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Rabbi Kleinbaum Discusses Gay Marriage and Obama in The Jewish Week
Obama recently announced that he supports gay marriage. Will this viewpoint make him gain or lose the Jewish vote? Helen Chernikoff of The Jewish Week published an article "Gambling On Gay Marriage" to talk about Jewish perspectives on gay marriage.
Staff Changes: Ilene Sameth Leaving CBST
We are writing to share the news that Ilene Sameth has announced that she has taken a position as executive director at Romemu, a young congregation in the Jewish Renewal movement on the Upper West Side, beginning in June. As CBST's Executive Director for the last nine years, Ilene has shepherded us through a period of unprecedented growth and transition and has much to be proud of as a result. Ilene was a full partner in our search for a new home and in the capital project. We have much to be grateful to her for. Let us celebrate this kind and dedicated person in the weeks ahead, including a special Shabbat kiddush following services on May 11th.
CBST In Gay City News Article On Homeless Youth
The work of CBST, Koleinu, and CBST member George Hermann were highlighted in a Gay City News article on youth homelessness, "Homeless Youth Funding Grows Slightly."
Documentary Featuring CBST Now Online!
Hear from Rabbi Kleinbaum and the CBST community! CBST is in a documentary called Eyes Wide Open, about progressive groups visiting Israel. The documentary was just put online to view for free.
Board President Bill Hibsher Addresses the Congregation
Our new Board President Bill Hibsher spoke to the congregation at Installation Shabbat on Friday, March 30th. Read his moving words to CBST.
Rabbi Kleinbaum Makes Newsweek's Top 50 Rabbis
Rabbi Kleinbaum was once again named one of Newsweek's Top 50 Rabbis of 2012!
Rabbi Kleinbaum Makes List of 150 Women Who Shake the World
Rabbi Kleinbaum made Newsweek's list of 150 Women Who Shake the World !
Shelter of Peace Mobilizes Faith Community Around Youth Homelessness
On the weekend of January 20-22, 2012, over 20 congregations participated in the Shelter of Peace Weekend of Prayer and Learning. People of faith heard throughout New York City that they cannot stand idly by and let 3,800 youth sleep in the cold any longer.
Bring the Festival of Lights to Elderly Jews
Many elderly Jews are shuttered away from the welcoming embrace of the light of Chanukah. During Chanukah, CBST and Koleinu's Healthcare/ Eldercare Campaign will bring Chanukah candlelighting to Jewish Home and Life Care, at 106th Street near Columbus Ave.
Join CBST for a few hours one evening from December 20th to 27th in creating a Festival of Light for those elders who may have no family with whom to light candles.
CBST's 40th Anniversary Book
To celebrate CBST's 40th anniversary, we are publishing a history of our synagogue. Through our stories, photographs, and memorabilia, the book will chronicle the history of nearly a half century of LGBT Jewish life in New York. We have engaged Rabbi Ayelet Cohen to write the book. Using CBST's archives, newsletters, photographs, press clippings, interviews with members, and more, she is weaving our memories into a compelling narrative.
