Congregation Beit Simchat Torah, New York City

Name: Congregation Beit Simchat Torah
Address: New York City, United States

#380 among attractions in New York City

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Congregation Beit Simchat Torah 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. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 40°44'13"N, 74°0'31"W

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Downtown Manhattan (West Village)New York City United States

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Congregation Beit Simchat Torah – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Whitney Museum of American Art, Marie's Crisis, Hudson River Park, New York City AIDS Memorial.

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Museum with 20th and 21st-century art
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Park
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Memorial
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Theater
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Congregation Beit Simchat Torah?

Nearby attractions include Makeup Museum, New York City (4 min walk), Bank Street, New York City (5 min walk), Abingdon Square Park, New York City (5 min walk), Hudson River Park, New York City (5 min walk).

How to get to Congregation Beit Simchat Torah by public transport?

The nearest stations to Congregation Beit Simchat Torah:

Bus

Bethune Street & Greenwich Street • Lines: M11 (4 min walk)
Greenwich St/ Horatio St • Lines: M11 (5 min walk)

Metro

Christopher Street • Lines: Hob–33, Jsq–33, JSQ–33 via HOB (8 min walk)
8th Avenue • Lines: L (10 min walk)

Ferry

Hoboken NJ Transit Terminal (25 min walk)
Hoboken 14th Street (34 min walk)

Train

Hoboken Terminal (26 min walk)
Pennsylvania Station (32 min walk)

Light rail

Hoboken Terminal • Lines: Hblr (29 min walk)