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. 16 Apr

    Daily Bread Food Pantry

    8:00 am - 11:00 am

    Next dates: 23 Apr | 30 Apr | 07 May |
  2. 19 Apr

    Daily Bread Food Pantry

    8:00 am - 11:00 am

    Next dates: 26 Apr | 03 May | 10 May |
  3. 19 Apr

    Welcome Shabbat Together

    7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
  4. 26 Apr

    Passover Shabbat

    7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

 

From the Union For Reform Judaism / Reform Movement

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.

Modern-Day Plagues of Injustice and Inequality

Modern-Day Plagues of Injustice and Inequality jemerman

On Passover, we recount the Ten Plagues that were inflicted upon the Egyptian people. Below you can find some of the "plagues" and injustices that afflict our present-day society and actions you can take.

Burning Our Emotional Chameitz

Burning Our Emotional Chameitz sdolgov

I grew up in a family that was all about making Jewish ritual our own, and there was no greater holiday for our collective creativity than Passover.