Welcome to Sons of Jacob Synagogue
411 E Mitchell Ave, Waterloo IA 50702
"I have always felt fortunate to be raised in a small town that had a wonderful Synagogue and Jewish community" -Lisa (Vidis) Edelman
Join us in enriching the Jewish life and identity of the Cedar Valley. Membership in Sons of Jacob is a way to be a part of the mitzvah of helping to create and sustain Jewish life for those who are enriched by it.
From the celebration of new life to the saying of Kaddish, Sons of Jacob provides a family who will honor the life cycle events of all their members as well as celebrate Jewish holy days together. From Rosh Hashanah to Simhat Torah, the memories made at Sons of Jacob will enrich each and every member.
Sons of Jacob Synagogue provides an opportunity for Jewish people in the Cedar Valley a place to honor and celebrate our shared history all the
while building lifelong friendships.
SCRIP Orders Due the 15th of Every Month
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Thank You to those who have donated to our endowment fund.
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Service Times
Friday Evenings 7:30 PM (First Friday of every month, Family Shabbat Service)
Saturday Mornings 9:30 AM
Rosh Hahana
Wed Sept 28 - Light candles no later than 6:38 PM
- Services begin at 7:30 PM
Thu Sept 29 - Services begin at 9:00AM (apples & honey to follow)
- Tashlich at Liberty Park in Waterloo at 4:00 PM
Evening Portion
- Light candles no earlier than 7:40 PM
- Services begin at 7:30 PM
Fri Sept 30 - Services begin at 9:00 AM
Evening Portion Shabbat Shuvah
-Light candles no later than 6:35 PM
-Services begin at 7:30 PM
Sat Oct 1- Services begin at 9:30 AM