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Shelter of Peace in the Jewish Women's Archive
The Jewish Women's Archive posted an article on Koleinu's Shelter of Peace initiative and our November 8th clergy breakfast and briefing.
CBST In Gay City News for Supporting AIDS Memorial Park
A proposed AIDS Memorial Park may soon occupy the triangular space between Seventh and Greenwich Avenues and 12th Street. The proposed park is up for review and facing opposition due to possible overcrowding.
Rabbi Kleinbaum Makes List of Top Inspiring LGBT Religious Leaders
Huffington Post ranked Rabbi Kleinbaum #6 on their list of 15 inspiring LGBT religious leaders. Mazel tov, Rabbi Kleinbaum!
CBST's New Home Featured in The Villager
The Villager published an article on CBST's new home in Chelsea, called "Gay and lesbian synagogue set for exodus to Chelsea."
CBST In Jewish Week Article On Free High Holy Day Services
In an article called, "Atoning For Nothing," The Jewish Week talks about free High Holy Day services throughout New York. The article discusses the benefits of free High Holy Day services, including how they can help attract new people to a shul.
CBST In Jewish Week for Presence at Occupy Wall Street
CBST was mentioned in an article in The Jewish Week, called "Jews For The 'Occupation,'" on Jewish organizations' role in the Occupy Wall Street protests.
Religion Dispatches Magazine Interviews Moshe Shokeid
Religion Dispatches Magazine interviews Moshe Shokeid, author of “A Gay Synagogue in New York.” Shokeid is a mainstream Israeli anthropologist who spent years studying and writing about CBST. Shokeid’s book, an ethnography of CBST, provides an interesting perspective on the congregation, its role within Judaism, and the relationship between religion and sexuality for LGBT Jews.
CBST in Huffington Post Article on Blessing Our Animals
Author Jon M. Sweeney talked about CBST's services in his Huffington Post article, "Blessing Our Pets: In The Spirit of St. Francis And Judaism." The article discusses the idea of services that incorporate blessings for animals.
Rabbi Kleinbaum Talks on This Show is So Gay
Listen to Rabbi Kleinbaum on This Show is So Gay with Kevin Schneck.
Gay City News Covers CBST's Marriage Panel
Gay City News published an article, "Before You Marry: Attorneys, accountant recommend a thoughtful approach to getting married" on CBST's Legally Married event.