TBJ Events:    

TBJ Friday Night Shabbat Service– 7:00pm on Friday, July 10 in the small sanctuary

Summer Schmooze Shabbats – 7:00pm every Friday in July. Week 2 – July 10 is Ice Cream Social Shabbat, 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.

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

Swabbing Dates are:
Wednesday, July 8th at 5:00pm at Renegades Stadium Jewish Heritage Night, 500 Route 9D, Wappingers Falls, 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

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

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

NJCC EVENTS             

JCC Golf Outing- 11:00am on Monday, July 13 at Osiris Country Club, 110 Country Club Road, Walden NY. 11am Lunch & Registration. 12:30pm Shotgun - scramble format. Foursome is $860.  Individual Player is $215. Happy Hour/Dinner Only is $100 per person. Sponsorship Available. To register for the event, please go to www.visitnewburghjcc.org.

JCC Belly Dancing – 7:45 – 9pm on Thursdays starting on August 6. $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.

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

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Hudson Valley Renegades Jewish Heritage Night – 6:35pm on Wednesday, July 8 at Heritage Financial Park, 1500 Route 9D in Wappingers Falls. Kosher Food option available. In partnership with the Jewish Federations of Dutchess, Orange and Ulster Counties. For tickets go to jewishdutchess.org/events.