Temple B'nai Chaim

About Temple B’nai Chaim

TBC has reopened for IN PERSON Shabbat Services in our beautiful sanctuary and for IN PERSON learning in our Religious School.

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

Check out our News and Chailites page and our Events Calendar for information on how upcoming services and events.

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

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We welcome all Jews, their partners and families regardless of background. We affirm the equality between men and women, members of all ages, races, physical conditions, and sexual orientations. News and announcements are in our Chailites / Email Archive and on our Facebook page.

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See Temple B’nai Chaim’s mission statement ….	See Cantor Harriet Dunkerley’s Sermons and Messages…

In the Spotlight!

Annual Community Softball Game & Potluck Picnic at Jensen Field – All are Welcome!

Please join us for a family-friendly Softball game, potluck picnic, lawn games, a live DJ, and popsicles! You will have a chance to meet our Clergy, Cantor Harriet Dunkerley, various members of TBC Faculty and Leadership and get to know many members of the community. You can play in the softball game, play a few lawn games and/or enjoy some good food while you spectate and dance from the bleachers or from your own chairs and blankets! All are welcome to attend this fabulous event at no charge! Register Now!

Check out the TBC Calendar, TBC Chailites and TBC Shutterfly galleries for more information and upcoming events!

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Upcoming Events

19 Aug

DIY Shabbat

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
26 Aug

Welcoming Shabbat Together

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
02 Sep

DIY Shabbat

7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
07 Sep

Dorothy Day Hospitality House - Grab & Go

2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

From the Union For Reform Judaism / Reform Movement

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