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Ethical Wills: An Experiential Writing Workshop [zoom]
Tuesday, September 9, 2025 • 16 Elul 5785
7:30 PM - 9:00 PMzoomThe Shomer Collective will present a workshop on ethical wills, a 3500-year-old Jewish tradition, through which we can share our legacy with future generations. Ethical wills can be written at every age and stage of life and can be a powerful way to reflect on what matters most to us. Dr. Lesley Simpson will lead the session. Registration for this program is free. A donation of $18 per screen in recognition of CBJ's participation is suggested. Please register + donate using the links below.
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Today's Calendar
Morning Minyan : 7:45am |
Evening Minyan on Zoom : 6:00pm |
Greater New Haven Rising Song Circle : 7:30pm |
This week's Torah portion is Parshat Shoftim
Shabbat, Aug 30 |
Candle Lighting
Friday, Aug 29, 7:12pm |
Havdalah
Motzei Shabbat, Aug 30, 8:19pm |
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Wednesday ,
AugAugust 27 , 2025
Wednesday, Aug 27th 7:30p to 8:30p
Calling all singers! Please join Cantor Kochava and the Greater New Haven community to participate in a monthly niggun circle. Niggunim are soulful, wordless melodies which can be used to enhance spiritual reflection and communal connection. We will be meeting on the last Wednesday of each month from 7-8pm. We will alternate between Congregation B’nai Jacob and BEKI. If you would like to be on the email list, please email Cantor Kochava at cantorkochava@bnaijacob.org. -
Friday ,
SepSeptember 5 , 2025
Friday, Sep 5th 5:30p to 9:00p
Join us for a delightful evening of food, friends, and fun. We'll start with a BBQ and enjoy an outdoor Kabbalat Shabbat. We look forward to gathering together for this special occasion. -
Tuesday ,
SepSeptember 9 , 2025
Tuesday, Sep 9th 7:30p to 9:00p
The Shomer Collective will present a workshop on ethical wills, a 3500-year-old Jewish tradition, through which we can share our legacy with future generations. -
Wednesday ,
SepSeptember 10 , 2025
Wednesday, Sep 10th 7:00p to 8:00p
Calling all singers! Please join Cantor Kochava and the Greater New Haven community to participate in a monthly niggun circle. Niggunim are soulful, wordless melodies which can be used to enhance spiritual reflection and communal connection. We will be meeting on the last Wednesday of each month from 7-8pm. We will alternate between Congregation B’nai Jacob and BEKI. If you would like to be on the email list, please email Cantor Kochava at cantorkochava@bnaijacob.org. -
Saturday ,
SepSeptember 13 , 2025
Shabbat, Sep 13th 7:45p to 11:00p
Join us for the film and for the moving Selcihot service which serves as a prelude to the holiday season. -
Monday ,
SepSeptember 22 , 2025
Monday, Sep 22nd 5:00p to 7:00p
Apples & Honey w/ Rabbi & Cantor
Wed, August 27 2025 3 Elul 5785