Congregation B'nai Jacob

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.

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Thu, April 24 2025
26 Nisan 5785

Today's Sefirah Count Is 11

היום אחד עשר יום שהם שבוע אחד וארבעה ימים לעמר

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Yom HaShoah

Morning Minyan

: 7:45am

Evening Minyan on Zoom

: 6:00pm

This week's Torah portion is Parshat Shmini

Shabbat, Apr 26

Candle Lighting

Friday, Apr 25, 7:25pm

Havdalah

Motzei Shabbat, Apr 26, 8:34pm

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Friday ,
AprApril 25 , 2025

Shabbat Service Guest speaker, Dr. Daniel Olson
Friday, Apr 25th 6:30p to 7:30p
Join us for Shabbat services with guest speaker Dr. Daniel Olson. Dr. Olson will still speak on the timely and important topic, “Make Your Voice Heard,” exploring how our voices as American Jews can help protect Israel’s future as a Jewish and democratic state, while also strengthening the Jewish people and pluralism worldwide. Dr. Olson is the Assistant National Director at the National Ramah Commission, where he leads professional development for Ramah’s staff and conducts research on key issues in Jewish camping—including how Ramah camps responded to the events of October 7th and their ongoing impact in the 2024 season. He is proud to be on the Mercaz USA slate for the 2025 World Zionist Congress elections and lives in Port Chester, NY with his husband, Rabbi Ben Goldberg. Join us for what promises to be a thoughtful and inspiring evening.
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Sunday ,
AprApril 27 , 2025

Judaism and Christianity: What are the Real Differences? with David Kraemer, Professor of Talmud and Rabbinics at JTS
Sunday, Apr 27th 10:00a to 11:00a
Many of us who have been educated in the Jewish community have learned a list of things that Christians believe but we couldn't or shouldn't believe. But early Christianity grew out of Judaism, and the overlap of the two faiths is considerable—including beliefs and practices that allegedly distinguish the two religions but really do not. Please join us as Professor Kraemer challenges some of the false differences, only to uncover the real, nuanced differences that distinguish each religion from the other.
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Sunday ,
AprApril 27 , 2025

CBJ Teens: Movie Afternoon and Discussion
Sunday, Apr 27th 3:00p to 6:00p
Calling All CBJ Teens! The Cohen Family will host a movie afternoon and discussion at their home on Sunday, April 27th from 3-6 pm. Come watch the film “Munich” and afterwards discuss themes of Zionism, antisemitism, and morality with Rabbi Shapiro. Pizza and snacks will be served. All CBJ teens are welcome! Sunday, April 27th from 3 - 6 pm 60 Penny Lane, Woodbridge Hosted by Mia, Quin, and Lucas Cohen Parents, please note the film contains some nudity, violence, and some mature themes. CBJ Teens is a group organized by CBJ teenagers for CBJ teenagers. We have a series of educational and social action events planned for this spring. For more information and to RSVP, please email: Jaron Dembsky jarondembsky@icloud.com Jacob Klee jacobklee28@gmail.com Jaqueline Miller jacsie.miller@gmail.com
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Tuesday ,
AprApril 29 , 2025

Afternoon Games Bunch
Tuesday, Apr 29th 1:30p to 3:00p

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Tuesday ,
AprApril 29 , 2025

Greater New Haven Rising Song Circle
Tuesday, Apr 29th 7:00p to 8:00p
Calling all singers! Please join Cantor Kochava and the Greater New Haven community to participate in a monthly niggun circle. Niggunim are soulful, wordless melodies which can be used to enhance spiritual reflection and communal connection. We will be meeting on the last Wednesday of each month from 7-8pm. We will alternate between Congregation B’nai Jacob and BEKI, with the first session at CBJ. If you would like to be on the email list, please email Cantor Kochava at cantorkochava@bnaijacob.org.
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Friday ,
MayMay 2 , 2025

Bima Band Service in honor of Yom Ha'atzmaut
Friday, May 2nd 6:30p to 8:00p
Please join us for a special Bima Band performance in honor of Yom Ha'atzmaut, Israel's Independence Day. At 6pm we are having an enhanced shmooze with falafel followed by the service at 6:30pm. We will be singing Israeli songs and gathering as a community to continue praying for the release of the hostages and an end to the bloodshed.
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