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June Concert 2025

CBST's 30th Annual Pride Concert Fundraiser

Sounds of Resistance:
Music of Courage & Defiance

Music has always been a powerful voice in times of oppression, and continues to be a source of strength in the pursuit of justice. This eclectic program explores how music has inspired courage and defiance in different communities over time.

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Kabbalat Shabbat

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Congregation Beit Simchat Torah (CBST) is a vibrant spiritual community and a progressive voice within Judaism.

The Latest

Shabbat Behar-Bechukotai, 2025

CRRI Marques Hollie on finishing Leviticus, the queer sensibilities of finding a third way to be, and collective identity with the land.

Happy Sixth Anniversary to the Ark Immigration Clinic

A message from Ark Director Noah Habeeb celebrates the sixth anniversary of the opening of the Ark Immigration Clinic at CBST

Shabbat Emor, 2025

Rabbi Jason Klein on the Priestly authors, the impulse to categorize, and the importance of treasuring ours days and our differences.

Events

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Congregation Beit Simchat Torah (CBST) is a vibrant spiritual community and a progressive voice within Judaism.

The Latest

Shabbat Behar-Bechukotai, 2025

Happy Sixth Anniversary to the Ark Immigration Clinic

Shabbat Emor, 2025

Events

Morning Mishnah with Rabbi Mike Moskowitz

Democracy! Team Action Group

Kabbalat Shabbat Service

HIV/AIDS Policy and Action in 2025

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