Congregation B’nai Jacob Happenings for December 2025

Weekly Services

Daily Minyan Services

MORNING MINYANIM (In the Chapel and Zoom)

• Monday through Friday - 7:45am 
• Sunday- 9:00am 

EVENING MINYANIM (Zoom only)

• Sunday through Thursday- 6:00pm 

SECULAR/NATIONAL HOLIDAYS TIMES VARY*

‍Rabbi Shapiro teaches Torah at minyan several days each week. Please join us! 

Weekly Shabbat Services

• Erev Shabbat: 6:30pm
• Shabbat Mornings: 10:00am

Bread & Torah with Rabbi Rona Shapiro

Shabbat Morning: 9:00 AM – 9:45 AM

Rabbi Shapiro will be teaching Mishna Berachot, which deals with the subject of blessings—how and when to say them. The mishna is a compilation of oral traditions recorded around 200 CE to preserve Jewish teachings as Jews went into exile.

Upcoming Events

Friday Night Schmooze & Shabbat Services with Artist in Residence Rachel Haymer

Friday, December 5, 6:00 PM

Begin the weekend with uplifting Friday night services led by Artist in Residence Rachel Haymer alongside Cantor Kochava Munro, Rabbi Rona Shapiro, Rabbi Eric Woodward, David Franklin, Richard Katz, and Andy Bedford.

Shir Hadash with Artist in Residence Rachel Haymer

Saturday, December 6, 9:30 AM

A spirited Shabbat morning service featuring music and leadership from Artist in Residence Rachel Haymer.

CBJ Teens at The Clay Date

Saturday, December 6, 5:00–6:30 PM

CBJ Teens meet at The Clay Date to create sufganiot and latke platters in time for Chanukah.

Live from the Cupboard

Saturday, December 6, 7:00–10:00 PM

A lively evening of storytelling, music, and community with Rachel Haymer, Rabbis Eric Woodward and Rona Shapiro, Richard Katz, Cantor Kochava Munro, David Franklin, and jokes by Joel Sachs. Enjoy sweets, scotch, and great company. RSVP at bnaijacob.org.

PJ Library Hands-On Chanukah: A Partnership with Congregation BEKI, Congregation B’nai Jacob & Tkiya

Sunday, December 7, 3:00–4:30 PM

A joyful family Chanukah celebration at BEKI featuring music and movement with Tkiya songleader Rachel Haymer, tasty latkes, and hands-on holiday fun. Free and open to all. RSVP at bnaijacob.org.

A Look at Childhood Over Time and Cultures with Dr. Rosalind Atkins

Saturday, December 13, 1:00–2:00 PM

A Lunch & Learn with Child Psychologist Dr. Rosalind Atkins exploring how the concept of childhood has shifted across cultures and historical periods, and which ideas seem universal or culturally specific.

Explore the Jewish Theological Seminary’s Special Collections at the Grolier Club

Shabbat Morning: 9:00 AM – 9:45 AM

A trip to New York City to view highlights of JTS’s world-class Special Collections, including Cairo Genizah fragments and medieval illuminated haggadot. The tour with Dr. David Kraemer is followed by lunch at the Second Avenue Deli. Participants purchase their own train tickets and lunch. RSVP at bnaijacob.org.

Hanukkah Party & Shabbat Dinner presented by CBJ Cooks

Friday, December 19, 5:30–8:30 PM

Enjoy a festive Hanukkah Shabbat dinner prepared by CBJ Cooks, featuring homemade favorites, warm company, and music from the Bima Band. $18 per person (children under 10 free). RSVP at bnaijacob.org.

CBJ Teens & CBJ Kids Day Trip to NYC

Sunday, December 29

Day trip to visit the Anne Frank Exhibition and the Museum of Jewish Heritage. $36 per child and $54 per adult. Open to ages 10 and up. For more information, contact Sami Merit at 203-645-8569. RSVP at bnaijacob.org.

‍Need a Ride?

‍We are pleased to offer transportation assistance for seniors who would like to attend Shabbat services and CBJ programs.If you or someone you know needs a ride, please call the office at 203-389-2111.

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Congregation B’nai Jacob is located at 75 Rimmon Road, Woodbridge, CT. ALL ARE WELCOME! If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at 203-389-2111 or email us at office@bnaijacob.org.