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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
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. -
Wednesday ,
OctOctober 22 , 2025
Wednesday, Oct 22nd 7:00a to 12:00p
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Sunday ,
OctOctober 26 , 2025
Sunday, Oct 26th 1:00p to 3:00p
Note: Space is limited. For children age 6 and up. -
Monday ,
OctOctober 27 , 2025
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. -
Monday ,
NovNovember 3 , 2025
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.
Thu, October 16 2025
24 Tishrei 5786
Today's Calendar
Morning Minyan : 7:45am |
Evening Minyan on Zoom : 6:00pm |
This week's Torah portion is Parshat Bereshit
Candle Lighting
Friday, Oct 17, 5:50pm |
Havdalah
Motzei Shabbat, Oct 18, 6:57pm |
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Monday ,
OctOctober 20 , 2025
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. -
Wednesday ,
OctOctober 22 , 2025
Wednesday, Oct 22nd 7:00a to 12:00p
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Sunday ,
OctOctober 26 , 2025
Sunday, Oct 26th 1:00p to 3:00p
Note: Space is limited. For children age 6 and up. -
Monday ,
OctOctober 27 , 2025
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. -
Monday ,
NovNovember 3 , 2025
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. -
Saturday ,
NovNovember 8 , 2025
Shabbat, Nov 8th 9:00a to 10:00a
A songful, prayerful, soulful service led by Cantor Kochava Munro and Rabbi Rona Shapiro. We use the power of our music and kavanah of our words and hearts to make God’s presence manifest