Beth Jacob Congregation of
Kitchener-Waterloo
Beth Jacob Congregation has been serving the Jewish community of Kitchener-Waterloo and Cambridge for more than a century. Founded in 1908, Beth Jacob is a modern Orthodox synagogue with congregants from different observances.
weekly services at beth jacob
Regular minyan times (other minyamin may vary)
FRIDAY EVENINGS
♦ winter - approx 4:30pm to 6:00pm (varies)
♦ summer - 7:00pm to 8:00pm
SHABBAT MORNINGS
♦ 9:30am to 11:00am
♦ No Kiddush lunches at this time.
ADVANCED REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
REGISTRATION IS LIMITED TO CURRENT MEMBERS AT THIS TIME
PLEASE CHECK YOUR WEEKLY EMAIL FOR LINK AND INSTRUCTIONS.
Notice of 2022 beth jacob annual general meeting
2022 Beth Jacob Annual General Meeting to be held on Monday June 13 2022. Members please check your emails and post mail for further information. Thank you.
REGULAR IN-PERSON services at beth jacob
In-person services continue at Beth Jacob. We thank you for your patience and co-operation as we work to keep everyone as safe as possible.
Pre-registration no longer required. Please come and attend our services in person.
- We ask everyone who attends: if you have any fever or signs of illness, please stay home
- Siddur and Chumash will be available for your use should you require them.
- Kippah are now available on site, and you are welcome to store your tallit at Beth Jacob
- Children of all ages are welcome, but we ask that parents continue to supervise their children under the age of 12
- All attendees over the age of 2 will be asked to wear a mask that covers mouth and nose before entry of the building and during the entire duration of services. (This does not apply to those who are unable to wear a face covering due to medical condition or disability)
Adult sized masks will be available at the shul but we regret we do not have any child-sized masks. - All entrants to the building are asked to use hand sanitizer (provided throughout the building) immediately upon entry
Please be patient as we are working hard to continue to offer in-person services. Beth Jacob remains committed to following the guidelines and protocols as issued from our federal, provincial, regional and municipal authorities and public health experts. We will all need to work together to safely remain open.
WEEKLY SERVICES SCHEDULE AT BETH JACOB
Haftorah and DVAR TORAH SIGN UP Sheet
Everyone (men and women) are encouraged to sign up!
Seeking Haftorah volunteers - click here to sign up using Google Docs!
Seeking Dvar Torah volunteers - click here to sign up using Google Docs!
office hours
The office is normally open:
Mondays to Thursdays, 9:00am to 12:00pm
The office is not open on Sabbath and Major Religious Holidays and phones and emails are not answered on those days. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Should you require urgent burial assistance for a loved one,
please contact us through Dignity Memorial's 24 hour
answering service at 519-743-8900.