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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. –

Upcoming Events

  1. 05 May

    Religious School PK-7

    9:30 am - 11:30 am
  2. 05 May

    Bagels and Blocks

    10:00 am - 10:30 am
    Next dates: 02 Jun | 07 Jul | 04 Aug |
  3. 05 May

    Confirmation Class

    11:45 am - 1:00 pm
  4. 07 May

    Daily Bread Food Pantry

    8:00 am - 11:00 am
    Next dates: 14 May | 21 May | 28 May |

 

From the Union For Reform Judaism / Reform Movement

Communities of Belonging Don’t Just Happen…URJ Camps are Putting in the Work

Communities of Belonging Don’t Just Happen…URJ Camps are Putting in the Work jemerman

Racial Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion
Photo of four diverse people at 6 Points, holding up a frame with all four of their faces inside the frame
While camp is an oasis away from everyday life, it still exists in a world that has much work to do around harm prevention, particularly for Campers of Color, gender-diverse campers, campers with a variety of body sizes, and campers with disabilities.

Continuing Trauma, Ambiguous Commemoration, and Decisive Change: Israel’s National Days in 2024

Continuing Trauma, Ambiguous Commemoration, and Decisive Change: Israel’s National Days in 2024 jemerman

Yom HaZikaron and Yom HaAtzmaut
Photo of four people's silhouettes holding hands up in the air; with the sun setting in front of them
When Yom HaZikaron arrives on the eve of May 11th - 219 days since the horrific events of October 7th - we expect to still be stuck in the limbo of this ongoing nightmare.

“We Were the Lucky Ones:” Bringing The Holocaust Out of History Books and Into Our Homes

“We Were the Lucky Ones:” Bringing The Holocaust Out of History Books and Into Our Homes jemerman

Film
Photo from the Hulu series "We Were the Lucky Ones," starring Joey King and Logan Lerman
Since 1945, there have been over 440 Holocaust-related films and miniseries, and that's not counting documentaries. Hulu offers the latest, a new limited series, "We Were the Lucky Ones."

Harnessing the Power of our Mothers Around the Seder Table

Harnessing the Power of our Mothers Around the Seder Table jemerman

Passover
Photo of a group of people standing in a circle
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.

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