October 11, 2011
CBST is a unique Jewish community in Jewish history. Never before has there been a community that reaches across all borders to welcome all Jews, regardless of orientation or identity, Ashkenazic or Sephardic, Orthodox, Conservative, Reconstructionist, or Reform, GLBT or straight. Siddur B’chol L’vav’cha reflects the wide and welcoming embrace of CBST. The prayers are classical, yet re-crafted to reflect contemporary concerns. Translations are faithful to the Hebrew text, yet poetic in their interpretations of Jewish tradition. Transliterations abound, making it possible for every Jew to open the pages of the siddur and begin praying in a customary Jewish manner. Best of all, this prayer book reflects the joy of the CBST community, its love of all who join their sacred circle, and its blessed embrace of God.- ‑Rabbi Burton L. Visotzky