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SHABBAT SHABBATPROGRAM PROGRAM Shabbat, December 22 & 23, 2017 / 5 Tevet 5778 Parashat Vayigash—Board Installation Shabbat ‫ ִדּבְּרוּ ֶאחָיו אִתּוֹ‬,‫ ו�יּ�בְךְּ עֲ ֵלהֶם; ו� ַאחֲ�י כ ֵן‬,‫ו�י�נַשּׁ�ק לְכ ָל ֶאחָיו‬ “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. 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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DECEMBER 22, 2017 / 5 TEVET 5778 PARASHAT VAYIGASH – BOARD INSTALLATION SHABBAT OPENING PRAYERS AND MEDITATIONS ‫ֲהכָנ ַת ַהלֵּב‬ Danny Maseng (Born 1950) ‫ מַה טֹּבוּ‬Mah Tovu Abraham Wolf Binder (1895‫ הַדְ לָקַת נ ֵרוֹת שׁ�ל שׁ�בָּת‬Candle Blessings 1967)* ‫ שׁ�לוֹם ֲעלֵיכֶם‬Shalom Aleichem Israel Goldfarb (1879-1956)* ‫ַקבָּלַת שׁ�בָּת‬ KABBALAT SHABBAT / WELCOMING SHABBAT Western Sephardic* (‫ לְכוּ נ ְ�נְּנ ָה )תהלים צה‬L’chu N’ran’nah (Psalm 95) Shlomo Carlebach (1926(‫ שׁ�ֽירוּ לַה' )תהלים צו‬Shiru Ladonai (Psalm 96)

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1994)* Mizmor L’David (Psalm 29) Western Sephardic Melody* L'chah Dodi (Shlomo Alkabetz) Abayudaya Ugandan* Kol Haneshama Synagogue (Jerusalem)* Ken Chasen (Born 1965)* (‫ טוֹב לְהֹדוֹת )תהלים צב‬Tov L’hodot (Psalm 92) MA’ARIV / THE EVENING SERVICE ‫ַמעֲ�יב‬ ‫ בָּ�כוּ‬Bar’chu Nusach ‫ ַה ַמּעֲ�יבָה עֲ�בִים‬Hama’ariva Aravim Nusach Eric Mandell (1903-1988)* ‫ ַא ֲהבַת עוֹלָם‬Ahavat Olam

‫שׁ�מַע י�שׂ��אֵל‬ ‫ו� ָא ַהבְ ָתּ‬ ‫מִי כָמֹֽכָה‬ ‫ַהשׁ�כִּיבֵֽנוּ‬ ‫ו�שׁ�מְרוּ‬ ‫ֲחצ ִי ַקדִּ ישׁ‬ ‫ֲעמִידָ ה‬ ‫י�הְיוּ לְ�צוֹן‬ ‫עֹשׂ�ה שׁ�לוֹם‬ ‫ְתּפִלָּה לִ�פוּאָה‬ ‫ְתּפִלָּה לַמְּדִ ינ ָה‬ ‫קַדִּ ישׁ שׁ�לֵם‬

Sh’ma Yisrael V’ahavta Mi Chamocha

Salomon Sulzer (1804-1890) Torah Cantillation (Trop) Hanna Tiferet-Siegel (Born 1948)* Max Wohlberg (1907-1996)* South African Melody*

Hashkiveinu V’shamru Chatsi Kaddish Silent Amidah Yih’yu L’ratson Oseh Shalom

Nusach Hollis Schachner (Born 1973) Shlomo Carlebach (19261994)*

Prayer for Healing Prayer for our Country Kaddish Shalem

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INSTALLATION SERVICE REMARKS: CBST BOARD PRESIDENT GREGG H. PASSIN Max Helfman (1901-1963) ‫ בִּ�כַּת הַכּוֹ ַהנ ִים‬Priestly Blessing Tzvika Pik (Born 1951)* ‫ שׁ� ֶה ֱחי�ֽנוּ‬Shehecheyanu CONCLUDING PRAYERS ‫סִיּוּם ַה ְתּפִלָה‬ ‫ ָעלֵֽינוּ‬Aleinu Salomon Sulzer (1804-1890)* ‫ קַדִּ ישׁ י �תוֹם‬Mourner’s Kaddish Sephardic* ‫ ֵהֽינוּ‬-‫ אֵין כֵּא‬Non Komo Muestro Dio * 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. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 (Adapted from Siddur Hadash, p. 540) glory to Your holy name. Amen WELCOME TO OUR NEW PRESIDENT Welcome to Gregg H. Passin, the new President of CBST’s Board of Directors.

THANK YOU TO OUR PAST PRESIDENT Thank you to Dr. Nathan E. Goldstein for his years of service and dedication to our 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 Treasurer: Michael Wormke Secretary: Cindy Rizzo Executive Officers: Barbara Dolgin Sabrina Farber Eric Rosenbaum

Board Members: Sherri Felt Dratfield Steven M. Fruh Lee Jason Goldberg Matthew Gore Joshua Lehrer Rosanne Leipzig Regina Linder Marc Waldor Jill Weiss David Wine Ivan Zimmerman

PRAYER for OUR COUNTRY

Our God and God of our ancestors, ‫ ברך את ארצנו ואת כל‬.‫י אבותנו ואמותינו‬-‫ינו ואלו‬-‫אלו‬ bless this country and all who dwell within it. ‫היושבות והיושבים בה‬ Help us to experience the blessings of our lives and circumstances, ‫יחד לבבנו להודות לך על חיינו ועל הזמן הזה‬ To be vigilant, compassionate, and brave. .‫ ומלאי חמלה‬,‫ אמיצים‬,‫להיות דרוכות‬ 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. Help us to feel our fear, ‫כדי שהכעס יוביל אותנו לידי מעשה‬ So that we do not become numb. ‫חזק לבבנו לחוש את מלוא הפחד שלנו‬ Help us to be generous with others, ‫כדי שלא נהפוך לאדישות‬ So that we raise each other up. . ‫זו‬ ‫את‬ ‫זה‬ ‫שנרים‬ ‫כדי‬ ‫אחרים‬ ‫על‬ ‫סייע לנו להשפיע נדיבות‬ Help us to be humble in our fear, knowing that as vulnerable as we feel, ‫ כדי שנדע כי גם כשאנו מרגישים‬,‫סייע לנו להיות צנועות בפחד‬ there are those at greater risk, and ‫ זוהי חובתנו‬,‫ הנמצאות בסיכון גבוה אף יותר‬,‫ יש אחרות‬,‫פגיעות‬ that it is our holy work to stand with them. .‫הקדושה להיות עמן‬ Help us to taste the sweetness of liberty, ‫פש‬ ‫החו‬ ‫של‬ ‫ברכנו בטעם המתוק‬ To not take for granted the freedoms won in generations past or in recent days. ‫כדי שנשכיל להעריך את החופש לו זכינו בדורות קודמים ובעת הזו‬ To heal and nourish our democracy, ,‫ ַמי �ם‬-‫לרפא ולחזק את הדמוקרטיה שלנו שתהיה כְּעֵץ שׁ�תוּל עַל‬ that it may be like a tree planted by the water ;‫ָן‬ ‫ ו� ָהי �ה ָעלֵהוּ � ֲענ‬,‫י�בֹא חֹם‬-‫א י ��אֶה כִּי‬�‫ ו‬,‫יוּבַל י�שׁ�לַּח שׁ��שׁ�יו‬-‫ו�עַל‬ whose roots reach down to the stream; (‫ ח‬,‫)ירמיהו יז‬ it need not fear drought when it comes, its leaves are always green (Jeremiah 17:8). ,‫ אם כל חי‬,‫שכינה‬ Source of all Life, Guide our leaders with righteousness, ‫שלחי אורך ואמתך למנהיגנו‬ Strengthen their hearts, ‫חזקי לבבותיהם שלא יתקשו‬ but keep them from hardening. (‫ה‬-‫ג‬ ,‫טז‬ ‫)ישעיהו‬ ‫בצדק‬ ‫ולפעול‬ ‫אמת‬ ‫שישתמשו בכוחן כדי לדבר‬ That they may use their influence and authority to ,‫שתציע‬ ‫בחופש‬ ‫ישגשגו‬ ,‫בעושרה‬ ‫יחלקו‬ ‫מי יתן וכל יושבי הארץ‬ speak truth and act for justice (Isaiah 16:3-5). ‫ויהיו מוגנים בחוקיה‬ May all who dwell in this country share in its bounty, enjoy its freedoms, ,‫מי יתן ואומה זו תשתמש בכוחה ובעושרה על מנת לקדם צדק‬ 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. 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, ,‫ אלימות בכל צורה‬,‫ אפליה‬,‫ שוביניזם‬,‫ גזענות‬,‫לעקור שנאה‬ 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, To celebrate the many faces of God reflected ‫האנושי‬ in the wondrous diversity of humanity, ‫ ולכבד את המתנות שמביא כל מי‬,‫לקבל את הזר ואת המהגרת‬ To welcome the stranger and the immigrant ‫זו‬ ‫שאומה‬ ‫ כפי שהיה מאז לפני‬,‫שמבקשת מקלט והזדמנות בארץ זו‬ and to honor the gifts of those who seek refuge ‫נולדה‬ and possibility here, as they have since before this nation was born. ‫ כְּנַחַל אֵיתָן‬,‫ ִמשׁ�פָּט; וּצ ְדָ קָה‬,‫ו�י�גּ ַל כַּ ַמּי �ם‬ 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 Jonathon Adler Jay Fischer Mary Goldrich Steve Kotich

Albert Lippel Julie Petrow-Cohen Ira Pollack Lea Rizack Neil Tiger

Sheila Trachtenberg Tanya Walker Jason Waxler Rose Wahnon 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 Jonathan Benov Monroe Berrol David Black Daniel Cooper Anna Elgarten Joseph Gold

Marvin Goodman Harriette Chaya Levy Gross Doris Katz George Korenfield Max Labaton Henry Landman Minnie Levin

Judith Levine Lee Potasinkski Laurence Roberts Dorothy Rosenfeld Hy Roven Les Wahnon

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.

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Ahead…

Saturday, December 23, 2017 / 5 Tevet 5778 Liberal Minyan Shabbat Morning Services, 10:00am Ba’al Tefillah: Cantor Steve Zeidenberg Service Leader: Rabbi Yael Rapport D’var Torah: Rabbi Yael Rapport

Friday, December 30, 2017 / 12 Tevet 5778 Parashat Vayechi Kabbalat Shabbat Services, 6:30pm

Please note that there are no Limmud Services this week, but there will be child supervision available from 10:00am to 12:30pm

Saturday, December 31, 2017 / 12 Tevet 5778 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 888811-2812 x 1 or going directly to https://daattravel.com/Package/33433.

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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 for Music at CBST *advance reservation req’d schedule subject to change

Monday, Jan. 22, 7:00 pm Monday, Feb. 26, 7:00 pm Monday, Mar. 12, 6:30 pm Monday, May 7, 7:00 pm Sunday, June 10, 4:00 pm

Concert for Social Justice Concert for Social Justice Harp Concert: Shushan Hashalom Concert for Social Justice Concert with CBST 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. 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! 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]

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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