Congregation B’nai Jacob Happenings for January 2025

Weekly Services

Daily Minyan Services

MORNING MINYANIM (In the Chapel and Zoom)

• Monday through Friday - 7:45am 
• Sunday- 9:00am 

EVENING MINYANIM (Zoom only)

• Sunday through Thursday- 6:00pm 

SECULAR/NATIONAL HOLIDAYS TIMES VARY*

Rabbi Shapiro teaches Torah at minyan several days each week. Please join us! 

Weekly Shabbat Services

• Erev Shabbat: 6:30pm
• Shabbat Mornings: 10:00am

Bread & Torah with Rabbi Rona Shapiro

Shabbat Morning: 9:00 AM – 9:45 AM

Rabbi Shapiro will be teaching Mishna Berachot, which deals with the subject of blessings—how and when to say them. The mishna is a compilation of oral traditions recorded around 200 CE to preserve Jewish teachings as Jews went into exile.

Upcoming Events

Shir Hadash

Saturday, January 4, 9:30AM

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. 

Increasing & Maintaining Independence Through Assistive & Smart Home Technology with Amy Rubin Mindell 

Sunday, January 12th, 10:00 AM

Learn about a range of assistive and smart home tech solutions that can help you and your loved ones live as independently as possible. Amy Rubin Mindell, the Director of Community Outreach & Assistive Technology at Living Without Limits, has over 35 years of experience helping to develop innovative programming in this field. She will examine some of the common household and health barriers to independence and address a range of solutions. 

Gospel Shabbat

Friday, January 17 at 6:30 PM

Congregation B’nai Jacob, along with the Greater New Haven African American Historical Society; the Jewish Historical Society of Greater New Haven; The Towers of New Haven; Shoreline Soul; Valley Soul; and the Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven/Jewish Community Relations Council, are pleased to be celebrating the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. together at the 4th Annual Gospel Shabbat service featuring gospel music and dinner. RSVP at bnaijacob.org.

CBJ Kids - Shabbat School

Saturday, January 25, 9AM to 12PM

CBJ Kids brings families together to celebrate Jewish traditions through fun, engaging, and educational programs. Shabbat School offers an opportunity for children to explore Jewish life, learn about Shabbat, and connect with friends in a warm, welcoming environment.

The Aish Kodesh (Sacred Fire) Book Group with Rabbi Rona Shapiro

Monday, January 27, 2024, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Explore the sermons of Rabbi Kalonymus Kalman Shapira, delivered in the Warsaw Ghetto, which focus on cultivating faith and resilience amid unrelenting suffering. This course addresses the relevance of these teachings in today’s challenging times. No prior experience is necessary, and texts will be provided in English and Hebrew. Free for members; non-members $100.

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Congregation B’nai Jacob is located at 75 Rimmon Road, Woodbridge, CT. ALL ARE WELCOME! If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at 203-389-2111 or email us at office@bnaijacob.org.