Invitation to Membership in Congregation for Humanistic Judaism of Fairfield County, Connecticut.

Humanistic Judaism offers contemporary Jews a true alternative to the other branches of Judaism. Our services reflect a bold, creative approach to Judaism as a cultural, historical affiliation. On the High Holidays we take pride in celebrating and reflecting on our Jewish identity, in examining who we are as Jews in the modern world. As Humanistic Jews, our every observance is marked by honest self-reflection and a positive commitment to our self-defined values and ethics. If you'd like to learn more about CHJ, feel free to call us at 203-226-5451 or visit the rest of our website. You can also learn more about Humanistic Judaism by visiting the website for the Society for Humanistic Judaism ( a larger organization with which we are affiliated) at www.shj.org.

A membership in CHJ allows you to enjoy our year-round schedule of activities and celebrations. If you have school-aged children, you might want to join to give your kids the opportunity to learn about their Jewish identity in our Sunday School, where Jewish tradition and values come alive through readings, discussion, music, and arts and crafts.

We also welcome you to our High Holiday services. This year, as in previous years, there is no charge for High Holiday Services. Childcare will be provided during all day programming. If you decide to join CHJ before October 30, you may apply any donations to your membership fees. Please call us with your questions or to make a reservation. 203-226-5451.

It's my pleasure to invite you to share the coming year with us, and I hope to see you soon.

Friday, Sept.18: Rosh Hashanah eve Service. 7:30 p.m. (Doors open at 7:00 p.m.) Oneg follows service.

Saturday, September 19: Rosh Hashanah Day Program
      1:00 - 1:45 p.m. Family Service
      2:00 - 3:30 p.m. Workshop, “Rewrite Your Tomorrow,” led by Mike Jaffe, Rosh Hashanah speaker.
                              Supervised activities for Children.

Sunday, September 27: Yom Kippur/Kol Nidre Service. 7:30 p.m. (Doors open at 7:00 p.m.)

Monday, September 28: Yom Kippur Day Program.
        1:00 - 1:45 p.m.   Family Service.

        2:00 - 3:00 p.m.   Two workshops:
                                            "The Jonah Story: How a Few Humanists Read Bible" led by Lucy Katz
                                            "What is Humanistic Judaism?" an exploration of what Humanistic Jews believe led by John Franklin

        3:30 - 5:00 p.m.    Panel Discussion: "Living the Message of Yom Kippur"

        5:10 p.m.           Memorial and Closing Service. Supervised Activities for Children.

        6:15 p.m.             Break-fast.

Free admission to all High Holiday programs. All are welcome.
Location for all Events: Coleytown Middle School, 255 North Ave, Westport. Directions are here.

See the attached Membership Registration form to join the CHJ.