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 Events
TBJ Hebrew School – *4:30pm on Tuesday, September 26 with Nava. 5:30pm onWednesday, September 27 with Gerry Hecht, geared for new learners and all materials will be supplied.
TBJ Friday Night Potluck Dinner & Sukkot Service – *6:00pm potluck dinner in the Sukkah. Please do not mix meat & dairy in the same dish. No shellfish dishes. Drinks & desserts will be provided. No charge to attend. Followed by service at 7:30pm on Friday, September 29
TBJ Torah Study – 9:30am on Saturday, September 30 via Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84035181240
TBJ Mitzvah Arugah Knitting Group – 7:00pm – every Thursday. 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
TBJ Religious School – 9:30am on Sunday, October 1
Reverse Tashlich - The new date for the Reverse Tashlich will be *Sunday, October 1 at 12:00pm* at Plum Point Park on Route 9W in Newburgh. Tashlich is the Rosh Hashanah ritual in which Jews begin the New Year by symbolically casting off last year's sins by tossing bread crumbs into a body of water. This year we will remove pollution from the water and clean up local waterfronts. Come dressed ready to work outside. Bring garbage bags, rakes & work gloves. Everyone is welcome to join this national movement to improve our planet. No cost to attend. RSVP by September 28.
Kol High Holiday Food Drive- Starting now, throughout the High Holidays, please bring non expired, non-perishable food to Kol for donation throughout our community. This year we are proud to expand our collection to include a local college food pantry. The amount of college students with food insecurity is high and we can help - by donating; kid friendly food - ramen, snacks, granola etc. And we are thrilled to continue our partnership with the Food Bank of the Hudson Valley to donate non-perishable foods like rice, peanut butter, soups, cereals, canned goods etc. Look through your cabinets, buy a few extra items when you are in the supermarket. The need is great and every little bit helps. Let’s work together on this Tikkun Olam effort and make this year's collection the largest yet. Look for the collection boxes at both entrances. Todah Rabah.
Sisterhood Tea in the Sukkah – 2:00pm on Sunday, October 1 featuring guest speaker Alexandra Church, the Director of Planning and Development of the City of Newburgh, as she talks about the efforts to rebuild and revitalize the city. $18 for sisterhood members/$20 for non-members. Please RSVP by Friday, September 22 to (845) 562-5516.
Sisterhood Lunch & Learn In the Sukkah – 12:00pm on Thursday, October 5. Lunch will include Corn Chowder and Waldorf Salad. No charge for lunch, but reservations are required by October 2. Please call (845) 562-5516 to register.
TBJ Simchat Torah Pizza Dinner & Service – 6:00pm Pizza Dinner with salad followed by service at 7:30pm on Friday, October 6 in the small sanctuary. No charge for the dinner, but RSVP’s are needed so we know how many pizzas to get. RSVP by Wednesday, October 4 to 562-5516.
Sisterhood Rosh Chodesh – 6:30pm on Thursday, October 26 at the home of Susan Notar.
Gift of Life Bone Marrow Swabbing Drive – Stem cell donors needed for the Gift of Life Marrow Registry. So far we have gotten 56 matches! Donors swab the inside of their cheeks and complete a registration form, must be 18 to 35 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 smlazarus@yahoo.com. The upcoming swabbing dates are below:
*Friday, October 6 from 12-5 pm* at the Monticello Rotary & Resorts World Casino, 888 Resorts World Drive, Monticello
*Saturday, October 7 from 12 -5pm* at Weeds Orchards, Apple and Wine Festival 43 Zion Road in Marlboro
*Sunday, October 8 from 12 – 5pm* at Weeds Orchards, Apple and Wine Festival 43 Zion Road in Marlboro
*Monday, October 9 from 12 – 5pm* at Weeds Orchards, Apple and Wine Festival 43 Zion Road in Marlboro
*October 17 from 7:30am -2pm* at Cornwall High School, 10 Dragon Drive, New Windsor
*Friday, October 20 from 9am to 3pm* at SUNY New Paltz Make a Difference Day
*Tuesday, October 24 from 10am to 2pm* at Marist College Murray Student Center, Champagne Breezeway
Jewish Civil Rights Tour – March 31 – April 2, 2024 - Join Rabbi Kohn and professional Jewish Civil Rights Tour Educators to Georgia and Alabama. Trip includes two night’s accommodations, six meals, transportation, admission & programming costs. Deposit of $400 is due by November 15. Total cost of trip will be $1,050 - $1,200 depending upon the number of registrants. For additional questions, please contact Rabbi Kohn at (845) 562-5516.
Follow Temple Beth Jacob on Facebook for all upcoming events at https://www.facebook.com/groups/116280865056849
*KOL YISRAEL EVENTS*
Qigong/Tai Chi – 11am every Wednesday. Join us with certified instructor Bryon Abrams as he teaches us mind-body practices and mindfulness meditation to reduce stress, lower blood pressure, decrease anxiety, depression & fatigue. Donations appreciated. Walk-ins welcome!
Zumba Gold – 9:00am every Monday with instructor Bernadette Scheible. No charge for members. $5 for non-members.
Over Eaters Anonymous Meetings – Starting Tuesday, September 12 at 1:00pm
MVP Seminar – 2:00pm on Tuesday, October 17 at 290 North Street, Newburgh. The seminar is for MVP Health Care 2024 Medicare Advantage Plans. It will provide information on our 2024 Medicare advantage plans. No cost but please RSVP by Friday, October 13.
Harvest Cookie Decorating Class – 6:00pm on Wednesday, October 18 at 290 North Street, Newburgh. Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap, but by the cookies that you eat! $55 per person. RSVP by October 12 to (845) 562-5604 or email coordinator@kolyisraelnewburgh.org. Kosher snacks & beverages will be served.
Pumpkin Pour Swirl Party – 6:00pm on Thursday, November 9. Create a decorative pumpkin and canvas for your holiday table or give as a gift. You don’t want to miss this event. $40 per person includes all materials, Kosher snacks and drinks. RSVP by November 2.
TBJ Hebrew School – *4:30pm on Tuesday, September 26 with Nava. 5:30pm onWednesday, September 27 with Gerry Hecht, geared for new learners and all materials will be supplied.
TBJ Friday Night Potluck Dinner & Sukkot Service – *6:00pm potluck dinner in the Sukkah. Please do not mix meat & dairy in the same dish. No shellfish dishes. Drinks & desserts will be provided. No charge to attend. Followed by service at 7:30pm on Friday, September 29
TBJ Torah Study – 9:30am on Saturday, September 30 via Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84035181240
TBJ Mitzvah Arugah Knitting Group – 7:00pm – every Thursday. 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
TBJ Religious School – 9:30am on Sunday, October 1
Reverse Tashlich - The new date for the Reverse Tashlich will be *Sunday, October 1 at 12:00pm* at Plum Point Park on Route 9W in Newburgh. Tashlich is the Rosh Hashanah ritual in which Jews begin the New Year by symbolically casting off last year's sins by tossing bread crumbs into a body of water. This year we will remove pollution from the water and clean up local waterfronts. Come dressed ready to work outside. Bring garbage bags, rakes & work gloves. Everyone is welcome to join this national movement to improve our planet. No cost to attend. RSVP by September 28.
Kol High Holiday Food Drive- Starting now, throughout the High Holidays, please bring non expired, non-perishable food to Kol for donation throughout our community. This year we are proud to expand our collection to include a local college food pantry. The amount of college students with food insecurity is high and we can help - by donating; kid friendly food - ramen, snacks, granola etc. And we are thrilled to continue our partnership with the Food Bank of the Hudson Valley to donate non-perishable foods like rice, peanut butter, soups, cereals, canned goods etc. Look through your cabinets, buy a few extra items when you are in the supermarket. The need is great and every little bit helps. Let’s work together on this Tikkun Olam effort and make this year's collection the largest yet. Look for the collection boxes at both entrances. Todah Rabah.
Sisterhood Tea in the Sukkah – 2:00pm on Sunday, October 1 featuring guest speaker Alexandra Church, the Director of Planning and Development of the City of Newburgh, as she talks about the efforts to rebuild and revitalize the city. $18 for sisterhood members/$20 for non-members. Please RSVP by Friday, September 22 to (845) 562-5516.
Sisterhood Lunch & Learn In the Sukkah – 12:00pm on Thursday, October 5. Lunch will include Corn Chowder and Waldorf Salad. No charge for lunch, but reservations are required by October 2. Please call (845) 562-5516 to register.
TBJ Simchat Torah Pizza Dinner & Service – 6:00pm Pizza Dinner with salad followed by service at 7:30pm on Friday, October 6 in the small sanctuary. No charge for the dinner, but RSVP’s are needed so we know how many pizzas to get. RSVP by Wednesday, October 4 to 562-5516.
Sisterhood Rosh Chodesh – 6:30pm on Thursday, October 26 at the home of Susan Notar.
Gift of Life Bone Marrow Swabbing Drive – Stem cell donors needed for the Gift of Life Marrow Registry. So far we have gotten 56 matches! Donors swab the inside of their cheeks and complete a registration form, must be 18 to 35 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 smlazarus@yahoo.com. The upcoming swabbing dates are below:
*Friday, October 6 from 12-5 pm* at the Monticello Rotary & Resorts World Casino, 888 Resorts World Drive, Monticello
*Saturday, October 7 from 12 -5pm* at Weeds Orchards, Apple and Wine Festival 43 Zion Road in Marlboro
*Sunday, October 8 from 12 – 5pm* at Weeds Orchards, Apple and Wine Festival 43 Zion Road in Marlboro
*Monday, October 9 from 12 – 5pm* at Weeds Orchards, Apple and Wine Festival 43 Zion Road in Marlboro
*October 17 from 7:30am -2pm* at Cornwall High School, 10 Dragon Drive, New Windsor
*Friday, October 20 from 9am to 3pm* at SUNY New Paltz Make a Difference Day
*Tuesday, October 24 from 10am to 2pm* at Marist College Murray Student Center, Champagne Breezeway
Jewish Civil Rights Tour – March 31 – April 2, 2024 - Join Rabbi Kohn and professional Jewish Civil Rights Tour Educators to Georgia and Alabama. Trip includes two night’s accommodations, six meals, transportation, admission & programming costs. Deposit of $400 is due by November 15. Total cost of trip will be $1,050 - $1,200 depending upon the number of registrants. For additional questions, please contact Rabbi Kohn at (845) 562-5516.
Follow Temple Beth Jacob on Facebook for all upcoming events at https://www.facebook.com/groups/116280865056849
*KOL YISRAEL EVENTS*
Qigong/Tai Chi – 11am every Wednesday. Join us with certified instructor Bryon Abrams as he teaches us mind-body practices and mindfulness meditation to reduce stress, lower blood pressure, decrease anxiety, depression & fatigue. Donations appreciated. Walk-ins welcome!
Zumba Gold – 9:00am every Monday with instructor Bernadette Scheible. No charge for members. $5 for non-members.
Over Eaters Anonymous Meetings – Starting Tuesday, September 12 at 1:00pm
MVP Seminar – 2:00pm on Tuesday, October 17 at 290 North Street, Newburgh. The seminar is for MVP Health Care 2024 Medicare Advantage Plans. It will provide information on our 2024 Medicare advantage plans. No cost but please RSVP by Friday, October 13.
Harvest Cookie Decorating Class – 6:00pm on Wednesday, October 18 at 290 North Street, Newburgh. Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap, but by the cookies that you eat! $55 per person. RSVP by October 12 to (845) 562-5604 or email coordinator@kolyisraelnewburgh.org. Kosher snacks & beverages will be served.
Pumpkin Pour Swirl Party – 6:00pm on Thursday, November 9. Create a decorative pumpkin and canvas for your holiday table or give as a gift. You don’t want to miss this event. $40 per person includes all materials, Kosher snacks and drinks. RSVP by November 2.
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