SHABBAT PROGRAM

SHABBAT PROGRAM

July 19 and 20, 2019 / 17 Tammuz 5779

Parashat Balak

מַה־טֹּבוּ אֹֽהָלֶי י�ֽעֲקֹב מִשׁ�כְּנֹתֶי י�שׂ��אֵֽל:

"How good are your tents, Jacob, your dwelling places, Israel." (Numbers 24:5)

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 19, 2019 / 17 TAMMUZ 5779 PARASHAT BALAK הֲכָנַת הַלֵּב OPENING PRAYERS AND MEDITATIONS *(Mah Tovu Danny Maseng (Born 1950 מַה טֹּבוּ 28 (Candle Blessings Abraham Wolf Binder (1895-1967 הַדְלָקַת נֵרוֹת שׁ�ל שׁ�בָּת 38 (Shalom Aleichem Israel Goldfarb (1879-1956 שׁ�לוֹם עֲלֵיכֶם 40 ַק ָבּ לַת שׁ�בָּת KABBALAT SHABBAT / WELCOMING SHABBAT *L’chu N’ran’nah (Psalm 95) Chabad Chassidim לְכוּ נְ�נְּנָה (תהלים צה) 52 *(Yism’chu Hashamayim (Psalm Craig Taubman (Born 1958 י�שׂ�מְחוּ הַשּׁ�מַי�ם (תהלים 54 (96 צו) *(Mizmor L’David () Shlomo Carlebach (1926-1994 מִזְמוֹר לְדָו�ד (תהלים כט) 62 *L'chah Dodi (Shlomo Alkabetz) Eli Zion Melody לְכָה דוֹדִי 66 Shlomo Carlebach (1926-1994)* *(Tsadik Katamar () Louis Lewandowski (1821-1894 צַדִּ יק כַּתָּמָר (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 *( 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 Rick Recht (Born 1970 מִי כָמֹֽכָה 94 *(Hashkiveinu Yoshi Zweiback (Born 1969 הַשׁ�כִּיבֵֽנוּ & 98 Program *(V’shamru Moshe Rothblum (Born 1944 ו�שׁ�מְרוּ 102 Chatsi Nusach חֲ צ ִי קַ דִּ ישׁ 104 Silent עֲ מִ ידָ ה 106 *(Oseh Shalom Debbie Friedman (1951-2011 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 DRASHAH: RABBI SHARON KLEINBAUM דְּ�שׁ�ה *( Salomon Sulzer (1804-1890 עָלֵֽינוּ 140 Mourner’s Kaddish קַ דִּ ישׁ י �תוֹם 150 *( Bonia Shur (Born 1923-2012 אֲדוֹן עוֹלָם 154

*Arranged by Dror Baitel 3

הַשׁ�כִּיבֵֽנוּ / Hashkiveinu Text: Liturgy, adapted by Yoshi Zweibeck

הַשׁ�כִּיבֵנוּ ה' אֱהֵינוּ לְשׁ�לוֹם ו�הַעֲמִידֵנוּ מַלְכֵּנוּ לְחַיּ�ים וּפְרוֹשׂ עָלֵינוּ סֻכַּת שׁ�לוֹמֶ

Hashkiveinu Adonai Eloheinu l'shalom, v'ha-amideinu malkeinu l'chayim. Ufros aleinu sukat sh'lomecha.

Shelter us beneath Your wings, O Adonai. Guard us from all harmful things, O Adonai. Keep us safe throughout the night, Till we wake with morning’s light. Teach us, God, wrong from right. Amen.

Composer Feature

Rick Recht (born August 28, 1970) is an American rock musician who is especially known for his live performances at Camp Poyntelle, Camp Ramah, Shwayder Camp, Herzl Camp, Camp Barney Medintz, URJ Camp Coleman, and for groups of Jewish youth all over the United States as well as performances at synagogues and Jewish rock festivals. His most popular Jewish melody is his “Hinei Mah Tov” which can be heard around the world in many different communities. He has released four Jewish albums, one live DVD performance, and also three secular albums. Recht performed with other Jewish musicians on Oy Baby 2, the sequel to the bestselling compilation of modernized traditional Jewish songs geared toward Jewish infants and children. Recht is also the founder and executive director of Jewish Rock Radio, launched in 2010.

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THIS SHABBAT Friday, July 19, 2019 / 17 Tammuz 5779 Parashat Balak Service Leader: Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum Ba'al Tefillah: Sam Rosen Pianist: Dror Baitel Drashah: Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum

Saturday, July 20, 2019 / 17 Tammuz 5779 Traditional Egalitarian Minyan, 10am Ba’al Tefillah: Sam Rosen D’var Torah: Rabbi Shira Johnston

NEW Book from CBST Scholar-in-Residence!

We are thrilled to announce the launch of CBST Scholar-in-Residence for Trans and Queer Jewish Studies, Rabbi Mike Moskowitz's first book, Textual Activism.

This collection of essays, articles, and speeches sits at the intersection of deeply traditional rabbinic texts and radically progressive Jewish values. "With this book," writes Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum, "we are proud to gather together so many of these works of intellectual, spiritual, and activist Jewish depth that will bring glory to God and change the world."

Order your copy via Amazon at bit.ly/TextualActivism

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Refuah Shlemah – Healing Prayers Falak Bahlawan Murray Klein Dvorah Stoll Judy Hollander bat A-aron v’Chava Bob Stoll Rose Wahnon 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 member Samantha Davis on the death of their father, Joseph Davis, z’’l, who died on Friday, July 12.

Yortzeits 17 to 23 Tammuz 5779 Members memorialized on the Wine Family Sanctuary Memorial Wall Nachum Braverman Sheldon Kershon Willet Fields Bart Rubenstein

Family & Friends memorialized on plaques on the Kuriel Chapel Memorial Wall Jack Best Gizella Graham Marcus Mirsky Craig Bross Sarah Jacobs Daniel Rosenberg Harriet Finkelstein Sylvia Kosow Sidney Harry Rosenfeld Julius Gershon Frieda Levitz Lillian Woolf

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.

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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 (עמוס ה כד) like a mighty stream (Amos 5:24) © Rabbi Ayelet Cohen 7 Hebrew by Rabbi Noa Sattath

Ahead… Friday, July 26, 2019 / 24 Tammuz 5779 Saturday, July 27, 2019 / 24 Tammuz 5779 Kabbalat Shabbat Services, 6:30pm NO SHABBAT MORNING SERVICES Parashat Pinchas Service Leader: Rabbi Yael Rapport Ba’alei Tefillah: Sam Rosen and Larry Kay Pianist: Dror Baitel Drashah: Rabbi Yael Rapport

Upcoming

CBST Broadway Trip to “The Prom” Thursday, August 8, 8pm, The Longacre Theatre – 220 West 48th Street See the critically acclaimed, Tony nominated musical “The Prom” with CBST! This musical comedy follows a group of Broadway actors who travel to conservative Indiana to help a lesbian highschooler bring her girlfriend to prom. Stick around after the show for a special talkback for CBST members featuring cast member and veteran Broadway actor Josh Lamon. CBST members receive specially discounted tickets; purchase yours before August 2: bit.ly/CBSTatTheProm.

Aleinu Pool Party and Kosher BBQ Hangout Saturday, August 10, 2pm, Ardsley, Westchester County We'll head up to Westchester for an evening of swimming and games, Kosher food, and Havdalah. Thank you as always to Glenn Lutzky and his family for providing their beautiful home and pool. There is priority for those in their 20s and 30s and their partners. After the RSVP date, we will open up the event to everyone if space is available. Please RSVP by Wednesday, July 31: tiny.cc/AleinuPoolHavdalah.

Introduction to Asylum Law: A CLE Course for Attorneys Wednesday, August 14, 6pm to 7:30pm, 130 West 30th Street CBST hosts "Introduction to Asylum Law" -- taught by Noemi E. Masliah, Esq., Principal of The Masliah Firm, CBST Board Member, and Co-Chair of CBST's Sanctuary Team -- for 1.5 CLE credit hours in Areas of Professional Practice. This 90-minute CLE will provide an overview of the law of asylum, specifically cases based on sexual orientation and gender identity. We offer this course for free and ask that attorneys who take this course for credit commit to at least 10 hours of volunteering at CBST's clinic, or at another approved venue. Register at bit.ly/AsylumLawCLE

“Gender Revolution” Film Screening with Rabbi Mike Moskowitz Tuesday, August 20, 6pm doors, 7pm film B’nai Jeshurun Synagogue – 270 West 89th Street CBST members enjoy a special discount for tickets to this screening and discussion with CBST Scholar-in-Residence for Trans and Queer Studies Rabbi Mike Moskowitz and B’nai Jeshurun Rabbinic Fellow Abi Weber. Doors open at 6pm, welcoming remarks take place at 6:45pm, and the movie begins at 7pm. More info and tickets at bit.ly/GenderRevolutionScreening.

Immigration Accompaniment Training Thursday, August 22, 10:30am to 12pm, 130 West 30th Street CBST partners with the New Sanctuary Coalition (NSC) to recruit and train volunteers to accompany people facing deportation to their immigration hearings and ICE check-ins. This is a concrete way to extend sanctuary for the most vulnerable among us. Once you are trained, you can sign up for upcoming accompaniments. Register at bit.ly/AccompanimentTrainingCBST. 8

Bold Spiritual Community of Resistance and Love

NEW! - The CBST Bail Bond Fund One of the most immediate and effective ways to reunite immigrants in detention with their families is by paying their bail. In the past, the government frequently set bail at the legal minimum of $1,500, already out of reach for most immigrants. Today, bail levels have been increased to thousands upon thousands of dollars. How can you help? Contribute to the new CBST Bail Bond Fund and know that your gift will have immediate impact. As a leader in the New Sanctuary Coalition, CBST is committed to the Coalition's "Life Bond Fund" which helped free 25 immigrants from detention. You may make your fully tax deductible contribution by check (to CBST with memo: Bail Bond Fund) or give online: bit.ly/CBSTBailFund.

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 the course of the conference, we'll meet and learn from some of the most important Israeli and Palestinian activists, diplomats, and political leaders, we'll learn 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 - register with discount code CBST2019 to get an additional 20% off. An email with more details (including information about travel & housing) will be coming soon: if you want to know more, 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]) or our Immigration Clinic Coordinator Noah Habeeb ([email protected]) about upcoming training sessions, and if you are a lawyer, contact Lee Jason Goldberg ([email protected]) about upcoming immigration CLEs.

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CBST Shabbat and holiday services are always open to all, always free of charge. Tickets are required for Rosh Hashanah Evening I and Kol Nidre and are available online at bit.ly/HHDRegistration5780. Register for Families with Children Services & Programs at bit.ly/HHDChildren5780. High Holy Day contirbutions can be made at bit.ly/HHDContribution5780.

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Families with Children at CBST

Limmud B'Shabbat 5780 / 2019-2020 registration is open for new and returning students.

Visit cbst.org/children or email [email protected] for information about our programs, registration forms, and a link to pay securely online.

Early Childhood Programs

Limmud B’Shabbat – Grades K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

B’nai Mitzvah Program – Grades 6, 7

Limmud B’Shabbat – Grade 8

Teen Track and L’Taken Trip – Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

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 [email protected] 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.

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Tonight’s Oneg (Delight) Sponsored by Deluxe Oneg Kevin Kraus and Scott Stachowiak in memory of Dr. Gary Willis Kraus, z”l, on the occasion of his 6th yortzeit. Deluxe Oneg Steve Lipmann honoring my father Fritz Lippman, z”l, on the occasion of his 32nd yortzeit. Ever in my thoughts. The CBST Board, Staff, Clergy, and Congregation in celebration of Rabbi Kleinbaum’ Lawrence Finkelstein in memory of my mother Harriet Finkelstein, z”l, on her 5th yortzeit. Ari, Peter, and Reina in honor of the yortzeits for Ari's mother and grandmother.

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.

Senior Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum, D.D. 130 West 30th Street Rabbi Yael Rooks Rapport ASSISTANT RABBI New York, NY 10001 Joyce Rosenzweig MUSIC DIRECTOR (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 12