Temple B'nai Chaim
A Reform Congregation Located in Fairfield County, Connecticut
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Click here to go to the TBC Religious School web site.

It is the goal of our Religious School to teach our children, with joy and dignity, the wealth of knowledge that is their Jewish heritage. Through books, hands-on experiences, celebrations and dedicated teachers, they learn about our holidays, traditions and heritage. Arts & crafts, music, dance and special programs enrich the curriculum and help the children learn to value and honor themselves as individuals and as members of the Temple and the Jewish people. They learn, through responsibility and a sense of caring for others, how to be compassionate and helpful.

Weekly Hebrew classes teach our children to read and understand the prayerbook and provide an introduction to Hebrew as a living language. Preparation for Bar and Bat Mitzvah is arranged on an individual basis. Religious training for young adults is encouraged through pre-confirmation and confirmation classes. Many of our post-confirmands continue to be active in our school as aides and assistants. For our pre-schoolers, we have a “Jr. Chai” Program which meets twice a month throughout the year. Here the children learn the meanings and symbols of the holidays through stories, songs and crafts.

Our school is committed to teaching our children and developing a sense of self-worth, belonging and caring for others. It is a joyful place!

Our Education Director, Judy Klamka

Judy Klamka joined Temple B’nai Chaim in 2008 as our Religious School Principal.  She is a seasoned educator, who always has the needs of the children at heart.  You can mention any Jewish holiday to Judy, and she immediately thinks of many fun ways to teach and celebrate it with our students.  She is very knowledgeable about teaching Hebrew.  With her support, our Religious School teachers can give their very best to their Hebrew and Sunday School classes.

Judy came to us with 19 years of experience as principal of Temple Shearith Israel’s religious school.  She also served as the Interim Director of Religion School at Temple Beth El of Northern Westchester, and taught Hebrew at Temple Shaaray Tefila in Bedford Corners, where she also served as Vice Principal.  She taught Jewish culture classes at the Pleasantville Community Synagogue and held the position of Jewish Educator for the Pound Ridge Jewish Community Chavurah.

To reach Mrs. Klamka, e-mail eddirector@tbc-ct.org

We may not always be able to put school closings on the Website.  You can find if school is closed by going to CTweather.com or cancellations.com. In addition, there will also be a message on the phone answering system at the Temple.