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 – 4:30 PM on Tuesday, October 31, 2023, with Nava. 5:30 PM on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 with Gerry Hecht, geared for new learners, and all materials will be supplied.
History of the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Class - 6:00 PM on Thursday, November 2, 2023, via Zoom only. Discussion lead by Rabbi Kohn https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82431052494.
Shabbat Community Dinner – 5:45 PM on Friday, November 3, 2023. $5 per Adult. Kids Eat Free. This will be a dairy-based Kosher Dinner. Shabbat services will follow at 7:30 PM. Please RSVP by October 31, 2023 to (845) 562-5516.
TBJ Friday Night Shabbat Service – 7:30 PM on Friday, November 3, 2023, in the small sanctuary
TBJ Torah Study – 9:30 AM on Saturday, November 4, 2023, via Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88000753074
TBJ Mitzvah Arugah Knitting Group – 7:00 PM – 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 – 9:30 AM on Sunday, November 5, 2023.
Movies & Munchies – 7:00 PM on Saturday, November 11, 2023, at the temple. The Sisterhood is sponsoring a viewing and discussion of "The Garden of the Finzi-Contini". Cost is $5 per person for wine and munchies. All are welcome. Please RSVP by November 3, 2023. The Garden of the Finzi-Continis (Italian: Il giardino dei Finzi Contini) is a 1970 historical drama film directed by Italian Jewish author Giorgio Bassani's 1962 semi-autobiographical novel of the same name, about the lives of an upper-class Jewish family in Ferrara during the Fascist era.
Interfaith Thanksgiving Service – 4:00 PM on Sunday, November 12, 2023, at Christ Lutheran Church, 186 Fullerton Avenue, Newburgh, NY. Join us as we pray for peace and gratitude for one another. Refreshments will follow.
Critical Human Issues Thru a Jewish Lens – 7:00 PM on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, discussion about Artificial Intelligence, and 7:00 PM on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, discussion about Gender Definition, both classes at the temple taught by Rabbi Kohn.
Community Family Shabbat and Dinner – 6:00 PM on Friday, November 17, 2023, at Temple Sinai, 75 Highland Ave, Middletown. Shabbat Service begins at 6:00 PM. Kosher catered dinner will be served following the service. Free and Open to all Orange County Jewish Communities. We welcome donations to help defray costs. Suggested donation: $18 per person. Sponsored by Federation Klei Kodesh and Temple Sinai. Recommended RSVP by Friday, November 10, 2023.
Please respond by clicking on this link: https://jewishorangeny.regfox.com/community-family-shabbat-and-dinner.
NO SHABBAT SERVICE AT TEMPLE BETH JACOB ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2023.
Tenement Museum & Lower East Side Excursion – 9:00 AM on Sunday' December 10, 2023, for bus departure, return at 5:30 PM. Experience Jewish immigrant life at the turn of the last century followed by lunch at Russ & Daughters. At 2:30 PM, visit the historic Eldridge Street Synagogue. $25 per person. Register by December 4, 2023. Sponsored by a micro-grant from the Jewish Federation of Greater Orange County. All are invited to attend.
Tikkun Olam – Christmas Day Dinner – For the 3rd year in a row, TBJ is partnering with King of Kings Lutheran Church to feed a festive holiday dinner to the less fortunate in Newburgh and surrounding areas. Our goals is to prepare 200 meals. Volunteers are needed to help cook on Saturday, December 2, 2023, at 9:00 AM, at King of Kings. Volunteers are needed to distribute food on Monday, December 25, 2023, first shift at 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM and second shift at 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Please contact Stacey Yerger at [email protected] if you can volunteer for any of the shifts or if you can prepare any food.
TBJ Gala Planning Session - We are planning a wonderful series of gala events for this spring to celebrate and rejoice as TBJ and raise much needed funds. If you'd like to volunteer and help make these events come to life, we are having a planning session at Alexis Diner on Thursday, November 9, 2023, at noon. All ideas, thoughts, skills and creativity are welcome. Help us make this the best TBJ Gala yet!
Winter Clothing Drive – Donations are being accepted for hats, gloves, scarves, and coats for men, women and children to be distributed among local community organizations.
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 must 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:
Thursday, November 9 from 11am – 4pm at SUNY ORANGE Newburgh Campus.
Wednesday, November 15 from 10am – 2pm at Mount Saint Mary College - THE VIEW –Aquinas Hall.
Friday, December 1, 2023 - SUNY New Paltz Donor Recruitment Drive.
Sisterhood Rosh Chodesh & Book Club – 6:30pm on Thursday, November 16 (at the Rosh Chodesh Meeting) at the home of Lorraine Wernow. Book is The Golden Doves by Martha Hall Kelly
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. All are invited to attend!
Follow Temple Beth Jacob on Facebook for all upcoming events at https://www.facebook.com/groups/116280865056849
Meet Author Andrew Meier – 2:00pm on Sunday, November 5 at Kol Yisrael, 290 North Street, Newburgh. Author of the “Bridge the Gap” series, Meier will talk about his book “Morganthau: Power, Privilege and the Rise of An American Dynasty”. Register at https://www.jewishorangeny.org/2023-2024-jewish-book-council Sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Greater Orange County.
New Reform Torah Commentary Class – 6:30 – 7:45pm on Thursday, November 30, December 21 and January 11. Class taught by Rabbi Kohn. TBJ has been invited to participate in a unique, national piloting project. We will read, critique and analyze the new language; then complete a survey on our experience with the new translation. We will look at sections from Genesis, Exodus & Leviticus. RSVP by November 24 to participate.
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 – NEW DAY - 9:00am every Friday with instructor Bernadette Scheible. No charge for members. $5 for non-members.
Choose Your Own Adventure Shabbat Experience! - 4:45 - 5:45pm on Friday, November 3 at 290 North Street, Newburgh. Open to all families in the community. Our theme is Teshuva! No charge. Fun activities for kids 3+ and adults. Community dinner to follow at 6:00pm - $5 for individuals, Kids eat free. RSVP by October 30 to (845) 561-6602. Sponsored by Newburgh Jewish Community Center, PJ Play & the Jewish Federation of Greater Orange County
MVP Seminar – 11:30am on Monday, November 6 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.
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.
NJCC EVENTS
JCC Choose Your Own Shabbat Adventure – 4:45 – 5:45pm on Friday November 3 at Kol Yisrael for kids ages 3 – 12 and adults. Art with Amy, Music & Movement, Group Board Games for adults, then dinner in the social hall at 5:45pm. $5 per person, kids eat free.
Designer Bag Bingo – 12:00 – 3:00pm on Sunday, December 3 at Kol Yisrael, 290 North Street, Newburgh. $40 for members/$50 for non-members. Entry ticket includes 10 games, 1 raffle ticket and light bites. Featuring top brands: Kate Spade, Michael Kors, Coach, Furla & Dolce & Gabbana. Register online at newburghjcc.org by November 22.
Holiday Bazaar - 9:30AM to 3PM on December 10th. Please join us for a day of holiday shopping while we support our local Hudson Valley bakers, crafters, artists, and community members. Food and refreshments will be available for purchase. Kids’ events and crafts will be held in the back of the social hall during the fair. Can't make it? Follow Newburgh JCC on Facebook for a virtual shopping option on the day of the Bazaar. Items purchased virtually will be held for pickup in the main office at Kol Yisrael.
History of the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Class - 6:00 PM on Thursday, November 2, 2023, via Zoom only. Discussion lead by Rabbi Kohn https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82431052494.
Shabbat Community Dinner – 5:45 PM on Friday, November 3, 2023. $5 per Adult. Kids Eat Free. This will be a dairy-based Kosher Dinner. Shabbat services will follow at 7:30 PM. Please RSVP by October 31, 2023 to (845) 562-5516.
TBJ Friday Night Shabbat Service – 7:30 PM on Friday, November 3, 2023, in the small sanctuary
TBJ Torah Study – 9:30 AM on Saturday, November 4, 2023, via Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88000753074
TBJ Mitzvah Arugah Knitting Group – 7:00 PM – 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 – 9:30 AM on Sunday, November 5, 2023.
Movies & Munchies – 7:00 PM on Saturday, November 11, 2023, at the temple. The Sisterhood is sponsoring a viewing and discussion of "The Garden of the Finzi-Contini". Cost is $5 per person for wine and munchies. All are welcome. Please RSVP by November 3, 2023. The Garden of the Finzi-Continis (Italian: Il giardino dei Finzi Contini) is a 1970 historical drama film directed by Italian Jewish author Giorgio Bassani's 1962 semi-autobiographical novel of the same name, about the lives of an upper-class Jewish family in Ferrara during the Fascist era.
Interfaith Thanksgiving Service – 4:00 PM on Sunday, November 12, 2023, at Christ Lutheran Church, 186 Fullerton Avenue, Newburgh, NY. Join us as we pray for peace and gratitude for one another. Refreshments will follow.
Critical Human Issues Thru a Jewish Lens – 7:00 PM on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, discussion about Artificial Intelligence, and 7:00 PM on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, discussion about Gender Definition, both classes at the temple taught by Rabbi Kohn.
Community Family Shabbat and Dinner – 6:00 PM on Friday, November 17, 2023, at Temple Sinai, 75 Highland Ave, Middletown. Shabbat Service begins at 6:00 PM. Kosher catered dinner will be served following the service. Free and Open to all Orange County Jewish Communities. We welcome donations to help defray costs. Suggested donation: $18 per person. Sponsored by Federation Klei Kodesh and Temple Sinai. Recommended RSVP by Friday, November 10, 2023.
Please respond by clicking on this link: https://jewishorangeny.regfox.com/community-family-shabbat-and-dinner.
NO SHABBAT SERVICE AT TEMPLE BETH JACOB ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2023.
Tenement Museum & Lower East Side Excursion – 9:00 AM on Sunday' December 10, 2023, for bus departure, return at 5:30 PM. Experience Jewish immigrant life at the turn of the last century followed by lunch at Russ & Daughters. At 2:30 PM, visit the historic Eldridge Street Synagogue. $25 per person. Register by December 4, 2023. Sponsored by a micro-grant from the Jewish Federation of Greater Orange County. All are invited to attend.
Tikkun Olam – Christmas Day Dinner – For the 3rd year in a row, TBJ is partnering with King of Kings Lutheran Church to feed a festive holiday dinner to the less fortunate in Newburgh and surrounding areas. Our goals is to prepare 200 meals. Volunteers are needed to help cook on Saturday, December 2, 2023, at 9:00 AM, at King of Kings. Volunteers are needed to distribute food on Monday, December 25, 2023, first shift at 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM and second shift at 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Please contact Stacey Yerger at [email protected] if you can volunteer for any of the shifts or if you can prepare any food.
TBJ Gala Planning Session - We are planning a wonderful series of gala events for this spring to celebrate and rejoice as TBJ and raise much needed funds. If you'd like to volunteer and help make these events come to life, we are having a planning session at Alexis Diner on Thursday, November 9, 2023, at noon. All ideas, thoughts, skills and creativity are welcome. Help us make this the best TBJ Gala yet!
Winter Clothing Drive – Donations are being accepted for hats, gloves, scarves, and coats for men, women and children to be distributed among local community organizations.
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 must 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:
Thursday, November 9 from 11am – 4pm at SUNY ORANGE Newburgh Campus.
Wednesday, November 15 from 10am – 2pm at Mount Saint Mary College - THE VIEW –Aquinas Hall.
Friday, December 1, 2023 - SUNY New Paltz Donor Recruitment Drive.
Sisterhood Rosh Chodesh & Book Club – 6:30pm on Thursday, November 16 (at the Rosh Chodesh Meeting) at the home of Lorraine Wernow. Book is The Golden Doves by Martha Hall Kelly
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. All are invited to attend!
Follow Temple Beth Jacob on Facebook for all upcoming events at https://www.facebook.com/groups/116280865056849
Meet Author Andrew Meier – 2:00pm on Sunday, November 5 at Kol Yisrael, 290 North Street, Newburgh. Author of the “Bridge the Gap” series, Meier will talk about his book “Morganthau: Power, Privilege and the Rise of An American Dynasty”. Register at https://www.jewishorangeny.org/2023-2024-jewish-book-council Sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Greater Orange County.
New Reform Torah Commentary Class – 6:30 – 7:45pm on Thursday, November 30, December 21 and January 11. Class taught by Rabbi Kohn. TBJ has been invited to participate in a unique, national piloting project. We will read, critique and analyze the new language; then complete a survey on our experience with the new translation. We will look at sections from Genesis, Exodus & Leviticus. RSVP by November 24 to participate.
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 – NEW DAY - 9:00am every Friday with instructor Bernadette Scheible. No charge for members. $5 for non-members.
Choose Your Own Adventure Shabbat Experience! - 4:45 - 5:45pm on Friday, November 3 at 290 North Street, Newburgh. Open to all families in the community. Our theme is Teshuva! No charge. Fun activities for kids 3+ and adults. Community dinner to follow at 6:00pm - $5 for individuals, Kids eat free. RSVP by October 30 to (845) 561-6602. Sponsored by Newburgh Jewish Community Center, PJ Play & the Jewish Federation of Greater Orange County
MVP Seminar – 11:30am on Monday, November 6 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.
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.
NJCC EVENTS
JCC Choose Your Own Shabbat Adventure – 4:45 – 5:45pm on Friday November 3 at Kol Yisrael for kids ages 3 – 12 and adults. Art with Amy, Music & Movement, Group Board Games for adults, then dinner in the social hall at 5:45pm. $5 per person, kids eat free.
Designer Bag Bingo – 12:00 – 3:00pm on Sunday, December 3 at Kol Yisrael, 290 North Street, Newburgh. $40 for members/$50 for non-members. Entry ticket includes 10 games, 1 raffle ticket and light bites. Featuring top brands: Kate Spade, Michael Kors, Coach, Furla & Dolce & Gabbana. Register online at newburghjcc.org by November 22.
Holiday Bazaar - 9:30AM to 3PM on December 10th. Please join us for a day of holiday shopping while we support our local Hudson Valley bakers, crafters, artists, and community members. Food and refreshments will be available for purchase. Kids’ events and crafts will be held in the back of the social hall during the fair. Can't make it? Follow Newburgh JCC on Facebook for a virtual shopping option on the day of the Bazaar. Items purchased virtually will be held for pickup in the main office at Kol Yisrael.
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