Welcome to the Congregation
 for
Humanistic Judaism
of Fairfield County, Connecticut

Serving the communities of Fairfield County and beyond since 1967
203-226-5451 
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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.

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.

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.

CLOTHES. With winter here, we are collecting clothing too. Please consider donating warm jackets, coats, sweaters, hats, mittens, gloves, scarves, etc. for  the local shelters.

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!


Join the effort to save the people of Darfur, victims of a genocide the world has not yet had the courage to stop. Read about CHJ's actions to turn the tide.

 

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.  

Summer Schedule

Friday, June 12, 7:30 pm Family Social & Games Night.  At a Fairfield home.

Saturday, June 20, 2:00 pm Annual Meeting & Family Picnic. At a Norwalk home (with pool).

Saturday, June 27, 10:00 am CHJ Book Group: Dreams of My Father by Barack Obama. At Joan Shaw’s .


 

Saturday, August 22, 6:00 pm Family Havdalah Service and picnic supper at Compo Beach. Rain date August 29.
 

and looking way ahead...

Sunday, September 13: CHJ Annual Open House Brunch and first day of Sunday School  beginning at 09:30.

2009 High Holidays: 
Rosh Hashana
September 18-19

Yom Kippur September 27-28.



Shul Band performing at Dreyfus-Moon congregation party
May 29, 2009

Hostess Rachel

 

Chef Taegun


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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.

SUCH A SEASON OF BAR AND BAT MITZVAHS!
 


Brett Kornfeld at his Bar Mitzvah
March 28, 2009


Sam Bednarski and parents at his Bar Mitzvah
March 21, 2009


Ashley Snow at her Bat Mitzvah
May 2, 2009

Sam Savage at his Bar Mitzvah,
Penfield Beach May 31, 2009

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.  

Jewish Identity

Our purpose:   Overview   Values  Practices  Frequently Asked Questions   In the News 
   What we do: Newsletter   Sunday School    Ceremony   Bar/Bat Mitzvah  Baby Naming   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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