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February 8 and 9, 2019 / 4 Adar I 5779

Parashat Terumah CBST Anniversary Shabbat

ו�ש�כנתי בתוכם: ככל אש�ר אני מ�אה אות ו�עשו לי מקדש

את תבנית המש�כן ו�את תבנית כל־כליו ו�כן תעשו: "Let them make me a sanctuary that I may dwell among them. Exactly as I show you –

the pattern of the Tabernacle and the pattern of all its furnishings – thus you shall make it." (Exodus 25:8-9)

SHABBAT PROGRAM SHABBAT PROGRAM

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Welcome to CBST! שמחת תורה מקיימת קשר רב שנים ועמוק עם ברוכים וברוכות הבאים לקהילת בית שמחת תורה! קהילת בית

ישראל, עם הבית הפתוח בירושלים לגאווה ולסובלנות ועם הקהילה הגאה בישראל.ן לגלות יהדות ליבראלית גם בישראל!\אנחנו מזמינים אתכם

ם בפלאיירים בכניסה. \ן לחגוג את סיפור החיים שלכן\מצאו את המידע על קהילות רפורמיות המזמינות אתכם :לפרטים נוספים ניתן לפנות לרב נועה סתת

noa@irac.org

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FEBRUARY 8, 2019 / 4 ADAR I 5779 PARASHAT TERUMAH – CBST’S 46TH ANNIVERSARY SHABBAT

OPENING PRAYERS AND MEDITATIONS הכנת הלב *Shabbat Hamalkah Jeff Klepper (Born 1954) ש�בת המלכה 31

Arr. Eleanor Epstein (Born 1950) הנה מה טוב-הללוי�ה 30 Halleluyah-Hineh Mah Tov Ecclesiastical*

*Candle Blessings Abraham Wolf Binder (1895-1967) הדלקת נרות ש�ל ש�בת 38

*Shehecheyanu Tzvika Pik (Born 1951) ש�החי�נו 39

*Shalom Aleichem Israel Goldfarb (1879-1956) ש�לום עליכם 40

KABBALAT SHABBAT / WELCOMING SHABBAT קבלת ש�בת *L’chu N’ran’nah (Psalm 95) Abayudaya Ugandan (תהלים צה) לכו נ�ננה 52

*Shiru Ladonai (Psalm 96) Shlomo Carlebach (1926-1994) ש�ירו לה' (תהלים צו) 54

*Mizmor L’David (Psalm 29) Western Sephardic Melody מזמור לדו�ד (תהלים כט) 62

L'chah Dodi (Shlomo Alkabetz) לכה דודי 66Yoel Sykes (Born 1986)* Moshe Laufer*

*Tov L’hodot (Psalm 92) Peter Halpern (Born 1958) טוב להדות (תהלים צב) 72

MA’ARIV / THE EVENING SERVICE מע�יב Bar’chu Nusach ב�כו 78 Hama’ariva Aravim Nusach המע�יבה ע�בים 85

/ We Are Loved אהבת עולם 86-87Ahavat Olam

Shir Yaakov Feinstein-Feit (Born 1978)* Eric Mandell (1903-1988)*

Sh’ma Yisrael Salomon Sulzer (1804-1890) ש�מע י�ש��אל 88

V’ahavta Torah Cantillation (Trop) ו�אהבת 89

*Mi Chamocha Elana Arian (Born 1981) מי כמכה 94

*Hashkiveinu Modzitz Chassidim הש�כיבנו 98

*V’shamru Shlomo Carlebach (1926-1994) ו�ש�מרו 102

Chatsi Kaddish Nusach חצי קדיש 104

Silent Amidah עמידה 106

34 The Silence Andrew Bleckner (Born 1964) *Oseh Shalom Yoel Sykes (Born 1986) עש�ה ש�לום 118

Prayer for Healing תפלה ל�פואה 130

Program למדינהתפלה Prayer for Our Country

Kaddish Shalem Nusach קדיש ש�לם 138

DRASHAH: CBST Board President Gregg H. Passin ד�ש�ה Program בש� מי � Mi Shebeirach Benjie Ellen Schiller (Born 1958)

Arr. Eleanor Epstein (Born 1950)

*Aleinu Salomon Sulzer (1804-1890) עלינו 140

Mourner’s Kaddish קדיש י�תום 150

*Alle Brider Morris Winchesky (1856-1932) אלע ברידער 262 adapted by Henry Carrey

*Arranged by Joyce Rosenzweig

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COMPOSER FEATURE Described by National Public Radio's Sacred Classics as "part of the next generation of exciting composers," Andrew Bleckner (Born 1964) studied composition with George Crumb at the University of Pennsylvania, and received a Ph.D. in composition in 1995. With an eclectic approach to composition, his deeply moving music is inspired by sacred music from many world traditions. Bleckner's work in musical theater has won him recent acclaim. The Pigeon Boys, a musical about Pigeoneers in WWII, composed by Bleckner and with lyrics by Anne Berlin, premiered at the 2011 New York Music Theater Festival. The CBST Chorus is proud to present “The Silence,” Bleckner’s elegant and stirring setting of a text inspired by Psalm 132.

TONIGHT’S SERVICE LEADERS Service Leaders: Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum and Rabbi Yael Rapport Ba'alei Tefillah: Cantor Steve Zeidenberg, Steven M. Fruh-Paul L. Marsolini Cantorial Position, Judy Ribnick, and the CBST Community Chorus Music Director & Pianist: Joyce Rosenzweig Percussionist: Barbara Freedman Drashah: Gregg Passin Candle Lighting: Owen and Laural Boone

The CBST Community Chorus Julie Levinsohn Aarlev Marni Aarlev Jonathon Adler Adam Barrett Yael Bat-Chava Ilene Block* Mitch Bloom Martin Bruner Mira Davis Yoav Davis

* Chorus Coordinator

Ora Ezrachi Geoffrey Goldberg Donna Gray Stacey Harris Nora Isacoff Marisa Elana James Larry Kay Irwin Kroot Karen Krop Rachel Kruchten

Paul Marsolini Marc Molomot Jacob Niemi Virginia Pereira-Singeltary Ira Rosenblum Tracy Sivitz Diane Temkin Joyce Weinstein Nancy Wiener Janet Zaleon

�מי ש�ב/ Mi Shebeirach Text: Shabbat morning Torah service liturgy, adapted by

Benjie Ellen Schiller

-את י�ב� הוא אמותינו ש�ב� מי, אבותינו ש�ב� מיהזה הקדוש הקהל-כל

Mi shebeirach avoteinu, mi shebeirach imoteinu, hu y’vareich et kol hakahal hakadosh hazeh.

May the One who blessed our fathers, May the One who blessed our mothers, Bless us, too, this holy congregation.

The people gathered here today who make us what we are: Those who give funds for heat and light;

Those who give help to the stranger and poor; Your sons and your daughters, the families yet to be--

May you know the blessing of peace.

The Silence Text: Nan C. Merrill, inspired by Psalm 132

Follow the way of Love

With calm and faith-filled intent, And know that all is working toward healing and

wholeness. May the healing power of Love lift you from the

limitations of fear and ignorance. May the peace of the Spirit bless you,

and lead you on life’s journey. Be not afraid of the Silence,

For the in the Silence, Wisdom’s Voice is heard.

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25th ANNIVERSARY: JOYCE ROSENZWEIG AND THE CBST COMMUNITY CHORUS

Joyce Rosenzweig is an internationally recognized pianist, conductor, master class presenter, lecturer, coach, arranger, and authority on Jewish art and synagogue music. She performs in concerts throughout the U.S., Europe, Canada, and Israel, and is a dedicated educator of cantors and synagogue musicians, having served on the faculty of HUC-JIR’s Debbie Friedman School of Sacred Music for more than three decades, where she holds the title of Artist-in-Residence. She has been a faculty member at the Jewish Theological Seminary’s H.L. Miller Cantorial School since 2004, and has served as Music Director of Congregation Beit Simchat Torah in Manhattan since 1994, where she is the founder and conductor of the CBST Community Chorus, one of the most renowned synagogue choirs in the U.S. Joyce is thrilled to mark her 25th anniversary at CBST alongside CBST's 46th anniversary tonight, and feels extremely blessed to have been part of this remarkable, groundbreaking, and deeply inspiring community all these years.

This is the 25th anniversary of Joyce Rosenzweig's first service with Rabbi Kleinbaum at CBST. The participation of the chorus (comprised of Rafaela Anshel, Sariel Beckenstein, Zev Ben-Yehuda, Mark Bieber, Ron Citro, Janet Englund, Geoffrey Goldberg, Rachel Kaufman, Larry Kay, Ellie K., Ron Kohn, Michael Lehrman, Rosanne Leipzig, David Spegal, Diane Temkin, and Janet Zaleon – representatives of all the minyanim) was limited in 1994, when it participated in two services, then in High Holy Days in 1995, and only started using piano in 2000. Over the years as CBST's Music Director, Joyce developed our chorus into a core component of Shabbat and holiday observances. Rabbi Kleinbaum drew Joyce to CBST and that collaboration has drawn thousands to CBST.

You may purchase the 2013 "Return Again" High Holy Days CD and/or "Shabbat Shirah 2003 / CBST 30th Anniversary Psalms CD" with CBST Community Chorus and guest artists, directed by Joyce Rosenzweig, at the CBST office or online at bit.ly/cbstcds. CBST SHABBAT SHIRAH CONCERTS

1996 - CBST’s 23rd Anniversary

1997 - “From Baroque to Bernstein”

1998 - 25th Anniversary Celebration: “An Evening of Classical Jewish Music”

1999 - “Music Sacred and Secular”

2000 - Centennials: Celebration of the 100 Birthdays of Aaron Copland, Kurt Weil, and Isadore Freed

2001 - The Three Chazanim: A Concert of Ashkenazi, Sefardic Folk, and Liturgical Music

2002 - Soul on Fire: A Musical Journey of Jewish Discovery

2003 - Psalms: Sing unto G-d a New Song – CBST 30th Anniversary

2004 - Can You Hear My Voice: Musical Voices of the Peoples of Israel

2005 - Broadway Sings the Jews: Tenth Anniversary Shabbat Shirah Concert

2006 - The Musical Legacy of Sholom Secunda

2007 - A Night at the Opera

2008 - Tikvateinu: Our Hope-A Musical Celebration of Israel at 60

2009 - William Finn's “Songs of Innocence and Experience”

2010 - Out of the Classical Closet: Great Music by Gay Composers

2011 - Spicy Tsimmis: Ethnic Flavors and Fusion from the Melting Pot of Israel

2012 - What’s Love Got To Do With It?: Honoring Pierre Vallet

2013 - Jonathan Sheffer & Friends

2014 - Celebrating the Music of William Finn

2015 - “Stars of David: Story to Song”

2016 - “There’s No Place Like Home”

2017 - “Beside the Golden Door”

2018 - “Shiv’im Panim: Celebrating Israel at 70 – Music of Peace, Protest & Promise”

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PRAYER for OUR COUNTRY

Our God and God of our ancestors, bless this country and all who dwell within it.

Help us to experience the blessings of our lives and circumstances,

To be vigilant, compassionate, and brave. Strengthen us when we are afraid, 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. Help us to be generous with others, So that we raise each other up. Help us to be humble in our fear,

knowing that as vulnerable as we feel, there are those at greater risk, and that it is our holy work to stand with them.

Help us to taste the sweetness of liberty, To not take for granted the freedoms won

in generations past or in recent days. To heal and nourish our democracy,

that it may be like a tree planted by the water whose roots reach down to the stream; it need not fear drought when it comes, its leaves are always green (Jeremiah 17:8).

Source of all Life, Guide our leaders with righteousness, Strengthen their hearts,

but keep them from hardening. That they may use their influence and authority to

speak truth and act for justice (Isaiah 16:3-5). May all who dwell in this country

share in its bounty, enjoy its freedoms, and be protected by its laws.

May this nation use its power and wealth to be a voice for justice, peace, and equality for all who dwell on earth.

May we be strong and have courage 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,

discrimination, and violence in all its forms, To celebrate the many faces of God reflected

in the wondrous diversity of humanity, To welcome the stranger and the immigrant

and to honor the gifts of those who seek refuge and possibility here, as they have since

Let justice well up like waters, and righteousness like a mighty stream (Amos 5:24)

© Rabbi Ayelet Cohen

before this nation was born.

אלוהינו ואלוהי אבותנו ואמותינו. ברך את ארצנו ואת כל היושבות והיושבים בה

יחד לבבנו להודות לך על חיינו ועל הזמן הזה להיות דרוכות, אמיצים, ומלאי חמלה.

חזקנו וחזק ידנו כאשר אנו אחוזים בפחד סייע בידינו לנתב את כעסנו לידי מעשה חזק לבבנו לחוש את מלוא הפחד שלנו

כדי שלא נהפוך לאדישות סייע לנו להשפיע נדיבות על אחרים כדי שנרים זה את זו .

גם כשאנו מרגישים סייע לנו להיות צנועות בפחד, כדי שנדע כי פגיעות, יש אחרות, הנמצאות בסיכון גבוה אף יותר, זוהי חובתנו

הקדושה להיות עמן. ברכנו בטעם המתוק של החופש

כדי שנשכיל להעריך את החופש לו זכינו בדורות קודמים ובעת הזומי�ם, -כעץ ש�תול על לרפא ולחזק את הדמוקרטיה שלנו שתהיה

י�בא חם, ו�הי�ה עלהו �ענן; -ש�לח ש��ש�יו, ו�א י��אה כייובל י� -ו�על (ירמיהו יז, ח)

שכינה, אם כל חי, שלחי אורך ואמתך למנהיגנו חזקי לבבותיהם שלא יתקשו

שישתמשו בכוחן כדי לדבר אמת ולפעול בצדק (ישעיהו טז, ג-ה)מי יתן וכל יושבי הארץ יחלקו בעושרה, ישגשגו בחופש שתציע,

ויהיו מוגנים בחוקיה מי יתן ואומה זו תשתמש בכוחה ובעושרה על מנת לקדם צדק,

חופש ושלום לכל יושבי תבל מי יתן ונהיה חזקות ואמיצים

מי יתן ונהיה נועזים במעשי ידנו ועמוקות בחמלה שבלבנוב ומתי עלינו לפעולשנבחין מתי עלינו להקשי

לעקור שנאה, גזענות, שוביניזם, אפליה, אלימות בכל צורה,

לחגוג את צלם אלוהים בפנים שונות המשתקפות בכל המגוון האנושי

לקבל את הזר ואת המהגרת, ולכבד את המתנות שמביא כל מי שמבקשת מקלט והזדמנות בארץ זו, כפי שהיה מאז לפני שאומה זו

נולדה ו�י�ג ל כמי�ם, מש�פט; וצדקה, כנחל איתן

(עמוס ה כד)

Hebrew by Rabbi Noa Sattath

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Condolences

To CBST member Josh Wood on the death of his mother, Joan Herron, z”l, who died on Saturday, February 2, at the age of 68.

To CBST member Risa Tanania on the death of her cousin, Madeleine Janover, z”l, who died on Sunday, February 3, after her third battle with cancer.

To CBST Board member Sherri Dratfield on the death of her uncle, Herbert Brener, z”l¸ who died on Wednesday, February 6, at the age of 102.

Yortzeits 4 to 10 Adar I 5779

Members memorialized on the Wine Family Sanctuary Memorial Wall Joseph Levy

Family & Friends memorialized on plaques on the Kuriel Chapel Memorial Wall Lester Bieber Helene Bloom Charles Goldberg

Anne Landau Sarah Levine Kenneth Rabinovitz

David Ratner Samuel Spahn Myrna Wasserlauf

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, Victor Reyes, and Teresa Gutierrez · 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.

Refuah Shlemah – Healing Prayers Alton Bader Almog bat Gil v’Elad Netta Ayala bat Menachem v’Nehama Norbert Fischer Marc Foster

Ann Gregory Feigie Lederman Betty Lifton Sue Rosansky Hannah Siegel

Linda Solomon Rose Wahnon Gabriel Weingarten

If you or a CBST member you know is ill and would like support, contact cbstoffice@cbst.org. 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 chesed@cbst.org. We’re your community; we’re here for you.

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Ahead… Saturday, February 9, 2019 / 4 Adar I 5779 Liberal Minyan, 10am Bar Mitzvah of Owen Boone Service Leaders: Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum and Rabbi Yael Rapport Ba’al Tefillah: Cantor Steve Zeidenberg, Steven M. Fruh-Paul L. Marsolini Cantorial Position D’var Torah: Owen Boone

Friday, February 15, 2019 / 11 Adar I 5779 Kabbalat Shabbat, 6:30pm Parashat Tetzaveh Service Leader: Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum Ba’al Tefillah: Cantor Steve Zeidenberg Music Director & Pianist: Joyce Rosenzweig Drashah: Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum

Saturday, February 16, 2019 / 11 Adar I 5779 Traditional Egalitarian Minyan, 10am Ba’al Tefillah: Cantor Steve Zeidenberg

UPDATE ON CANTORIAL SEARCH CBST has formed a Cantorial Search Committee to consider all of our options going forward and to find the right person to become our Cantor as of July 1, 2019. Cantor Steve Zeidenberg's last day with us is June 30th. We are so sad to see him go, and wish him well on his next chapter.

The Committee is comprised of the following: Harold Levine, Sue Ingerman, Nora Isacoff, David Feinberg, Ira Rosenblum, Rabbi Yael Rapport, Music Director Joyce Rosenzweig, and Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum. You are welcome to give your thoughts to any of the members of the committee. Please know that the committee members are bound by confidentiality and CANNOT discuss any names of applicants.

We have listed the position in various places: The Conservative Movement's Cantorial Placement Services, Jewish Jobs, and through personal networks. The Reform Movement will not allow us to use their placement service since CBST is not affiliated with the Reform Movement. CBST is an unaffiliated synagogue and therefore it is up to the different movements as to whether they will allow CBST to use their placement services.

If we don't find the right person for a full time position for this coming year, we might consider other options such as a part-time position or student intern position and re-open the search process next year.

Upcoming

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

Special Election for NYC Public Advocate – February 26 The NYC Public Advocate is both an advocate and an ombudsman, not affiliated with any party and acting as a watchdog with oversight powers. The position is a powerful springboard to higher public office. Visit nyc.pollsitelocator.com/search to find your polling place and get the slate of candidates!

Seeking Multi-Lingual Megillah Readers for Purim 5779! Last year's Megillah reading showcased over a dozen languages (including Quechua, Cantonese, Ladino, Italian, Hebrew, Yiddish, and English). We are thrilled to announce the return of CBST's renowned multi-lingual Megillat Esther reading for Purim 5779, Wednesday, March 20. Email Cantor Zeidenberg at cantorzeidenberg@cbst.org to let him know which language(s) you are able to read. We look forward to sharing in our treasured linguistic and ethnic diversity through this uniquely-CBST tradition.

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Trans Havdalah Saturday, February 9, 6pm, 130 West 30th Street Trans Jews Are Here Convening co-chair Jillian Weiss leads with trans and non-binary members of the CBST community. Come together to mark the end of Shabbat in a trans-focused ritual space. Register: bit.ly/FebTransHavdalah.

Pre-Shabbat Dinner hosted by Mishpachah Friday, February 15, 5pm, 130 West 30th Street Mishpachah's monthly pre-Shabbat dinner is open to all for a truly inter-generational experience. $16 by Tuesday, February 12, or $20 thereafter. Register: bit.ly/MishpachahDinnerFeb2019.

Aleinu Havdalah Hangout - Game Night! Saturday, February 16, 6pm, Hell's Kitchen Aleinu member Naomi Blakeman opens her apartment once again for Havdalah, led by Rabbi Marisa James, drinks, and games. Preference for this event is for those in their 20s and 30s and their partners. This event is first come, first served. RSVP by Wednesday, February 13: bit.ly/AleinuFebGameNight.

Trans Jews Are Here: A Conversation with Joy Ladin Monday, February 25, 6:30pm, 130 West 30th Street Joy Ladin speaks in conversation with Rabbi Mike Moskowitz on her new book, The Soul of the Stranger: Reading God and Torah from a Transgender Perspective. This event is offered free of charge to all those registered for Trans Jews are Here: A Convening. All contributions support the Convening and ongoing Trans Jews Are Here programming at CBST. Register: bit.ly/JoyLadinAtCBST.

SAVE the DATE: “Psalm Enchanted Evening” Benefit Concert Sunday, June 2, 4pm, 130 West 30th Street The Psalms have provided inspiration and comfort to Jews and non-Jews alike for generations. These sacred writings encompass the full range of human experience: from despair to exaltation, from lament to thanksgiving, and from mourning to celebration. This 24th Annual Benefit Concert for Music at CBST highlights our community’s intense engagement with the Psalms with over 250 people committed to daily recitation of their chosen Psalms. The CBST Chorus under the direction of

Joyce Rosenzweig, Cantor Steve Zeidenberg, and renowned guest singers and instrumentalists share the diverse musical settings inspired by the Psalms.

Bold Spiritual Community of Resistance and Love

Support Returning Citizens with CBST and the Suitcase Project Support people being released from prison with a suitcase full of basic necessities. Evie Litwok, founder of the Suitcase Project, noted the importance, especially for LGBTQ people being released. We're committed to raising $2,000 to create a suitcase full of necessities. Learn more and donate: bit.ly/CBSTsuitcase.

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

Israeli Dance Class Mondays, Feb. 11, Mar. 25, Apr. 22, 7pm, 130 West 30th Street Learn with internationally known Israeli dance teacher and choreographer, Mitch Ginsburgh. Dancers will enjoy the best Israeli music from yesterday and today, build coordination and dance skills, learn new dances, and sweat. Folks with prior music experience will have an easier time counting beats, but everything is explained for the true beginner. To register, click on the event in the cbst.org calendar. Come to one session, or all!

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Welcoming Visit at Islamic Center at NYU Fridays, 12:45 to 2:30pm, 238 Thompson Street Welcome worshippers to the Islamic Center at NYU’s Jummah midday prayer service. To participate in House of Peace, speak to Harold Levine, or email him at hslevine@gmail.com.

In the Community

Music in Our Time 2019 Thursday, February 14, 7:30pm, Center for Jewish History – 15 West 16th Street Conducted by CBST Music Director Joyce Rosenzweig and Hazzan Natasha Hirschhorn, the Hebrew Union College and Jewish Theological Seminary choirs perform 20th and 21st Century Jewish choral music. Tickets: bit.ly/MusicInOurTime2019.

Lehrhaus Judaica Adult Education February-March Semester 2019 February 5 – March 26

Torah Cantillation – open to all / required for Adult B’nai Mitzvah Cohort 6:30pm to 7:45pm Want to learn how to chant (leyn) from the Torah? Need a refresher? This class taught by Cantor Steve Zeidenberg and Miya Rotstein provides a basic foundation of the Torah cantillation system used at CBST and through much of the Jewish world. At the end of this course you will be able to prepare and read shorter passages at CBST services. Pre-requisite: participants must be able to read or at least sound out Hebrew letters. Questions? Contact Cantor Zeidenberg at cantorzeidenberg@cbst.org. Register: bit.ly/FebMarLehrhaus2019

Spiritual Autobiographies – Adult B’nai Mitzvah Cohort only 7:45pm to 8:45pm Take part in an essential exercise in spiritual development, a meaningful component in the CBST Adult B’nai Mitzvah journey. In reading, writing, and sharing, participants will reflect on their own spiritual journeys and approach questions of meaning-making and identity as a cohort in order to see this next step on our Jewish journey in a new light. Participants in our Adult B’nai Mitzvah program have consistently named creating their spiritual autobiography as one of their most profound Jewish experiences in their process. Register: bit.ly/SpiritualAutobiography2019

The Synagogue: A Place of Worship in Time and Space – open to all 4 Tuesdays, beginning February 5, 7:45pm to 8:45pm Archeologists 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? In this course taught by Miya Rotstein , look at art and architecture, while examining historical texts and accounts that have influenced the Jewish House of Worship. Register: bit.ly/SynagogueHistory2019

Weekly Torah and Talmud Study with Rabbi Mike Moskowitz Thursdays, 130 West 30th Street

6:30pm to 7:30pm: This text-based “Mishmar” study for trans and non-binary participants on the Parashat Hashavua (the weekly Torah portion). Register: bit.ly/CBSTTorahStudy.

7:45pm to 8:30pm: This Talmud study session is open to everyone of every gender identity. Register: bit.ly/CBSTTalmudStudy.

These study sessions are free of charge. Your contribution will benefit Trans Jews Are Here programming. All backgrounds and skill levels are welcome to attend. CBST recommends regular attendance especially for Talmud study, but drop-ins are always welcome.

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Families with Children at CBST

Our Jewish learning program offers opportunties for children and young adults ages 0-18, along with their grown-ups. Programming includes Limmud B’Shabbat Hebrew School, early childhood programs,

b’nai mitzvah training, holiday events, and more.

More info at cbst.org/children or contact Jennifer Kleinbaum at 212-929-9498 x 816. For Limmud Program information, contact Principal, Jonathan Chapman at children@cbst.org

SAVE THE DATE!

CBST Annual Retreat: May 3-5, 2019.

Early-bird registration opens February 15, space is limited and accommodations are on a first come, first served basis!

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Tonight’s Oneg (Delight) Sponsored by

Deluxe Oneg Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum in honor of Joyce Rosenzweig on her birthday and to celebrate 25 years of partnership creating together deep and meaningful prayerful services for moments of joy and of sadness. Together we have created services for Shabbat and Days of Awe, religious moments of reflection and anguish, including responding to the assassination of Prime Minister Yitzchak Rabin, 9/11, election of 2016, Yom Hashoah, but also moments of deep and great joy like the Dedication of our new building, the installations of assistant rabbis and cantors, Shabbat Shirah Concerts, new boards of directors, LGBTQ Pride, and Yom Ha’atsmaut. Joyce's music and soul have transformed CBST in ways deep and long lasting; we are forever grateful for Joyce and her gifts to each of us.

Deluxe Oneg Lorraine Baysek and Karen Miscuk in honor of John and Emma Buchwald.

Deluxe Oneg Mitchell Bloom in memory of my mother, Helene Bloom, z”l, on her 30th yortzeit. She instilled her love of theatre in me and inspired me to make it my career.

Deluxe Oneg Carol Feinman in honor and with great joy, HAPPY ANNIVERSARY CBST!!!!

Deluxe Oneg Laurie Magid and Jeffrey, Julia, Nicholas, and Henry Miller in memory of Kim Kuraner Spellman, who died last Friday at 57. An extraordinary mom to Molly and Jessie, and wife to Todd. We’ll always remember the light she brought us.

Deluxe Oneg Dvorah Stoll in memory to those that dreamed one day we would have a “home of our own” and with gratitude to those who made that dream become fruition.

CBST Board of Directors, Staff and Whole Congregation wish Joyce Rosenzweig a happy birthday and express our deep gratitude for her 25 years of musical leadership at CBST. We love you! Mazal Tov!

CBST Clergy, Board, and Staff welcome Rabbi Nancy Wiener, CBST member and Founding Director of the Jacob and Hilda Blaustein Center for Pastoral Counseling at Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion, Rabbi Lisa Grant, Director of the Rabbinical Program, and Richard Cohn, Director of the Debbie Friedman School of Sacred Music, along with students from both the rabbinical and cantorial schools.

CBST Clergy, Board, and Staff wish Mazal Tov to Owen Boone and his family, on the occasion of his becoming Bar Mitzvah.

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Marni Aarlev to honor Adrienne and David Plavin, new-found family attending CBST for the first time, and my wonderful Julie, who I met in the choir 15 years ago.

Ruthie Berman in memory of Connie Kurtz, z”l, and in celebration of CBST’s anniversary.

Barbara Cohen and Noemi Masliah in honor of Joyce Rosenzweig. Thank you for 25 years of gorgeous and meaningful music.

Barbara Dolgin and Hanna Gafni in celebration of Joyce Rosenzweig!

Simon and Sherri Dratfield in memory of Sherri’s wise and beloved Uncle, Herbert Brener, who passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday morning at the age of 102. He will be missed.

Larry Finkelstein Happy 25th Anniversary and Happy Birthday Joyce. Wishing you many more years of making our services and our souls soar.

Lee Goldberg Happy 46th Anniversary, CBST!

Vijay Kumar Mazal Tov, CBST!

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To sponsor an Oneg, Livestream, or Flowers, contact Ruth at 212-929-9498 x 815 or Giving@cbst.org, or go to cbst.org.

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

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 tcalhoun@cbst.org 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.

Tonight’s Oneg (Delight) Sponsored by

Aari Ludvigsen, Barbara Gaines, and Simon Gaines wish a very happy birthday to Ilene & Joyce, and Mazal Tov to Owen on his Bar Mitzvah tomorrow. Knock it out of the park.

Joyce Rosenzweig to wish CBST Mazal Tov on its 46 glorious years! May you continue to go from strength to strength! I love you all, and feel so blessed to be part of this deeply inspiring congregation for 25 incredible years. To the magnificent CBST chorus on its 25th anniversary: It has been such a blessing to be on this journey together, and to watch you grow and evolve into the breathtakingly beautiful ensemble you are today. Your gorgeous voices and souls have transformed our services, and brought us all closer to the Divine. To Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum: Thank you for your profound leadership, deep trust, and inspiring collaboration throughout all these years. Even though we will always disagree on "how I came to be at CBST," the rest is, as they say, for the history books...

Stephen Shaw in memory of my late husband, Charles Goldberg, z”l.

Tyler Watkins in memory of my “Third Bubbe” and source of my love of handbags, Shedd, z”l who died 1/26; and Darren Wood, z”l on his 2nd yortzeit.

Kiddush Sponsored by

Owen Boone’s Family in honor of his being called to the Torah as Bar Mitzvah.

Bimah Flowers

Sponsored by David Wine and Michael MacElhenny

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46 Years of CBST!!

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Trans Jews are Here: A Convening Friday–Sunday, March 29–31, 2019

Pre-Register at cbst.org/transjewsarehere

This convening brings together trans and non-binary Jewish individuals, including spiritual leaders, artists, educators, performers, and more to celebrate and explore the intersection of transgender identity and Jewish life. Hosted by CBST with Keshet, the convening includes Shabbat experiences, workshops, panels, discussions, presentations, and performances. Gather, learn, and exchange ideas in a trans-focused Jewish space. Join us in joyful celebration! For info, email transjews@cbst.org.

More Trans Jews Are Here Programming

Trans Havdalah Saturday, February 9. 6pm, 130 West 30th Street Trans Jews Are Here Convening co-chair Jillian Weiss leads this Havdalah service with trans and non-binary members of the CBST community. Come together to mark the end of Shabbat in a trans-focused ritual space.

Trans Jews Are Here: A Conversation with Joy Ladin Monday, February 25, 6:30pm, 130 West 30th Street Joy Ladin speaks in conversation with Rabbi Mike Moskowitz on her new book, The Soul of the Stranger: Reading God and Torah from a Transgender Perspective. This event is offered free of charge to all those registered for Trans Jews are Here: A Convening. All contributions support the Convening and ongoing Trans Jews Are Here programming at CBST. Register: bit.ly/JoyLadinAtCBST.

Senior Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum, D.D. Rabbi Yael Rooks Rapport ASSISTANT RABBI Cantor Steve Zeidenberg Steven M. Fruh-Paul L. Marsolini Cantorial Position Joyce Rosenzweig MUSIC DIRECTOR Rabbi Marisa Elana James DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL JUSTICE PROGRAMMING Gregg H. Passin PRESIDENT Yolanda Potasinski EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

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