Congregation Beit Simchat Torah - CBST

06/03/2026

Celebrate Pride with CBST! Head to cbst.org/pride to see our full calendar of events. March with us, attend a Shabbat, or send a shout-out!

06/02/2026

Faith & the Fight for Democracy, June 4 at CBST, in person and online

"The world needs you. If you are alive today, it’s because you have a job to do." —Senior Rabbi Emerita Sharon Kleinbaum

06/02/2026

We loved showing up this weekend in solidarity with our Qaravan family for Brighton Beach Pride! On the day before Pride month began (erev Pride) we walked on the boardwalk to chant and march with wonderful LGBTQ+ immigrants from Russia, Chechnya, Ukraine, and more.

So many of them fled from countries where their identities were criminalized - and now many are afraid to show up publicly because of the ways immigrants are under attack in this country. We’re grateful that CBST’s Senior Rabbi Emerita Sharon Kleinbaum and Rebbetzin Emerita Randi Weingarten both spoke about this as featured speakers! We will always show up in support of LGBTQ+ immigrants seeking a place where their rights are protected, loudly and proudly.

Read more about Brighton Beach Pride here: https://gaycitynews.com/10th-anniversary-brighton-beach-pride-here-to-stay/

06/01/2026

HAPPY PRIDE 🥳🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Join CBST for four Pride Shabbatot, with special guests including Manhattan Borough President Brad Hoylman-Sigal, "Voice of the MTA" and trans activist Bernie Wagenblast, and photographer and activist Gili Getz.

Also in June: Rabbi Emerita Sharon Kleinbaum's book launch, NYC Pride march, drag shows, and so much more!

05/19/2026

We've been horrified by the news of the deadly attack at the Islamic Center in San Diego. As their Imam Taha Hassane said today, "The other mosques and all the places of worship in our beautiful city should always be protected.”

May those who lost loved ones today be comforted, and may those injured know a full healing.

The victims include a security guard and two school staffers, Imam Taha Hassane told MS NOW. Police are investigating the shooting as a hate crime.

05/17/2026

AIDS Walk New York is today! And what a gorgeous day!

For those who can join us, CBST will meet just south of the Naumberg Bandshell, lined up with the organizations starting with C. Look for CBST Board member Kevin Fyfe by 10:00am with the rainbow umbrella. (And don't forget water and sunscreen)

For those who can't join us, please consider making a donation to Team CBST to honor those we've lost and support those living with HIV & AIDS today at https://gmhc.donordrive.com/teams/5247.

As the world’s first HIV/AIDS service organization, GMHC is working to end the AIDS epidemic and uplift the lives of all affected.

05/12/2026

Save the date for Jew York Pride! Registration coming soon...

05/12/2026

Join Team CBST this Sunday, May 17, for our annual group participating in AIDS Walk New York.

We walk to remember all who died before their time, wearing ribbons with their names, carrying them with us as we support those living with HIV/AIDS today. Register to walk with CBST, or donate to support team CBST’s walkers and to remember loved ones.

Register or donate here: https://gmhc.donordrive.com/teams/5247

05/11/2026

Share your messages of love, encouragement, memory, and more with the CBST community and our many guests from across the city and beyond. Shout Outs will be featured in our printed and digital Pride materials, on our website, and during our Pride Shabbat services throughout the month.

Send a shout out: cbst.org/pride

05/11/2026

Join us for an evening of mah jongg co-hosted by Esther's Mah Jongg. All levels welcome — come as you are. Whether you are new to the game or an advanced player, it will be a fun night!

​Tickets include food & drinks

Register here: https://luma.com/deya7pq7