Congregation Beit Simchat Torah
| Congregation Beit Simchat Torah | |
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Judaism |
| Rite | Non-denominational / Progressive |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Synagogue |
| Leadership |
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| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | 130 West 30th Street, Midtown, Manhattan, New York City, New York |
| Country | United States |
Location in Manhattan | |
| Geographic coordinates | 40°44′13″N 74°00′31″W / 40.737047°N 74.008652°W |
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| Founder | Jacob Gubbay and others |
| Date established | 1973 (as a congregation) |
| Completed | 2016 (as a synagogue) |
| Website | |
| cbst | |
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. Current clergy include Senior Rabbi Jason Klein, Associate Rabbi Yael Werber, and Cantor Sam Rosen. CBST is not affiliated with any formal denomination or branch of Judaism.