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.
You can purchase Mishkan T'Filah: A Reform Siddur on Amazon for your Kindle by Clicking Here or purchase a copy of the Web Mishkan T'Filah from CCAR by Clicking Here
Upcoming Events
Yizkor Memorial Book – LAST CHANCE TO PLACE YOUR YIZKOR BOOK DEDICATION. The deadline to hand in the form is Monday, July 10.
TBJ Friday Night Shabbat Service – 7:30pm on Friday, July14 in the small sanctuary. We are temporarily suspending Zoom events, due to technical difficulties with our equipment. We will inform you when Zoom events will begin again shortly.
TBJ Torah Study – 9:30am on Saturday, July 15 via Zoom. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85248083204
TBJ Sisterhood Pool Party – 1:00pm on Saturday, July 15 at the Packer residence. There will be hotdogs, hamburgers, chicken and an ice cream bar. Bring your own folding chair, bathing suit and towel. Please also bring a potluck side dish to share with at least 10 people. $10 per person. Please RSVP by Tuesday, July 11 to (845) 562-5516.
Sisterhood Rosh Chodesh – 6:00pm on Thursday, July 20 at the home of Babi Satzman. Please RSVP to 562-5516
Tisha B’Av Commemoration – 7:30pm on Wednesday, July 26 – Joint Service with TBJ and CAI officiated by Rabbi Kohn & Rabbi Jacob.
TBJ Mitzvah Arugah Knitting Group – 7:00pm – Thursday, August 3. The knitting class will meet only on the first Thursday of the month until the end of August. 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 Sisterhood Dinner – 6:00pm on Thursday, August 17 at the Orange Hill Restaurant, 82 Route 17K in Newburgh. Appetizers, Choice of Entrée, Dessert, Soda, Coffee & Tea. $40 per person includes gratuity. Please bring cash. Please RSVP to (845) 562-5516 by Friday, August 11. Annual dues of $18 will be due at the dinner.
TBJ New Cantor Welcome – 2:00pm on Sunday, August 20. More info to come shortly.
High Holiday & Shabbat Prayer Books - A MEANINGFUL AND LASTING GIFT - Dedicate a prayer book in honor of a family member or friend. We will notify them of your generosity and place a dedication bookplate with their name on the inside front cover of the prayer book. We are looking to purchase several sets of larger print High Holiday and Shabbat prayer books to assist our partners and enable them to participate more fully in services. Your generosity can help make this happen.
$36 donation per prayer book dedication for regular Shabbat Mishkan T’fillah (The Reform Movement prayer book).
$54 for Mishkan HaNefesh for High Holy Days regular print or Mishkan T’fillah Shabbat larger print books
$72 for Mishkan HaNefesh for High Holy Days larger print dedication
Gift of Life Bone Marrow Swabbing Drive – Stem cell donors needed for the Gift of Life Marrow Registry. 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 [email protected]. The upcoming swabbing dates are below:
Tuesday, August 1 from 6 – 8pm at the Chadwick Lake Community Day
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
Recovery List - We are updating our Recovery List (Misheberach). If you have names of family or friends on the list that have recovered and should be taken off the list, please call the office. If you have family or friends that are ill and need to be added to the list, please call the office.
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. Please RSVP for the class by Friday, June 30. Walk-ins welcome!
Cookie Decorating Class – 6:00pm on Wednesday, July 19 at 290 North Street, Newburgh. $55 per person. Please RSVP by July 12 at (845) 562-5604 to reserve your spot. The theme is Peace, Love & Sugar.
Dog Wash & Splash Pad – 10am -1pm on Sunday, August 6 at 290 North Street, Newburgh. Bring your lovable dogs for a dog washing event. $10 for small dogs/$20 for large dogs. Snacks & beverages available for purchase provided by Party Animals Vegan Catering. Pet cleaning supplies will be available for purchase. Meet & greet some adoptable pets. RSVP by Tuesday, August 1 to (845) 562-5604. Donations welcome. Volunteers needed to assist in washing the pets and selling food. Towel Donations are appreciated to dry off the dogs. Benefiting the Humane Society of Walden
Paint & Sip – 6:00pm on Thursday, August 30 at 290 North Street, Newburgh, NY. The theme is Happiness Happens Month. More info to come shortly.
NJCC EVENTS
JCC Peace, Love & Outdoor Shabbat - 5:30pm on Friday, August 11. Music by Telepathic Moon Dance & Kosher Dinner. $18 per person/$10 for kids under 13. Rabbi Cantor Sam Josephson, who will be serving as CAI’s High Holiday cantor this year, will be joining usand for CAI's Shabbat services and Simchat Shabbat on August 12.RSVP by August 4 to (845) 561-6602 or register on https://www.newburghjcc.org/annual-outdoor-shabbat.html
TBJ Friday Night Shabbat Service – 7:30pm on Friday, July14 in the small sanctuary. We are temporarily suspending Zoom events, due to technical difficulties with our equipment. We will inform you when Zoom events will begin again shortly.
TBJ Torah Study – 9:30am on Saturday, July 15 via Zoom. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85248083204
TBJ Sisterhood Pool Party – 1:00pm on Saturday, July 15 at the Packer residence. There will be hotdogs, hamburgers, chicken and an ice cream bar. Bring your own folding chair, bathing suit and towel. Please also bring a potluck side dish to share with at least 10 people. $10 per person. Please RSVP by Tuesday, July 11 to (845) 562-5516.
Sisterhood Rosh Chodesh – 6:00pm on Thursday, July 20 at the home of Babi Satzman. Please RSVP to 562-5516
Tisha B’Av Commemoration – 7:30pm on Wednesday, July 26 – Joint Service with TBJ and CAI officiated by Rabbi Kohn & Rabbi Jacob.
TBJ Mitzvah Arugah Knitting Group – 7:00pm – Thursday, August 3. The knitting class will meet only on the first Thursday of the month until the end of August. 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 Sisterhood Dinner – 6:00pm on Thursday, August 17 at the Orange Hill Restaurant, 82 Route 17K in Newburgh. Appetizers, Choice of Entrée, Dessert, Soda, Coffee & Tea. $40 per person includes gratuity. Please bring cash. Please RSVP to (845) 562-5516 by Friday, August 11. Annual dues of $18 will be due at the dinner.
TBJ New Cantor Welcome – 2:00pm on Sunday, August 20. More info to come shortly.
High Holiday & Shabbat Prayer Books - A MEANINGFUL AND LASTING GIFT - Dedicate a prayer book in honor of a family member or friend. We will notify them of your generosity and place a dedication bookplate with their name on the inside front cover of the prayer book. We are looking to purchase several sets of larger print High Holiday and Shabbat prayer books to assist our partners and enable them to participate more fully in services. Your generosity can help make this happen.
$36 donation per prayer book dedication for regular Shabbat Mishkan T’fillah (The Reform Movement prayer book).
$54 for Mishkan HaNefesh for High Holy Days regular print or Mishkan T’fillah Shabbat larger print books
$72 for Mishkan HaNefesh for High Holy Days larger print dedication
Gift of Life Bone Marrow Swabbing Drive – Stem cell donors needed for the Gift of Life Marrow Registry. 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 [email protected]. The upcoming swabbing dates are below:
Tuesday, August 1 from 6 – 8pm at the Chadwick Lake Community Day
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
Recovery List - We are updating our Recovery List (Misheberach). If you have names of family or friends on the list that have recovered and should be taken off the list, please call the office. If you have family or friends that are ill and need to be added to the list, please call the office.
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. Please RSVP for the class by Friday, June 30. Walk-ins welcome!
Cookie Decorating Class – 6:00pm on Wednesday, July 19 at 290 North Street, Newburgh. $55 per person. Please RSVP by July 12 at (845) 562-5604 to reserve your spot. The theme is Peace, Love & Sugar.
Dog Wash & Splash Pad – 10am -1pm on Sunday, August 6 at 290 North Street, Newburgh. Bring your lovable dogs for a dog washing event. $10 for small dogs/$20 for large dogs. Snacks & beverages available for purchase provided by Party Animals Vegan Catering. Pet cleaning supplies will be available for purchase. Meet & greet some adoptable pets. RSVP by Tuesday, August 1 to (845) 562-5604. Donations welcome. Volunteers needed to assist in washing the pets and selling food. Towel Donations are appreciated to dry off the dogs. Benefiting the Humane Society of Walden
Paint & Sip – 6:00pm on Thursday, August 30 at 290 North Street, Newburgh, NY. The theme is Happiness Happens Month. More info to come shortly.
NJCC EVENTS
JCC Peace, Love & Outdoor Shabbat - 5:30pm on Friday, August 11. Music by Telepathic Moon Dance & Kosher Dinner. $18 per person/$10 for kids under 13. Rabbi Cantor Sam Josephson, who will be serving as CAI’s High Holiday cantor this year, will be joining usand for CAI's Shabbat services and Simchat Shabbat on August 12.RSVP by August 4 to (845) 561-6602 or register on https://www.newburghjcc.org/annual-outdoor-shabbat.html
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