Congregation B'nai Jacob

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Congregation B'nai Jacob

A vibrant Conservative synagogue offering meaningful services, educational programs, and opportunities to connect and grow together.
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Congregation B'nai Jacob is a vibrant Conservative synagogue in Woodbridge, Connecticut, five miles from Yale University (New Haven). Our members come from Woodbridge, Orange, New Haven, Branford, West Haven, Bethany, Ansonia, Derby, Hamden, Shelton, East Haven and other towns in the Greater New Haven community.

05/19/2026

Registration is now open for the 2026–2027 Religious School year at Congregation B’nai Jacob!

CBJ is proud to offer a full, independent Religious School program, with all classes held right here at Congregation B’nai Jacob in Woodbridge.

Our program welcomes students from PreK through Grade 7 for engaging Jewish learning, Hebrew instruction, holidays, community connection, and age-appropriate classroom experiences in a warm and welcoming environment.

New for 2026–2027, CBJ will also offer an optional Wednesday Enrichment Program for students in Grades K–2, including bus transportation from Beecher Road School to CBJ.

Families are encouraged to review the full program details and register online as we prepare for another meaningful year of learning and community at CBJ.

Learn more: https://www.bnaijacob.org/hebrew-school-woodbridge-ct.html

05/06/2026

🌟 You’re Invited! 🌟

Join us at Congregation B’nai Jacob for a joyful End-of-Year Family BBQ—a celebration for our entire community, friends, and neighbors of all ages.

Come spend a fun-filled afternoon enjoying delicious BBQ, bounce houses, crafts, face painting, and outdoor games, plus plenty of time to relax and connect. Whether you’re a CBJ family, a familiar face, or just looking for something fun to do, we’d love to welcome you.

📅 Sunday, May 17
⏰ 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 75 Rimmon Road, Woodbridge

Bring your friends, bring the kids, or just bring yourself—we can’t wait to celebrate together!

05/01/2026

Kick off the weekend with us tonight ✨

We’re so excited to welcome our Musician in Residence, Ben Romano, for a full weekend of music, storytelling, and community at B’nai Jacob.

Join us this evening at 6:30 PM for Shabbat services to start it all off, then come back throughout the weekend for a lineup of meaningful and fun programs for all ages including soulful Shabbat morning services, an evening of stories and songs, and a special Song + Story program just for kids this Sunday.

Whether you join us for one event or the whole weekend, we’d love to see you there.

Shabbat Shalom 💙

04/29/2026

Join us this Sunday for a special morning with one of our own ✨

Congregation B’nai Jacob congregant Susan Jacobs will be discussing her debut novel Public Comment: A Debra Wolfson Mystery—a smart, entertaining blend of political satire and small-town mystery.

📖 Sunday, May 3
🕙 10:00 AM

Come hear the story behind the story, ask questions, and celebrate this exciting milestone with our community.

Learn more at bnaijacob.org

We hope to see you there!

04/21/2026

Elm City Kallah is almost here.

From April 24 to 26, Westville Synagogue, BEKI, and Congregation B’nai Jacob will come together for a community weekend of Jewish learning with Rabbi Shai Held.

With learning, conversation, and gatherings across all three congregations, this is a special opportunity to join together as a broader New Haven Jewish community.

All events are free and open to the public except for Friday night dinner.
Visit bnaijacob.org for more details.

04/19/2026

We had a great time at yesterday’s book talk and are already looking forward to another in two weeks!

Join us on Sunday, May 3 at 10:00 am as congregant Susan Jacobs discusses her debut novel, Public Comment: A Debra Wolfson Mystery, a sly blend of political satire and small-town mystery with just a bit of salt on the rim.

We hope you’ll join us for another wonderful conversation. To purchase a copy of the book before-hand, please visit the link blow: https://amzn.to/4emsmkK

04/17/2026

We are excited to welcome Ben Romano to Congregation B’nai Jacob for a special Artist in Residence Weekend.

Join us May 1 to 3 for a weekend of music, storytelling, and community.

Visit bnaijacob.org for full details and RSVP information.

04/15/2026

Don't forget to join us this Saturday after services for a special Lunch & Learn with John D. Scully.

Through his book Visited Mom Today: Conversations through the Lens of Alzheimer’s and Dementia, Scully brings warmth, insight, and humanity to the conversation around caregiving, memory loss, and connection. This is sure to be a meaningful and engaging discussion. The book is available on Amazon, with proceeds supporting the Alzheimer’s Foundation.

For more information visit bnaijacob.org.

04/14/2026

Looking for a Shabbat morning the kids will not want to miss?

Join us this Saturday at 10:30 am for our CBJ Kids Shabbat Program in the classroom wing, followed by a family-friendly Kiddush lunch at noon.

With two classroom groups, age-appropriate programming, and a fun edible mishkan-building craft made with graham crackers, chocolate frosting, and animal crackers, this week’s program is shaping up to be an especially memorable one.

For children under 3, an adult should remain present during the program. No RSVP required.

04/01/2026

Tonight we welcome Passover.

As we gather for seder, retell the story of liberation, and mark the beginning of this sacred holiday, we wish our synagogue community a meaningful and joyous Pesach.

A reminder that our Passover service schedule is available on our website, and the synagogue office will be closed during the holiday on April 1, 2, 8, and 9.

Chag Pesach Sameach.

Address

75 Rimmon Road
Woodbridge, CT
06525

Telephone

+12033892111

Website

http://www.bnaijacob.org/

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