Congregation B'nai Jacob

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.

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Mon, January 13 2025
13 Tevet 5785

Today's Calendar

Morning Minyan

: 7:45am

Evening Minyan on Zoom

: 6:00pm

This week's Torah portion is Parshat Shemot

Shabbat, Jan 18

Candle Lighting

Friday, Jan 17, 4:32pm

Havdalah

Motzei Shabbat, Jan 18, 5:41pm

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Tuesday ,
JanJanuary 14 , 2025

Narratives: A Reverend, Rabbi, Imam, and Psychoanalyst Discuss the Many Roles of Narratives in Our Lives
Tuesday, Jan 14th 7:00p to 8:15p
Well before last October the teachers for this class have been working with the role narratives in our lives and our professions. Understanding and articulating one’s own narrative is a fundamental aspect of psychoanalysis. Similarly, learning narratives from religious faiths is integral to many people’s primary traditions. These narratives are transformative, shaping our conceptions of family, community, and self. They can be shaken up in psychoanalytic work and serve as a bedrock of religious practice. Please join the discussions in this zoom class.
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Friday ,
JanJanuary 17 , 2025

Gospel Shabbat
Friday, Jan 17th 6:30p to 8:30p
Join us for an uplifting Friday evening service and gospel music in celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday. Experience the power of community through music and honor Dr. King's legacy with us!
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Saturday ,
JanJanuary 25 , 2025

CBJ Kids and YAHAD: Shabbat School
Shabbat, Jan 25th 10:00a to 12:00p
Bring your family to celebrate Shabbat. It’s an opportunity to explore Jewish life, learn about Shabbat, and connect with friends.
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Monday ,
JanJanuary 27 , 2025

The Aish Kodesh (Sacred Fire) with Rabbi Rona Shapiro
Monday, Jan 27th 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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Sunday ,
FebFebruary 2 , 2025

An Olympic Ice Dancer Looks Back with Dr. Stacey Lee Smith
Sunday, Feb 2nd 10:00a to 12:00p
Dr. Stacey Lee Smith, a psychiatrist and CBJ member, will speak about her experiences as an international Olympic Figure Skater. She was the 1978, 1979, and 1980 US Ice Dance champion, co-captain of the 1980 U.S. Olympic Figure Skating Team, and represented the U.S. at the XIII Winter Olympic Games in Lake Placid, New York.
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