B'nai Jacob Library
Engage with the rich resources of the B'nai Jacob Library. Organized in 1962 and housing over 10,000 books, newspapers, periodicals, and audio-visual materials of Jewish content, our library serves not only the congregation and religious school but also the Greater New Haven community.
The library boasts an extensive collection of reference materials, including both standard classical Judaica and the latest in Jewish publishing. Whether you are looking for study materials, pleasure reading, enrichment programs for the school, story hours, or teaching resources, our library has something to offer.
In addition to these resources, the B'nai Jacob Archives contains hundreds of documents and photographs that chronicle the synagogue's history from 1882 to the present.
This versatile space is also available for rental, making it an ideal location for meetings and events.
Sun, November 2 2025
11 Cheshvan 5786
Today's Calendar
| Minyan : 9:00am |
| Evening Minyan on Zoom : 6:00pm |
This week's Torah portion is Parshat Vayera
| Shabbat, Nov 8 |
Candle Lighting
| Friday, Nov 7, 4:23pm |
Havdalah
| Motzei Shabbat, Nov 8, 5:29pm |
Events
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Monday ,
NovNovember 3 , 2025The Madwoman in the Rabbi’s Attic Book Study with Rabbi Rona Shapiro
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 , 2025Shir Hadash
Shabbat, Nov 8th 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 -
Saturday ,
NovNovember 8 , 2025CBJ Kids Shabbat Children’s Program
Shabbat, Nov 8th 10:30a to 12:30p
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Sunday ,
NovNovember 9 , 2025"Kernels of ash, like sparks": Chaim Grade in and out of translation with Joshua Price
Sunday, Nov 9th 10:00a to 12:00p
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Monday ,
NovNovember 10 , 2025The Madwoman in the Rabbi’s Attic Book Study with Rabbi Rona Shapiro
Monday, Nov 10th 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.