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
Meet Rabbi Zoe Klein Via Zoom – 7:00pm on Tuesday, November 12 via Zoom. Author of Candle, Feather, Wooden Spoon. A collection of original stories inviting readers on a magical, mystical journey with both traditional & contemporary settings. Please click here to join the Zoom program. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87122588674
Friday Night Shabbat Service – 7:30pm on Friday, November 15 in the main sanctuary. TBJ will host Reverend Dr. Irving Rivera of Meadow Hill Reformed Church, the first of our Guest Interfaith Clergy Series.
TBJ Torah Study – 9:30am on Saturday, November 16 via Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82375584458
TBJ Saturday Morning Service – 10:30am on Saturday, November 16 in the main sanctuary.
Mitzvah Arugah Knitting Group – 7:00pm on Thursday, November 14 & 21. 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 Book Club – 12:30pm 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.
Sisterhood Rosh Chodesh – 6:00pm on Thursday, December 5 at the home of Lorraine Wernow. The discussion will be from the book “Wise Aging” by Rabbi Rachel Cowan & Dr. Linda Thal Chapter 2 “The River of Life”.
Alex Solomon Parents/Grandparents Bereavement Support Group – 12:00pm on Sunday, December 8 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 Latke Proneg – 6:00pm on Friday, December 27 followed by services. Please RSVP for the Proneg by December 23 to (845) 562-5516.
Gift of Life Bone Marrow Swabbing Drive – Stem cell donors needed for the Gift of Life Marrow Registry. So far we have had 106 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:
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
Happy Hour & Food Drive – 5:00pm on Thursday, November 21 at Kol Yisrael. Kosher foods, beer, wine and live music. Open to families and children. Free to all members & non-members. This is part of the Tikkun Olam project, Everything But The Turkey, benefitting the Hudson Valley Food Pantry and Fearless! We will accept all non-perishable foods to prepare a Thanksgiving basket such as stuffing, canned sweet potatoes, canned veggies, canned cranberry sauce for donation. Free to all members & non-members. Funding supported by the Jewish Federation of Greater Orange County.
Qigong/Tai Chi –Every Wednesday at 11am. Join 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!
Cantorial Concert – 3:00pm on Sunday, June 8, 2025 in the main sanctuary. Experience the best of cantorial music right here in the Hudson Valley featuring Cantor Carl Sayres of Congregation Agudas Israel, Cantor Devorah Gartner of Temple Beth-El, Rabbi/Hazzan David B. Sislen of Temple Sinai and many more local cantorial voices.
NJCC EVENTS
Line Dancing For Intermediate/Advanced- 12:30 – 2:00pm on Wednesdays. No Fee to Dance, just come and have a good time.
Beginner Pickleball – 9:30am - 12PM every Tuesday and Thursday. Beginner & Intermediate Clinic registration dates announced on the Newburghjcc.org website. Private court reservations 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]
Friday Night Shabbat Service – 7:30pm on Friday, November 15 in the main sanctuary. TBJ will host Reverend Dr. Irving Rivera of Meadow Hill Reformed Church, the first of our Guest Interfaith Clergy Series.
TBJ Torah Study – 9:30am on Saturday, November 16 via Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82375584458
TBJ Saturday Morning Service – 10:30am on Saturday, November 16 in the main sanctuary.
Mitzvah Arugah Knitting Group – 7:00pm on Thursday, November 14 & 21. 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 Book Club – 12:30pm 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.
Sisterhood Rosh Chodesh – 6:00pm on Thursday, December 5 at the home of Lorraine Wernow. The discussion will be from the book “Wise Aging” by Rabbi Rachel Cowan & Dr. Linda Thal Chapter 2 “The River of Life”.
Alex Solomon Parents/Grandparents Bereavement Support Group – 12:00pm on Sunday, December 8 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 Latke Proneg – 6:00pm on Friday, December 27 followed by services. Please RSVP for the Proneg by December 23 to (845) 562-5516.
Gift of Life Bone Marrow Swabbing Drive – Stem cell donors needed for the Gift of Life Marrow Registry. So far we have had 106 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:
- Monday, November 11th from 10 am -2 pm at SUNY Orange Newburgh Campus, Kaplan Hall: Main Lobby, One Washington Center, Newburgh
- Tuesday, November 12 from 12 – 2pm at Dutchess Community College – Drumlin Hall Cafe
- Wednesday, November 13th from 10 am -2 pm at Rowley Center for Science and Engineering: 1st floor lobby,115 South Street, Middletown
- Thursday, November 14 from 10am – 2pm at Vassar College
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
Happy Hour & Food Drive – 5:00pm on Thursday, November 21 at Kol Yisrael. Kosher foods, beer, wine and live music. Open to families and children. Free to all members & non-members. This is part of the Tikkun Olam project, Everything But The Turkey, benefitting the Hudson Valley Food Pantry and Fearless! We will accept all non-perishable foods to prepare a Thanksgiving basket such as stuffing, canned sweet potatoes, canned veggies, canned cranberry sauce for donation. Free to all members & non-members. Funding supported by the Jewish Federation of Greater Orange County.
Qigong/Tai Chi –Every Wednesday at 11am. Join 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!
Cantorial Concert – 3:00pm on Sunday, June 8, 2025 in the main sanctuary. Experience the best of cantorial music right here in the Hudson Valley featuring Cantor Carl Sayres of Congregation Agudas Israel, Cantor Devorah Gartner of Temple Beth-El, Rabbi/Hazzan David B. Sislen of Temple Sinai and many more local cantorial voices.
NJCC EVENTS
Line Dancing For Intermediate/Advanced- 12:30 – 2:00pm on Wednesdays. No Fee to Dance, just come and have a good time.
Beginner Pickleball – 9:30am - 12PM every Tuesday and Thursday. Beginner & Intermediate Clinic registration dates announced on the Newburghjcc.org website. Private court reservations 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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