TBJ Events:    

TBJ Friday Night Shabbat Service– 7:30pm on Friday, August 14 in the small sanctuary

Torah Study – 9:30am on Saturday, August 15 via Zoom  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86018182243

Sisterhood Rosh Chodesh – No Rosh Chodesh for the month of August.

Rescheduled Pool Party – 1:00 – 6:00pm on Saturday, August 15 (Rain Date: Sunday, 8/16) at the home of Carol & Ken Packer.  Bring a main dish, dessert and drinks to share with 5 friends.  BBQ will be available. No Cost to attend. Bring your bathing suit, towel and a chair. RSVP to Packer18@earthlink.net or call 845-590-7649.

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

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.

Rosh Hashana & Yom Kippur Services
Selichot – 7:30pm on Saturday, September 5 in the main sanctuary
Reverse Tashlich – 12:00pm on Sunday, September 6
Erev Rosh Hashana – 7:30pm on Friday, September 11
Rosh Hashana Day One – 10:00am on Saturday, September 12
Children’s Service – 2:00pm on Saturday, September 12
Tashlich at the Newburgh Waterfront – 3:30pm on Saturday, 12
Rosh Hashana Day Two – 10:00am on Sunday, September 13
Afternoon Hike – 1:00pm on Sunday, September 13
Kever Avot – 10:00am on Sunday, September 20 at Big Rock Cemetery and 11:00am at Cedar Hill Cemetery
Kol Nidre – 7:30pm on Sunday, September 20
Yom Kippur Morning Service – 10:00am on Monday, September 21
Study Session – 12:30pm on Monday, September 21
Children’s Service – 2:00pm on Monday, September 21
Mincha Service – 3:30pm on Monday, September 21
Yizkor Service – 4:30pm on Monday, September 21
Neila Service – 5:30pm on Monday, September 21
Break Fast – 6:30pm on Monday, September 21

Etrog & Lulav Sets – Purchase your set for Sukkot for only $40.00. Orders and payment must be made no later than Thursday, September 3.

Sisterhood Book Club – 1:00pm on Thursday, September 17. Discussion of the book “My Father’s Paradise” by Ariel Sabar. In a remote corner of the world lived an enclave of Kurdish Jews so isolated that they still spoke Aramaic. Mostly illiterate, they were self-made mystics and gifted storytellers and humble peddlers who dwelt in harmony with their Muslim and Christian neighbors in the mountains of northern Iraq. To these descendants of the Lost Tribes of Israel, Yona Sabar was born.

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.

King of Kings Young at Heart Luncheon – 12:00pm on Wednesday, September 30 in the Sukkah at Temple Beth Jacob. Assorted sandwiches and soups catered by Panera Bread with salads, desserts & drinks. $20 per person payable to Temple Beth Jacob. Please RSVP to LariSue at internut63@gmail.com.

Gift of Life Bone Marrow Swabbing Drive – Stem cell donors needed for the Gift of Life Marrow Registry.  So far we have 217 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

Upcoming Swabbing Drives:

August 10 from 2 to 5pm at Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine, 60 Prospect Ave, Middletown

October 7 from 10am-2pm at SUNY Orange, Shepard Student Center, 115 South Street, Middletown, NY

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

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 - 7:45 – 9pm on Thursdays. $17 per person for JCC members/ $20 per class for non-members.  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.

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

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