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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 ,
    MarMarch  14 , 2026
    Shir Hadash
    Shabbat, Mar 14th 9:30a to 10:30a
    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

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  • Sunday ,
    MarMarch  15 , 2026
    The Magic of Theodore Bikel: A Centennial Celebration
    Sunday, Mar 15th 4:00p to 6:00p
    Join Aimee Ginsburg Bikel, the widow of the legendary actor, singer, and tikkun Olam activist Theodore Bikel z"l. Oscar, Tony, Emmy and Grammy nominated, Bikel was best known for playing Tevye in Fiddler on the Roof, founding the Newport Folk Festival with Pete Seeger, leading unions and protest movements, and keeping Yiddish music alive. Aimee, a celebrated journalist and public speaker, will share special stories, entertaining and inspiring, from the life and legacy of this giant of Jewish culture.
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  • Monday ,
    MarMarch  16 , 2026
    Why Rain Comes from Above: Explorations in Religious Imagination with Rabbi Rona Shapiro
    Monday, Mar 16th 7:30p to 9:30p
    In her book, “Why Rain Comes from Above,” Devora Steinmetz offers an alternative to reading biblical and rabbinic texts literally, dismissing them entirely, or reinterpreting them in a way that seems more relevant to our lives. She argues that these stories, by engaging our imaginations, transform our relationship to the world around us, awaken us to our ethical commitments, and offers ups ways to think about things that, despite all that we know, we don’t fully understand.

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  • Saturday ,
    MarMarch  21 , 2026
    CBJ Kids Shabbat Children’s Program
    Shabbat, Mar 21st 10:30a to 12:30p

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  • Monday ,
    MarMarch  23 , 2026
    Why Rain Comes from Above: Explorations in Religious Imagination with Rabbi Rona Shapiro
    Monday, Mar 23rd 7:30p to 9:30p
    In her book, “Why Rain Comes from Above,” Devora Steinmetz offers an alternative to reading biblical and rabbinic texts literally, dismissing them entirely, or reinterpreting them in a way that seems more relevant to our lives. She argues that these stories, by engaging our imaginations, transform our relationship to the world around us, awaken us to our ethical commitments, and offers ups ways to think about things that, despite all that we know, we don’t fully understand.

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