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SHABBAT SHABBATPROGRAM PROGRAM Shabbat, February 16 and 17, 2018 / 2 Adar 5778 Parashat Terumah :‫ו�עָשׂוּ לִי ִמקְדָּשׁ ו�שׁ�כַנְתִּי בְּתוֹכ ָם‬ “Let them make me a sanctuary that I may dwell among them.” (Exodus 25:8)

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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. Here for the first time? Have a question? Interested in getting involved? Ask an usher for a “Learn about CBST” card. Leave the card with an usher and we’ll be in touch after Shabbat. Visit www.cbst.org.

Photo by Esteban Kuriel

‫ברוכים וברוכות הבאים לקהילת בית שמחת תורה! קהילת בית שמחת תורה מקיימת קשר רב שנים ועמוק עם‬ .‫ עם הבית הפתוח בירושלים לגאווה ולסובלנות ועם הקהילה הגאה בישראל‬,‫ישראל‬ !‫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

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FEBRUARY 16, 2018 / 2 ADAR 5778 PARASHAT TERUMAH—FEATURING MUSIC OF DEBBIE FRIEDMAN, Z”L Program 38 40 Program 54

‫שׁ�ל שׁ�בָּת‬

OPENING PRAYERS AND MEDITATIONS Holy Place (Based on Exodus 25:8; Parashat Terumah) ‫ הַדְ לָקַת נ ֵרוֹת‬Candle Blessings

‫שׁ�לוֹם ֲעלֵיכֶם‬

Shalom Aleichem

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Mizmor L’David (Psalm 29) L'chah Dodi (Shlomo Alkabetz)

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(‫טוֹב לְהֹדוֹת )תהלים צב‬

Tov L’hodot (Psalm 92)

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MA’ARIV / THE EVENING SERVICE ‫ בָּ�כוּ‬Bar’chu

‫ַה ַמּעֲ�יבָה עֲ�בִים‬ ‫ַא ֲהבַת עוֹלָם‬ ‫שׁ�מַע י�שׂ��אֵל‬ ‫ו� ָא ַהבְ ָתּ‬ ‫מִי כָמֹֽכָה‬ ‫שׁכִּיבֵֽנוּ‬ � ‫ַה‬ ‫ו�שׁ�מְרוּ‬ ‫ֲחצ ִי קַדִּ ישׁ‬ ‫ֲעמִידָ ה‬

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Debbie Friedman (1951-2011)* Abraham Wolf Binder (1895-1967)* Israel Goldfarb (1879-1956)*

KABBALAT SHABBAT / WELCOMING SHABBAT ‫ַק ָבּלַת שׁ�בָּת‬ Debbie Friedman* '‫ שׁ�ֽירוּ לַה‬Sing unto God (Text:Adapted from Psalms (‫קמט‬,‫צח‬,‫ )תהלים צו‬96,98,149) ‫ י�שׂ�מְחוּ ַהשּׁ� ַמי �ם )תהלים‬Yism’chu Hashamayim (Psalm Chassidic* 96)

(‫צו‬ (‫ִמז ְמוֹר לְדָ ו�ד )תהלים כט‬ ‫לְכָה דוֹדִ י‬

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‫ֲהכָנ ַת ַהלֵּב‬

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‫עֹשׂ�ה שׁ�לוֹם‬ ‫ְתּפִלָּה לִ�פוּאָה‬

Program

‫ְתּפִלָּה לַמְּדִ ינ ָה‬

Yiddish Melody (Shnirele Perele)* Halleluyah/Psalm 150 Melody by Debbie Friedman * Chassidic* Yosef Eisenstark*

‫מַעֲ �יב‬ Nusach

Hama’ariva Aravim

Nusach

Ahavat Olam

Debbie Friedman*

Sh’ma Yisrael

Salomon Sulzer (1804-1890)

V’ahavta

Torah Cantillation (Trop)

Mi Chamocha

Debbie Friedman*

Shelter of Peace/ Hashkiveinu V’shamru

Debbie Friedman*

Chatsi Kaddish

Nusach

Debbie Friedman*

Silent Amidah You Are The One (Based on Prayer of Rabbi Nachman of Bratslav) Oseh Shalom

Debbie Friedman*

Mi Shebeirach (Traditional text adapted by Debbie Friedman and Drorah Setel) Prayer for our Country

Debbie Friedman*

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Debbie Friedman*

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140 150 Program

‫קַדִּ ישׁ שׁ�לֵם‬

Kaddish Shalem

Nusach

DRASHAH: RABBI SHARON KLEINBAUM ‫ ָעלֵֽינוּ‬Aleinu

‫קַדִּ ישׁ י �תוֹם‬ ‫ְתּפִלַּת הַדֶּ �ך‬

‫דְּ�שׁ�ה‬ Salomon Sulzer (1804-1890)*

Mourner’s Kaddish T’filat Haderech / Prayer for the Journey

Debbie Friedman*

*Arranged by Joyce Rosenzweig

shelter of my love. And when you meet the light of day, you'll never have to fear what you will see. You are the hope of all that can be. Feel the peace around you; when you awaken you will come to know That innocence and wonder are veiled by the guns and bombs and wars. With every challenge feel your strength; Let your goodness shine that it may be A shelter of courage, a shelter of light and dreams, a shelter of love, a shelter of peace.

Holy Place These are the gifts that we bring that we may build a holy place. This is the weaving of our lives we bring to make a holy place. We will bring all the goodness that comes from our hearts And the spirit of God will dwell within. These are the prayers that we bring that we may make a holy place. These are the visions that we seek that we may build this holy place. Let our promise forever be strong, let our souls rise together in song, That the spirit of God and the spirit of love will bless this holy place.

You Are the One/Reb Nachman’s Prayer You are he One, for this I pray That I may have the strength to be alone. To see the world, to stand among the trees, and all the living things. That I may stand alone and offer prayers and talk to You. You are the One to whom I do belong. And I’ll sing my soul, I’ll sing my soul to You And give You all that’s in my heart.

Sing unto God Sing unto God, sing a new song O sing praises to God, give thanks to God with a song O sing praises unto the One above Let us rejoice, all ye righteous And cry out to our God with joy Sing out from your hearts, O sing praises to God. Bless God’s name, O sing unto our God a song of prayer Sing praises to the One, sing unto God. Sing unto God, sing a new song unto God.

T’filat Haderech May we be blessed as we go on our way. May we be guided in peace. May we be blessed with health and joy May this our blessing, amen. May we be sheltered by the wings of peace May we be kept in safety and in love May grace and compassion find their way to every soul May this be our blessing, amen.

Shelter of Peace/Hashkiveinu Close your eyes and go to sleep. There's nothing you must fear my precious one. You will be so safe and so protected in the

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Miriam’s Song (*Additional Song*) And the women dancing with their timbrels Followed Miriam as she sang her song Sing a song to the One whom we've exalted Miriam and the women danced and danced the whole night long And Miriam was a weaver of unique variety The tapestry she wove was one which sang our history With every strand and every thread she crafted her delight A woman touched with spirit, she dances toward the light

COMPOSER FEATURE Born on February 23, 1951, Debbie Friedman was one of the most influential and beloved Jewish musical figures of the past 40 years. She was an important singer, songwriter, and guitarist and recorded 21 albums of her original music. Originally influenced by American popular music of the 1960s and 70s—Peter, Paul & Mary, Judy Collins, Joan Baez and Joni Mitchell—she, in turn, influenced younger singers and songwriters with her own dynamic style. Having struggled with an undiagnosed neurological condition for 20 years, Friedman died of complications from pneumonia on January 9, 2011 (at the age of 59). Citing her wide influence in synagogue music and her impact as faculty member in her final years, Hebrew Union CollegeJewish Institute of Religion renamed their Cantorial School in her honor in 2011. It is now called the Debbie Friedman School of Sacred Music.

PRAYER for OUR COUNTRY

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 before this nation was born. Let justice well up like waters, and righteousness like a mighty stream (Amos 5:24) © Rabbi Ayelet Cohen

,‫ אם כל חי‬,‫שכינה‬ ‫שלחי אורך ואמתך למנהיגנו‬ ‫חזקי לבבותיהם שלא יתקשו‬ (‫ה‬-‫ ג‬,‫שישתמשו בכוחן כדי לדבר אמת ולפעול בצדק )ישעיהו טז‬ ,‫ ישגשגו בחופש שתציע‬,‫מי יתן וכל יושבי הארץ יחלקו בעושרה‬ ‫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 שבלבנו‬ ‫שנבחין מתי עלינו להקשיב ומתי עלינו לפעול‬ ,‫ אלימות בכל צורה‬,‫ אפליה‬,‫ שוביניזם‬,‫ גזענות‬,‫לעקור שנאה‬ ‫לחגוג את צלם אלוהים בפנים שונות המשתקפות בכל המגוון‬ ‫האנושי‬ ‫ ולכבד את המתנות שמביא כל מי‬,‫לקבל את הזר ואת המהגרת‬ ‫ כפי שהיה מאז לפני שאומה זו‬,‫שמבקשת מקלט והזדמנות בארץ זו‬ ‫נולדה‬ ‫ כְּנַחַל אֵיתָן‬,‫ ִמשׁ�פָּט; וּצ ְדָ קָה‬,‫ו�י�גּ ַל כַּ ַמּי �ם‬ (‫)עמוס ה כד‬ Hebrew by Rabbi Noa Sattath

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Tonight’s Service Leaders Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum Cantor Steve Zeidenberg Steven M. Fruh-Paul L. Marsolini Cantorial Position

Music Director and Pianist: Joyce Rosenzweig Drashah: Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum

Refuah Shlemah – Healing Prayers Alton Bader Jenny Berman Elyse Cherry Thomas Duane Jay Fischer Rita Fischer

Judy Hollander Josephine Kleinbaum Steve Kotick Rabbi Lynne Landsburg Michael Lehrman Ken Levinsohn

Bonita Marty Merav Stern Neil Tiger Sheila Trachtenberg 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.

Yortzeits 2 Adar through 8 Adar Members memorialized on Wine Family Sanctuary Memorial Wall Marc Janover Marilyn Tessler Family & Friends memorialized on plaques on the Kuriel Chapel Memorial Wall Don Castellanos Ted Feinberg Rose Finesilver Elaine Kallman Avram Leve

Rafael Muniz Herman Marcus Abraham Melnick Kenneth Rabinowitz David Ratner

Les Robbins Dan Roin Hannah Rosenblum Max Spegal

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 · CBST Members & Friends who greet everyone at services · Shabbat donors and sponsors.

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Ahead… Saturday, February 17, 2018 / 2 Adar 5778 Traditional Egalitarian Minyan Ba’al Tefillah: Cantor Steve Zeidenberg D’var Torah: Harold Levine

Friday, February 23, 2018 / 9 Adar 5778 Parashat Tetzaveh Kabbalat Shabbat Services, 6:30pm

Saturday, February 24, 2018 / 9 Adar 5778 Liberal Minyan 10:00am

Service Leader: Rabbi Yael Rapport Ba’al Tefillah: Cantor Steve Zeidenberg Drashah: Cooperberg-Rittmaster Rabbinical Intern Steven Philp

Service Leader: Cooperberg-Rittmaster Rabbinical Intern Ayalon Eliach Ba’al Tefillah: Cantor Steve Zeidenberg D’var Torah: CRRI Ayalon Eliach

TONIGHT—Oneg and Discussion on Sexual Harassment,

After services, CBST Board member and Past President Eric Rosenbaum and Rabbi Kleinbaum will lead a discussion about sexual harassment issues. On November 10, 2017, Rabbi Kleinbaum gave a drashah about these issues and received a great deal of feedback. (Our Facebook page has the video of this service.) We are committed to deepening our community on all these issues and we welcome you to come for the next conversation. It won’t be the last.

Book Discussion

Shabbat, February 24, during Kiddush lunch CBST member David Moser, who taught for two years at Al Quds University in the West Bank, will facilitate a book discussion on three essays from Kingdom of Olives and Ash. The essays for study will be: “Sami,” “One Story, So Many Stories,” and “Occupation’s Untold Story.”

See all these events and more at www.cbst.org/events/month CBST.JEWISH.LGBTQ.60+ Afternoon of Learning

Thursday, February 22, 130 West 30th Street Concert by Marc Molomot, featuring Serenade for Tenor, Horns and Strings by Benjamin Britten, which he wrote for his long-time partner. SAGE Presents Mardi Gras Dixieland With Yael Acher “Kat” Modiano—a special workshop on Music and Memories. Learning with Cooperberg-Rittmaster Rabbinical Intern Ayalon Eliach explores Jewish ritual. Next month, we continue our series on Jewish Thinkers series, which uses the book An Introduction to Jewish Thinkers. We have secured copies at J. Levine for you to purchase (less expensive than on Amazon). Located at 5 West 30th Street, 212-695-6888. Please read the chapter on Baruch Spinoza for next month.

CBST Community Retreat— Registration is now open

Friday, April 27—Sunday, April 29, Isabella Freedman Jewish Retreat Center, Falls Village, CT We are thrilled to announce this year's annual retreat to be held at Isabella Freedman Jewish Retreat Center. The theme of this year’s retreat, “The 70 Faces of Israel,” reflects Israel’s many facets, from the ancient land to the modern state, as well as the many people who live there. Early bird discount in effect until February 28. http://bit.ly/2018CBSTRetreat

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Music at CBST Monday, February 26, 7:00pm: Monday, March 12, 7:00pm: Monday, May 7, 7:00pm: Sunday June 10, 4:00pm: Monday, November 5, 7:00pm:

Concert for Social Justice Harp Concert Shushan Hashalom Concert for Social Justice Israel at 70 featuring the CBST Chorus Marcus Goldhaber presents a program in observance of Veterans Day

Concert for Social Justice Monday, February 26, 7:00pm, 130 West 30th Street CBST Member and violist, Adria Benjamin and her esteemed colleagues, Sebu Sirinian, violinist, Lisa Tipton, violinist, Tomoko Fujita, cellist, and Adrienne Kim, pianist, present chamber music by Jessie Montgomery, William Grant Still, Antonin Dvorak, Henry Thacker Burleigh, Joseph Haydn, and Leonard Bernstein to bring beauty, meaning, and comfort to our community in these challenging times. All are welcome, held in our magnificent Wine Family Sanctuary. Admission and your gift of any amount support music at CBST and our bold social justice work—http://bit.ly/FebConcert.

Harp Concert: Shushan Hashalom Monday, March 12, 7:00pm, 130 West 30th Street Shushan Hashalom is a story of a friendship—a bridge between two worlds—woven through harp strings and the voices of Siggy Massenbauer and Salomon (Guillaume Ellia). Siggy’s work is influenced by Celtic and medieval music. Salomon’s work explores Jewish and Mediterranean music. The duo has created a collection of songs in Yiddish, Judeo-Spanish, English, German, Italian, and more. They share their traditions in the belief that this crosscultural project presents hope for each human being to let their own light shine. “All our differences can glow among us as sparks that animate the flame of one same candle, the one of universal love.” The concert will also feature Cantor Steve Zeidenberg and the CBST Chorus under the direction of CBST Music Director Joyce Rosenzweig.

Shiv’im Panim: Celebrating Israel at Seventy: Music of Peace, Protest, and Promise

Sunday, June 10, 4:00pm, 130 West 30th Street Join us for an exhilarating concert showcasing the gorgeous and amazingly 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, 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. ***************************************************************

Aleinu First Fridays Nighttime Nosh

Friday, March 2, about 8:15pm, 130 West 30th Street after Kabbalat Shabbat Services Have Shabbat dinner with us after services at our monthly dinner! Please register at http://bit.ly/AleinuMarchNosh so we know you're coming and can plan.

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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].

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

New and Improved House of Peace + Sanctuary Email, now with even more social justice!

If you were receiving the weekly House of Peace email and/or the monthly Sanctuary email, we have good news— they have merged into one weekly social justice email. If you aren't yet on this list and would like to be, please go to http://bit.ly/HOPemail to add yourself to the list and be among the first to know about CBST's upcoming actions.

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 by going directly to https://www.daattravel.com/Congregation-Beit-Simchat-Torah

Israel In-Depth for CBST Adults

Sign up for the waitlist for this 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. Call Customer Service Center at 888-8112812 x 1 or by going directly to https://daattravel.com/Package/33433.

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]. 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.

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Lehrhaus Adult Education On Death and Dying with Cooperberg-Rittmaster Rabbinical Intern Steven Philp

Thursdays, February 8, 15, 22, 6:30 – 7:30pm Judaism teaches: “It is better to attend a funeral than a feast” (Ecclesiastes 7:2). Why? Because what we understand about death shapes how we create lives of purpose. We will explore a range of Jewish perspectives on death and dying, drawing from biblical narratives, rabbinic text, ritual practice, and our own experiences.

Spring 2018 Tuesdays, February 6, 13, 20, 27, March 6, 13, and 20 *

6:30pm: Deepening 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. Register at www.cbst.org via our website calendar. Questions? Email [email protected]

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.

The December 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. $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].

NEW! The Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum Bobblehead Specially created especially for the “Bringing Vision to Life” December 4, 2017 Celebration of Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum’s 25th Anniversary at CBST. Place your order now at http://bit.ly/RSKBobblehead.

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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 grownups) 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! For students grades 8-12. Enroll: http://bit.ly/CBSTLimmud! Questions? Email Julie Seltzer at [email protected]

Purim Party for Kids and Their Grownups Wednesday, February 28, 5:30 - 6:30pm, 130 West 30th Street Families, friends, and fun-lovers of all ages are welcome to CBST's Purim Carnival. Enjoy mask making, hamentashen baking, face painting, balloon animals, and more! Pizza dinner will be provided.

Purim Celebration and Megillah Reading Wednesday, February 28, 6:30pm, 130 West 30th Street Purim with CBST is always a fabulous night of revelry! Come hear a fun-filled Ma’ariv service, multi-lingual Megillah reading, and help retell the story of queens and villains and victory!

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Tonight’s Oneg (Delight) Sponsored by Judy Hollander In gratitude for another birthday. Beth Rosen and Maryann King in celebration of our meeting 39 years ago on February 16 and in recognition of our marriage four years ago. With love and gratitude.

Marsha Melnick In memory of my beloved father, Abraham, z”l, on his 42nd yortzeit. His beautiful

spirit continues to fill me with gratitude and love.

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Saturday, February 17, 2018 David Feinberg in memory of my father, Ted, z”l, on his second yortzeit. To sponsor a holiday celebration, contact Ann Targownik, Director of Development, at 212-929-9498 x 814 or [email protected].

Shabbat Flowers sponsored by David Wine and Michael MacElhenny

Senior Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum, D.D. Rabbi Yael Rooks Rapport ASSISTANT RABBI Rabbi Marisa Elana James DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL JUSTICE PROGRAMMING Cantor Steve Zeidenberg Steven M. Fruh-Paul L. Marsolini Cantorial Position

Gregg H. Passin PRESIDENT Yolanda Potasinski EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Joyce Rosenzweig MUSIC DIRECTOR

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