Who We Are 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!
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 and film discussion groups, retreats, and men's and women's groups. The Congregation values its sense of community. Interfaith families are welcome. |
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Our purpose: Overview Values Practices Frequently Asked Questions In the NewsWhat we do: Newsletter Sunday School Ceremony Bar/Bat Mitzvah Baby Naming Funerals Menschlikeit Award Retreat Rap Groups Social Action Book and Film Groups Members Discussion Forum The Inner Workings: Congregation Officers Programming Leadership Program Lifecycle Resources: Why Secular Humanistic Judaism? Founder Sherwin Wine Links Timeline Historic Photos Directions Ritual: Rosh Hashanah Yom Kippur Sukkoth Purim Chanukah Passover Hagaddah Shabbat Ceremonies Tu B'Shvat How to Join: Invitation to Join Membership Form Sunday School Registration Form Sunday School Release Form
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