In Person & Zoom Events
TBJ Refugee Shabbat – 7:30pm on Friday, February 28 in the main sanctuary featuring Richard Witt, Director of the Rural and Migrant Ministry in partnership with HIAS.
TBJ Torah Study – 9:30am on Saturday, March 1 via Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82236003112
Mitzvah Arugah Knitting Group – 7:00pm on Thursday, February 27, March 6, 13, 20 & 27. 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
Intro to Judaism/Adult Hebrew – 6:45-7:45pm for Intro and 7:45 – 8:30pm for Hebrew. Tuesdays through April 1. The Intro course is 12 weeks long and will explore the customs, values & beliefs of Judaism and Jewish Life. The Hebrew course will start from Aleph to letters, vowels and words of Hebrew. No prior knowledge is needed. The course will be taught by Rabbi Douglas Kohn at the temple or via zoom if needed.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83429013572
Sisterhood Rosh Chodesh – 6:00pm on Thursday, March 6 at the home of Joan Berkley. The discussion will be from the book “Wise Aging” by Rabbi Rachel Cowan & Dr. Linda Thal—“Cultivating Spiritual Qualities for Well-Being”
TBJ Shabbat Morning Service – 10:30am on Saturday, March 8 in the small sanctuary
TBJ Hamantaschen Baking – 10:30am on Sunday, March 9 with Lorraine Wernow. Bring your own rolling pin and cutting board. $20 per person. RSVP to (845) 562-5516 by March 4 so we know how many supplies to purchase.
TBJ Purim Celebration – 6:30 – 8:00pm on Thursday, March 13 in the oneg area. People can bring their own sandwiches or dinner. We will have a fun interactive Purim Shpiel and some unexpected music. Desserts & laughter provided.
TBJ Sisterhood Book Club – 12:30pm on Thursday, March 20 at the temple. The book is “Beyond the Ghetto Gates” by Michelle Cameron. When French troops occupy the Italian port city of Ancona, freeing the city’s Jews from their repressive ghetto, it unleashes a whirlwind of progressivism and brutal backlash as two very different cultures collide. Mirelle must choose between her duty—an arranged marriage to a wealthy Jewish merchant—and her love for a dashing French Catholic soldier. Meanwhile, Francesca, a devout Catholic, must decide if she will honor her marriage vows to an abusive and murderous husband when he enmeshes their family in the theft of a miracle portrait of the Madonna.
Student Cantor Concert – RESCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY, MARCH 22 AT 7:30pm. Join Student Cantor Sam Chamberlin for an evening of songs with secular and Jewish favorites featuring some special familiar and surprise guest artists! Adult tickets are $25. Tickets for Children under 15 are $10. Concert sponsorships of $250 and $180 are available and include two tickets, reserved seats up front, notice in concert program and wine & cheese reception in advance of the concert. Purchase your tickets now from the temple office. In conjunction with the Scholar in Residence program.
Scholar In Residence Weekend – AI, Robotics and Torah: Where Judaism and Science Meet – Friday – Sunday, March 21 – 23, 2025. Featuring Rabbi Geoff Mitelman, Founding Director of Sinai and Synapses, an organization bridging the scientific and religious worlds.
TBJ Torah Study – 9:30am on Saturday, March 1 via Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82236003112
Mitzvah Arugah Knitting Group – 7:00pm on Thursday, February 27, March 6, 13, 20 & 27. 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
Intro to Judaism/Adult Hebrew – 6:45-7:45pm for Intro and 7:45 – 8:30pm for Hebrew. Tuesdays through April 1. The Intro course is 12 weeks long and will explore the customs, values & beliefs of Judaism and Jewish Life. The Hebrew course will start from Aleph to letters, vowels and words of Hebrew. No prior knowledge is needed. The course will be taught by Rabbi Douglas Kohn at the temple or via zoom if needed.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83429013572
Sisterhood Rosh Chodesh – 6:00pm on Thursday, March 6 at the home of Joan Berkley. The discussion will be from the book “Wise Aging” by Rabbi Rachel Cowan & Dr. Linda Thal—“Cultivating Spiritual Qualities for Well-Being”
TBJ Shabbat Morning Service – 10:30am on Saturday, March 8 in the small sanctuary
TBJ Hamantaschen Baking – 10:30am on Sunday, March 9 with Lorraine Wernow. Bring your own rolling pin and cutting board. $20 per person. RSVP to (845) 562-5516 by March 4 so we know how many supplies to purchase.
TBJ Purim Celebration – 6:30 – 8:00pm on Thursday, March 13 in the oneg area. People can bring their own sandwiches or dinner. We will have a fun interactive Purim Shpiel and some unexpected music. Desserts & laughter provided.
TBJ Sisterhood Book Club – 12:30pm on Thursday, March 20 at the temple. The book is “Beyond the Ghetto Gates” by Michelle Cameron. When French troops occupy the Italian port city of Ancona, freeing the city’s Jews from their repressive ghetto, it unleashes a whirlwind of progressivism and brutal backlash as two very different cultures collide. Mirelle must choose between her duty—an arranged marriage to a wealthy Jewish merchant—and her love for a dashing French Catholic soldier. Meanwhile, Francesca, a devout Catholic, must decide if she will honor her marriage vows to an abusive and murderous husband when he enmeshes their family in the theft of a miracle portrait of the Madonna.
Student Cantor Concert – RESCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY, MARCH 22 AT 7:30pm. Join Student Cantor Sam Chamberlin for an evening of songs with secular and Jewish favorites featuring some special familiar and surprise guest artists! Adult tickets are $25. Tickets for Children under 15 are $10. Concert sponsorships of $250 and $180 are available and include two tickets, reserved seats up front, notice in concert program and wine & cheese reception in advance of the concert. Purchase your tickets now from the temple office. In conjunction with the Scholar in Residence program.
Scholar In Residence Weekend – AI, Robotics and Torah: Where Judaism and Science Meet – Friday – Sunday, March 21 – 23, 2025. Featuring Rabbi Geoff Mitelman, Founding Director of Sinai and Synapses, an organization bridging the scientific and religious worlds.
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- Friday, March 21 at 7:30pm – Rabbi Mitelman will speak at Shabbat Services on “Has Science Replaced God?’
- Saturday, March 22 at 6:00pm – Dinner program for adults featuring Rabbi Mitelman leading an interactive session of “AI Doing Torah: Can AI Develop a Neshama?” Bring your laptop. In conjunction with the Student Cantor Concert at 7:30pm featuring Samantha Chamberlin - Sunday, March 23 at 10:00am join us for an interactive program for adults” “There Are Places I Remember: Outsourcing our Memory!” Program sponsored in part by Temple Beth Jacob’s George and Annette Packer Scholar-In-Residence Fund and by a Microgrant from the Jewish Federation of Greater Orange County. |
Anne Frank The Exhibition – 9:50am 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.
Women’s Seder – 2:00pm on Sunday, April 6. Open to all Women of Orange County. $20 per person. RSVP by April 1st.
Sisterhood Lunch & Learn – 12:30pm 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.
Gift of Life Bone Marrow Swabbing Drive – Stem cell donors needed for the Gift of Life Marrow Registry. So far we have 121 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:
Tuesday, February 25 from 12-2 pm at Dutchess Community College, Greenspan Cafeteria, Drumlin Hall, 47 Gallery Circle, Poughkeepsie
Tuesday, March 4 from 10am -2pm at SUNY Orange Newburgh Kaplan Hall, 1 Washington Center, Newburgh
Thursday, March 6 from 10am -2 pm at Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine, 60 Prospect Ave, Middletown
Monday, March 10 from 10:30am- 3pm - SUNY New Paltz Student Union Bldg, 1 Hawk Drive, New Paltz, NY
Wednesday March 12 from 10:30am - 2:30pm at Rensselaer Polytechnic Inst., Student Union Bldg, 1761 5th St, Troy
Wednesday, March 26 from 10am -2 pm at SUNY Orange Rowley Center, 115 South Street, Middletown
Saturday, April 26 from 12 – 4pm (outside) at Newburgh Urban Farming Fair- Downing Park, Newburgh
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
Alex Solomon Parents/Grandparents Bereavement Support Group – 12:00pm on Sunday, March 9 at Kol Yisrael in the conference room. 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].
Lag B’Omer Concert & BBQ - 12:00pm 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".
Qigong/Tai Chi – Tuesday & Thursdays at 2:30pm and Wednesdays 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!
NJCC EVENTS
Member Party – NEW DATE - 5:00 – 7:00pm on Wednesday, March 5. Only $5 per person. Join our family friendly social hour to meet, mingle, and build friendships with your fellow Newburgh JCC members. Guests of members are welcome to attend.
Israeli Folk Dancing – RESCHEDULED FOR 1:00pm on Sunday, March 9 at the Newburgh JCC, 290 North Street, Newburgh in the social hall. Dancing led by "Dancing with Shmulik". Register at https://jewishorangeny.regfox.com/israeli-dancing. Sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Greater Orange County.
Women’s Seder – 2:00pm on Sunday, April 6. Open to all Women of Orange County. $20 per person. RSVP by April 1st.
Sisterhood Lunch & Learn – 12:30pm 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.
Gift of Life Bone Marrow Swabbing Drive – Stem cell donors needed for the Gift of Life Marrow Registry. So far we have 121 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:
Tuesday, February 25 from 12-2 pm at Dutchess Community College, Greenspan Cafeteria, Drumlin Hall, 47 Gallery Circle, Poughkeepsie
Tuesday, March 4 from 10am -2pm at SUNY Orange Newburgh Kaplan Hall, 1 Washington Center, Newburgh
Thursday, March 6 from 10am -2 pm at Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine, 60 Prospect Ave, Middletown
Monday, March 10 from 10:30am- 3pm - SUNY New Paltz Student Union Bldg, 1 Hawk Drive, New Paltz, NY
Wednesday March 12 from 10:30am - 2:30pm at Rensselaer Polytechnic Inst., Student Union Bldg, 1761 5th St, Troy
Wednesday, March 26 from 10am -2 pm at SUNY Orange Rowley Center, 115 South Street, Middletown
Saturday, April 26 from 12 – 4pm (outside) at Newburgh Urban Farming Fair- Downing Park, Newburgh
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
Alex Solomon Parents/Grandparents Bereavement Support Group – 12:00pm on Sunday, March 9 at Kol Yisrael in the conference room. 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].
Lag B’Omer Concert & BBQ - 12:00pm 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".
Qigong/Tai Chi – Tuesday & Thursdays at 2:30pm and Wednesdays 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!
NJCC EVENTS
Member Party – NEW DATE - 5:00 – 7:00pm on Wednesday, March 5. Only $5 per person. Join our family friendly social hour to meet, mingle, and build friendships with your fellow Newburgh JCC members. Guests of members are welcome to attend.
Israeli Folk Dancing – RESCHEDULED FOR 1:00pm on Sunday, March 9 at the Newburgh JCC, 290 North Street, Newburgh in the social hall. Dancing led by "Dancing with Shmulik". Register at https://jewishorangeny.regfox.com/israeli-dancing. Sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Greater Orange County.