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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
CAI Simchat Kiddush - 11:45am on Saturday, August 15. Honoring birthdays, anniversaries and special occasions for the month of June. Sponsor your special occasion with a donation of $36. Get Involved! CAI Program & Simcha committee always welcomes volunteers to help prepare events and kiddush food. If you can join us, email us at [email protected] to learn more and sign up.
Alex Solomon Parents/Grandparents Bereavement Support Group –10:30am on Sunday, August 9 at Kol Yisrael in the children’s library. 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].
When the World Breaks: Structure, Grief, and Hope in Eicha –7:30pm on Tuesday, July 14th
Jews & Brews – 5:00 – 7:30pm on Wednesday, July 15 at Billy Joe’s Ribworks, 26 Front Street, Newburgh, NY. Please join us. Everyone is welcome. Your first Happy Hour beer, wine or cocktail is free.
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 [email protected]. Venue details will be shared after registration is completed. Co-sponsored by Jewish Federation, Temple
Beth Jacob, Congregation Agudas Israel, Newburgh JCC
Book of Remembrance – Time to place your memorial dedication in this year’s Book of Remembrance 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.
Beautification Fund - This fund covers the cost of Plants & Flowers that beautify our events throughout the year and is an opportunity to express
your High Holiday message to your friends and family. Order forms are available in the main office. Forms with payment must be handed in no later than* Monday, August 10, 2026. *Booklets will be available during Rosh Hashana & Yom Kippur for pick up.
Adult Education opportunities starting this summer:
Torah Reading - Learn to chant Torah Trope.
Hebrew Reading - Improve your Hebrew Reading Skills. All levels welcome.
Biblical Hebrew - Learn to translate the Hebrew Bible directly in Hebrew. This class assumes you can read the Hebrew alphabet, but no other background is needed. Together, we'll build a toolbox of skills that will show you how to decode and understand the structure of Biblical Hebrew.
Adult B'nei Mitzvah - If you've never had a Bar- or Bat- Mitzvah, this is your opportunity. We'll design a custom program based on your background, skills, and interests, culminating in calling you to the Torah.
If any of these interest you, please contact Cantor Sayres to get involved. [email protected]
Moishe House POD - Together with MemGlobal, CAI is on the lookout for people aged 22-32 who are excited about building Jewish community! As a Moishe Pod Resident, you'll get a rent subsidy and a budget to create programs at your place. If you love hosting gatherings, creating spaces for Jewish rituals, or just bringing people together, becoming a Moishe Pod Resident is your chance to create a Jewish community that's yours! Moishe House Hudson Valley will invite Jewish young adults to team up with their roommates to create monthly events for their local community and join a global Jewish network. We provide the tools and support; you create the programs that fit your interests and community.
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
Alex Solomon Parents/Grandparents Bereavement Support Group –10:30am on Sunday, August 9 at Kol Yisrael in the children’s library. 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].
When the World Breaks: Structure, Grief, and Hope in Eicha –7:30pm on Tuesday, July 14th
Jews & Brews – 5:00 – 7:30pm on Wednesday, July 15 at Billy Joe’s Ribworks, 26 Front Street, Newburgh, NY. Please join us. Everyone is welcome. Your first Happy Hour beer, wine or cocktail is free.
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 [email protected]. Venue details will be shared after registration is completed. Co-sponsored by Jewish Federation, Temple
Beth Jacob, Congregation Agudas Israel, Newburgh JCC
Book of Remembrance – Time to place your memorial dedication in this year’s Book of Remembrance 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.
Beautification Fund - This fund covers the cost of Plants & Flowers that beautify our events throughout the year and is an opportunity to express
your High Holiday message to your friends and family. Order forms are available in the main office. Forms with payment must be handed in no later than* Monday, August 10, 2026. *Booklets will be available during Rosh Hashana & Yom Kippur for pick up.
Adult Education opportunities starting this summer:
Torah Reading - Learn to chant Torah Trope.
Hebrew Reading - Improve your Hebrew Reading Skills. All levels welcome.
Biblical Hebrew - Learn to translate the Hebrew Bible directly in Hebrew. This class assumes you can read the Hebrew alphabet, but no other background is needed. Together, we'll build a toolbox of skills that will show you how to decode and understand the structure of Biblical Hebrew.
Adult B'nei Mitzvah - If you've never had a Bar- or Bat- Mitzvah, this is your opportunity. We'll design a custom program based on your background, skills, and interests, culminating in calling you to the Torah.
If any of these interest you, please contact Cantor Sayres to get involved. [email protected]
Moishe House POD - Together with MemGlobal, CAI is on the lookout for people aged 22-32 who are excited about building Jewish community! As a Moishe Pod Resident, you'll get a rent subsidy and a budget to create programs at your place. If you love hosting gatherings, creating spaces for Jewish rituals, or just bringing people together, becoming a Moishe Pod Resident is your chance to create a Jewish community that's yours! Moishe House Hudson Valley will invite Jewish young adults to team up with their roommates to create monthly events for their local community and join a global Jewish network. We provide the tools and support; you create the programs that fit your interests and community.
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
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.
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.
Newburgh JCC Programs & Classes
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.
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 [email protected]
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 [email protected]
TBJ Programs & Classes
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
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
Community Programs & Classes
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.