By Cindy Mindell

WILTON – Temple B’nai Chaim, the only synagogue in this upper Fairfield County town celebrated the opening of its new sanctuary on May 14.

Situated in Georgetown, a village at the meeting-point of Wilton, Weston, and Redding, the 35-year-old Reform congregation has inhabited its current location since the late ’80s. The new 9,000-square-foot addition was designed by Henry Stolzman of PKSB Architects in New York and constructed by Hawley Construction of Danbury. The pre-engineered steel building is clad in glass and stone, linking existing and new facilities with a façade scaled to the building’s natural setting.
“Our new sanctuary is the result of years of hard work and dedication by our entire congregation who pulled together their time, resources and commitment, to synagogue life to make our new addition a reality,” says Rabbi Leah Cohen. “This is one of the proudest moments of my rabbinical career as I have watched our new house of prayer and worship come to fruition. I look forward to welcoming our entire community in the coming months as we turn our house into a home.”
The new sanctuary has 18-foot-high ceilings with multiple windows overlooking the adjoining wetlands. The sanctuary and adjacent social hall can accommodate 175 occupants.
“Our membership has grown steadily over the years, and it is exciting and moving to take this next step toward the future of Temple B’nai Chaim,” says Cantor Jon Sobel.
The old sanctuary and classroom space will be renovated to create a modern school facility, library, and school administration space.
For more information: www.tbc-ct.org

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