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
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 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.
TBJ Mitzvah Arugah Knitting Group – 7:00 pm on Thursday, October 10 & 31. 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
Kol Nidre Service – 7:30 pm on Friday, October 11 in the main sanctuary.
Yom Kippur Morning service – 10:00 am on Saturday, October 12 in the main sanctuary.
Study Session – 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm.
Children’s Service - 2:00 pm (in tent, weather permitting or small sanctuary).
Mincha Service – 3:30 pm.
Yizkor Service – 4:30 pm.
Neila Service – 5:30 pm.
BREAK THE FAST - 6:00pm on Saturday, October 12 at the Powelton Club. All members and guests are welcome. Enjoy Noodle Kugel, Bagels & Lox, Tuna & Egg Salad, Cheese Frittata & Grilled Salmon. $27.50 per person. Reservations Required by October 10. Powelton Club members may call the club at 845-561-4481 to make a reservation. If you are not a club member and would like to attend, you can call the temple office at 845-562-5516. Checks can be made payable to Mona Rieger.
Food Bank of the Hudson Valley - More than 350,000 people in northeastern NY are often forced to make the choice between paying for housing & utilities or purchasing basic personal care items that are not supported by food stamps. For Rosh Hashana, we are running a drive to collect the items needed below. The items will then be donated to the Food Bank of the Hudson Valley. Shopping bags to fill are available in the front lobby of the temple. Please return the bags by Sukkot filled with: soap, shower gel; shampoo and conditioner; toothbrushes and toothpaste; disposable razors and shaving cream; diapers and baby wipes; tampons and pads.
Erev Sukkot Potluck Dinner in the Sukkah – 6:00 pm on Wednesday, October 16, followed by services at 7:00 pm. Please RSVP for the dinner by October 14. Please let the office know what dish you will bring. Please do not mix dairy & meat in the same dish. No shellfish or pork products.
Sukkot Pizza in the Hut – 6:00 pm on Friday, October 18 followed by services at 7:00 pm. Please RSVP by October 16 so we know how much pizza to purchase.
Sisterhood Tea in the Sukkah – 2:00 pm on Sunday, October 20. $20 for members & $25 for non-members. RSVP by October 15.
Erev Simchat Torah Potluck Dinner – 6:00 pm on Wednesday, October 23, followed by services at 7:00 pm. Please RSVP for the dinner by October 21. Please let the office know what dish you will bring. Please do not mix dairy & meat in the same dish. No shellfish or pork products.
Sisterhood Rosh Chodesh – 6:00 pm on Thursday, November 7 at the home of Susan Notar. The discussion will be Chapter 1 of The Matchmaker’s Gift, “Exploring the Stage of Our Lives.”
Kristallnacht Commemoration Movie – 7:00 pm on Saturday, November 9 at the temple.
Alex Solomon Parents/Grandparents Bereavement Support Group – 12:00 pm on Sunday, November 10 at Kol Yisrael. If you have lost a child or grandchild, no matter what age or when, come to find and share support. Sponsored by CAI. Generally on the second Sunday of the month. For more information contact [email protected].
Sisterhood Book Club – 12:30 pm on Thursday, November 21. Discussion of “The Matchmaker’s Gift” by Lynda Cohen Loigman. In 1910, Sara Glikman is a maker of matches and a seeker of soulmates. But among the pushcart-crowded streets of New York’s Lower East Side, Sara’s vocation is dominated by devout older men―men who see a talented female matchmaker as a dangerous threat to their traditions and livelihood. After making matches in secret for more than a decade, Sara must fight to take her rightful place among her peers, and to demand the recognition she deserves.
Gift of Life Bone Marrow Swabbing Drive – Stem cell donors needed for the Gift of Life Marrow Registry. So far we have had 96 Matches! Donors swab the inside of their cheeks and complete a registration form, must be 18 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, October 1 from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm at Touro College in Middletown, NY.
Monday, October 14 from 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm at Iona College, 715 North Ave, New Rochelle, NY.
Tuesday, October 15 from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm at Mt St Mary College in Newburgh.
Friday, October 18 from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm at SUNY New Paltz Student Union Bldg, 1 Hawk Drive, New Paltz.
Jewish Heritage Tour of Spain & Morocco- October 26 – November 6, 2025 Lead by Rabbi Kohn. 11 Days of Jewish Heritage Tour discovering Madrid’s Royal Palace, Puerta del Sol, Plaza Major and the world-famous Prado Museum. To learn more about this trip, go to https://secure.ayelet.com/KohnSpain2025.aspx or speak to Rabbi Kohn.
KOL YISRAEL EVENTS
Build During Sukkot – 8:00 am to 1:00 pm on Wednesday, October 16. In celebration of the Jewish holiday of Sukkot, this year explore the concept of housing and shelter through a hands-on experience with Habitat for Humanity. Join us as volunteers and help build a home for a family in Newburgh. Sponsored by Kol Yisrael and the Jewish Federation of Greater Orange County. Please RSVP to https://newburgh.volunteerhub.com/vv2/lp/Sukkot/
Newburgh Chamber Music – 3:00pm on Sunday, November 3 at Kol Yisrael, 290 North Street, Newburgh. Listen to the Chamber Musicians of the Hudson Valley Symphony Orchestra play Sergei Prokofiev’s symphonic tale, Peter and the Wolf. Tickets are $35 for adults, $30 for seniors and $10 for students. Concert made possible by a generous gift from the estate of Dr. Mary Jane Corry. To purchase tickets, go to: newburghchambermusic.org.
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!
NJCC EVENTS
Designer Bag Bingo – 12:00 pm on Sunday, November 10 at Kol Yisrael, 290 North Street, Newburgh. 10 Games, Basket Raffles, 50/50 Cash Raffle, light bites and drinks. $40 for members/$50 for non-members. Register at
https://www.flipcause.com/secure/cause_pdetails/MjIwNTIw
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. 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]
CAI EVENTS
CAI Bark Mitzvah – 11:30 am on Sunday, October 20 in the parking lot under the tent. Bring your pets in for a special blessing from Cantor Carl Sayres.
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.
TBJ Mitzvah Arugah Knitting Group – 7:00 pm on Thursday, October 10 & 31. 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
Kol Nidre Service – 7:30 pm on Friday, October 11 in the main sanctuary.
Yom Kippur Morning service – 10:00 am on Saturday, October 12 in the main sanctuary.
Study Session – 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm.
Children’s Service - 2:00 pm (in tent, weather permitting or small sanctuary).
Mincha Service – 3:30 pm.
Yizkor Service – 4:30 pm.
Neila Service – 5:30 pm.
BREAK THE FAST - 6:00pm on Saturday, October 12 at the Powelton Club. All members and guests are welcome. Enjoy Noodle Kugel, Bagels & Lox, Tuna & Egg Salad, Cheese Frittata & Grilled Salmon. $27.50 per person. Reservations Required by October 10. Powelton Club members may call the club at 845-561-4481 to make a reservation. If you are not a club member and would like to attend, you can call the temple office at 845-562-5516. Checks can be made payable to Mona Rieger.
Food Bank of the Hudson Valley - More than 350,000 people in northeastern NY are often forced to make the choice between paying for housing & utilities or purchasing basic personal care items that are not supported by food stamps. For Rosh Hashana, we are running a drive to collect the items needed below. The items will then be donated to the Food Bank of the Hudson Valley. Shopping bags to fill are available in the front lobby of the temple. Please return the bags by Sukkot filled with: soap, shower gel; shampoo and conditioner; toothbrushes and toothpaste; disposable razors and shaving cream; diapers and baby wipes; tampons and pads.
Erev Sukkot Potluck Dinner in the Sukkah – 6:00 pm on Wednesday, October 16, followed by services at 7:00 pm. Please RSVP for the dinner by October 14. Please let the office know what dish you will bring. Please do not mix dairy & meat in the same dish. No shellfish or pork products.
Sukkot Pizza in the Hut – 6:00 pm on Friday, October 18 followed by services at 7:00 pm. Please RSVP by October 16 so we know how much pizza to purchase.
Sisterhood Tea in the Sukkah – 2:00 pm on Sunday, October 20. $20 for members & $25 for non-members. RSVP by October 15.
Erev Simchat Torah Potluck Dinner – 6:00 pm on Wednesday, October 23, followed by services at 7:00 pm. Please RSVP for the dinner by October 21. Please let the office know what dish you will bring. Please do not mix dairy & meat in the same dish. No shellfish or pork products.
Sisterhood Rosh Chodesh – 6:00 pm on Thursday, November 7 at the home of Susan Notar. The discussion will be Chapter 1 of The Matchmaker’s Gift, “Exploring the Stage of Our Lives.”
Kristallnacht Commemoration Movie – 7:00 pm on Saturday, November 9 at the temple.
Alex Solomon Parents/Grandparents Bereavement Support Group – 12:00 pm on Sunday, November 10 at Kol Yisrael. If you have lost a child or grandchild, no matter what age or when, come to find and share support. Sponsored by CAI. Generally on the second Sunday of the month. For more information contact [email protected].
Sisterhood Book Club – 12:30 pm on Thursday, November 21. Discussion of “The Matchmaker’s Gift” by Lynda Cohen Loigman. In 1910, Sara Glikman is a maker of matches and a seeker of soulmates. But among the pushcart-crowded streets of New York’s Lower East Side, Sara’s vocation is dominated by devout older men―men who see a talented female matchmaker as a dangerous threat to their traditions and livelihood. After making matches in secret for more than a decade, Sara must fight to take her rightful place among her peers, and to demand the recognition she deserves.
Gift of Life Bone Marrow Swabbing Drive – Stem cell donors needed for the Gift of Life Marrow Registry. So far we have had 96 Matches! Donors swab the inside of their cheeks and complete a registration form, must be 18 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, October 1 from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm at Touro College in Middletown, NY.
Monday, October 14 from 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm at Iona College, 715 North Ave, New Rochelle, NY.
Tuesday, October 15 from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm at Mt St Mary College in Newburgh.
Friday, October 18 from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm at SUNY New Paltz Student Union Bldg, 1 Hawk Drive, New Paltz.
Jewish Heritage Tour of Spain & Morocco- October 26 – November 6, 2025 Lead by Rabbi Kohn. 11 Days of Jewish Heritage Tour discovering Madrid’s Royal Palace, Puerta del Sol, Plaza Major and the world-famous Prado Museum. To learn more about this trip, go to https://secure.ayelet.com/KohnSpain2025.aspx or speak to Rabbi Kohn.
KOL YISRAEL EVENTS
Build During Sukkot – 8:00 am to 1:00 pm on Wednesday, October 16. In celebration of the Jewish holiday of Sukkot, this year explore the concept of housing and shelter through a hands-on experience with Habitat for Humanity. Join us as volunteers and help build a home for a family in Newburgh. Sponsored by Kol Yisrael and the Jewish Federation of Greater Orange County. Please RSVP to https://newburgh.volunteerhub.com/vv2/lp/Sukkot/
Newburgh Chamber Music – 3:00pm on Sunday, November 3 at Kol Yisrael, 290 North Street, Newburgh. Listen to the Chamber Musicians of the Hudson Valley Symphony Orchestra play Sergei Prokofiev’s symphonic tale, Peter and the Wolf. Tickets are $35 for adults, $30 for seniors and $10 for students. Concert made possible by a generous gift from the estate of Dr. Mary Jane Corry. To purchase tickets, go to: newburghchambermusic.org.
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!
NJCC EVENTS
Designer Bag Bingo – 12:00 pm on Sunday, November 10 at Kol Yisrael, 290 North Street, Newburgh. 10 Games, Basket Raffles, 50/50 Cash Raffle, light bites and drinks. $40 for members/$50 for non-members. Register at
https://www.flipcause.com/secure/cause_pdetails/MjIwNTIw
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. 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]
CAI EVENTS
CAI Bark Mitzvah – 11:30 am on Sunday, October 20 in the parking lot under the tent. Bring your pets in for a special blessing from Cantor Carl Sayres.
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