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Read Cary Shaw on the Pledge Hearing at the Supreme Court CHILDREN’S MODEL PASSOVER SEDER HELD ON MARCH 28 A
vibrant, participatory, and instructive Children's Model Passover Seder
was held again this year as the Congregation for Humanistic Judaism
continued its tradition of inviting the public to this event.
This Passover Seder
featured a special
illustrated children's Haggadah and a warm community atmosphere.
Passover
is one of the most popular festivals of the Jewish year. It is an
important holiday when we gather with family and friends, to recite our
ancient tales, to reflect on the ideals of freedom and leadership, and to
examine oppression and tyranny. Passover commemorates the Jewish people's
exodus from slavery in Egypt in ancient days. At Passover, we retell the
biblical story of Moses and the children of Israel escaping Egypt,
crossing the Red Sea, wandering in the desert, and reaching the promised
land. Humanistic Jews add the stories of the twentieth century exoduses of
our parents and grandparents. Passover is a serious but joyous holiday,
filled with music, good food, stories, and community. Passover is one of the most celebrated Jewish holidays. Family and friends usually gather for a symbolic meal called a Passover Seder. (Seder literally means "order," as in the "order of events" at a Passover dinner.) They usually read from a book called a Haggadah ("the telling"), which recounts the tale of the Jewish people's struggle for freedom in the story of Exodus. Most
celebrations reflect the ancient and traditional celebration of the
holiday and include new meanings for our own day. Families often retell
the ancient stories, share the rich symbols, and connect these with modern
concerns and issues. |
Scenes from last year's Model Seder
Directions To Bedford Middle School, 88 North Ave, Westport: Merritt S on Rte 57 to end (Cross Highway). L for .95 miles, R on North Ave for .45 miles. School entrance on left. |
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.
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.
Come try us out!
We welcome visitors to our programs so they may
determine if an affiliation with our Congregation is appropriate to their needs.
