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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Congregation Practices

Our community functions as a cooperative.  Through Sunday School for our children and diverse adult programs, we

·        educate ourselves and our children in Jewish history, culture, tradition and values;

·        celebrate and observe Jewish holidays, and mark important life cycle events, in meaningful non-theistic Jewish ways;

·        engage in social action, contribution, and community service;

·        explore philosophic and ethical issues in group discussion;

·        keep current on issues of concern to the Jewish people and support Israel in its quest for peace;

·        foster an understanding of Humanistic Judaism in the broader community; and

·        dedicate ourselves to creating a compassionate community whose members treat each other with respect, dignity and caring.

Humanistic Judaism recognizes that life evolves constantly and that we, as individuals and collectively as a congregation, must change and grow also. Accordingly, we recognize that this document is neither permanent nor encompassing, but will evolve in response to the needs of our membership.

This CHJ Statement of Purpose (Overview, Humanistic Judaism Defined, Humanistic Jewish Values, Congregation Practices) was adopted by the Congregation for Humanistic Judaism at its Annual Meeting on June 29, 2002 as an update to its Credo of  May 10, 1992.

 

 

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