Our Women’s and Men’s Groups at Temple Chai

Affinity groups at Temple Chai are built around shared identity, experience, and community. They offer meaningful opportunities to connect, learn, celebrate, and grow through Jewish life. Whether you’re seeking spiritual exploration, social connection, or community service, there’s a group for you.

Bat Chai – Women of Temple Chai

Bat Chai, our vibrant women’s group, brings together women of all ages to explore Jewish identity, heritage, and spirituality. Through learning, prayer, retreats, and friendship, we strengthen our connection to Judaism, ourselves, and one another.

Bat Chai programming includes guest speakers, social action, wellness events, and more — all designed to nourish the mind, body, and soul. The group’s signature event is the Annual Women’s Retreat, a powerful weekend of reflection, learning, and community.

Men’s Group

The Temple Chai Men’s Group is a multi-generational community for connection, learning, and meaningful engagement. Whether you’re a father, husband, brother, or friend, this group welcomes you to share in events that strengthen bonds and support one another.

Popular events include Guys Night Out, the Chai Steaks Poker Tournament, day hikes, Scotch tastings, and study sessions such as Lag B’Omer learning. The highlight of the year is the Annual Men’s Shabbaton, combining spiritual connection and brotherhood.

Dor L’ Dor

Dor L’dor has been an active and beloved group for seniors at Temple Chai for over 20 years. Open to all Temple Chai members and non-members age 55 and older, the group typically meets monthly, offering a welcoming space for connection and community.

Programs are entertaining, informative, and social, with recent gatherings featuring musical performances, guest speakers, painting parties, pickle making, and more. Above all, Dor L’dor is about building friendships and deepening bonds across generations, tradition, and time.

Temple Chai welcomes transgender, non-binary, and gender nonconforming people to join the affinity groups of their choice. The Bat Chai/Temple Chai Women’s Group and The Men’s Group are both open to transgender, non-binary and GNC members at your own discretion.