לְכוּ נְ�נְּנָה (תהלים צה) 52 Shiru Ladonai (Psalm 96) Shlomo Carlebach (1926- שׁ�ֽירוּ לַה' (תהלים צו) 54 1994)* *Mizmor L’David (Psalm 29) Western Sephardic Melody מִזְמוֹר לְדָו�ד (תהלים כט) 62 *L'chah Dodi (Shlomo Alkabetz) Abayudaya Ugandan לְכָה דוֹדִי 66 Kol Haneshama Synagogue (Jerusalem)* *(Tov L’hodot (Psalm 92) 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 *(Ahavat Olam Eric Mandell (1903-1988 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 Hanna Tiferet-Siegel (Born מִי כָמֹֽכָה 94 1948)* *(Hashkiveinu Max Wohlberg (1907-1996 הַשׁ�כִּיבֵֽנוּ 98 *V’shamru South African Melody ו�שׁ�מְרוּ 102 Chatsi Kaddish Nusach חֲ צ ִי קַ דִּ ישׁ 104 Silent Amidah עֲ מִ ידָ ה 106 (Yih’yu L’ratson Hollis Schachner (Born 1973 י�הְיוּ לְ�צוֹן 118 Shlomo Carlebach (1926- 118 Oseh Shalom *(1994 עֹשׂ�ה שׁ�לוֹם Prayer for Healing תְּפִלָּה לִ�פוּאָה 130 Prayer for our Country תְּפִלָּה לַמְּדִינָה Program Kaddish Shalem Nusach קַדִּישׁ שׁ�לֵם 138

INSTALLATION SERVICE REMARKS: CBST BOARD PRESIDENT GREGG H. PASSIN (Priestly Blessing Max Helfman (1901-1963 בִּ�כַּת הַכּוֹהַנִים 175 *(Shehecheyanu Tzvika Pik (Born 1951 שׁ�הֶחֱי�ֽנוּ 39 סִיּוּם הַתְּ פִלָה CONCLUDING PRAYERS *(Aleinu Salomon Sulzer (1804-1890 עָלֵֽינוּ 140 Mourner’s Kaddish קַ דִּ ישׁ י �תוֹם 150 *Non Komo Muestro Dio Sephardic אֵין כֵּא-הֵֽינוּ 155 * Arranged by Joyce Rosenzweig

Composer Feature

Born in Israel to American parents, Danny Maseng (1950—) is one of the most popular and respected composers of contemporary liturgical and synagogue music. A playwright, actor, singer and composer, Maseng has served as Evaluator of New American Plays/Opera-Musical Theater for the National Endowment For The Arts, as the Director of the Spielberg Fellowships for the FJC, as Spiritual Leader of congregation Agudas Achim in NY and as Cantor of Temple Israel of Hollywood, California. Danny Maseng is now Spiritual Leader of Makom LA congregation in Los Angeles.

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The Dec. 4 “Bringing Vision to Life” evening was magical.

Thank you to all our donors, organizers, volunteers, program participants, particularly our keynote speaker, The Hon. Hillary Rodham Clinton, and most especially Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum for 25 years of inspired and inspiring leadership.

Check CBST.org for video, photos and more.

$2.3 million was raised to address the total $24.5 million Home of Our Own project budget, leaving just $300,000 to complete this campaign.

The Donor Wall at CBST is scheduled to be updated in Spring 2018, acknowledging donors at the $18,000, $36,000, $50,000 & $100,000+ levels. Dedication opportunities are still available. Contact Ann at 212-929-9498x 814 or [email protected].

4 Board Installation Blessing

We ask your blessings, O God, upon those who have been selected to lead and serve our congregation.

As they perform their duties, may they stay ever mindful of the high purposes to which we are well dedicated.

Help them to be faithful heirs to those who have preceded us and worthy predecessors of those who will yet follow.

May their actions reflect strength and wisdom, and bear testimony to the great heritage which they represent.

Grant our leaders strength when they are weary, hope when they are discouraged, patience and perseverance when they face any obstacle.

Bless them and those dear to them, with health of body, vigor of mind and serenity of spirit.

May their labors reflect honor upon our congregation and our people and may they bring glory to Your holy name. Amen (Adapted from Siddur Hadash, p. 540)

WELCOME TO OUR NEW PRESIDENT THANK YOU TO OUR PAST PRESIDENT

Welcome to Thank you to Gregg H. Passin, Dr. Nathan E. Goldstein the new President for his years of service of CBST’s Board and dedication to our of Directors. congregation.

Thank you to our outgoing Board members: Dorothy Bowser and Joseph Cunin

CBST’s 2018 Board President: Gregg H. Passin Vice President: David Shmidt Chapman Board Members: Treasurer: Michael Wormke Sherri Felt Dratfield Secretary: Cindy Rizzo Steven M. Fruh Executive Officers: Lee Jason Goldberg Barbara Dolgin Matthew Gore Sabrina Farber Joshua Lehrer Eric Rosenbaum Rosanne Leipzig Regina Linder Marc Waldor Jill Weiss David Wine Ivan Zimmerman PRAYER for OUR COUNTRY Our God and God of our ancestors, אלו-ינו ואלו-י 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 להיות דרוכות, אמיצים, ומלאי חמלה. .To be vigilant, compassionate, and brave Strengthen us when we are afraid, כאשר אנו אחוזים בפחד חזקנו וחזק ידנו ,Help us stay angry סייע בנפשנו להישאר כועסים .So that our anger motivates us to action כדי שהכעס יוביל אותנו 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 that it may be like a tree planted by the water ו�עַל-יוּבַל י�שׁ�לַּח שׁ��שׁ�יו, ו�א י��אֶה כִּי-י�בֹא חֹם, ו�הָי�ה עָלֵהוּ �עֲנָן; ;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). 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 לעקור שנאה, גזענות, שוביניזם, אפליה, אלימות בכל צורה, ,To be bold in our action and deep in our compassion 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 לקבל את הזר ואת המהגרת, ולכבד את המתנות שמביא כל מי ,in the wondrous diversity of humanity 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

© Rabbi Ayelet Cohen Hebrew by Rabbi Noa Sattath Tonight’s Service Leaders Ba’alei Tefillah: Cantor Steve Zeidenberg, Steven M. Fruh-Paul L. Marsolini Cantorial Position, with Rosalba Messina Music Director and Pianist: Joyce Rosenzweig Service Leader: Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum Drashah: Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum President’s Remarks: Gregg H. Passin

Refuah Shlemah – Healing Prayers Adele Abramowitz Albert Lippel Sheila Trachtenberg Jonathon Adler Julie Petrow-Cohen Tanya Walker Jay Fischer Ira Pollack Jason Waxler Mary Goldrich Lea Rizack Rose Wahnon Steve Kotich Neil Tiger Sahar Lev Ben Meir Nachman V’Rina

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.

Yortzeits 5 Tevet through 11 Tevet Members memorialized on Wine Family Sanctuary Memorial Wall Milton Roven Mae Shapiro

Family & Friends memorialized on plaques on the Kuriel Chapel Memorial Wall

Muriel Cousins Alberts Marvin Goodman Judith Levine Jonathan Benov Harriette Chaya Levy Gross Lee Potasinkski Monroe Berrol Doris Katz Laurence Roberts David Black George Korenfield Dorothy Rosenfeld Daniel Cooper Max Labaton Hy Roven Anna Elgarten Henry Landman Les Wahnon Joseph Gold Minnie Levin

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 6:15pm if not occupied. We are live streaming each service. To ensure you will not be in the camera’s view, please sit in the balcony seats. 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 Nancy Nisselbaum, Programs and Communications Manager · CBST Members & Friends who greet everyone at services · Shabbat donors and sponsors.

7 Ahead… Saturday, December 23, 2017 / 5 Tevet 5778 Please note that there are no Limmud Services this Liberal Minyan Shabbat Morning Services, 10:00am week, but there will be child supervision available from 10:00am to 12:30pm Ba’al Tefillah: Cantor Steve Zeidenberg Service Leader: Rabbi Yael Rapport D’var Torah: Rabbi Yael Rapport

Friday, December 29, 2017 / 12 Tevet 5778 Saturday, December 30, 2017 / Parashat Vayechi 12 Tevet 5778 Kabbalat Shabbat Services, 6:30pm NO Shabbat morning service Ba’al Tefillah: Saul Zalkin Music Director and Pianist: Joyce Rosenzweig Service Leader: Rabbi Yael Rapport Drashah: Rabbi Yael Rapport

See all these events and more at www.cbst.org/events/month

Israel In-Depth for CBST Adults Trip Info Session TONIGHT! Friday, December 22, after Kabbalat Shabbat Services at 130 West 30th Street Come to an open session after services to discuss the trip. As is CBST’s specialty, the trip will be “off the beaten path” with a deep dive into contemporary issues facing Israel with lots of history and connections. Rabbi Kleinbaum’s January class, Israel/Palestine Conflict, will be free to those going on the trip. Note: This trip is now sold out, but waitlist spots are available at https://daattravel.com/Package/33433

Jewish.LGBTQ.60+ Day Thursday, December 28, 11:00am – 3:00pm at 130 West 30th Street We look forward to relaxing and learning together. We hope you'll join us for a musical class taught by Cantor Steve Zeidenberg—What Is Nusah?—Resistance: Calls and Cards, a SAGE Learning Session about fighting HIV, and an in-depth look at Chinese Food and the Jewish people with Rabbi Yael Rapport. Please register in advance.

Aleinu Nighttime Nosh Friday, January 5 at 8:15pm, 130 West 30th Street after Kabbalat Shabbat Services Have Shabbat dinner with us after services at our monthly dinner! We're still figuring out the cuisine, but it's sure to be vegetarian friendly and scrumptious.

Weekly Actions of a Bold Spiritual Community of Resistance and Love 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].

8 Want to help Puerto Rico? Operation Aqua is providing a reliable source of safe drinking water to families across Puerto Rico. CBST member and AFT President Randi Weingarten is spearheading this effort in conjunction with AFT, AFSCME, Operation Blessing International, and the Hispanic Federation. A $30 contribution provides an in-house purifier that requires no electricity and provides 10+ gallons of safe water per day to a family. $5,000 delivers a generator that can disinfect 150,000 gallons per day, enough safe water for thousands. For donations and more information: https://www.aft.org/operation-agua

Sanctuary Initiative at CBST: How to take action this coming week! Jeimy, an asylum seeker whom New Sanctuary has been supporting, just had a baby, and we're throwing her a virtual baby shower. Check out the list and send our newest NYC neighbor a warm welcome! http://bit.ly/JeimyNov17

Sanctuary Legal Training Monday, January 8, 7:00pm at 130 West 30th Street The Sanctuary Team will be holding its first immigration legal training. The training, conducted by New York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG) and Geoff Trenchard, will provide a survey of U.S. immigration law, including distinctions between immigrant and non-immigrant status; regulations governing entry and admission to the U.S.; forms of immigration status; and the naturalization process. In addition, an overview of the different types of immigration benefits and common pitfalls in acquiring them will be presented as will the real-world ramifications of appearances by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers in state courts. If you are interested or have any questions, write to Rabbi James or Lee Goldberg.

Donate to DonateNYC Re-using things is great for the environment, because we consume fewer resources and energy, thus creating fewer greenhouse gases, and send less stuff to landfills. Looking to give away stuff you don’t need, or find or exchange used things that still have life in them? Check out DonateNYC (https://www1.nyc.gov/assets/donate/index.shtml). The City website is a matchmaker of sorts, connecting people and organizations that want stuff with people and organizations that have useful things to give.

CBST Goes to Israel! Kids and Their Grown-Ups Israel Trip Wednesday, August 22 – Sunday, September 2, 2018 This trip is sold out, but sign up for the waitlist by calling Customer Service at 888-811-2812 x 1 OR going directly to https://www.daattravel.com/Congregation-Beit-Simchat-Torah

Israel In-Depth for CBST Adults A special, adult-only trip to Israel and the West Bank November 11-20, 2018, with the option of an initial three days in Krakow and Auschwitz, November 7-10, 2018. As is CBST’s specialty, the trip will be “off the beaten path” with a deep dive into the contemporary issues facing Israel with lots of history and connections. This trip is sold out, but sign up for the waitlist by calling Customer Service Center at 888- 811-2812 x 1 or going directly to https://daattravel.com/Package/33433.

Many thanks to all who have already pledged and contributed in the longstanding, meaningful

tradition of High Holy Day giving that sustains our community: 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.

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 x814 or [email protected].

Learn about the Israel/Palestine Conflict with Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum! Tuesdays on January 9, 16, 23, and 30, 6:30 - 7:45pm at 130 West 30th Street Confused about the issues related to Israel/Palestine? Want to ask the questions you’ve been embarrassed to ask? This will be a basic introduction to the issues that surround this deep conflict. All are welcome! This class is free to those going on the Israel In-Depth Trip in November 2018. Enroll at http://bit.ly/LehrhausJan2018

SAVE these Dates Monday, Jan. 22, 7:00 pm Concert for Social Justice

for Music at CBST Monday, Feb. 26, 7:00 pm Concert for Social Justice

Monday, Mar. 12, 6:30 pm Harp Concert: Shushan Hashalom

*advance reservation req’d Monday, May 7, 7:00 pm Concert for Social Justice

Sunday, June 10, 4:00 pm Concert with CBST schedule subject to change

Community Chorus

Lehrhaus Adult Education

January Session: Study Israel and Palestine with Rabbi Kleinbaum on Tuesdays, Jan. 9, 16, 23, and 30, 6:30 - 7:45pm.

Jewish Ritual with Cooperberg-Rittmaster Rabbinical Intern Ayalon Eliach What is the point of Jewish ritual? Since biblical times, Jewish thinkers have pondered the reasons behind Jewish ritual and practice. Here, we will explore the different answers and develop our own understandings of why we do the things we do. Thursday, January 11, 18, 25, 6:00 – 8:00pm.

Spring 2018 Tuesdays, beginning February 6 * 6:30pm: Intro to the Shabbat Morning Service 7:45pm: Intro to Hebrew Language II OR Intermediate Hebrew II

Classes are open to all; * Spring classes are required for CBST Adult B’nai Mitzvah students.

CBST Adult B’nai Mitzvah Program This remarkable journey of learning, praying, studying, and exploring Jewish identity and tradition is open to all CBST members beginning in November. Learning covers topics including liturgy, Jewish history, Torah, theology, Hebrew, and Cantillation.

Sign up to join the cohort at bit.ly/AdultBnaiMitzvahReg We look forward to learning, questioning, and exploring together!

10 Tonight’s Oneg (Delight) Sponsored by Deluxe: Former CBST President Nathan Goldstein in honor and with deep gratitude to our Board of Directors, Clergy, Staff, and the entire congregation—thank you for the honor and privilege of being your president for the last four years. This experience has transformed my life in a multitude of ways and I will forever be grateful to all of you.

Deluxe: Former CBST President Nathan Goldstein in honor of former first-husband Mitchell Davis—for your love and support for the past four years. I promise to be home earlier for Shabbat dinners now.

Deluxe: Former CBST President Nathan Goldstein in honor of CBST President Gregg Passin. We have chosen a great new leader and I wish you tremendous luck and success.

Deluxe: Michael Sonberg and Andy Austin. On December 31, Michael will officially retire as a New York State trial judge, having spent the past 15 years as an acting Supreme Court Justice, first in the Bronx and, since 2009, in Manhattan. From 1991 through 2002, he sat as a judge of the New York City Criminal Court in the Bronx. For 20 years prior to that, he was a corporate and commercial litigator here in Manhattan. He’s looking forward to regaining all of the First Amendment rights he willingly relinquished more than 26 years ago in exchange for the privilege of serving the people of New York as a judge.

Rafaela Anshel in loving memory of her mother and confidant, Muriel “Mimi” Cousins Alberts, z”l on her 4th yortzeit.

Mark Black in memory of his father David Black, z”l on his 20th yortzeit.

Ilene Block in loving memory of my uncle, Henry Block, z”l on his first yortzeit. Torah and tennis forever.

CBST Board of Directors in honor of Nate Goldstein and in gratitude for four years of dedication and leadership.

CBST Board of Directors in honor of Joseph Cunin and Dorothy Bowser as they step down from the Board, with sincere gratitude for their service to the community.

CBST Board of Directors in honor of returning and new members of the Board, Steven M. Fruh, Lee Jason Goldberg, Sherri Felt Dratfield, and Rosanne Leipzig. We look forward to working together for our community.

Scott Kogos with congratulations to Gregg Passin on your installation as president. Your inspiration and leadership will take CBST into a great 2018.

Marilyn Mishaan in memory of her grandfather Max Labaton, Mordechai Ben Yitzchak, z”l

George Perlov and Stefan Denig: Mazel tov to Gregg Passin, the new CBST Board President. Hail to the Chief. You are the REAL President and that’s not fake news. From your Brussels fan club.

Shep Wahnon for the 29th yortzeit of my big brother Les Wahnon, z”l, who died from AIDS at the age of 38.

David, Jonathan, & Elior Chapman with gratitude to Nate Goldstein, Dorothy Bowser, and Joseph Cunin for their many contributions to CBST as members of the Board. Our community is stronger thanks to you! Saturday’s Kiddush Sponsored by Neal Hoffman in celebration of December birthdays—Shirley, Andy, and Liz. Happiness all around.

Shabbat Flowers sponsored by David Wine and Michael MacElhenny

11 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. Through learning and doing, our program builds and strengthens 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, which includes CBST clergy, staff, and tutors.

Teen Track – Year of Study on Civil Rights and Trip to the South! Hear about the movements, histories, and personal stories. For students grades 8-12. More information and enrollment are online at http://bit.ly/CBSTLimmud! Questions? Email Julie Seltzer at [email protected]

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