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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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  • Monday ,
    OctOctober  20 , 2025
    CBJ Teens Tour the Tenement
    Monday, Oct 20th 8:00a to 5:00p
    Teens are invited to join a special teen focused tour of the Tenement Museum, walking tour of the Lower East Side and historic synagogue tour. Registration includes transportation, admissions to historic sites and walking tour guided by our own Rabbi Shapiro.
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  • Wednesday ,
    OctOctober  22 , 2025
    American Red Cross Blood Drives hosted at CBJ
    Wednesday, Oct 22nd 7:00a to 12:00p

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  • Sunday ,
    OctOctober  26 , 2025
    CBJ Kids + Teens: Community Service at the Food Pantry
    Sunday, Oct 26th 1:00p to 3:00p
    Note: Space is limited. For children age 6 and up.

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  • Monday ,
    OctOctober  27 , 2025
    The Madwoman in the Rabbi’s Attic Book Study with Rabbi Rona Shapiro
    Monday, Oct 27th 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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  • Monday ,
    NovNovember  3 , 2025
    The Madwoman in the Rabbi’s Attic Book Study with Rabbi Rona Shapiro
    Monday, Nov 3rd 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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