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Enhance your child's
Jewish identity and intellectual growth
Sunday School of the
Congregation for Humanistic Judaism offers classes for grades kindergarten
through Bar/Bat Mitzvah and a playgroup for children ages 0-5
during school hours. In small
classes, and through art, music, texts, and games, students learn about Jewish
culture, history, and holidays, receiving a rich Jewish experience from a
humanistic perspective.
 2007-2008 Sunday School Registration Form
here.
CHJ Sunday School emergency medical release here.
2007-2008 CHJ Sunday School Schedule
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Sept. 9 - Open House
Sept. 16
Sept. 30 - Sukkot celebration
Oct. 14
Oct. 28
Nov. 4
Nov. 18
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Dec. 2
Dec. 9 - Hannukah party
Dec. 16
Jan. 6
Jan. 13
Jan. 27
Feb. 3
Feb. 10
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Mar. 2
Mar. 16
Mar. 30
Apr. 6 - Model Seder
Apr. 27
May 4
May 18 - Graduation
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Sunday School Snow Policy:
In the event of snow on a morning scheduled for Sunday School, please check to
see if you have received a message from the CHJ listserver. A message will be
sent by 7:30 a.m.
Sunday School emphasize humanistic
values and ethics within a Jewish context. Our goal is to provide a program that
is educational and engaging for all students. Many
interfaith couples find it a comfortable place for their families. We offer:
- Knowledge about the Jewish people, historic
and contemporary
- Celebration of the Jewish holidays and their
significance
- Humanistic philosophy and ethics
- Bar/Bat Mitzvah classes
- Hebrew
- Music, crafts and games
- Small class size
Philosophy
Humanistic Jewish education grows out of the
philosophy of Humanistic Judaism. In addition to defining the content of our
curricula, the philosophy of Humanistic Judaism helps define our method of
communicating ideas. Affirming a Humanistic Jewish philosophy in our school
furnishes us with both the "what" to teach and the "how" to teach.
Humanistic teaching means we must create an
open, warm environment in which learners can safely express their thoughts and
feelings. It is an environment that motivates, excites, and encourages critical
thinking, love of learning and striving for self-improvement. Our teachers and
staff exemplify Humanistic Jewish values through their behavior and in their
approach to the study of Judaism.
Goals
The educational goals of the Congregation for
Humanistic Judaism Sunday School are to:
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Foster a positive personal Jewish identity in a multicultural world.
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Appreciate and apply humanistic values and ethics.
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Understand Humanistic Judaism and how it compares to theistic branches of
Judaism and to other religions.
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Celebrate Jewish culture through holidays, song, dance, literature, life
cycle events, and community activities.
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Learn and appreciate Jewish history
- Traditional Bible stories and their relevance today
- World Jewry
- Birth and growth of the Israeli state
- Jews in America
- Become acquainted with Hebrew reading, writing, and conversation.
- Create a sense of congregation, community and shared goals.
- Enjoy classes and the learning experience.
We aim to create school and classroom settings
that reflect the highest standards of Humanistic Judaism and its moral values:
respect for fellow learners, enjoyment, participation, personal responsibility
and learning to develop an independent set of beliefs based on informed
discovery.
We emphasize the participation of families in
our educational program and welcome parents to learn with their children during
the year. To this end, we offer adult educational classes held during Sunday
School hours.
ATTENTION
FAMILIES WITH YOUNG CHILDREN

Your young children are enthusiastically invited to participate
in the CHJ Sunday playgroup. Our playgroup, for ages 0-5, meets during Sunday
School
hours so that young families can fully participate in Congregation activities, including Sunday School committees and celebrations as well as
adult education. Snacks, juice, toys, and babysitters will be provided. Please bring a toy or art supplies to share. Prospective members are
always welcome.
For more information about the CHJ educational program,
contact
Beth Ulman at
sundayschool@humanisticjews.org.
2007-2008 Sunday School Registration Form
Parents Names:______________________________________________________
Home Address:_____________________________________________________
Home Phone:____________________ Cell Phone_____________________
Emergency Contact:_________________________________________________
Relationship:____________________________ Phone:____________________
Name Date Local Grade
Registered Child of Birth
School (2006/07)
Child #1 _________________________
___________ ___________________
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Child #2 _________________________ ___________
___________________ ______
Child #3 _________________________ ___________
___________________ ______
Other Children At Home (names, DOB):
___________________________________ __________________________________
___________________________________ __________________________________
Please Return Completed forms to:
Dana Preis-Treasurer
65 Cedar Hill Road
Easton, CT 06612
CHJ
SUNDAY school
emergency medical
release
I am
leaving the child/children named in this Registration Form in the charge of the
Congregation for Humanistic Judaism's Sunday School.
I
hereby grant permission for my child/children to participate in all activities
of the school.
I
hereby grant permission for my child/children to leave the school premises under
the supervision of teachers and chaperones for field trips which I have received
previous notification.
I
hereby give my permission for my child/children to get any medical or surgical
assistance that is necessary while the CHJ Sunday School is in charge of their
care, if I cannot be reached.
___________________________________________
_____________________
Signature
Date
Medical Information
Insurance:______________________________________________________
Hospital
of choice:_____________________________________________
Child
Name Allergies Pediatrician Phone
____________________
_____________________ __________________ ___________
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_____________________ __________________ ___________
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_____________________ __________________ ___________
Photo Release
I
give permission to CHJ to use photographs of my child/children taken at school
activities, with captions, to be used and /or reproduced by CHJ for publicity
purposes without further consent of the child/children or parent(s).
_____________________________________
Signature
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