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March 22 and 23, 2019 / 16 Adar II 5779

Parashat Tzav

ו�י�דע אותי כי אני ה' עש�ה חסד כי אם־בזאת י�תהלל המתהלל הש�כל מש�פט וצדקה בא�ץ כי־באלה חפצתי נאם־ה':

"But only in this should one glory: in one's knowing and understanding of My ways.

For I, the Eternal, practice kindness, justice, and righteousness throughout the earth; for in these I delight – declares the Eternal One."

(Jeremiah 9:23) - Haftarah for Parashat Tzav

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Welcome to CBST! ברוכים וברוכות הבאים לקהילת בית שמחת תורה! קהילת בית שמחת תורה מקיימת קשר רב שנים ועמוק עם

בירושלים לגאווה ולסובלנות ועם הקהילה הגאה בישראל.ישראל, עם הבית הפתוח ן לגלות יהדות ליבראלית גם בישראל!\אנחנו מזמינים אתכם

ם בפלאיירים בכניסה. \ן לחגוג את סיפור החיים שלכן\מצאו את המידע על קהילות רפורמיות המזמינות אתכם :לפרטים נוספים ניתן לפנות לרב נועה סתת

noa@irac.org

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MARCH 22, 2019 / 16 ADAR II 5779 PARASHAT TZAV

OPENING PRAYERS AND MEDITATIONS הכנת הלב *Hineh Mah Tov Elana Arian (Born 1981) הנה מה טוב 30

-Candle Blessings Abraham Wolf Binder (1895 ש�ל ש�בת הדלקת נרות 381967)*

*Shalom Aleichem Israel Goldfarb (1879-1956) ש�לום עליכם 40

KABBALAT SHABBAT / WELCOMING SHABBAT קבלת ש�בת *L’chu N’ran’nah (Psalm 95) Abayudaya Ugandan (תהלים צה) לכו נ�ננה 52

*Yism’chu Hashamayim (Psalm 96) Craig Taubman (Born 1958) י�ש�מחו הש�מי�ם (תהלים צו) 54

*Mizmor L’David (Psalm 29) Yoek Sykes (Born 1986) מזמור לדו�ד (תהלים כט) 62

*L'chah Dodi (Shlomo Alkabetz) Abie Rotenberg לכה דודי 66Chassidic*

*Mizmor Shir (Psalm 92) Jerusalem מזמור ש�יר (תהלים צב) 72

MA’ARIV / THE EVENING SERVICE מע�יב Bar’chu Nusach ב�כו 78 Hama’ariv Aravim Nusach המע�יב ע�בים 80

/ We Are Loved אהבת עולם 86-87Ahavat Olam

Shir Yaakov Feinstein-Feit (Born 1978)* Eric Mandell (1903-1988)*

Sh’ma Yisrael Salomon Sulzer (1804-1890) ש�מע י�ש��אל 88

V’ahavta Torah Cantillation (Trop) ו�אהבת 89 *Mi Chamochah Hanna Tiferet-Siegel (Born 1948) מי כמכה 94

*Hashkiveinu Emanuel Barkan (1896-1990) הש�כיבנו 98

*V’shamru South African Melody ו�ש�מרו 102

Chatsi Kaddish Nusach חצי קדיש 104

Silent Amidah עמידה 106 Shalom Rav Robert Solomon (Born 1947) ש�לום �ב 116

*Oseh Shalom Nurit Hirsch (Born 1942) עש�ה ש�לום 118

Prayer for Healing תפלה ל�פואה 130Program תפלה למדינה Prayer for our Country

Kaddish Shalem Nusach קדיש ש�לם 138

DRASHAH: RABBI SHARON KLEINBAUM ד�ש�ה

Aleinu Salomon Sulzer (1804-1890) עלינו 140

Mourner’s Kaddish קדיש י�תום 150

* Non Komo Muestro Dio Sephardicהינו-אין כא 155

*Arranged by Joyce Rosenzweig

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COMPOSER FEATURE CANTOR ROBERT SOLOMON (Born 1947) is known internationally as a composer of Jewish choral works and synagogue repertoire. His stirring anthem Leaving Mother Russia, written in 1979, became the rallying cry of the Soviet Jewry movement and established him as a musical interpreter of Jewish conscience. His synagogue works are characterized by their melodic lyricism and accessibility, and his music strives to bring the voice of the congregation into the prayers, mixing the familiar with the new. He also is well known as a performer and songwriter with the popular Jewish music group Safam. Cantor Solomon served as Cantor at Baltimore Hebrew Congregation from 2008 to 2017 and currently serves as the congregation’s Cantor Emeritus.

PURIM 5779!

This Wednesday, we went “back to the garden” for a Purim celebration of peace, love, and

hamentashen! We also raised contributions for this year’s matanot la’evyonim, Church of the Holy Apostles’ Soup Kitchen. You can make your own contribution at donate.holyapostlessoupkitchen.org.

TONIGHT’S SERVICE LEADERS Service Leader: Rabbi Yael Rapport Ba'alei Tefillah: Cantor Steve Zeidenberg and Nora Isacoff Music Director & Pianist: Joyce Rosenzweig Drashah: Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum

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PRAYER for OUR COUNTRY Our God and God of our ancestors,

bless this country and all who dwell within it. Help us to experience the blessings

of our lives and circumstances, To be vigilant, compassionate, and brave. Strengthen us when we are afraid, Help us to channel our anger, So that it motivates us to action. Help us to feel our fear, So that we do not become numb. Help us to be generous with others, So that we raise each other up. Help us to be humble in our fear,

knowing that as vulnerable as we feel, there are those at greater risk, and that it is our holy work to stand with them.

Help us to taste the sweetness of liberty, To not take for granted the freedoms won

in generations past or in recent days. To heal and nourish our democracy,

that it may be like a tree planted by the water whose roots reach down to the stream; it need not fear drought when it comes, its leaves are always green (Jeremiah 17:8).

Source of all Life, Guide our leaders with righteousness, Strengthen their hearts,

but keep them from hardening. That they may use their influence and authority to

speak truth and act for justice (Isaiah 16:3-5). May all who dwell in this country

share in its bounty, enjoy its freedoms, and be protected by its laws.

May this nation use its power and wealth to be a voice for justice, peace, and equality for all who dwell on earth.

May we be strong and have courage To be bold in our action and deep in our compassion, To discern when we must listen and when we must act, To uproot bigotry, intolerance, misogyny, racism,

discrimination, and violence in all its forms, To celebrate the many faces of God reflected

in the wondrous diversity of humanity, To welcome the stranger and the immigrant

and to honor the gifts of those who seek refuge and possibility here, as they have since

Let justice well up like waters, and righteousness like a mighty stream (Amos 5:24)

© Rabbi Ayelet Cohen

before this nation was born.

אלוהינו ואלוהי אבותנו ואמותינו. ברך את ארצנו ואת כל היושבות והיושבים בה

יחד לבבנו להודות לך על חיינו ועל הזמן הזה להיות דרוכות, אמיצים, ומלאי חמלה.

חזקנו וחזק ידנו כאשר אנו אחוזים בפחד סייע בידינו לנתב את כעסנו לידי מעשה חזק לבבנו לחוש את מלוא הפחד שלנו

כדי שלא נהפוך לאדישות סייע לנו להשפיע נדיבות על אחרים כדי שנרים זה את זו .

סייע לנו להיות צנועות בפחד, כדי שנדע כי גם כשאנו מרגישים פגיעות, יש אחרות, הנמצאות בסיכון גבוה אף יותר, זוהי חובתנו

הקדושה להיות עמן. ברכנו בטעם המתוק של החופש

כדי שנשכיל להעריך את החופש לו זכינו בדורות קודמים ובעת הזומי�ם, -כעץ ש�תול על לרפא ולחזק את הדמוקרטיה שלנו שתהיה

י�בא חם, ו�הי�ה עלהו �ענן; -יובל י�ש�לח ש��ש�יו, ו�א י��אה כי-ו�על (ירמיהו יז, ח)

שכינה, אם כל חי, שלחי אורך ואמתך למנהיגנו חזקי לבבותיהם שלא יתקשו

שישתמשו בכוחן כדי לדבר אמת ולפעול בצדק (ישעיהו טז, ג-ה)מי יתן וכל יושבי הארץ יחלקו בעושרה, ישגשגו בחופש שתציע,

ויהיו מוגנים בחוקיה מי יתן ואומה זו תשתמש בכוחה ובעושרה על מנת לקדם צדק,

חופש ושלום לכל יושבי תבל מי יתן ונהיה חזקות ואמיצים

מי יתן ונהיה נועזים במעשי ידנו ועמוקות בחמלה שבלבנוב ומתי עלינו לפעולשנבחין מתי עלינו להקשי

לעקור שנאה, גזענות, שוביניזם, אפליה, אלימות בכל צורה,

לחגוג את צלם אלוהים בפנים שונות המשתקפות בכל המגוון האנושי

לקבל את הזר ואת המהגרת, ולכבד את המתנות שמביא כל מי שמבקשת מקלט והזדמנות בארץ זו, כפי שהיה מאז לפני שאומה זו

נולדה ו�י�ג ל כמי�ם, מש�פט; וצדקה, כנחל איתן

(עמוס ה כד)

Hebrew by Rabbi Noa Sattath

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Yortzeits 16 to 22 Adar II 5779

Members memorialized on the Wine Family Sanctuary Memorial Wall Annette Kraut Jack Spegal Lloyd Wells

Family & Friends memorialized on plaques on the Kuriel Chapel Memorial Wall Alexandria Abramson Sonia Caine David Carrey Allen Fischer Lily Gandelman

Phillip Katz Jean Kerman Pepi Largmann Frank Licata Michael McArdle

Moises Melamed Max Schlossberg Catherine Steiner Jean-Marc Vallet

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 6:45pm if not occupied. CBST has a Hearing Induction Loop for hearing aids with T-Coils.

Phones and photography: Silence your cell phones. Photos are not permitted during services.

Bags and coats: Bags and coats are subject to search by security personnel.

Bicycles: Due to space and security issues, there is no bicycle storage inside the CBST vestibule or building.

Smoking: Is not permitted within 25 feet of our front door.

From CBST’s Green Team: We live in a city where rigid plastics are recyclable. Toss plastic straws, bottles, etc. in receptacles labeled “cans/bottles.” CBST now participates in NYC’s composting program. All of our disposable cups, plates, and flatware (except for plastic Kiddush cups) are compostable and can go in the brown compost bins downstairs. The earth & the Green Team thank you.

Tonight, our thanks to: Better Events Sound Technician · CBST Facilities Staff Jorge Loyola, Victor Reyes, and Teresa Gutierrez · CBST Members & Friends who greet everyone at services · Shabbat sponsors and donors.

In case of emergency, walk out of the building and move far away.

Refuah Shlemah – Healing Prayers Ester bat Bryna Sima v’Avraham Nelly Dunkel Josephine Kleinbaum

Sue Rosansky Hannah Siegel Mercedes Spiguelman Blok

Rose Wahnon Gabriel Weingarten

If you or a CBST member you know is ill and would like support, contact cbstoffice@cbst.org. 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 chesed@cbst.org. We’re your community; we’re here for you.

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Ahead…

Saturday, March 23, 2019 / 16 Adar II 5779 Liberal Minyan, 10am Service Leader: Cooperberg-Rittmaster Rabbinical Intern Steven Philp Ba’al Tefillah: Cantor Steve Zeidenberg D’var Torah: Cooperberg-Rittmaster Rabbinical Intern Steven Philp

Friday, March 29, 2019 / 23 Adar II 5779 Parashat Shemini Kabbalat Shabbat, 6:30pm Trans Jews are Here: A Convening Service Leaders: Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum and Rabbi Ari Lev Fornari Ba’alei Tefillah: Cantor Steve Zeidenberg and Rabbi Reuben Zellman with Jillian Weiss Pianist & Music Director: Joyce Rosenzweig Guest Speaker: Masha Gessen

Saturday, March 30, 2019 / 23 Adar II 5779 Shabbat Morning Services, 10am Trans Jews are Here: A Convening Service Leaders: Ze’eva Berman, Koach Frazier, and Earnest Vener D’var Torah: Rabbi Leiah Moser

Pesach 5779

Friday Night Services & CBST First Night Community Seder 5779 Friday, April 19, 6pm, 130 West 30th Street For the first time CBST will be hosting a FIRST night seder following a brief Festival Ma'ariv service. Honor the sweetest traditions of feasting and gathering as a community. CBST's First Night Passover Seder draws on familiar and newly formed texts and rituals. Enjoy a Kosher savory meal (vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options available) served in our Wine Family Sanctuary. We promise, this night will be different from all other nights. For the seder itself, seating is limited and registration is required. 6pm services are open to all. Registration: bit.ly/CBSTPassover5779.

Sell Your Chametz Halachah (Jewish law) prohibits eating chametz (leaven) during Pesach and also forbids us to own chametz or even have it on our premises. Tradition provides a legal procedure: we can sell our chametz and, after the end of the holiday, buy it back (without actual delivery or pick-up). Use this form for selling your chametz by Wednesday, April 17: bit.ly/ChametzForm5779.

Seder Meal Match for CBST Members If you are hosting a Seder (1st or 2nd night) and have room at your table, or if you are seeking a Seder at someone's home, contact us and we will do our best to match you! Email Judy Hollander at sedermatch@cbst.org.

Upcoming

See all these events and more at cbst.org/events/month

Havdalah for CBST Jews-by-Choice Saturday, March 23, 7pm, Central Harlem - RSVP for address All CBST members who are converts or going through the process of conversion, and their partners, are invited to an informal gathering with CRRI Steven Philp. We will learn about havdalah, bring in the new week, and spend some time hanging out. Bring a refreshment or dairy-vegetarian snack! We will gather in Central Harlem. The address will be sent to those who RSVP. Email Steven at mailto:sphilp@cbst.orgto tell him you're coming!

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Israeli Dance Class Mondays, Mar. 25, Apr. 22, 7pm, 130 West 30th Street Learn with internationally known Israeli dance teacher and choreographer, Mitch Ginsburgh. Enjoy the best Israeli music from yesterday and today, build coordination and dance skills, learn new dances, and sweat. To register, click on the event in the cbst.org calendar. Come to one session, or all!

CBST. Jewish. LGBTQ. 60+ Trip: New York Public Library’s “Love & Resistance: Stonewall 50” Wednesday, March 27, 4:45pm, New York Public Library – 476 5th Avenue Join Rabbi Marisa James on a docent led tour of the exhibition, discovering the emergence of the LGBTQ civil rights movement through photos and archival items. Register: bit.ly/NYPLTrip.

Lunch & Learn: Jewish Genealogy Saturday, April 6, 12:30 to 2:30pm, 130 West 30th Street Explore personal journeys of discovering your family history, featuring narratives from several CBST members, as well as a special talk with J.D. Arden, Reference Services Librarian and Genealogy Specialist at the Center for Jewish History. Register by Tuesday, April 2: bit.ly/YomGenealogy.

Aleinu Shabbat & Share Saturday, April 6, 1pm, Ditmas Park, Brooklyn Aleinu members Tamarah & Carley Balazs host this Shabbat & Share. After enjoying a delicious lunch together, Aleinu member Cantor Jacob Niemi will lead us in some z'mirot, and then we'll open the floor to anyone who'd like to share a poem, a song - anything that inspires you! This will be a warm & welcoming environment. The event is free, but please bring a heckshered beverage or snack to share. Sign up by Wednesday, March 27. Because of limited space, priority will be given to those in their 20s/30s & their partners. After March 27, we will open the event to all if there is space available. Register: bit.ly/AprShabbatandShare.

“Psalm Enchanted Evening” Benefit Concert Sunday, June 2, 4pm, 130 West 30th Street This year’s 245h Annual Benefit Concert honors Joyce Rosenzweig, Music Director at CBST for the past 25 years. Psalms have provided inspiration and comfort to humanity for countless generations. These sacred writings, comprised of 150 chapters, encompass the full range of human experience: from despair to exaltation, from lament to thanksgiving, and from mourning to celebration. This year's concert is held in conjunction with CBST's Psalms

Project, where over 250 people have committed to daily recitation of a chosen Psalm. The concert will feature a wide array of musical settings of various Psalm texts, from the 1600's to the present day, from Ashkenazi to Sephardic musical traditions, and from exquisite choral settings to songs from musical theater. Our special guest performers include CBST's former cantor, Cantor David Berger, world-renowned Middle-Eastern vocalist/scholar Galeet Dardashti , oud player Zafer Tawil, other leading instrumentalists, as well as Cantor Steve Zeidenberg and the magnificent CBST Community Chorus - celebrating its 25th Anniversary, all under the direction of Joyce Rosenzweig.

Trans Jews are Here: A Convening – Events Open to All

Kabbalat Shabbat Services – Friday, March 29, 6:30pm

Shabbat Morning Services – Saturday, March 30, 10am

Live Performance with S. Bear Bergman and Word of the Year – Saturday, March 30, 8:30pm Tickets at bit.ly/TJAHPerformance

Plenary Session with Rafi Daugherty, Abby Stein, and Dubbs Weinblatt – Sunday, March 31, 3:30pm Tickets at bit.ly/TJAHPlenary

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Bold Spiritual Community of Resistance and Love

LGBTQ Asylum Basics: A CLE Class for Lawyers Monday, April 15, 7pm, 130 West 30th Street This continuing legal education course provides an overview of the law of asylum, with specific reference to cases based on sexual orientation and gender identity. We offer this course for free and ask that attorneys who take this course for credit commit to at least 10 hours of volunteering at CBST’s pro se legal clinic. Register: bit.ly/CBSTCLE.

Support the Suitcase Project and Help Us Support Sarah W. Now That She's Home! CBST community members met Sarah W, who was just released from prison, and gave her a suitcase full of necessary items that the CBST community donated! If you're interested in being part of the circle of CBSTers welcoming and supporting Sarah, email either rabbijames@cbst.org or leejgoldberg@gmail.com.

Resistance! Calls and Cards Thursdays, 12:30 to 2:00pm, 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 officials. Bring a cell phone and your fighting spirit!

Welcoming Visit at Islamic Center at NYU Fridays, 12:45 to 2:30pm, 238 Thompson Street Welcome worshippers to the Islamic Center at NYU’s Jummah midday prayer service. To participate in House of Peace, speak to Harold Levine or Ira Rosenblum, or email them at houseofpeace@cbst.org.

Weekly Torah and Talmud Study with Rabbi Mike Moskowitz Thursdays, 130 West 30th Street

6:30pm to 7:30pm: This text-based “Mishmar” study for trans and non-binary participants on the Parashat Hashavua (the weekly Torah portion). Register: bit.ly/CBSTTorahStudy.

7:45pm to 8:30pm: This Talmud study session is open to everyone of every gender identity. Register: bit.ly/CBSTTalmudStudy.

These study sessions are free of charge. Your contribution will benefit Trans Jews Are Here programming. All backgrounds and skill levels are welcome to attend. CBST recommends regular attendance especially for Talmud study, but drop-ins are always welcome.

Lehrhaus Judaica Adult Education Special Series

Big Questions: Exploring Judaism through a Denominational Lens Saturdays, Mar. 23, Apr. 13, May 11, Jun. 22, 12:45pm How do different movements within Judaism answer life's big questions? In this course, taught by CRRI Steven Philp, explore how Jews have grappled with topics like God, revelation, good versus evil, and peoplehood - and see what conclusions we might come to ourselves. Class will take place after services, so grab your lunch and join us! No registration required.

Animals in the Jewish Tradition 4 Tuesdays, beginning April 2, 6:30pm to 7:45pm In this heart-engaged and text-based course taught by CRRI Deborah Megdal, we'll review Biblical and rabbinic texts, find guidance on how to treat animals today, and discuss the values that underlie the laws of kashrut, including kosher slaughter. All texts will be presented with full English translation alongside the original. No previous background required. Register: bit.ly/CBSTAnimalsClass.

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NEW! – Aggadah Adventures Join CBST for a series of unique theatrical experiences designed especially for our youngest community members (ages 2-6) and their grownups. These immersive, multi-sensory, and educational performances will bring Jewish text to life in new and exciting ways - giving participants an active role in telling the story as it unfolds. Utilizing puppetry, live music, and sensory storytelling, Aggadah Adventures creatively and meaningfully introduces our tradition to a new generation.

Visit cbst.org/aggadah-adventures for more info and tickets.

Down the Nile: A Passover Aggadah Adventure • Sunday, April 21, 10:30am / 12:30pm • Saturday, April 27, 11:30am

Under the Rainbow: A Pride Aggadah Adventure • Saturday, June 29, 10:30am / 12:30pm

Inside the Whale: A Yom Kippur Aggadah Adventure • Wednesday, October 9, times TBD (takes place at the Jacob

Javits Center)

Families with Children at CBST

Our Jewish learning program offers opportunties for children and young adults ages 0-18, along with their grown-ups. Programming includes Limmud B’Shabbat Hebrew School, early childhood programs,

b’nai mitzvah training, holiday events, and more.

More info at cbst.org/children or contact Jennifer Kleinbaum at 212-929-9498 x 816. For Limmud Program information, contact Principal, Jonathan Chapman at children@cbst.org

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To sponsor an Oneg, Livestream, or Flowers, contact Ruth at 212-929-9498 x 815 or Giving@cbst.org, or go to cbst.org.

CBST has a Hearing Induction Loop for hearing aids with T-Coils.

Psalms/Tehillim Project—You Can Still Participate In Judaism, it is traditional to recite Psalms/Tehillim in times of fear, mourning, calamity, and in joy and celebration. This project responds to the moment in history in which we find ourselves. As a congregation, we will recite the entire book of 150 Psalms each day with each person taking on the responsibility of one Psalm. You can still join this initiative (non-members are welcome): Email Tasha Calhoun at tcalhoun@cbst.org with Psalms/Tehillim Project in the subject line. You can choose a Psalm that is meaningful to you or ask CBST clergy to choose one for you.

Tonight’s Oneg (Delight) Sponsored by

Deluxe Oneg Stuart and Adrienne Isacoff in honor of Nora and in appreciation of CBST.

Deluxe Oneg Gregg Passin welcoming George Perlov back home.

Lee Goldberg Mazal tov to Nora Isacoff for serving as our ba’alat tefillah!

Bimah Flowers

Sponsored by David Wine and Michael MacElhenny

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Trans Jews are Here: A Convening Friday–Sunday, March 29–31, 2019

Friday Night and Saturday Morning Services, Saturday Night Live Performance, and Sunday Afternoon Plenary Open to All! Visit cbst.org/transjewsarehere for more info!

This convening brings together trans and non-binary Jewish individuals, including spiritual leaders, artists, educators, performers, and more to celebrate and explore the intersection of transgender identity and Jewish life. Hosted by CBST with Keshet, the convening includes Shabbat experiences, workshops, panels, discussions, presentations, and performances. Gather, learn, and exchange ideas in a trans-focused Jewish space. Join us in joyful celebration! For info, email transjews@cbst.org.

Senior Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum, D.D. Rabbi Yael Rooks Rapport ASSISTANT RABBI Cantor Steve Zeidenberg Steven M. Fruh-Paul L. Marsolini Cantorial Position Joyce Rosenzweig MUSIC DIRECTOR Rabbi Marisa Elana James DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL JUSTICE PROGRAMMING Gregg H. Passin PRESIDENT Yolanda Potasinski EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

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