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Synagogue in Manhattan, New York "CBST" redirects here. Congregation Beit Simchat Torah ("CBST") is a non-denominational Jewish , pluralistic, progressive, and LGBTQ+ synagogue located at 130 West 30th Street in Manhattan, New York City . The congregation was founded in 1973 by and for LGBTQ people, and is the world's largest LGBTQ synagogue as of 2016. CBST serves Jews of all sexual orientations and gender identities and their families and friends. During 1992–2024, the congregation was led by Senior Rabbi Emerita Sharon Kleinbaum . CBST is not affiliated with any formal denomination or branch of Judaism. Congregation Beit Simchat Torah (CBST) is a vibrant spiritual community and a progressive voice within Judaism. Founded in 1973, CBST attracts and welcomes gay men, lesbians, bisexuals, transgender, queer and straight, individuals and families who share common values. Passionate, provocative, and deeply Jewish, CBST champions a Judaism that rejoices in diversity, denounces social injustice wherever it exists, and strives for the human rights for all people. Religion & Culture: Meeting the Challenge of Pluralism (a Ford Foundation project) .
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Congregation Beit Simchat Torah ("CBST") is a Jewish synagogue located in Manhattan , New York City . It was founded in 1973 and describes itself as the world's largest LGBT synagogue. CBST serves Jews of all sexual orientations and gender identities, their families, and their friends. Members commute from as far away as the Bronx and New Jersey. The congregation is led by Senior Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum and Associate Rabbi Rachel Weiss. It is not affiliated with any denomination or branch of Judaism . "Gay Synagogues' Uncertain Future: As mainstream acceptance grows—along with membership—gay congregations face unexpected questions" . Religion & Culture: Meeting the Challenge of Pluralism (a Ford Foundation project) .
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Synagogue in Manhattan, New York "CBST" redirects here.Congregation Beit Simchat Torah ("CBST") is a synagogue located in Manhattan , New York City .It was founded in 1973, and is the world's largest LGBT synagogue. CBST serves Jews of all sexual orientations and gender identities, their families, and their friends. Members commute from as far away as the Bronx and New Jersey. The congregation is led by Senior Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum and Assistant Rabbi Yael Rapport. It is not affiliated with any denomination or branch of Judaism . Religion & Culture: Meeting the Challenge of Pluralism (a Ford Foundation project) .
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Synagogue in Manhattan, New York "CBST" redirects here. Congregation Beit Simchat Torah ("CBST") is a synagogue located in Manhattan , New York City . It was founded in 1973, and is the world's largest LGBT synagogue. CBST serves Jews of all sexual orientations and gender identities, their families, and their friends. Members commute from as far away as the Bronx and New Jersey. The congregation is led by Senior Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum and Assistant Rabbi Yael Rapport. It is not affiliated with any denomination or branch of Judaism . Congregation Beit Simchat Torah (CBST) is a vibrant spiritual community and a progressive voice within Judaism.Founded in 1973, CBST attracts and welcomes gay men, lesbians, bisexuals, transgender, queer and straight, individuals and families who share common values.Passionate, provocative, and deeply Jewish, CBST champions a Judaism that rejoices in diversity, denounces social injustice wherever it exists, and strives for the human rights for all people. Religion & Culture: Meeting the Challenge of Pluralism (a Ford Foundation project) .
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jewish synagogue located in manhattan
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non-denominational jewish
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