TBJ Events:    

TBJ Friday Night Shabbat Service– 7:00pm on Friday, July 17 in the small sanctuary

Summer Schmooze Shabbats – 7:00pm every Friday in July. Week 3 – July 17 is Feeding the Hungry Shabbat, Week 4 – July 24 is Campfire Shabbat with BBQ at 5:30pm, Week 5 – July 31 is Summer Camp Shabbat with camp program at 6:00pm. No Cost for all Events. Come for one Friday or come to them all!

Torah Study – The class will be on a hiatus for the month on July.  We will keep you posted as to when class will restart for August.

Sisterhood Rosh Chodesh – 6:00pm on Thursday, July 16 at the home of Babi Satzman

Sisterhood Book Club – 1:00pm on Thursday, July 23 at the temple. Discussion of the book “Two Jews = Three Shuls” by Sandra Tankoos.  Discussion of the book “Two Jews = Three Shuls” by Sandra Tankoos. Set in 1992 at a Conservative synagogue on Long Island, the story begins when the congregation's respected rabbi is murdered. The investigation centers around Deborah Katzman, a Holocaust survivor and bankruptcy attorney who is the synagogue's first female president. The congregation faces deep ideological divides; the rabbi is pushing for more traditional practices, while younger members and women are demanding equal participation

One in a Million Documentary Screening – 3:00pm on Sunday, August 16. How one family’s mission to save their son sparked a mission to save thousands.  RSVP to acurran@giftoflife.org. Venue details will be shared after registration is completed.  Co-sponsored by Jewish Federation, Temple Beth Jacob, Congregation Agudas Israel, Newburgh JCC

Yizkor Book – Time to place your memorial dedication in this year’s Yizkor book.  Forms are due with payment by Monday, August 10 to the office.  Renew your dedication today to remember your loved one on Yom Kippur.

Sisterhood Annual Dinner – 6:00pm on Thursday, August 20 at Cosimo’s on Union.  $50 per person for current members, $60 for everyone else.  Please bring cash to pay for your dinner. $18 annual Sisterhood dues are due at the dinner.

New Student Cantor Welcome Reception – 2 – 4:00pm on Sunday, August 23 at the Powelton Club, 29 Old Balmville Road, Newburgh.  Join us in welcoming Arielle Kaplan as our new student Cantor. Please RSVP by August 16.

Les Miserables – 1:30pm on Wednesday, September 23 at Hudson Valley Shakespeare Theater, 2015 Route 9, Garrison, NY.  After 19 years in prison for stealing a loaf of bread, Jean Valjean is given a second chance, but freedom comes at a price. Haunted by his past and relentlessly pursued by Inspector Javert, Valjean’s quest for redemption unfolds against the rising storm of revolution in 19th-century France. Les Misérables is a soaring tale of love, justice, and the unbreakable human spirit. Tickets are $55.25.  Tickets must be prepaid as there are limited tickets available. Make reservations at (845) 562-5516.

Gift of Life Bone Marrow Swabbing Drive – Stem cell donors needed for the Gift of Life Marrow Registry.  So far we have 212 Matches! TBJ is launching the TBJ 180 Fund to support ongoing Tikkun Olam—Saving the World projects in Newburgh and our wider community. Funds will help ongoing projects—filling food pantries, knitting hats for the homeless, feeding the hungry on Christmas, and new projects to be launched by our TBJ Tikkun Olam—Saving the World Committee.  Please make your start-up donation of $18 to seed this new fund and launch this comprehensive Jewish Saving the World effort. Click here to make your donation to the https://givebutter.com/tbjnewburgh180

Donors swab the inside of their cheeks and complete a registration form and must be in good health. Volunteers are also needed for a couple of hours to help find someone’s match. Contact Sherrill Murray-Lazarus to volunteer at smlazarus@yahoo.com or text at 914-213-0986.  You can request a swabbing kit at home: http://www.giftolife.org

Exploring Jewish Greece & Corfu – Join Temple Beth Jacob on an 11 day trip to explore and experience Greece’s Jewish history, Greek Culture, Greek Museums and its Cuisine.  3 night in Athens, 2 nights in Thessaloniki, 2 nights in Ioannina and 3 nights in Corfu led by Rabbi Doug Kohn and Michele Paskow from May 2 – 13, 2027.  Price per person is $6,760. For more information contact Rabbi Kohn at rabbikohn@tbjnewburgh.org

History of Jews at West Point and Locally – Check out the article about Jews at West Point on the TBJ website under the About Us tab.  It is from the American Jewish Conference of September 1943 and written by Maurice J. Bloom, former TBJ Rabbi.

Plant A Beautiful Living Memorial Tree – TBJ is offering six beautiful trees for purchase to create a living memorial for a loved one at Cedar Hill Cemetery. The tree will honor your loved one with a living tribute that continues to grow, enrich the environment, provide a habitat for wildlife and raise funds for the cemetery.  A 4 x 6 bronze plaque will be engraved with your loved one’s name and placed at the base of the tree.  Tree cost of $1,000 includes purchase of the tree, planting and bronze plaque.  Call (845) 562-5516 to reserve your tree today.

KOL YISRAEL EVENTS

AA Meetings –12:00pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Fridays at Kol Yisrael.

Overeaters Anonymous Meetings – 1:15pm every Tuesday in the conference room

Meditation Class – 7:00pm on Mondays with Bryon Abrams. Join us for meditation with a focus on reducing stress using Tibetan singing bowls.  No fee to attend, but donations are welcome.

Tai Chi –Wednesdays at 11am with Bryon Abrams as he teaches us mind-body practices to reduce stress, lower blood pressure, decrease anxiety, depression & fatigue. Donations appreciated.

NJCC EVENTS             

JCC Belly Dancing – NEW START DATE** -7:45 – 9pm on Thursdays starting on July 23. $15 per class.  Sign up at (845) 561-6602.

JCC Outdoor Shabbat – 5:30pm on Friday, August 28 in the rear of the building. Kosher Dairy Dinner, Live Music, Shabbat Service & Kids Crafts. $18 per person/$10 per child/$50 for family.

Line Dancing For Intermediate/Advanced- 7:00pm on Tuesdays.  No Fee for JCC Members. $6 for all non-members.

Beginner Pickleball – 9:30am – 12pm every Tuesday and Thursday. Private court reservations available. Free for members. $15 for all non-members. RSVP to visitnewburghjcc@gmail.com

Open Men’s Basketball – 7:00 – 8:30pm on Thursday nights.  $15 per person.  Please RSVP to (845) 561-6602.

Rae of Light Chair Yoga for Adults— 10:30am on Fridays with Susan.  $5 per class for members.

JCC Mah Jongg  - 1:00pm on Mondays in the social hall. 

Walkrobics – 10:00am on Mondays & Wednesdays. $6 for JCC members and $8 for non-members. Register by calling (845) 564-7422 or nextstepfitness@yahoo.com