About Temple B’nai Chaim

Temple B’nai Chaim is a modern Reform congregation inspired by over 3000 years of tradition.  We believe in a living Judaism compatible with contemporary science, historical understanding, and ethical sensibilities, and which reflects everyday reality and is refined by it.  We are a member congregation of the Union for Reform Judaism.

TBC is open for in-person services in our beautiful sanctuary.  All are welcome! See our events calendar for dates and times.

      NEW  Navigating the War in Israel – TBC Religious School Resource Guide

Check out our News and Chailites page  for additional information on upcoming services and events.

Interested in finding out more about membership?  Send email to membership@templebnaichaim.org to contact us or call 203-544-8695.

COVID Safety Policy: Wearing a mask inside our building is optional; full vaccination is still required.


In the Spotlight!

Upcoming Events

  1. 19 Apr

    Daily Bread Food Pantry

    8:00 am - 11:00 am

    Next dates: 26 Apr | 03 May | 10 May |
  2. 19 Apr

    Shabbat at home

    7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
  3. 23 Apr

    Daily Bread Food Pantry

    8:00 am - 11:00 am

    Next dates: 30 Apr | 07 May | 14 May |
  4. 26 Apr

    Passover Shabbat

    7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

 

From the Union For Reform Judaism / Reform Movement

Harnessing the Power of our Mothers Around the Seder Table

Harnessing the Power of our Mothers Around the Seder Table jemerman

We have so much to learn from our mothers, past and present. Soon, we'll return to the story of Passover and to the narratives of three remarkable mothers whose determination, fearlessness, and love changed the course of biblical history.

Melding Tradition and Innovation: Our Interfaith Toddler Naming Ceremony

Melding Tradition and Innovation: Our Interfaith Toddler Naming Ceremony jemerman

When I found out I was pregnant, my mind was immediately filled with questions and plans. When my son Logan was born at 34 weeks, many of those plans quickly changed.

A Place at the Table: How an Accessible Haggadah Creates a Seder of Belonging

A Place at the Table: How an Accessible Haggadah Creates a Seder of Belonging jemerman

As someone who is completely blind, I have enjoyed many opportunities to fully participate in the Jewish community because of accessible materials.

Passover 2024: The Three Central Messages of Pesach

Passover 2024: The Three Central Messages of Pesach jemerman

The Exodus story is the master narrative of the Jewish people. As most of us know, it tells the story of the Hebrew slaves in Egypt and the rise of Moses as their liberator. It reminds us that in 2024, the universality of Passover's three-part message again reverberates through the generations: freedom, love, and justice.