In Person & Zoom Events
Mitzvah Arugah Knitting Group – 7:00 pm on Thursday, March 27, April 3, 10, 17 & 24. 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 Friday Night Shabbat Service – 7:30 pm on Friday, March 28, in the small sanctuary.
TBJ Torah Study – 9:30 am on Saturday, March 29 via Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81645609696.
Anne Frank The Exhibition – 9:50 am on Sunday, March 30, at the Center for Jewish History, 15 West 16th Street in Manhattan. Parents and Religious School students are encouraged to join us. The Anne Frank House will present a pioneering experience outside of Amsterdam to immerse visitors in a full-scale recreation of the Annex where Anne Frank, her parents and sister, and four other Jewish inhabitants spent two years hiding to evade Nazi capture. Tickets are $10 per student and $15 per adult. Meet at the temple, then carpool to the city. RSVP by March 20th.
Sisterhood Rosh Chodesh – 6:00 pm on Thursday, April 3, at the home of Paula Martino. The discussion will be from the book "Wise Aging" by Rabbi Rachel Cowan & Dr. Linda Thal—"Cultivating Spiritual Qualities for Well-Being."
TBJ Congregational Meeting – 12:00 - 1:00 pm on Sunday, April 6 at the temple. All members are invited and encouraged to attend this important meeting regarding partnership.
Women's Seder – 1:00 pm on Sunday, April 6, featuring Student Cantor Samantha Chamberlin. Open to all Women of Orange County. $15 per person. RSVP by April 1st.
TBJ Second Seder – 6:00 pm on Sunday, April 13 at the temple. Join us for this year's Seder that will include Samantha Chamberlin. More info to come shortly.
TBJ Passover Yizkor Service, Pizza & Study Session – 6:00 pm on Saturday, April 19 with Samantha Chamberlin teaching about, "Hidden Voices: The Women of Passover." Please RSVP by April 16 so we know how much pizza to purchase.
Sisterhood Lunch & Learn – 12:30 pm on Thursday, April 24 at La Casa Vicina, 1015 Little Britain Road, New Windsor. The topic is "Let's Talk About Antisemitism". Please RSVP by April 21st. Pay your own lunch.
TBJ Book Club - 12:30 pm on Thursday, May 22. The book is "The Golem of Brooklyn" by Adam Mansbach. In Ashkenazi Jewish folklore, a golem is a humanoid being created out of clay and animated through secret prayers. Its sole purpose is to defend the Jewish people against the immediate threat of violence. It is always a rabbi who makes a golem and always in a time of crisis. But Len Bronstein is no rabbi—he's a Brooklyn art teacher who steals a large quantity of clay from his school, gets extremely stoned, and manages to bring his creation to life despite knowing little about Judaism and even less about golems. Unable to communicate with his nine-foot-six, four hundred-pound, Yiddish-speaking guest, Len enlists a bodega clerk and ex-Hasid named Miri Apfelbaum to translate.
Gift of Life Bone Marrow Swabbing Drive – Stem cell donors needed for the Gift of Life Marrow Registry. So far, we have 125 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:
Wednesday, March 26, from 10 am -2 pm at SUNY Orange Rowley Center, 115 South Street, Middletown.
Saturday, April 26, from 12 – 4 pm (outside) at Newburgh Urban Farming Fair- Downing Park, Newburgh.
Sunday, May 4, from 8 am – 12 pm at the Dutchess County Mitzvah Day at Congregation Schomre Israel, 18 Park Ave, Poughkeepsie.
Jewish Heritage Tour of Spain & Morocco- October 26 – November 6, 2025, Led 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
Kol Yisrael Mimosas & Matzo Brei – 11:45am on Sunday, April 20. A celebratory Passover brunch with mimosas and a matzo brei buffet. Free to attend, donations appreciated. RSVP on the Newburgh JCC website at www.newburghjcc.org
or in the main office.
Lag B'Omer Concert & BBQ - 12:00 pm on Sunday, May 18 at the synagogue. Enjoy great kosher food and the sound of Dahlia Road. Dahlia Road is the Jewish acoustic duo of Cantor Turia Stark and Miriam Wyman. They'll be performing songs from their new album, "Our Way Back Home".
Guided Meditation & Sound Bath Class – 7:00 pm on Mondays starting April 7 with Bryon Abrams. Join us for guided imagery & relaxation meditation with sequential breathing & focus to reduce stress using Tibetan singing bowls. Bring your own mat and dress comfortably. No fee to attend, but donations are welcome.
Qigong/Tai Chi – Tuesdays & Thursdays at 2:30 pm and Wednesdays at 11 am. 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!
NJCC EVENTS
Holocaust Memorial Day Event – 4:30 – 8:30 pm on Wednesday, April 23, at Kol Yisrael featuring Naomi Miller's "You Are The Future," a moving musical & educational Holocaust commemoration program. Family Crafts for children at 4:30 pm, American Witnesses Interactive Exhibit at 5:00 pm, Light Dinner at 6:00 pm, Service & Candle Lighting at 6:45 pm, Naomi Miller at 7:00 pm. Generously supported by the Goldberger Holocaust Education Fund, the Jewish Federation of Greater Orange County & the Newburgh JCC.
Line Dancing For Intermediate/Advanced- 12:30 – 2:00 pm on Wednesdays. No Fee for JCC Members. $6 for all non-members.
Beginner Pickleball – 9:30 am - 12 pm 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].
CAI EVENTS
Alex Solomon Parents/Grandparents Bereavement Support Group – 12:00 pm on Sunday, April 6 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].
Upcoming Movies Dates:
Sunday, May 25 at 3:00 pm – "A Real Pain"
Sunday, June 22 at 3:00 pm – TBA
CAI Movie Viewing & Discussion - Sunday, April 27 at 3:00 pm. In Berlin in the 1930s, the civil rights of Jews were stripped away. A young rabbi named Joachim Prinz refused to be silent, and he set out to restore the self-esteem of the German Jews. Knowing the Nazis were monitoring his every word, Prinz continued to preach about the value of Judaism. He saved many lives by encouraging Jews to emigrate from Germany. Viewing will be in the conference room at the synagogue. Everyone is Welcome to Attend!
CAI Fifth Annual Car Mitzvah – 11:30 am on Sunday, May 4 in the synagogue parking lot. Turn your car into a mitzvah mobile by bringing non-perishable food items to be donated to the local food bank and receive a beautiful travel mezuzah along with a blessing from Cantor Carl. Everyone is welcome.
Lag B'Omer Concert & BBQ - 12:00 pm on Sunday, May 18 at the synagogue. Enjoy great kosher food and the sound of Dahlia Road. Dahlia Road is the Jewish acoustic duo of Cantor Turia Stark and Miriam Wyman. They'll be performing songs from their new album, "Our Way Back Home."
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
Comedy for Peace – 4:00 pm on Sunday, April 27, at Graham Skea Lodge at Stony Ford, 217 Route 416, Montgomery. Join us for a fun & inspirational evening uniting Muslim, Jewish, Christian, and all communities through humor and mutual understanding. Tickets are $18 per person. Please register at www.ocnyartscouncil.org/register-ochrc. Sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Greater Orange County Zachor Antisemitism Initiative
Lilly Reiser Scholarship – Current 12th graders can now apply for the Lilly Reiser Scholarship until March 24, 2025. The scholarship will award (1) a $10,000 college scholarship to a Jewish student from CT and NY. The student must be attending an accredited US-based college at the start of the 2025-26 academic year to be eligible. Awards will be based on both financial need and merit. To apply go to: www.ujf/LillyReiser. Sponsored by the United Jewish Federation of Stamford, New Canaan, and Darien Counties.
Hudson Valley Renegades Jewish Heritage Night –6:35 pm on Wednesday, July 9. To get tickets, contact 845-562-7860 or [email protected]. Sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Greater Orange County.
TBJ Friday Night Shabbat Service – 7:30 pm on Friday, March 28, in the small sanctuary.
TBJ Torah Study – 9:30 am on Saturday, March 29 via Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81645609696.
Anne Frank The Exhibition – 9:50 am on Sunday, March 30, at the Center for Jewish History, 15 West 16th Street in Manhattan. Parents and Religious School students are encouraged to join us. The Anne Frank House will present a pioneering experience outside of Amsterdam to immerse visitors in a full-scale recreation of the Annex where Anne Frank, her parents and sister, and four other Jewish inhabitants spent two years hiding to evade Nazi capture. Tickets are $10 per student and $15 per adult. Meet at the temple, then carpool to the city. RSVP by March 20th.
Sisterhood Rosh Chodesh – 6:00 pm on Thursday, April 3, at the home of Paula Martino. The discussion will be from the book "Wise Aging" by Rabbi Rachel Cowan & Dr. Linda Thal—"Cultivating Spiritual Qualities for Well-Being."
TBJ Congregational Meeting – 12:00 - 1:00 pm on Sunday, April 6 at the temple. All members are invited and encouraged to attend this important meeting regarding partnership.
Women's Seder – 1:00 pm on Sunday, April 6, featuring Student Cantor Samantha Chamberlin. Open to all Women of Orange County. $15 per person. RSVP by April 1st.
TBJ Second Seder – 6:00 pm on Sunday, April 13 at the temple. Join us for this year's Seder that will include Samantha Chamberlin. More info to come shortly.
TBJ Passover Yizkor Service, Pizza & Study Session – 6:00 pm on Saturday, April 19 with Samantha Chamberlin teaching about, "Hidden Voices: The Women of Passover." Please RSVP by April 16 so we know how much pizza to purchase.
Sisterhood Lunch & Learn – 12:30 pm on Thursday, April 24 at La Casa Vicina, 1015 Little Britain Road, New Windsor. The topic is "Let's Talk About Antisemitism". Please RSVP by April 21st. Pay your own lunch.
TBJ Book Club - 12:30 pm on Thursday, May 22. The book is "The Golem of Brooklyn" by Adam Mansbach. In Ashkenazi Jewish folklore, a golem is a humanoid being created out of clay and animated through secret prayers. Its sole purpose is to defend the Jewish people against the immediate threat of violence. It is always a rabbi who makes a golem and always in a time of crisis. But Len Bronstein is no rabbi—he's a Brooklyn art teacher who steals a large quantity of clay from his school, gets extremely stoned, and manages to bring his creation to life despite knowing little about Judaism and even less about golems. Unable to communicate with his nine-foot-six, four hundred-pound, Yiddish-speaking guest, Len enlists a bodega clerk and ex-Hasid named Miri Apfelbaum to translate.
Gift of Life Bone Marrow Swabbing Drive – Stem cell donors needed for the Gift of Life Marrow Registry. So far, we have 125 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:
Wednesday, March 26, from 10 am -2 pm at SUNY Orange Rowley Center, 115 South Street, Middletown.
Saturday, April 26, from 12 – 4 pm (outside) at Newburgh Urban Farming Fair- Downing Park, Newburgh.
Sunday, May 4, from 8 am – 12 pm at the Dutchess County Mitzvah Day at Congregation Schomre Israel, 18 Park Ave, Poughkeepsie.
Jewish Heritage Tour of Spain & Morocco- October 26 – November 6, 2025, Led 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
Kol Yisrael Mimosas & Matzo Brei – 11:45am on Sunday, April 20. A celebratory Passover brunch with mimosas and a matzo brei buffet. Free to attend, donations appreciated. RSVP on the Newburgh JCC website at www.newburghjcc.org
or in the main office.
Lag B'Omer Concert & BBQ - 12:00 pm on Sunday, May 18 at the synagogue. Enjoy great kosher food and the sound of Dahlia Road. Dahlia Road is the Jewish acoustic duo of Cantor Turia Stark and Miriam Wyman. They'll be performing songs from their new album, "Our Way Back Home".
Guided Meditation & Sound Bath Class – 7:00 pm on Mondays starting April 7 with Bryon Abrams. Join us for guided imagery & relaxation meditation with sequential breathing & focus to reduce stress using Tibetan singing bowls. Bring your own mat and dress comfortably. No fee to attend, but donations are welcome.
Qigong/Tai Chi – Tuesdays & Thursdays at 2:30 pm and Wednesdays at 11 am. 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!
NJCC EVENTS
Holocaust Memorial Day Event – 4:30 – 8:30 pm on Wednesday, April 23, at Kol Yisrael featuring Naomi Miller's "You Are The Future," a moving musical & educational Holocaust commemoration program. Family Crafts for children at 4:30 pm, American Witnesses Interactive Exhibit at 5:00 pm, Light Dinner at 6:00 pm, Service & Candle Lighting at 6:45 pm, Naomi Miller at 7:00 pm. Generously supported by the Goldberger Holocaust Education Fund, the Jewish Federation of Greater Orange County & the Newburgh JCC.
Line Dancing For Intermediate/Advanced- 12:30 – 2:00 pm on Wednesdays. No Fee for JCC Members. $6 for all non-members.
Beginner Pickleball – 9:30 am - 12 pm 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].
CAI EVENTS
Alex Solomon Parents/Grandparents Bereavement Support Group – 12:00 pm on Sunday, April 6 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].
Upcoming Movies Dates:
Sunday, May 25 at 3:00 pm – "A Real Pain"
Sunday, June 22 at 3:00 pm – TBA
CAI Movie Viewing & Discussion - Sunday, April 27 at 3:00 pm. In Berlin in the 1930s, the civil rights of Jews were stripped away. A young rabbi named Joachim Prinz refused to be silent, and he set out to restore the self-esteem of the German Jews. Knowing the Nazis were monitoring his every word, Prinz continued to preach about the value of Judaism. He saved many lives by encouraging Jews to emigrate from Germany. Viewing will be in the conference room at the synagogue. Everyone is Welcome to Attend!
CAI Fifth Annual Car Mitzvah – 11:30 am on Sunday, May 4 in the synagogue parking lot. Turn your car into a mitzvah mobile by bringing non-perishable food items to be donated to the local food bank and receive a beautiful travel mezuzah along with a blessing from Cantor Carl. Everyone is welcome.
Lag B'Omer Concert & BBQ - 12:00 pm on Sunday, May 18 at the synagogue. Enjoy great kosher food and the sound of Dahlia Road. Dahlia Road is the Jewish acoustic duo of Cantor Turia Stark and Miriam Wyman. They'll be performing songs from their new album, "Our Way Back Home."
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
Comedy for Peace – 4:00 pm on Sunday, April 27, at Graham Skea Lodge at Stony Ford, 217 Route 416, Montgomery. Join us for a fun & inspirational evening uniting Muslim, Jewish, Christian, and all communities through humor and mutual understanding. Tickets are $18 per person. Please register at www.ocnyartscouncil.org/register-ochrc. Sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Greater Orange County Zachor Antisemitism Initiative
Lilly Reiser Scholarship – Current 12th graders can now apply for the Lilly Reiser Scholarship until March 24, 2025. The scholarship will award (1) a $10,000 college scholarship to a Jewish student from CT and NY. The student must be attending an accredited US-based college at the start of the 2025-26 academic year to be eligible. Awards will be based on both financial need and merit. To apply go to: www.ujf/LillyReiser. Sponsored by the United Jewish Federation of Stamford, New Canaan, and Darien Counties.
Hudson Valley Renegades Jewish Heritage Night –6:35 pm on Wednesday, July 9. To get tickets, contact 845-562-7860 or [email protected]. Sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Greater Orange County.