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Welcome to Congregation B'nai Jacob
Congregation B'nai Jacob is a vibrant Conservative synagogue committed to the full expression of Jewish life for all its members and families. B'nai Jacob is located in Woodbridge, Connecticut, five miles from Yale University, Our members come from all over the Greater New Haven Community.
If you are interested in exploring your Judaism more deeply, connecting to others who are on the same journey, and enriching your spiritual life, then Congregation B'nai Jacob is the place for you. We offer meaningful and lively Shabbat and holiday services; numerous educational programs for children, adults, and families; a rich array of social programming; and opportunities to connect to one another.
At Congregation B'nai Jacob, we take security very seriously. Thanks to multiple grants, we are investing significantly in enhancing safety measures at our synagogue. While our specific security protocols are confidential, please know that your safety is our utmost priority. If you have any questions or concerns about your safety at Congregation B'nai Jacob, please feel free to reach out to us directly.
Upcoming Events
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Saturday ,
DecDecember 6 , 2025Special musical service featuring Rachel Haymer
Shabbat, Dec 6th 9:30a to 10:30a
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Saturday ,
DecDecember 6 , 2025CBJ Teens at The Clay Date
Shabbat, Dec 6th 5:00p to 6:30p
CBJ Teens meet at the Clay Date to make sufganiot and latke platters in time for Chanukah. -
Saturday ,
DecDecember 6 , 2025Live from the Cupboard!
Motzei Shabbat, Dec 6th 7:00p to 10:00p
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Sunday ,
DecDecember 7 , 2025HANDS-ON CHANUKAH
Sunday, Dec 7th 3:00p to 4:30p
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Monday ,
DecDecember 8 , 2025The Madwoman in the Rabbi’s Attic Book Study with Rabbi Rona Shapiro
Monday, Dec 8th 7:30p to 9:00p
Using Gila Fine’s award-winning book, The Madwoman in the Rabbi’s Attic, we will study the talmudic passages about the six named women in the Talmud. This will give us the opportunity to learn some Talmud together, to think more about the role of women in the Talmud, and to dig into Fine’s work more deeply. Everyone is welcome. No experience necessary. Free for members; non-members $100.
Thu, December 4 2025
14 Kislev 5786
Today's Calendar
| Morning Minyan : 7:45am |
| Evening Minyan on Zoom : 6:00pm |
This week's Torah portion is Parshat Vayishlach
| Shabbat, Dec 6 |
Candle Lighting
| Friday, Dec 5, 4:05pm |
Havdalah
| Motzei Shabbat, Dec 6, 5:13pm |
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Saturday ,
DecDecember 6 , 2025Special musical service featuring Rachel Haymer
Shabbat, Dec 6th 9:30a to 10:30a
-
Saturday ,
DecDecember 6 , 2025CBJ Teens at The Clay Date
Shabbat, Dec 6th 5:00p to 6:30p
CBJ Teens meet at the Clay Date to make sufganiot and latke platters in time for Chanukah. -
Saturday ,
DecDecember 6 , 2025Live from the Cupboard!
Motzei Shabbat, Dec 6th 7:00p to 10:00p
-
Sunday ,
DecDecember 7 , 2025HANDS-ON CHANUKAH
Sunday, Dec 7th 3:00p to 4:30p
-
Monday ,
DecDecember 8 , 2025The Madwoman in the Rabbi’s Attic Book Study with Rabbi Rona Shapiro
Monday, Dec 8th 7:30p to 9:00p
Using Gila Fine’s award-winning book, The Madwoman in the Rabbi’s Attic, we will study the talmudic passages about the six named women in the Talmud. This will give us the opportunity to learn some Talmud together, to think more about the role of women in the Talmud, and to dig into Fine’s work more deeply. Everyone is welcome. No experience necessary. Free for members; non-members $100. -
Saturday ,
DecDecember 13 , 2025A Look at Childhood Over Time and Cultures with Dr. Rosalind Atkins
Shabbat, Dec 13th 1:00p to 2:00p
While children are a relatively unchanging fact of life, childhood is a constantly shifting concept. Child Psychologist, Roz Atkins views historical perspectives on childhood and reflects on the extent to which theories and practices are universal or based in particular times and cultures.
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