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Upcoming Events at CBJ
April 12, 2025~14 Nisan 5785
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Service including Siyyum on the Fast of the First Born before Passover:
It's traditional for First Born Sons to fast on the day before Passover (in recognition of the 10th plague). For those who observe this fast, there's also developed a traditional "work-around" to avoid this fast, which is to complete a course of study in the morning of that day, and it's customary to mark such a completion (in Hebrew, 'siyyum') with a celebratory nosh. In short, the tradition of having a siyyum that morning over-rides the tradition of the fast, and once you've broken the fast, there's no obligation to continue it beyond that point for the rest of the day.
There will be a morning service on Thursday, April 10th at 8:00 am (because of Shabbat, this year it moved to Thursday) including a brief teaching about Passover. It's open to everyone, whether you're a first born son or not!
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Services
Friday, April 11th - 7:30 pm - Birthday/Anniversary Shabbat with Ice Cream Sundae Oneg
Saturday, April 12th - 9:30 am
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Pesach:
Saturday, April 12th - First Seder in Evening
Day 1: Sunday, April 13th - 9:30 am - Second Seder in the Evening
Day 2: Monday, April 14th - 9:30 am
Day 6: Friday, April 18th - 7:30 pm
Day 7: Saturday, April 19th - 9:30 am
Day 8: Sunday, April 20th - 9:30 am (with Yizkor)
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All Shabbat Services and Festivals are available in person and by LiveStream - Click Here for LiveStream Instructions
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This week's oneg and Kiddush are sponsored by CBJ
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CBJ Rising Song Circle
Sundays at 7:00 pm
Come sing a mix of nigunim/wordless melodies, liturgical chants and other Jewish songs. You'll learn some easy tunes to get you inspired and to bring some peace and beauty into your life.
All are welcome regardless of singing experience or confidence! No need to come every week, just drop in when you'd like to sing, raise a timbrel or just listen and enjoy.
For questions, please contact Amy Borla at amsborla@gmail.com
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Bar Mitzvah
Saturday, April 26th, 9:30 am - Caleb Paster will be called to the Torah to become a Bar Mitzvah.
Kiddush to follow. All are welcome.
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Reading Fightin Phils
Baseball's Opening Day Is Almost Here!
It's time to decide on a date for the 3rd Annual CBJ at the Fightin Phils (Reading Phillies).
Here is the list of Sunday Games (5:15 pm):
June 22nd, July 20th, July 27th, August 17th, August 31st
and September 14th (1:15 pm)
If you're are interested in attending this fun family event, please sent the Office your first two date choices. admin@congbj.org
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Pizza with the Rabbi
We're excited to announce our new "Pizza with the Rabbi" Teen Program for our 8th-12th graders! Teen-driven new and interesting topics and activities at each session.
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Time: Sundays 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
- Dates:
- April 27th
- May 18th
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Registration: Contact Bekah Starr, bekahstarr@gmail.com, for an application or pick one up in the CBJ office.
Payment: $100 payment per teen to cover the costs of pizza, snacks, and other supplies. All CBJ teens are welcome! Financial assistance available.
- Cash or check (mailed or hand in to Val in the office)
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Credit card (via CBJ website). Please make sure to note "Teen Program" in the memo.
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Rosh Chodesh
Wednesday, April 30th at 7:30 pm in the CBJ Library. Theme: Midwife Meaning through Change
Join CBJ member, Kohenet Bekah Starr, for a community ritual and sharing circle. We will focus on the meanings and themes of each Hebrew month, through the lens of the Kohenet Hebrew Priestess Institute theology, sharing ways they can help us explore important questions in our lives and our world.
Click Here for Full Flyer
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Bat Mitzvah
Saturday, May 3th, 9:30 am - Nora Gargiulo will be called to the Torah to become a Bat Mitzvah.
Kiddush to follow. All are welcome.
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STOP THE BLEED
Through state grant funding, CBJ will have bleeding control kits available throughout our building. On Sunday, May 4th, 1:00 pm at CBJ, we will host training on the recommended response and bleeding control protocol in the event of an injury or mass casualty event. We encourage congregants and staff to attend. Learning to stop the bleed is a lifesaving skill. The number 1 cause of preventable death after injury is bleeding. With 3 quick actions, you can be trained and empowered to save a life.
Click Here for Flyer 1
Click Here for Flyer 2
Please sign up by calling the CBJ office 610-933-5550 or emailing Michael Wagman at security@congbj.org.
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Learning for Life
Rabbi Jeff Sultar’s Adult Education Class - Each class will meet in the CBJ library on Sunday mornings from 10:00 – 11:00 am
May 4: Why do Bad Things Happen to Good People? – A Compendium of Jewish Answers
Click Here for Full Flyer
For those who can’t be there in-person, each class will also be accessible via Zoom:
Zoom Link (Click Here)
Meeting ID: 828 7971 9249
Passcode: 335665
| | CBJ Calendars and Schedules | | RaiseRight (on-going fundraiser) | |
Support CBJ by purchasing gift cards to your favorite stores and restaurants when utilizing the new CBJ RaiseRight (formerly Shopwithscrip)! You purchase cards at face value and CBJ receives 2-20% on every purchase - an easy way to support CBJ by using your phone or computer.
Consider following them on Facebook to see which cards are offering special % points at different times.
Click Here for Full Details
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Support an oneg or Kiddush! You can either donate or do it your own way. For details, contact - Adrienne Burns, Kitchen Chair- 484-318- 3385 or email at burnsao@gmail.com
Click Here to See Available Oneg/Kiddush Dates
| | JRA/CBJ/PACS Food Distribution | |
CBJ has partnered with the Jewish Relief Agency (JRA) and PACS to create a network for delivering groceries to resource challenged households in the Phoenixville Area one Sunday a month. We are now delivering to 35 households in the area. In order to make this program as successful as possible, we need your help delivering boxes! It's a small commitment with a big impact.
All congregants are welcome to participate in this wonderful mitzvah delivering boxes to our neighbors in need!
Click Here for Dates and Full Flyer
| | Parents of Our School Children |
Did you know CBJ offers a wonderful scholarship opportunity to our religious school families?
The Louis and Sadie Liss Scholarship Fund provides scholarships for the children of our members to enjoy enriching Jewish events including Jewish camps, USY on wheels, USY Israel Pilgrimage, Maccabi Games, Passport to Israel Program and other wonderful experiences.
For more information or to apply for a scholarship, please contact the office.
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Use CBJ’s Social Media (Facebook, CBJ website) to announce your events, special occasions etc.
For Website (https://www.congbj.org/) contact:
Seth Loux seth@louxfamily.com and
Jacob Marcus - JacobMarcus99@gmail.com
For Facebook contact:
Lorraine Schur LSCHUR116@gmail.com and
Jacob Marcus - JacobMarcus99@gmail.com
For Other Social Media Distributions contact:
Jessica Garguilo - jgargiulo625@gmail.com
Join our Public Facebook:
Congregation B'nai Jacob Group (Join the Public Group)
Join our Private Page on Facebook:
Congregation B'nai Jacob Phoenixville
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Week of April 7th:
Monday Closed
Tuesday - Friday 9:30 am - 3:15 pm
Week of April 14th:
Monday Closed
Tuesday - Friday 9:30 am - 3:15 pm
Office contact information:
610-933-5550 or email admin@congbj.org
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Important!
Please vote! The elections for the World Zionist Congress (WZC) are underway and will continue until May 4th. Your vote can make a huge difference. Voting for MERCAZ USA – Slate 17, the Conservative/Masorti slate, helps ensure that pluralism, democracy, and egalitarian Judaism have a strong voice in shaping the future of Judaism in Israel and around the world.
Click Here to go to website and VOTE
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Israel Trip - Stand with Israel
Our own CBJ member, Karen Motzer and her sister Natalie are signed up to go on this important trip in July to honor their parents.
For the July Trip - They currently have 8 people signed up and need a total of 10 people in order for the trip to happen.
Please click here for the flyer and more information
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In observance of Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day), join us as we stand together, l’dor v’dor, from generation to generation to say Never Again.
We invite you to join our 61st annual ceremony as part of our community’s tradition to ensure that we Never Forget about the six million Jews who perished in the Shoah and that we continue to honor the Survivors. The ceremony will include candle lighting, music and prayers.
Sunday, April 27 | 2:00 - 3:30 pm
Horwitz-Wasserman Holocaust Memorial Plaza
16th Street at Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Click Here to Register
Register by Friday, April 25 at 9:00 am
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The Katz Center has lectures, concerts, and discussions.
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jkidphilly is for families just like yours! We celebrate Jewish holidays, facilitate kid-friendly social justice activities, and connect with other families raising Jewish children.
During a time when we are being asked to spend more time at home than perhaps we are used to, jkidphilly is here to help.
jkidphilly’s goal is to connect and engage families raising Jewish children of every ability across Greater Philadelphia. A little enforced time inside won’t stop us! jkidphilly Website
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Jewish Learning Venture inspires and empowers people to make Jewish life, learning, and community relevant and meaningful.
Jewish Learning Venture Website (click here)
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