TBJ Newburgh

05/18/2026

Study Session via Zoom on “Torah Through the Lens of Emma Lazarus: Powerful Poems on Immigration Build a Framework for American Jewish Tikkun Olam” – Taught by Rabbi Kohn as part of a national collaboration of the URJ and CCAR. To register for the program, contact the Temple office.

05/06/2026

Guest Speaker Reverend Dr. Kenneth Sampson

7:30pm on Friday, May 8, 2026

On February 3, 1943, four United States Army Chaplains—George L. Fox (Methodist), Alexander D. Goode (Reform Jewish), Clark V. Poling (Dutch Reformed), and John P. Washington (Catholic)—died heroically when the USAT Dorchester, a troop transport on which they were serving, was torpedoed by a German U-boat in the North Atlantic. The four chaplains calmed struggling soldiers, guided them to life rafts, and when life jackets ran out, they famously gave their own life jackets to soldiers and were last seen holding hands and praying as their ship slid under the waters. Of the 902 soldiers on board the Dorchester, only 230 survived.

Moreover, at Erev Shabbat Services on Friday, May 8, Temple Beth Jacob will host Colonel Ken Sampson, US Army Chaplain, Ret., to present a certificate of merit and a piece of art from the Chapel of the Four Chaplains to the Temple, to recognize the continuing line of service which our community long appreciates. All are lovingly invited to attend.

04/17/2026

just received this email.

It doesn't get better than this!! I just received this e-mail from Gift of Life "Dear Gail, On Oct 15, 2024 you helped facilitate a donor drive in Newburgh at Mount Saint Mary College. We are thrilled to inform you that a donor recruited at that drive has transplanted a 52 year old woman battling Acute Myelogenous Leukemia."

There is no better feeling than knowing you have helped save someone's life.... This week our amazing volunteer teams, in Florida and Newburgh, were advised of three more matches WE found at drives funded by the Valencia Palms Donor Circle. 200 matches and 9 transplants - all made possibile by your dedication and support.

It all begins with one remarkable person, one life-changing swab and one huge win — finding a match and a cure.

04/13/2026

04/13/2026

Thank you to all who came out for today's Yom Hashoah commemoration. It was a heartfelt afternoon of reflection followed by an amazing author talk.
*Yom Hashoa will be observed worldwide on Monday 4/13 and specifically Israel at 10 AM with a two minute silence.

03/24/2026

Movie & Matzah Night
7:00pm on Saturday, March 28

Join us for a viewing of "Streit's: Matzo and the American Dream" movie. The history of the Streit's Matzo factory on New York's Lower East Side. Opened in 1925, it sat at the heart of the nation's largest Jewish immigrant community. Today it remains the last family owned matzo factory in America.

03/14/2026

Loom knitting is healthy for you! Join us to learn how to knit hats and more! All materials are provided free. Here are some of the hats I have knitted...knitting is not just for women!

We meet Thursday nights at the Temple from 7PM to 9PM. Please confirm with the Office to make sure it has not been canceled due to a last-minute scheduling conflict.

https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20260305-the-surprising-health-benefits-of-knitting?ocid=fbfut&fbclid=IwY2xjawQiQ8pleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETExbzdPcExGaFZJMjg4NGVDc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHj0hbG1CDObRelM7WiVNoHTnmfnIZi19dn65dSB29Xyh14ovZTgj8jFKnM4v_aem_NP6OM0BCZHTtChtTb_lJSg