Welcome to the Congregation
for Humanistic
Judaism
of Fairfield County, Connecticut
Serving
the communities of Fairfield County and beyond since 1967
203-226-5451
We welcome visitors to our programs so they may determine if an
affiliation with our Congregation is appropriate for them. To learn
the location of an event and reserve your spot, or to get three
monthly newsletters mailed to your home, or to simply get more
information, call 203-226-5451.
The Congregation for Humanistic Judaism is a welcoming,
supportive community, serving Fairfield County since 1967, for secular Jews
and their families to affirm, celebrate, and enrich Jewish identity and
values. CHJ believes in personal responsibility to fulfill the Jewish ideals
of loving-kindness, justice, and good deeds. If you live in Bethel, Bridgeport, Brookfield, Danbury, Darien, Easton,
Fairfield, Greenwich, Monroe, New Canaan, New Fairfield, Newtown, Norwalk,
Redding, Ridgefield, Shelton, Sherman, Stamford, Stratford, Trumbull,
Weston, Westport or Wilton (or Rockland or Dutchess Counties and don't mind
traveling for your beliefs) and are seeking a congregation that allows you
to be true to your humanistic values while celebrating your Jewish heritage,
we may be the place! Our synagogue meets in members' homes and public
schools. Please join us at an event and talk with our members. Your search
may be over!
HUNGER. We encourage all members to bring non-perishable food to
all events so we can help replenish the
food banks. Hunger is a year-round problem, even in our area.
Living Our Values: Fighting hunger locally and globally!
Donations of food, personal hygiene products, and money
continue to be collected at all CHJ events. CLOTHES. No matter the season,
we collect clothing too for the local shelters. Please consider donating
(for winter) warm jackets, coats, sweaters, hats, mittens, gloves,
scarves; as well as other clothing in good condition. BOOKS FOR ZIM Also, please consider donating
school supplies, sports equipment (soccer balls, softball, basketballs,
volleyballs) that will be sent to Zimbabwe as part of the Books for Zim
project. Anything that can be used by a school (including books) is
welcome!
Humanistic Judaism is one of the five branches of Judaism recognized by the
United Jewish Communities of North America. We are affiliated with the
Society for Humanistic Judaism and the International Federation of Secular
Humanistic Jews, active worldwide.
CHJ Sunday School, May 2010
Your Child Can Be in This Picture
Send your children to a Jewish Sunday School whose teachings reflect your own views on what it means to be Jewish in America today. No doctrine, no dogma. A place where they can learn about Jewish history, holidays, culture, literature, art, and music in a warm participatory environment. For children pre-school and up. Small class size fosters involvement and learning. And, when it comes time for their Bar/Bat Mitzvah, it will be a ceremony your whole family will be proud of.
Come see what we've got to offer!
The Congregation is run as a cooperative and offers full range of member-led activities celebrating our Jewish heritage and values. Activities include adult education, tzedakah/social action, book discussion, and women's rap group. The Congregation values its sense of community. Interfaith families are welcome.
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Westport, CT 06880 203-226-5451