Welcome!
Temple Beth Jacob is a Reform Movement Congregation in the Hudson Valley of New York. We are proud of our longstanding commitment to serving the Jewish community in Newburgh and surrounding towns for over 150 years.
Temple Beth Jacob is committed to a liberal approach to our 4,000 year old heritage. We aim to bring in new ideas and value old traditions.
Thank you for visiting our website.
Come visit our synagogue and meet the people that make TBJ such a warm community.
Temple Beth Jacob is committed to a liberal approach to our 4,000 year old heritage. We aim to bring in new ideas and value old traditions.
Thank you for visiting our website.
Come visit our synagogue and meet the people that make TBJ such a warm community.
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Upcoming Events
TBJ Friday Night Shabbat Service – 7:30 pm on Friday, September 6 in the small sanctuary.
TBJ Torah Study – 9:30 am on Saturday, September 7 via Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84116568466.
TBJ Mitzvah Arugah Knitting Group – 7:00 pm on Thursday, September 5, 19 & 26. Feel free to pick up yarn at the temple office anytime and drop off finished hats. There is no cost to you, and all are welcome to join this growing circle of “Hookers & Loomers.
Sisterhood Rosh Chodesh – Cancelled on Thursday, September 5. No Rosh Chodesh meetings in September or October.
Alden Solovy Program – 7:00 pm on Thursday, September 12. TBJ will host Alden Solovy, the Poet of the Reform Movement from Israel. Alden, a former American businessman who made aliyah a few years back, will set the table for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur with Lofty Verses from the Highest of Holy Days, a reading from his newest book of poetry, inspiring inner reflection. Sponsorship opportunities available: year-long Learning Sponsor: $360/year; Single event Program Sponsor: $36/year; Individual Program Underwriting Patron sponsor: $2,000. RSVP for the event & sponsorship by September 9.
Sisterhood Book Discussion – 12:30 pm on Thursday, September 19. Discussion of the book “The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store” by James McBride. In 1972, workers in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, were digging the foundations for a new development and found a skeleton at the bottom of a well. Who the skeleton was and how it got there were two of the long-held secrets kept by the residents of Chicken Hill. Chicken Hill was where Moshe and Chona Ludlow lived. Chona runs the Heaven & Earth Grocery Store. When the state came looking for a deaf boy to institutionalize him, it was Chona and Nate Timblin, the Black janitor at Moshe’s theater, who worked together to keep the boy safe.
Sisterhood Brunch – 12:00 pm on Sunday, September 22 at Orange Hill Restaurant. The price is $45 per person, which includes buffet brunch, soft drinks, coffee, tea & gratuity. Only 20 seats are available. Please RSVP by September 20 to (845) 562-5516.
Author Lee Yaron Visit – 7:30 pm on Saturday, October 5 at Kol Yisrael in the main sanctuary and via Zoom. A Community Interfaith Commemoration marking one year of the October 7 attack on Israel. Lee will discuss her book “10/7: 100 Human Stories”. A short Interfaith Memorial Service will follow. Sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Greater Orange & Dutchess Counties, the Jewish Book Council, Kol Yisrael and the Newburgh JCC. More info and registration coming soon. RSVP by October 2 to (845) 562-7860 or [email protected].
Sisterhood Lunch & Learn – 12:30 pm on Wednesday, October 9 at Mama Theresa’s in New Windsor. Pay for your own meal. Please RSVP by October 7.
Sisterhood Tea in the Sukkah – 2:00 pm on Sunday, October 20. More info to come shortly.
Gift of Life Bone Marrow Swabbing Drive – Stem cell donors needed for the Gift of Life Marrow Registry. So far we have had 87 Matches! Donors swab the inside of their cheeks and complete a registration form; they must be 35 to 59 years old and in good health. Volunteers are also needed for a couple of hours to help find someone’s match. Contact Sherrill Murray-Lazarus to volunteer at [email protected]. The upcoming swabbing dates are below:
Tuesday, September 24th, from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm at the SUNY Orange Newburgh Campus Kaplan Hall: Main Lobby, One Washington Center, Newburgh.
Wednesday, September 25th, from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm at the SUNY Orange Middletown Campus, Rowley Center for Science and Engineering: 1st floor lobby, 115 South Street, Middletown.
Friday, October 18th, from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm at SUNY New Paltz Student Union Bldg, 1 Hawk Drive, New Paltz.
Monday, November 11th, from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm at the SUNY Orange Newburgh Campus, Kaplan Hall: Main Lobby, One Washington Center, Newburgh.
Tuesday, November 12th, from 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm at Dutchess Community College–Drumlin Hall Cafe.
Wednesday, November 13th, from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm at Rowley Center for Science and Engineering: 1st floor lobby, 115 South Street, Middletown.
Thursday, November 14th, from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm at Vassar College.
KOL YISRAEL EVENTS
Qigong/Tai Chi –Every Wednesday at 11:00 am. Join certified instructor Bryon Abrams as he teaches us mind-body practices and mindfulness meditation to reduce stress, lower blood pressure, and decrease anxiety, depression & fatigue. Donations appreciated. Walk-ins welcome!
Zumba Gold – No Zumba classes during the summer. Classes will begin again in the fall.
NJCC EVENTS
JCC Stretch, Strengthen & Balance Class – 9:30 am on Tuesdays at the JCC with TBJ member and health coach Paula Martino. Perfect for all fitness levels, the class includes a warm-up, standing stretches, strength exercises (with optional light weights), balance training, and a relaxing cool-down. Classes are $5 per person.
Line Dancing For Intermediate/Advanced- 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm on Wednesdays. There is no fee to dance; just come and have a good time.
Beginner Pickleball – 9:30 am - 12:00 pm every Tuesday and Thursday. Beginner & Intermediate Clinic registration dates announced on the Newburghjcc.org website. Private court reservations are available. Free for members. $15 for all non-members. RSVP to [email protected].
Rae of Light Chair Yoga for Adults— 10:00 am on Fridays with Susan. $5 per class for members.
Walk Live –10:00 am on Mondays & Wednesdays. $6 for JCC members and $8 for non-members. Register by calling (845) 564-7422 or [email protected].
TBJ Torah Study – 9:30 am on Saturday, September 7 via Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84116568466.
TBJ Mitzvah Arugah Knitting Group – 7:00 pm on Thursday, September 5, 19 & 26. Feel free to pick up yarn at the temple office anytime and drop off finished hats. There is no cost to you, and all are welcome to join this growing circle of “Hookers & Loomers.
Sisterhood Rosh Chodesh – Cancelled on Thursday, September 5. No Rosh Chodesh meetings in September or October.
Alden Solovy Program – 7:00 pm on Thursday, September 12. TBJ will host Alden Solovy, the Poet of the Reform Movement from Israel. Alden, a former American businessman who made aliyah a few years back, will set the table for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur with Lofty Verses from the Highest of Holy Days, a reading from his newest book of poetry, inspiring inner reflection. Sponsorship opportunities available: year-long Learning Sponsor: $360/year; Single event Program Sponsor: $36/year; Individual Program Underwriting Patron sponsor: $2,000. RSVP for the event & sponsorship by September 9.
Sisterhood Book Discussion – 12:30 pm on Thursday, September 19. Discussion of the book “The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store” by James McBride. In 1972, workers in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, were digging the foundations for a new development and found a skeleton at the bottom of a well. Who the skeleton was and how it got there were two of the long-held secrets kept by the residents of Chicken Hill. Chicken Hill was where Moshe and Chona Ludlow lived. Chona runs the Heaven & Earth Grocery Store. When the state came looking for a deaf boy to institutionalize him, it was Chona and Nate Timblin, the Black janitor at Moshe’s theater, who worked together to keep the boy safe.
Sisterhood Brunch – 12:00 pm on Sunday, September 22 at Orange Hill Restaurant. The price is $45 per person, which includes buffet brunch, soft drinks, coffee, tea & gratuity. Only 20 seats are available. Please RSVP by September 20 to (845) 562-5516.
Author Lee Yaron Visit – 7:30 pm on Saturday, October 5 at Kol Yisrael in the main sanctuary and via Zoom. A Community Interfaith Commemoration marking one year of the October 7 attack on Israel. Lee will discuss her book “10/7: 100 Human Stories”. A short Interfaith Memorial Service will follow. Sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Greater Orange & Dutchess Counties, the Jewish Book Council, Kol Yisrael and the Newburgh JCC. More info and registration coming soon. RSVP by October 2 to (845) 562-7860 or [email protected].
Sisterhood Lunch & Learn – 12:30 pm on Wednesday, October 9 at Mama Theresa’s in New Windsor. Pay for your own meal. Please RSVP by October 7.
Sisterhood Tea in the Sukkah – 2:00 pm on Sunday, October 20. More info to come shortly.
Gift of Life Bone Marrow Swabbing Drive – Stem cell donors needed for the Gift of Life Marrow Registry. So far we have had 87 Matches! Donors swab the inside of their cheeks and complete a registration form; they must be 35 to 59 years old and in good health. Volunteers are also needed for a couple of hours to help find someone’s match. Contact Sherrill Murray-Lazarus to volunteer at [email protected]. The upcoming swabbing dates are below:
Tuesday, September 24th, from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm at the SUNY Orange Newburgh Campus Kaplan Hall: Main Lobby, One Washington Center, Newburgh.
Wednesday, September 25th, from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm at the SUNY Orange Middletown Campus, Rowley Center for Science and Engineering: 1st floor lobby, 115 South Street, Middletown.
Friday, October 18th, from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm at SUNY New Paltz Student Union Bldg, 1 Hawk Drive, New Paltz.
Monday, November 11th, from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm at the SUNY Orange Newburgh Campus, Kaplan Hall: Main Lobby, One Washington Center, Newburgh.
Tuesday, November 12th, from 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm at Dutchess Community College–Drumlin Hall Cafe.
Wednesday, November 13th, from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm at Rowley Center for Science and Engineering: 1st floor lobby, 115 South Street, Middletown.
Thursday, November 14th, from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm at Vassar College.
KOL YISRAEL EVENTS
Qigong/Tai Chi –Every Wednesday at 11:00 am. Join certified instructor Bryon Abrams as he teaches us mind-body practices and mindfulness meditation to reduce stress, lower blood pressure, and decrease anxiety, depression & fatigue. Donations appreciated. Walk-ins welcome!
Zumba Gold – No Zumba classes during the summer. Classes will begin again in the fall.
NJCC EVENTS
JCC Stretch, Strengthen & Balance Class – 9:30 am on Tuesdays at the JCC with TBJ member and health coach Paula Martino. Perfect for all fitness levels, the class includes a warm-up, standing stretches, strength exercises (with optional light weights), balance training, and a relaxing cool-down. Classes are $5 per person.
Line Dancing For Intermediate/Advanced- 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm on Wednesdays. There is no fee to dance; just come and have a good time.
Beginner Pickleball – 9:30 am - 12:00 pm every Tuesday and Thursday. Beginner & Intermediate Clinic registration dates announced on the Newburghjcc.org website. Private court reservations are available. Free for members. $15 for all non-members. RSVP to [email protected].
Rae of Light Chair Yoga for Adults— 10:00 am on Fridays with Susan. $5 per class for members.
Walk Live –10:00 am on Mondays & Wednesdays. $6 for JCC members and $8 for non-members. Register by calling (845) 564-7422 or [email protected].
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