Membership Benefits
Why Choose 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 looking to enrich your spiritual life, connect with others on a similar journey, and explore your Judaism more deeply, Congregation B'nai Jacob is the perfect place for you. Our synagogue offers a range of benefits to our members, including:
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Twice-Daily Minyanim: B’nai Jacob is proud of its longstanding daily minyan. Our community gathers to pray together and to ensure that mourners can say Kaddish daily. For specific service times, please refer to our schedule.
- Religious School: We provide a two-day-a-week program for grades 3-7 and a one-day-a-week program for preschool through grade 2.
- Engaging Programs: Participate in Shabbat and holiday programs designed for children and young families (CBJ KIDS).
- Social Action Projects: Get involved in impactful social action initiatives.
- Musical Theater: Perform in a BJ Players Musical Theater production.
- Outreach Programs: Benefit from outreach efforts to intermarried families and couples.
- Superb Adult Education: Attend classes, lectures, and guest speaker events tailored for adult learning.
- Conversion Classes: Join classes for those interested in conversion.
Membership Privileges
As a member of Congregation B'nai Jacob, you will have access to unique opportunities, including:
- Serve on a synagogue committee and/or the Board of Directors.
- Having funeral services at the synagogue and the option to purchase a plot in our cemetery.
- Hosting weddings, baby namings, and B'nai Mitzvah in our beautiful sanctuary, and celebrating these simchas in one of our spacious rooms.
Membership
Interested in joining our community?
If you have questions about joining our synagogue please reach out to us by calling the office or filling out the form below:
Sat, February 8 2025
10 Shevat 5785
Upcoming Events
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Monday ,
FebFebruary 10 , 2025
Monday, Feb 10th 7:30p to 8:30p
Explore the sermons delivered by Rabbi Kalonymus Kalman Shapira in the Warsaw Ghetto, focusing on cultivating faith and resilience amid unrelenting suffering. The course addresses the relevance of these teachings in today’s challenging times. No experience is necessary. Texts will be provided in English and Hebrew. Classes in January and February will be held via Zoom only. Free for members; non-members $100. -
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FebFebruary 22 , 2025
Shabbat, Feb 22nd 6:00p to 8:30p
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Monday ,
FebFebruary 24 , 2025
Monday, Feb 24th 7:30p to 8:30p
Explore the sermons delivered by Rabbi Kalonymus Kalman Shapira in the Warsaw Ghetto, focusing on cultivating faith and resilience amid unrelenting suffering. The course addresses the relevance of these teachings in today’s challenging times. No experience is necessary. Texts will be provided in English and Hebrew. Classes in January and February will be held via Zoom only. Free for members; non-members $100.