About Us
About Us
In the beginning… “Base of Jacob” was incorporated by 11 men on September 19, 1907. Ten years later, in February 1917, it became known as Temple Beth Jacob. In 1946, Temple Beth Jacob affiliated with the Union for Reform Judaism. For a period of time prior to this, services were conducted in the Orthodox tradition. Rabbi Aaron B. Ilson, who was raised in the Orthodox tradition, but was ordained as a Reform rabbi, provided the transition from Orthodox to Reform.
In the years since, the congregation has continued to grow in size, scope of activities, and in its dedication to the diversity of Jewish ideas and ideals. Through the nearly 100 years of our existence, a series of dedicated rabbis and congregational leaders has enabled TBJ to go from those initial 11 men to nearly 200 families from near-isolation as Jews in the Concord area to becoming an integral part of the larger Jewish community of New Hampshire and beyond.
Founded in 1907 as an Orthodox Temple, we are now a traditional Reform Congregation that has not forgotten its Orthodox Jewish roots. Beginning with 11 founding families, today Temple Beth Jacob boasts more than 175 families from a wide geographic area around Concord.
Our present synagogue, originally purchased in 1937, has been updated several times in its history, most recently in 1989 when the building was expanded and renovated to include a larger sanctuary, kitchen, libraries, offices and classrooms. We are a group of families involved in not only our religious community, but also active members of our cities and towns.
Tue, March 19 2024
9 Adar II 5784
Friday Night
Candle Lighting : 6:44pm |
: 7:00pm |
Shabbat Day
5th/6th Grade Limmud Shabbat Service : 9:30am |
Purim Service : 6:00pm |
Havdalah : 7:53pm |
Upcoming Programs & Events
Mar 21 Purimshpiel 2024 Rehearsal Thursday, Mar 21 7:00pm |
Mar 23 5th/6th Grade Limmud Shabbat Service Shabbat, Mar 23 9:30am |
Mar 23 Purim Service Shabbat, Mar 23 6:00pm |
Mar 24 Purim Carnival Sunday, Mar 24 11:00am |
Mar 24 Book Group with Rabbi Robin Sunday, Mar 24 11:00am |
This week's Torah portion is Parashat Vayikra
Shabbat, Mar 23 |
Candle Lighting
Friday, Mar 22, 6:44pm |
Havdalah
Motzei Shabbat, Mar 23, 7:53pm |
Taanit Esther
Thursday, Mar 21 |