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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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  • Friday ,
    NovNovember  21 , 2025
    CBJ Family Shabbat Dinner and Services
    Friday, Nov 21st 5:30p to 8:30p
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  • Saturday ,
    NovNovember  22 , 2025
    Shabbat Walk
    Shabbat, Nov 22nd 8:30a to 10:00a
    Join Rabbi Shapiro at Woodbridge Town Center for a prayerful walk in the woods, blending nature, reflection, and community connection. Wear comfortable walking shoes. Weather Permitting. Please refer to our website and weekly emails for most up to date information.

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  • Saturday ,
    NovNovember  22 , 2025
    Lunch & Learn with Cantor Kochava
    Shabbat, Nov 22nd 1:00p to 2:00p
    Please join Cantor Kochava in a soulful, uplifting musical session following Kiddush. We will sing niggunim and songs of blessing and thanks together as we joyfully enter into the week of Thanksgiving

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  • Monday ,
    NovNovember  24 , 2025
    Interfaith Thanksgiving Service
    Monday, Nov 24th 7:00p to 9:00p

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  • Monday ,
    DecDecember  1 , 2025
    The Madwoman in the Rabbi’s Attic Book Study with Rabbi Rona Shapiro
    Monday, Dec 1st 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.

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