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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.
Sat, July 27 2024
21 Tammuz 5784
Today's Calendar
Bread & Torah : 9:00am |
Shabbat service : 10:00am |
Kiddush : 12:00pm |
Havdalah : 9:03pm |
This week's Torah portion is Parshat Pinchas
Shabbat, Jul 27 |
Candle Lighting
Shabbat, Jul 27, 7:55pm |
Havdalah
Motzei Shabbat, Jul 27, 9:03pm |
Events
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Sunday ,
JulJuly 28 , 2024
Sunday, Jul 28th 4:00p to 8:00p
CBJ Kids Splash at the Woodbridge Pool Club. All are welcome, including non-pool club members! -
Sunday ,
AugAugust 4 , 2024
Sunday, Aug 4th 9:00a to 4:00p
Now more than ever is a time for reflection and connection. Our interfaith service projects provide a meaningful way of getting to know your neighbors while helping those in need. Join us at the Interfaith Service Festival for a day of listening, learning, and lifting up by volunteering in service to others, raising awareness in discussion groups, and understanding in sharing circles as we embrace our diversity. Updates are ongoing and finer details are rolling out now. -
Friday ,
AugAugust 9 , 2024
Friday, Aug 9th 6:00p to 7:45p
Join us as we welcome Jewish, Christian, and Muslim teens from Israel during our Shabbat services. These peacebuilders, part of Jerusalem Peacebuilders (JPB), spend the summer in the US, including several weeks in New Haven, learning about each other's religions and cultures. At 6:30 PM, several teens will share their inspiring experiences of working and learning together. Don't miss this meaningful and inspiring event! -
Monday ,
AugAugust 12 , 2024
Monday, Aug 12th 8:00p to 9:30p
Tisha B’Av commemorates the destruction of both the first and second temples in Jerusalem along with many other tragic events that befell the Jewish people. This year we will also mourn the tragic deaths of our brothers and sisters on October 7. The service will be conducted jointly by BEKI and Congregation B’nai Jacob and held at BEKI. -
Sunday ,
AugAugust 18 , 2024
Sunday, Aug 18th 7:30p to 9:00p