Congregation Beit Simchat Torah, LGBTQ synagogue in West 30th Street, Manhattan, United States
The synagogue operates from a restored section of the Cass Gilbert building, featuring modern facilities for religious services and community gatherings.
The congregation began in 1973 when Jacob Gubbay organized a gay Passover Seder at the Church of the Holy Apostles in Chelsea.
The congregation maintains weekly Shabbat services, holiday celebrations, and educational programs that integrate Jewish traditions with LGBTQ perspectives.
The synagogue provides regular religious services, lifecycle events, pastoral counseling, and educational programs for members and visitors throughout the year.
The congregation moved to its permanent location in 2016 after operating as a traveling synagogue for four decades, known initially as the shopping bag synagogue.
Location: Manhattan
Location: New York City
Inception: 1973
Website: http://cbst.org
GPS coordinates: 40.73700,-74.00870
Latest update: March 3, 2025 07:04
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