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 Hebrew School - 4:30pm on Tuesday, March 19 with Nava Herzog & 5:30pm Wednesday, March 20 with Gerry Hecht.
Book Club - 12:30pm on Thursday, March 21. Discussion of the book “A Bend In The Stars” by Rachel Berenbaum. Russia in 1914, as war with Germany looms and the Czar's army tightens its grip on the local Jewish community, Miri Abramov and her brilliant physicist brother, Vanya, are facing an impossible decision. Since their parents drowned fleeing to America, Miri and Vanya have been raised by their babushka, a famous matchmaker who has taught them to protect themselves at all costs: to fight, to kill if necessary, and always to have an escape plan. But now, with Miri on the verge of becoming one of Russia's only female surgeons, and Vanya hoping to solve the final puzzles of Einstein's elusive theory of relativity, can they bear to leave the homeland that has given them so much.
TBJ Friday Night Shabbat Service - 7:30pm on Friday, March 22 in the small sanctuary.
TBJ Torah Study – 9:30am on Saturday, March 23 https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87305198453
TBJ Religious School – No Religious School on Sunday, March 24. Instead we will have the Purim Carnival at 10:00am at Temple Beth Jacob.
County-wide Purim Extravaganza - 10am – 12pm on Sunday, March 24 at Temple Beth Jacob. Kids and adults alike will enjoy this fun, interactive experience! A Purim carnival, exciting activities and of course, food! Sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Greater Orange County.
Adult Purim Potluck Dinner – 6:00pm on Sunday, March 24. Please bring a dish for 10 people to share. Please do not mix meat and dairy in the same dish and no shellfish. Please RSVP with your dish by March 20 to (845) 562-5516.
Sisterhood Rosh Chodesh - 6:00pm on Thursday, March 28 at the home of Lynne Arnold. RSVP’s by Tuesday, March 26 to (845) 787-5220 are appreciated.
Alicia Svigals & Donald Sosin Concert - 7:00pm on Saturday, April 6 for an evening with Alicia Svigals, world renowned Klezmer Violinist & Donald Sosin, one of the world’s top silent film musicians. Join us for a silent film with live original music. Tickets are $18 in advance or $25 at the door. Event Sponsorships of $200 available. Sponsorship includes name mentioned in program and on the TBJ website. No one will be turned away due to lack of funds.
Women’s Seder – 1:00pm on Sunday, April 14. Open to all Women of Orange County. $18 per person. RSVP by April 4 to (845) 562-5516.
Sisterhood Lunch & Learn – 12:30pm on Thursday, April 18 at Capri Restaurant in New Windsor. Topic is “Tales of Gefilite Fish, Horseradish and Matzah Balls.” RSVP to (845) 562-5516 by Monday, April 15.
TBJ Community Seder – 6:00pm on Tuesday, April 23. Join Rabbi Kohn, Student Cantor Phillip Fisherman and your fellow TBJ friends & families for a meaningful & musical Seder. $20 per person/$10 children 5 – 13 (under 5 free). Bring a bottle of Kosher for Passover wine to share with your table. Afikomen prizes. Dinner will be soup, chicken & traditional sides (vegetarian option available). RSVP by Thursday, April 18 to (845) 562-5516.
Sisterhood Theater Party – 2:00pm on Sunday, May 19 at County Players in Wappingers Falls, NY. Matinee performance of “Ragtime”. $25 per person. RSVP to (845) 562-5516 no later than May 10. Limited tickets available so reserve yours soon.
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
Gift of Life Bone Marrow Swabbing Drive – Stem cell donors needed for the Gift of Life Marrow Registry. Match # 69 was found at our swabbing drive at SUNY Middletown. 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:
KOL YISRAEL EVENTS
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!
Zumba Gold – 9:00am on Fridays. No fee.
Community Spring Cleaning Yard Sale – 10:00am – 4:00pm on Sunday, April 21 at Kol Yisrael, 290 North Street, Newburgh, NY in the social hall. Now accepting donations of gently used household items to be sold at the yard sale. Donated items will be inspected first before acceptance. Items can be donated up to Thursday, April 15. All items not sold will be returned to the donor or discarded. Proceeds to benefit the member organization of your choice.
American String Quartet Concert – 3:00pm on Sunday, April 14 at Kol Yisrael presented by the Newburgh Chamber Music. Meet violinist Dan Avshalomov & Matthias Buccholz as they perform quartets of Beethoven, Shostakovich and Brahms. Tickets are $35 for Adults, $30 for Seniors & $10 for Students with a college ID. For more information, go to www.newburghchambermusic.org
NJCC EVENTS
JCC Annual Golf Outing – SAVE THE DATE- Monday, July 8 at Osiris Country Club in Walden, NY. More info to come soon.
Book Club - 12:30pm on Thursday, March 21. Discussion of the book “A Bend In The Stars” by Rachel Berenbaum. Russia in 1914, as war with Germany looms and the Czar's army tightens its grip on the local Jewish community, Miri Abramov and her brilliant physicist brother, Vanya, are facing an impossible decision. Since their parents drowned fleeing to America, Miri and Vanya have been raised by their babushka, a famous matchmaker who has taught them to protect themselves at all costs: to fight, to kill if necessary, and always to have an escape plan. But now, with Miri on the verge of becoming one of Russia's only female surgeons, and Vanya hoping to solve the final puzzles of Einstein's elusive theory of relativity, can they bear to leave the homeland that has given them so much.
TBJ Friday Night Shabbat Service - 7:30pm on Friday, March 22 in the small sanctuary.
TBJ Torah Study – 9:30am on Saturday, March 23 https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87305198453
TBJ Religious School – No Religious School on Sunday, March 24. Instead we will have the Purim Carnival at 10:00am at Temple Beth Jacob.
County-wide Purim Extravaganza - 10am – 12pm on Sunday, March 24 at Temple Beth Jacob. Kids and adults alike will enjoy this fun, interactive experience! A Purim carnival, exciting activities and of course, food! Sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Greater Orange County.
Adult Purim Potluck Dinner – 6:00pm on Sunday, March 24. Please bring a dish for 10 people to share. Please do not mix meat and dairy in the same dish and no shellfish. Please RSVP with your dish by March 20 to (845) 562-5516.
Sisterhood Rosh Chodesh - 6:00pm on Thursday, March 28 at the home of Lynne Arnold. RSVP’s by Tuesday, March 26 to (845) 787-5220 are appreciated.
Alicia Svigals & Donald Sosin Concert - 7:00pm on Saturday, April 6 for an evening with Alicia Svigals, world renowned Klezmer Violinist & Donald Sosin, one of the world’s top silent film musicians. Join us for a silent film with live original music. Tickets are $18 in advance or $25 at the door. Event Sponsorships of $200 available. Sponsorship includes name mentioned in program and on the TBJ website. No one will be turned away due to lack of funds.
Women’s Seder – 1:00pm on Sunday, April 14. Open to all Women of Orange County. $18 per person. RSVP by April 4 to (845) 562-5516.
Sisterhood Lunch & Learn – 12:30pm on Thursday, April 18 at Capri Restaurant in New Windsor. Topic is “Tales of Gefilite Fish, Horseradish and Matzah Balls.” RSVP to (845) 562-5516 by Monday, April 15.
TBJ Community Seder – 6:00pm on Tuesday, April 23. Join Rabbi Kohn, Student Cantor Phillip Fisherman and your fellow TBJ friends & families for a meaningful & musical Seder. $20 per person/$10 children 5 – 13 (under 5 free). Bring a bottle of Kosher for Passover wine to share with your table. Afikomen prizes. Dinner will be soup, chicken & traditional sides (vegetarian option available). RSVP by Thursday, April 18 to (845) 562-5516.
Sisterhood Theater Party – 2:00pm on Sunday, May 19 at County Players in Wappingers Falls, NY. Matinee performance of “Ragtime”. $25 per person. RSVP to (845) 562-5516 no later than May 10. Limited tickets available so reserve yours soon.
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
Gift of Life Bone Marrow Swabbing Drive – Stem cell donors needed for the Gift of Life Marrow Registry. Match # 69 was found at our swabbing drive at SUNY Middletown. 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:
- Sunday, March 24 from 10 am-2pm at Temple Beth Jacob, Newburgh, NY
- Tuesday, April 9 from 10-2 pm at Marist College in the Marist Breezeway
- Wednesday April 10th from 11am to 2pm at Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine, 60 Prospect Ave, Middletown
KOL YISRAEL EVENTS
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!
Zumba Gold – 9:00am on Fridays. No fee.
Community Spring Cleaning Yard Sale – 10:00am – 4:00pm on Sunday, April 21 at Kol Yisrael, 290 North Street, Newburgh, NY in the social hall. Now accepting donations of gently used household items to be sold at the yard sale. Donated items will be inspected first before acceptance. Items can be donated up to Thursday, April 15. All items not sold will be returned to the donor or discarded. Proceeds to benefit the member organization of your choice.
American String Quartet Concert – 3:00pm on Sunday, April 14 at Kol Yisrael presented by the Newburgh Chamber Music. Meet violinist Dan Avshalomov & Matthias Buccholz as they perform quartets of Beethoven, Shostakovich and Brahms. Tickets are $35 for Adults, $30 for Seniors & $10 for Students with a college ID. For more information, go to www.newburghchambermusic.org
NJCC EVENTS
JCC Annual Golf Outing – SAVE THE DATE- Monday, July 8 at Osiris Country Club in Walden, NY. More info to come soon.
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