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Congregation Agudas Israel
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Kol Yisrael
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Newburgh JCC
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Temple Beth Jacob
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Community Events
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CAI Programs & Classes
Alex Solomon Parents/Grandparents Bereavement Support Group – 12:00pm on Sunday, February 16 at Kol Yisrael. If you have lost a child or grandchild, no matter what age or when, come to find and share support. Sponsored by CAI. Generally on the second Sunday of the month. For more information contact [email protected].
CAI Scholar in Your Residence – 7:00pm on Monday, February 17 via Zoom. Featuring Cantorial Soloist and educator Andrea Shupack. Andrea will share music from her Torah song cycle “She Flows From Eden”. All are welcome to attend.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86386450941?pwd=gaKDFzw80hoJLE0rVti5GZhny9OwGm.1.
CAI Fifth Annual Car Mitzvah – 11:30am on Sunday, May 4 in the synagogue parking lot. Turn your car into a mitzvah mobile by bringing non-perishable food items to be donated to the local food bank and receive a beautiful travel mezuzah along with a blessing from Cantor Carl. Everyone is welcome.
Don't miss a beat. Follow Congregation Agudas Israel on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/CAINewburgh and Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/cainewburgh/.
CAI Scholar in Your Residence – 7:00pm on Monday, February 17 via Zoom. Featuring Cantorial Soloist and educator Andrea Shupack. Andrea will share music from her Torah song cycle “She Flows From Eden”. All are welcome to attend.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86386450941?pwd=gaKDFzw80hoJLE0rVti5GZhny9OwGm.1.
CAI Fifth Annual Car Mitzvah – 11:30am on Sunday, May 4 in the synagogue parking lot. Turn your car into a mitzvah mobile by bringing non-perishable food items to be donated to the local food bank and receive a beautiful travel mezuzah along with a blessing from Cantor Carl. Everyone is welcome.
Don't miss a beat. Follow Congregation Agudas Israel on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/CAINewburgh and Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/cainewburgh/.
Kol Yisrael Programs & Classes
Qigong/Tai Chi – Tuesday & Thursdays at 2:30pm and Wednesdays at 11am. Join certified instructor Bryon Abrams as he teaches us mind-body practices and mindfulness meditation to reduce stress, lower blood pressure, decrease anxiety, depression & fatigue. Donations appreciated. Walk-ins welcome!
Newburgh JCC Programs & Classes
Member Party - 5:00 – 7:00pm on Wednesday, February 5. Only $5 per person. Join our family friendly social hour to meet, mingle, and build friendships with your fellow Newburgh JCC members. Guests of members are welcome to attend.
Israeli Folk Dancing – 1:00pm on Sunday, February 16 at the Newburgh JCC, 290 North Street, Newburgh in the social hall. Dancing led by "Dancing with Shmulik". Register at https://jewishorangeny.regfox.com/israeli-dancing
Sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Greater Orange County.
Line Dancing For Intermediate/Advanced- 12:30 – 2:00pm on Wednesdays. No Fee to Dance just come and have a good time.
Beginner Pickleball – 9:30am - 12PM every Tuesday and Thursday. Beginner & Intermediate Clinic registration dates announced on the Newburghjcc.org website. Private court reservations available. Free for members. $15 for all non-members. RSVP to [email protected]
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—10:00 am on Fridays with Susan. $5 per class for members.
Walk Live – 10:00 am on Mondays & Wednesdays. $6 for JCC members and $8 for non-members. Register by calling (845) 564-7422 or [email protected].
Israeli Folk Dancing – 1:00pm on Sunday, February 16 at the Newburgh JCC, 290 North Street, Newburgh in the social hall. Dancing led by "Dancing with Shmulik". Register at https://jewishorangeny.regfox.com/israeli-dancing
Sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Greater Orange County.
Line Dancing For Intermediate/Advanced- 12:30 – 2:00pm on Wednesdays. No Fee to Dance just come and have a good time.
Beginner Pickleball – 9:30am - 12PM every Tuesday and Thursday. Beginner & Intermediate Clinic registration dates announced on the Newburghjcc.org website. Private court reservations available. Free for members. $15 for all non-members. RSVP to [email protected]
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—10:00 am on Fridays with Susan. $5 per class for members.
Walk Live – 10:00 am on Mondays & Wednesdays. $6 for JCC members and $8 for non-members. Register by calling (845) 564-7422 or [email protected].
TBJ Programs & Classes
Sisterhood Book Discussion – 12:30pm on Thursday, January 23 at the temple. The book is “The Women” by Kristen Hannah. Women can be heroes. When twenty-year-old nursing student Frances McGrath hears these words, it is a revelation. Raised in the idyllic world of Southern California and sheltered by her conservative parents, she has always prided herself on doing the right thing. But in 1965, the world is changing, and she suddenly dares to imagine a different future for herself. When her brother ships out to serve in Vietnam, she joins the Army Nurse Corps and follows his path
Mitzvah Arugah Knitting Group – 7:00pm on Thursday, January 23 & 30. Feel free to pick up yarn at the temple office anytime and drop off finished hats. There is NO cost to you and all are welcome to join this growing circle of “Hookers & Loomers.
Intro to Judaism/Adult Hebrew – 6:45-7:45pm for Intro and 7:45 – 8:30pm for Hebrew starting Tuesday, January 7 through April 1. The Intro course is 12 weeks long and will explore the customs, values & beliefs of Judaism and Jewish Life. The Hebrew course will start from Aleph to letters, vowels and words of Hebrew. No prior knowledge is needed. The course will be taught by Rabbi Douglas Kohn at the temple or via zoom if needed.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83429013572.
Sisterhood Rosh Chodesh – 6:00pm on Thursday, February 6 at the home of Joan Berkley. The discussion will be from the book “Wise Aging” by Rabbi Rachel Cowan & Dr. Linda Thal—Forgiveness & Reconciliation.
Cantor Concert – 7:30pm on Saturday, February 8 at the temple. Join Student Cantor Sam Chamberlin for an evening of songs with secular and Jewish favorites featuring some special familiar and surprise guest artists! Adult tickets are $25. Tickets for Children under 15 are $10. Concert sponsorships of $250 and $180 are available and include two tickets, reserved seats up front, notice in concert program and wine & cheese reception in advance of the concert. Purchase your tickets now from the temple office.
Gift of Life Bone Marrow Swabbing Drive – Stem cell donors needed for the Gift of Life Marrow Registry. So far we have 116 Matches! Donors swab the inside of their cheeks and complete a registration form, must be 18 to 35 years old and 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 [email protected]. The upcoming swabbing dates are below:
Tuesday, February 4 from 10am -2 pm at Marist College in the Breezeway,3399 North Rd. Poughkeepsie
Jewish Heritage Tour of Spain & Morocco- October 26 – November 6, 2025 Lead by Rabbi Kohn. 11 Days of Jewish Heritage Tour discovering Madrid’s Royal Palace, Puerta del Sol, Plaza Major and the world-famous Prado Museum. To learn more about this trip go to https://secure.ayelet.com/KohnSpain2025.aspx or speak to Rabbi Kohn.
Mitzvah Arugah Knitting Group – 7:00pm on Thursday, January 23 & 30. Feel free to pick up yarn at the temple office anytime and drop off finished hats. There is NO cost to you and all are welcome to join this growing circle of “Hookers & Loomers.
Intro to Judaism/Adult Hebrew – 6:45-7:45pm for Intro and 7:45 – 8:30pm for Hebrew starting Tuesday, January 7 through April 1. The Intro course is 12 weeks long and will explore the customs, values & beliefs of Judaism and Jewish Life. The Hebrew course will start from Aleph to letters, vowels and words of Hebrew. No prior knowledge is needed. The course will be taught by Rabbi Douglas Kohn at the temple or via zoom if needed.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83429013572.
Sisterhood Rosh Chodesh – 6:00pm on Thursday, February 6 at the home of Joan Berkley. The discussion will be from the book “Wise Aging” by Rabbi Rachel Cowan & Dr. Linda Thal—Forgiveness & Reconciliation.
Cantor Concert – 7:30pm on Saturday, February 8 at the temple. Join Student Cantor Sam Chamberlin for an evening of songs with secular and Jewish favorites featuring some special familiar and surprise guest artists! Adult tickets are $25. Tickets for Children under 15 are $10. Concert sponsorships of $250 and $180 are available and include two tickets, reserved seats up front, notice in concert program and wine & cheese reception in advance of the concert. Purchase your tickets now from the temple office.
Gift of Life Bone Marrow Swabbing Drive – Stem cell donors needed for the Gift of Life Marrow Registry. So far we have 116 Matches! Donors swab the inside of their cheeks and complete a registration form, must be 18 to 35 years old and 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 [email protected]. The upcoming swabbing dates are below:
Tuesday, February 4 from 10am -2 pm at Marist College in the Breezeway,3399 North Rd. Poughkeepsie
Jewish Heritage Tour of Spain & Morocco- October 26 – November 6, 2025 Lead by Rabbi Kohn. 11 Days of Jewish Heritage Tour discovering Madrid’s Royal Palace, Puerta del Sol, Plaza Major and the world-famous Prado Museum. To learn more about this trip go to https://secure.ayelet.com/KohnSpain2025.aspx or speak to Rabbi Kohn.
Community Programs & Classes
Meet Shai Davidai – 7:30pm on Tuesday, January 21 at Kol Yisrael in the main sanctuary. The Columbia University professor was temporarily banned from his position after harassing and intimidating other University employees at the time of an October 7 commemoration event. He will talk about Cultivating Courage on Campus & the Fight for Civil Rights. Professor Davidai is leading the fight calling out Jew hatred and anti-Israel rhetoric on campus. Register at https://jewishorangeny.regfox.com/professor-shai-davidai. Sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Greater Orange County.