Congregation B'nai Jacob

THIS WEEKEND!

JAN 23-24

This year, our popular Power of Ten fundraiser will return on Zoom. We hope you will enjoy the diversity of the schedule and the opportunity to choose multiple offerings in four different time slots.

PROGRAM DETAILS

REGISTRATION FORM

Adult Ed

Winter 2021

Thursday evening, January 21, 7:30 PM
Joint Adult Ed/Social Action Discussion about Homelessness

Margaret Middleton

This accompanies our efforts to support those in need in lieu of Abraham’s Tent this winter of Covid.

Margaret Middleton, new CEO at Columbus House, New Haven, will lead a conversation about the root causes of homelessness and what we can do to end it.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7737431587?pwd=cTFHZ2FwcndKNS9jRVhId2Y1SzF5Zz09
Meeting ID: 773 743 1587

Sunday, January 31, 2021 at 10:00am on Zoom

Covid-19 Update
David Banach, M.D., M.P.H.

We are very fortunate to have CBJ member Dr. David Banach teach us about current issues in combatting the pandemic.

Dr. Banach, an infectious disease specialist and epidemiologist, is a Lecturer in Epidemiology in the Yale Schools of Medicine and Public Health, as well as an Associate Professor of Medicine and the Head of Infection Prevention at UCONN Health. He is an officer in the CT Infectious Disease Society, and is co-chair of the Science Subcommittee of the state’s Vaccine Advisory Group, which makes recommendations to Gov. Lamont regarding Covid-19 vaccine distribution. Dr. Banach is thus actively engaged in protecting the health of CT citizens.

Please join in as we become better informed CT citizens.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87412559498?pwd=Y0dKRkN5eE5wUUhIa1pZZWpRMTIvdz09
Meeting ID: 874 1255 9498

Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at 7:00pm on Zoom

Introducing the first offering of an occasional discussion group on anti-racism.

Sami Ginzberg will lead a discussion on James Baldwin’s critically-acclaimed book, The Fire Next Time.

Sami Ginzberg, a member of our synagogue, is an English teacher at Wilbur Cross High School and is completing her 6th year certificate in Education with a focus on Social Justice.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87637812383?pwd=bHBBZTZKaHFWYkNSMGlaZk1jSkxCdz09

Meeting ID: 876 3781 2383

Social Action

Winter 2021

Helping the Homeless of Columbus House

Columbus House provides food, shelter, and warm hospitality to those experiencing homelessness, as well as necessary services, such as case management, referrals to mental health and substance abuse treatment programs, employment training programs, education, health services, and links to housing. This year, during the pandemic, they say their greatest need is for funds for food.

During the month of January 2021, we are partnering with United Church on the Green in New Haven to collect funds for Columbus House. Please open your hearts and give generously so that Columbus House can feed those who are homeless, especially during the cold winter months.

Our goal at CBJ is to raise $2,500. Please use this link to donate, or send a check to the synagogue.