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
TBJ Friday Night Shabbat Service - 7:30pm on Friday, June 21 in the small sanctuary.
TBJ Torah Study – 9:30am on Saturday, June 22 via Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86175400251
TBJ Mitzvah Arugah Knitting Group – 7:00pm on Thursday, July 18 - Our group will meet ONLY on the first Thursday each month during the summer. 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 Discussion – 12:30pm on Thursday, July 25 at the temple. Discussion of the book “We Were The Lucky Ones” by Georgia Hunter. Prior to World War II, the Kurc family, Polish Jews, lived successful and peaceful lives in Radom. Their success protected them from some of the virulent anti-semitism in the country. Their protection does not last as Hitler's persecution of European Jewry intensified. Some members of the family find themselves in hiding and in concentration camps. Other members of the family managed to escape to France, Brazil, West Africa and Russia. Once the war ends, survivors from the family attempt to discover any living relatives and reunite
Book Discussion at King of Kings Church – 6:30pm on Tuesday, July 30 at King of Kings Church, 543 Union Avenue in New Windsor, NY. Please join us as we gather together with our friends at the King of Kings Book club for a discussion of the book - The Faith Club - A Muslim, A Christian, A Jew - Three women search for Understanding by Ranya Idliby, Suzanne Oliver and Priscilla Warner. This is promising to be a lively and necessary discussion as we navigate the complexities our modern world seeking peace and understanding. Hope you can read the book and join in on the discussion.
Yizkor Book – It’s time to start thinking about your High Holy Day Yizkor book dedication. Forms are due to the main office no later than Friday, July 26, 2024.
Hudson Valley Shakespeare Show – 5:00pm on Sunday, July 28 at 2015 Route 9 in Garrison. Viewing of “The Murder of Roger Ackroyd”. Tickets are $36 each. Limited tickets available. Please RSVP by July 22.
Sisterhood Dinner – 6:00pm on Thursday, August 22 at Vesuvio’s Restaurant. $45 per person. RSVP by August 16 to (845) 562-5604.
Sisterhood Brunch – 12:00pm on Sunday, September 22 at Orange Hill Restaurant. More info to come shortly.
Gift of Life Bone Marrow Swabbing Drive – Stem cell donors needed for the Gift of Life Marrow Registry. So far we have had 79 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 [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.
NJCC EVENTS
JCC Annual Golf Outing – Monday, July 8 at Osiris Country Club in Walden, NY. $195 per person, $780 per foursome, $250 for a feather banner & $100 for a tee sign. Lunch, putting contest & dinner included. Sponsorships also available. Register at https://www.newburghjcc.org/2024-annual-golf-outing.html
Line Dancing For Intermediate/Advanced- 12:30 – 2:00pm on Wednesdays. No Fee to Dance just come and have a good time.
Line Dancing for Beginners – Will be on hold for the summer and will restart in the fall.
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]
Follow the Newburgh Jewish Community Center on Facebook for all upcoming events at https://www.facebook.com/NewburghJCC
CAI EVENTS
CAI Movie Club Discussion Via Zoom – 7:00pm on Tuesday, June 18. Discussion of the movie “Forbidden Tango” starring Dancing WithThe Stars Pro Dancer Karina Smirnoff and Jos Laniado. Viviana Nieves, a tango dancer, asks Rabbi Moshe Yehuda to enter a dance competition, but there's one big problem -- he's not allowed to touch her due to his Orthodox beliefs. However, since the prize money will save his school from bankruptcy, they work together to develop a plan to enter the competition without sacrificing his faith. Watch on Amazon Prime or Tubi. A Zoom link will be emailed closer to the discussion date. Everyone is Welcome to Attend! https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87908415857?pwd=SQtSafe3z6b0HXLvk2zqWbsuGQOqwc.1
CAI Adult Ed Torah Class –3:00pm on Wednesday, June 19
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84297084858?pwd=S1F6S1ozS2dWNERudTBVZTFsZ3Fadz09
CAI Erev Shabbat Service – 6:00 pm on Friday, June 21 via Zoom
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89482167322?pwd=aC9mT2VSUFZxdThPOFhoWWFUOXRNdz09
CAI Shabbat Service – 9:15am on Saturday, June 22 in the small sanctuary or via Zoom
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81186776300?pwd=aEk1UFEzZmdpZzNQTjFxZEVRMTcyQT09
Simcha Kiddush – 11:30am on Saturday, July 13. You can sponsor the Kiddush for your special occasion with a $36 donation by calling (845) 562-5604.
CAI Mishna Class – 10:00am on Sundays via Zoom. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83849873486?pwd=Tm5id0RHU2xoZlpHSFBCZUFFcCtyQT09
Book of Remembrance 5785- It’s time to start thinking about your High Holy Day Book of Remembrance dedication. Forms are due to the main office no later than Friday, July 26, 2024.
Don't miss a beat. Follow Congregation Agudas Israel on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/CAINewburgh and Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/cainewburgh/
COMMUNITY EVENTS
Beautiful - The Carole King Musical - 1:00pm on Sunday, August 4 at the Forestburgh Playhouse. $46 includes lunch and a show. To reserve tickets email [email protected]. Sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Greater Orange County.
Federation Fun Day – 12:00 – 4:00pm on Sunday, August 18 at Thomas Bull Memorial Park, 94 Grove Street, Montgomery, NY. Food, vendor fair, silent auction, music & fun! Free entry, rain or shine. Sponsorships available. For more information, contact [email protected] or call (845) 562-7860.
TBJ Torah Study – 9:30am on Saturday, June 22 via Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86175400251
TBJ Mitzvah Arugah Knitting Group – 7:00pm on Thursday, July 18 - Our group will meet ONLY on the first Thursday each month during the summer. 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 Discussion – 12:30pm on Thursday, July 25 at the temple. Discussion of the book “We Were The Lucky Ones” by Georgia Hunter. Prior to World War II, the Kurc family, Polish Jews, lived successful and peaceful lives in Radom. Their success protected them from some of the virulent anti-semitism in the country. Their protection does not last as Hitler's persecution of European Jewry intensified. Some members of the family find themselves in hiding and in concentration camps. Other members of the family managed to escape to France, Brazil, West Africa and Russia. Once the war ends, survivors from the family attempt to discover any living relatives and reunite
Book Discussion at King of Kings Church – 6:30pm on Tuesday, July 30 at King of Kings Church, 543 Union Avenue in New Windsor, NY. Please join us as we gather together with our friends at the King of Kings Book club for a discussion of the book - The Faith Club - A Muslim, A Christian, A Jew - Three women search for Understanding by Ranya Idliby, Suzanne Oliver and Priscilla Warner. This is promising to be a lively and necessary discussion as we navigate the complexities our modern world seeking peace and understanding. Hope you can read the book and join in on the discussion.
Yizkor Book – It’s time to start thinking about your High Holy Day Yizkor book dedication. Forms are due to the main office no later than Friday, July 26, 2024.
Hudson Valley Shakespeare Show – 5:00pm on Sunday, July 28 at 2015 Route 9 in Garrison. Viewing of “The Murder of Roger Ackroyd”. Tickets are $36 each. Limited tickets available. Please RSVP by July 22.
Sisterhood Dinner – 6:00pm on Thursday, August 22 at Vesuvio’s Restaurant. $45 per person. RSVP by August 16 to (845) 562-5604.
Sisterhood Brunch – 12:00pm on Sunday, September 22 at Orange Hill Restaurant. More info to come shortly.
Gift of Life Bone Marrow Swabbing Drive – Stem cell donors needed for the Gift of Life Marrow Registry. So far we have had 79 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 [email protected]. The upcoming swabbing dates are below:
- Wednesday, July 3 from 4 – 8:00pm at Town Of Newburgh Cronomer Park
- Saturday, July 13 from 5:00 pm - 9:00pm at "Soul Under the Stars: Prince vs. Michael Jackson" Safe Harbors Green, 111 Broadway, Newburgh, NY 12550
- Sunday, August 18 from 12 – 4pm at Thomas Bull Memorial Park, 211 Route 416, Montgomery, NY
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.
NJCC EVENTS
JCC Annual Golf Outing – Monday, July 8 at Osiris Country Club in Walden, NY. $195 per person, $780 per foursome, $250 for a feather banner & $100 for a tee sign. Lunch, putting contest & dinner included. Sponsorships also available. Register at https://www.newburghjcc.org/2024-annual-golf-outing.html
Line Dancing For Intermediate/Advanced- 12:30 – 2:00pm on Wednesdays. No Fee to Dance just come and have a good time.
Line Dancing for Beginners – Will be on hold for the summer and will restart in the fall.
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]
Follow the Newburgh Jewish Community Center on Facebook for all upcoming events at https://www.facebook.com/NewburghJCC
CAI EVENTS
CAI Movie Club Discussion Via Zoom – 7:00pm on Tuesday, June 18. Discussion of the movie “Forbidden Tango” starring Dancing WithThe Stars Pro Dancer Karina Smirnoff and Jos Laniado. Viviana Nieves, a tango dancer, asks Rabbi Moshe Yehuda to enter a dance competition, but there's one big problem -- he's not allowed to touch her due to his Orthodox beliefs. However, since the prize money will save his school from bankruptcy, they work together to develop a plan to enter the competition without sacrificing his faith. Watch on Amazon Prime or Tubi. A Zoom link will be emailed closer to the discussion date. Everyone is Welcome to Attend! https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87908415857?pwd=SQtSafe3z6b0HXLvk2zqWbsuGQOqwc.1
CAI Adult Ed Torah Class –3:00pm on Wednesday, June 19
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84297084858?pwd=S1F6S1ozS2dWNERudTBVZTFsZ3Fadz09
CAI Erev Shabbat Service – 6:00 pm on Friday, June 21 via Zoom
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89482167322?pwd=aC9mT2VSUFZxdThPOFhoWWFUOXRNdz09
CAI Shabbat Service – 9:15am on Saturday, June 22 in the small sanctuary or via Zoom
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81186776300?pwd=aEk1UFEzZmdpZzNQTjFxZEVRMTcyQT09
Simcha Kiddush – 11:30am on Saturday, July 13. You can sponsor the Kiddush for your special occasion with a $36 donation by calling (845) 562-5604.
CAI Mishna Class – 10:00am on Sundays via Zoom. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83849873486?pwd=Tm5id0RHU2xoZlpHSFBCZUFFcCtyQT09
Book of Remembrance 5785- It’s time to start thinking about your High Holy Day Book of Remembrance dedication. Forms are due to the main office no later than Friday, July 26, 2024.
Don't miss a beat. Follow Congregation Agudas Israel on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/CAINewburgh and Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/cainewburgh/
COMMUNITY EVENTS
Beautiful - The Carole King Musical - 1:00pm on Sunday, August 4 at the Forestburgh Playhouse. $46 includes lunch and a show. To reserve tickets email [email protected]. Sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Greater Orange County.
Federation Fun Day – 12:00 – 4:00pm on Sunday, August 18 at Thomas Bull Memorial Park, 94 Grove Street, Montgomery, NY. Food, vendor fair, silent auction, music & fun! Free entry, rain or shine. Sponsorships available. For more information, contact [email protected] or call (845) 562-7860.
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