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.
Tue, October 15 2024
13 Tishrei 5785
Today's Calendar
Morning Minyan : 7:45am |
Evening Minyan on Zoom : 6:00pm |
Candle Lighting
Wednesday, Oct 16, 5:50pm |
Havdalah
Motzei Shabbat, Oct 19, 6:54pm |
Events
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Friday ,
OctOctober 18 , 2024
Friday, Oct 18th 6:00p to 9:00p
Join us for a festive evening in the sukkah as we welcome our new members and celebrate the joyous holiday of Sukkot! Dinner: 6:00 PM in the sukkah Services: 7:00–7:45 PM in the chapel Dessert: Following services -
Saturday ,
OctOctober 19 , 2024
Shabbat, Oct 19th 6:45p to 10:00p
oin us on the Sukkah Express for the 2024 CBJ Sukkah Hop! Board the bus at 7:00 PM and return to B'nai Jacob by 10:00 PM after hopping to 3 beautiful Sukkot, where we’ll enjoy "signature" drinks and a light repast. Adults only. Cost: $18 per person -
Tuesday ,
OctOctober 22 , 2024
Tuesday, Oct 22nd 12:00p to 1:30p
As we approach the Hebrew anniversary of the October 7 massacre, we are hosting a luncheon with the rabbi in the sukkah. She will lead a short ritual followed by a guided discussion about October 7 and its aftermath and how we are feeling/coping. Please bring your own lunch! We will provide beverages and dessert. -
Friday ,
OctOctober 25 , 2024
Friday, Oct 25th 9:30a to 11:00a
Join us as we celebrate Simchat Torah with honorees Judy Cooper and Abby Silber. Kiddush generously sponsored by Kinneret Chiel and Dena Springer. -
Saturday ,
OctOctober 26 , 2024
Shabbat, Oct 26th 1:00p to 2:30p
Join CBJ member and esteemed political science scholar Stephen Skowronek as we step back from the heat of the election campaign to reconsider some fundamentals. He will discuss the framers' lack of a clear conception of political leadership and how this has led to improvisations in presidential leadership, potentially threatening constitutional governance.