Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Congregation for Humanistic Judaism Fairfield County, CT ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.humanisticjews.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Pages - [Home](https://www.humanisticjews.org/) - Serving Fairfield County, CT & surrounding areas, we affirm, celebrate, and enrich Jewish identity and values for secular Jews by birth, association or choice. - [About Membership](https://www.humanisticjews.org/join/about-membership/) - A membership in the Congregation for Humanistic Judaism allows you to enjoy our year-round schedule of activities and celebrations. Some of our many events include meaningful High Holidays services, Sukkot and Hanukkah celebrations, a spiritual Tu B’Shevat seder, movie night featuring a Humanistic-themed film, frequent, informative Adult Ed sessions, men’s and women’s raps, book club, - [High Holidays](https://www.humanisticjews.org/holidays/high-holidays/) - We are pleased to present our 2026 Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur services in person to our members, their families and guests. New this year, non-members may join us for our in-person services if they pre-register. (Registration instructions are set forth below.) We will also be live streaming the services to members and non-members who - [B' Mitzvah Mentoring Program](https://www.humanisticjews.org/learning/mitzvah-mentoring-program/) - The Congregation for Humanistic Judaism’s secular Bar/Bat Mitzvah program, which we refer to as a B’ Mitzvah Mentoring Program, is a two-year learning experience that prepares young people to celebrate the joys of being Jewish.Throughout the program, each student is nurtured, valued, and invited to be part of our community; together with our members, students - [Bar/Bat Mitzvah](https://www.humanisticjews.org/life-cycle/bar-bat-mitzvah/) - Please see the B’Mitzvah Mentoring Program page for more information or email info@humanisticjews.org - [Passover](https://www.humanisticjews.org/holidays/passover/) - Passover, one of the oldest and most popular of the Jewish holidays, celebrates the ideal of human freedom in a setting of family unity and love. Passover or “Pesach” takes place on the full moon of the first month of the Hebrew calendar, at the beginning of spring in Israel. Our ancestors left Egypt by - [Sherwin Wine Award – Cary Shaw](https://www.humanisticjews.org/about-us/awards/sherwin-wine-award/) - Cary Shaw and his wife Joan are long-time members of the Congregation for Humanistic Judaism of Fairfield County, CT. Cary has held numerous leadership roles, both within Humanistic Judaism and in the wider secular/humanistic community.Cary had many accomplishments that easily made him deserving of the Sherwin Wine Award. Here are some of them:He was instrumental - [In Memoriam](https://www.humanisticjews.org/life-cycle/in-memoriam/) - [Join or Renew Membership](https://www.humanisticjews.org/join/join-or-renew-membership/) - "*" indicates required fields Membership Options*Please choose the membership option that is best for you. Eligibility for "Out-of-Area" memberships applies to those who live more than 50 miles from Westport, CT. First year membership applies to those who have never before been members of CHJ. Two adult household - $475.00 Single adult household - $265.00 - [Newsletters](https://www.humanisticjews.org/members/newsletters/) - This page is restricted to members only. Please click here to log in. - [Newsletters](https://www.humanisticjews.org/about-us/newsletters/) - 2026 2025 2024 2023 2022 - [Havdalah](https://www.humanisticjews.org/havdalah-3/) - CHJ makes the most of summer and early fall days to celebrate Havdalah, the ceremony that ends Shabbat. On selective Saturdays, we gather at Sherwood Island State Park in Westport, lug our beach chairs and suppers, and count on volunteers to provide desserts and drinks.Our service is short and sweet. We bring friends, newcomers, and - [Shabbat](https://www.humanisticjews.org/holidays/shabbat/) - Friday Night Candle LightingThis past year, CHJ celebrated Shabbat every Friday night on Zoom, where members and friends gather from Connecticut, Florida, New York – and wherever else they happen to be. On some Fridays, a full service is followed by a provocative/humorous/educational program. The service is distributed to members in advance via our list serve. On - [Memorials & Funerals](https://www.humanisticjews.org/life-cycle/memorials-funerals/) - In the Congregation’s more than fifty years in existence, we have mourned the loss of many beloved members. Whether as officiants, service-writers or just friends, members always are there to support the family and to serve in whatever ways are needed. You are welcome to download either of these services, which are in Word doc - [Social Action](https://www.humanisticjews.org/social-action/) - A major focus of Humanistic Judaism is social action. Our purpose is to elevate the dignity of our fellow human beings. We can help empower people to navigate the courses of their lives.We can be most supportive of those in need by performing social action on a regular basis. Our goal for CHJ this year - [Invitation to Join](https://www.humanisticjews.org/join/invitation-to-join/) - Humanistic Judaism offers contemporary Jews a true alternative to the other branches of Judaism. Our services reflect a bold, creative approach to Judaism as a cultural, historical affiliation. On the High Holidays we take pride in celebrating and reflecting on our Jewish identity, in examining who we are as Jews in the modern world. As - [Officers & Chairs](https://www.humanisticjews.org/about-us/officers-chairs/) - CHJ Board of Directors President Open Vice Presidents Irene Blumenthal & Previn Patel Treasurer Walt Frank Secretary Sheila Felsen Immediate Past President Ruth Light Board Members Rachel Dreyfus Roberta Frank (at large) Linda Ludwig (at large) Previn Patel Irene Blumenthal Dana Preis George Rockmore Debbie Shindell Ruth Light Committees Jewish Journeys (Adult Ed) open, chair - [Member Directory](https://www.humanisticjews.org/members/member-directory/) - This page is restricted to members only. Please click here to log in. - [Tu B'Shevat](https://www.humanisticjews.org/holidays/tu-bshevat/) - Tu B’Shevat, the New Year of Trees, falls on the fifteenth day of the month of Shevat. It originated in a pagan festival honoring Asherah, goddess of farmers and fertility. Her chief festival took place at the end of the rainy season, when the sap begins to rise in the fruit trees of Israel – in other - [Social Groups](https://www.humanisticjews.org/activities/social-groups/) - Women's Rap Come join other CHJ women to talk about a topic that’s chosen at the meeting. It’s a great way to get to know one another. We meet generally the last Sunday of the month, at 10:30am at a member’s home or via Zoom, depending upon the weather. We encourage new members to join - [CHJ Administrative Documents](https://www.humanisticjews.org/members/chj-admin-docs/) - Click here to download the By-Laws as a PDF file. Click here to download the 501C Confirmation of Formation from 1968. Click here to download the CT Tax Exempt Certificate. Click here to access the archive of monthly Board Meeting Minutes. - [Members](https://www.humanisticjews.org/members/) - [Donate](https://www.humanisticjews.org/donate/) - The Congregation for Humanistic Judaism welcomes your contribution. We thank you for supporting CHJ with an online donation (credit card or Paypal). If you prefer to mail a check (any amount accepted), please send to CHJ Treasurer, P.O. Box 432, Easton, CT 06612. Please include a note with the instructions for your donation. - [Life Cycle](https://www.humanisticjews.org/life-cycle/) - Humanistic Jewish Cycle Ceremonies Since time immemorial, throughout the world, and across all cultures and faiths, we have marked the passages of human life, from birth to death, by celebrating life cycle events. The rituals, symbols and ceremonies of life cycle events have evolved with our changing ideas, beliefs and needs. In our ceremonies, we - [Learning](https://www.humanisticjews.org/learning/) - [Join](https://www.humanisticjews.org/join/) - [Activities](https://www.humanisticjews.org/activities/) - [Holidays](https://www.humanisticjews.org/holidays/) - [About Us](https://www.humanisticjews.org/about-us/) - [Who We Are](https://www.humanisticjews.org/about-us/who-we-are/) - The Congregation for Humanistic Judaism (CHJ) is a welcoming and supportive Jewish community that has served Fairfield County, Connecticut since 1967. It is a congregation whose mission is to allow secular Jews to affirm, celebrate and enrich their Jewish identity and values through the practice of Humanistic Judaism.What is Humanistic Judaism as Practiced by CHJ?Humanistic - [FAQs](https://www.humanisticjews.org/about-us/faqs/) - So, you’re thinking of joining the Congregation, but you have a few questions. Prospective members have frequently asked the following questions about Humanistic Judaism and about our congregation. The answers are by no means conclusive but offer a perspective. What makes this Congregation different from other congregations? Humanistic Jews believe that people are the source of - [Brit Shalom (Baby Naming)](https://www.humanisticjews.org/life-cycle/brit-shalom-baby-naming/) - Several times in its 50 plus years in Fairfield County, the Congregation has held a community ceremony during which the children or grandchildren of members are given a Hebrew name and welcomed into the Congregation.As are all the congregation’s services, the ceremony is written by members from a humanistic perspective. Rather than the traditional Jewish - [What Is Humanistic Judaism](https://www.humanisticjews.org/about-us/what-is-humanistic-judaism/) - Humanistic Judaism DefinedHumanistic Jews accept that a Jew is a person of Jewish descent or any person who declares himself or herself to be a Jew and who identifies with the history, ethical values, culture, civilization, community and experiences of the Jewish people.Humanistic Jews believe that each person, whether or not they believe in God, - [Thank You](https://www.humanisticjews.org/thank-you/) - Thanks for Registering for CHJ Events! An email confirmation is on its way. - [Our Czech Memorial Torah](https://www.humanisticjews.org/about-us/our-torah/) - The Congregation for Humanistic Judaism is proud to be a caretaker of one of the 1,564 Czech Memorial Torahs collected from community synagogues in Bohemia and Moravia in the 1940s and safeguarded in Prague during the Nazi occupation. After the war, the scrolls were purchased from the Czech government by a British man named Ralph Yablon, - [Hanukkah](https://www.humanisticjews.org/holidays/hanukkah/) - Hanukkah, an eight-day winter holiday, is derived from the solstice celebrations of ancient people. Hanukkah, which means “dedication” is based on the legend of Judah Maccabee and his followers who successfully resisted the imposition of Greek culture and religion, and the resulting rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem. For Humanistic Jews, Hanukkah is a celebration of - [Shavuot](https://www.humanisticjews.org/holidays/shavuot/) - Shavuot is a minor, ancient pilgrimage festival that marked the harvest of barley. Shavuot literally means “weeks,” so named because the festival is exactly seven weeks (plus one day) from the second night of Passover. For Humanistic Jews, Shavuot is a wonderful day for picnics with fresh loaves of challa.Shavuot is a significant Jewish holiday - [Purim](https://www.humanisticjews.org/holidays/purim/) - Purim became the joyous celebration of an epic Jewish victory over anti-Semitism and threatened annihilation – an enactment of the hopes of persecuted Jews throughout the centuries. During the telling of the story, the heroes are cheered and the villain, Haman, is booed and his name is drowned out by the sound of noise-makers or - [Sukkot](https://www.humanisticjews.org/holidays/sukkot/) - Sukkot is a fall harvest festival. It is a time for family and CHJ friends to hang out under the sukkah. Children and adults bring harvest items to build and decorate the sukkah. A list of suggested items include: Gourds, Apples, Vines, Mums, Corn Husks, Hand-made Crafts. It is a joyous family event, especially when - [Jewish Journeys](https://www.humanisticjews.org/learning/jewish-journeys/) - The CHJ Jewish Journeys (JJ) education committee develops, organizes, and presents monthly educational programs held on weekends including films, short story discussions, musical performances, history topics, art lectures, humor – anything that stimulates learning and thoughtful conversation on Jewish subjects. See below for a sample of offerings. Most JJ sessions are open to members and - [Our History](https://www.humanisticjews.org/about-us/our-history/) - History of CHJ and Humanistic Judaism The history of Humanistic Judaism begins with its founder, Rabbi Sherwin Wine. Originally ordained as a Reform rabbi, in 1963 he broke with the Reform movement when he founded the Birmingham Temple now located in Farmington Hills, Michigan. This new congregation was based on humanistic, as opposed to theistic, - [High Holidays 2024 Registration Form](https://www.humanisticjews.org/high-holidays-2024-registration-form/) - [Awards](https://www.humanisticjews.org/about-us/awards/) - [No Access](https://www.humanisticjews.org/no-access/) - [Account Information](https://www.humanisticjews.org/account-information/) - [Your User Profile](https://www.humanisticjews.org/user/) - [Register](https://www.humanisticjews.org/register/) - [Password Reset](https://www.humanisticjews.org/password-reset/) - [Login](https://www.humanisticjews.org/login/) - [Mitzvah Heroes](https://www.humanisticjews.org/about-us/awards/mitzvah-heroes/) - Rochelle Green - CHJ Mitzvah Hero December 12, 2021 At the second virtual ceremony in a row due to Covid, Rochelle was honored for her exemplary devotion to the value of Tikkun Olam. Rochelle has made many important contributions throughout her years in CHJ including leading the production of our annual High Holiday services and - [Menschlekeit Award](https://www.humanisticjews.org/about-us/awards/menschlekeit-award/) - Ellie and Dave Shafer Receive CHJ's Highest Honor For only the third time in its 53 years, CHJ bestowed the Menschlekeit Award to very special members. At a well-attended luncheon in Saugatuck in October 2019, Ellie and Dave Shafer were honored for their exemplary devotion to CHJ over the past 43 years. The first Menschlekeit - [Logout](https://www.humanisticjews.org/logout/) - [Book Group](https://www.humanisticjews.org/activities/book-group/) - [Special Events](https://www.humanisticjews.org/activities/special-events/) ## Venues - [Quick Center Fairfield University](https://www.humanisticjews.org/venue/quick-center-fairfield-university/) - [Sherwood Island Park Westport](https://www.humanisticjews.org/venue/compo-beach-westport/) - [The Community Synagogue, N..Y.](https://www.humanisticjews.org/venue/the-community-synagogue-n-y/) - [Sherwood Island State Park,Westport](https://www.humanisticjews.org/venue/sherwood-island-state-parkwestport/) - [Member's residence](https://www.humanisticjews.org/venue/members-residence/) - [Marilyn Brownstein's Apartment Building](https://www.humanisticjews.org/venue/marilyn-brownsteins-apartment-building/) - [The Community Room, The Inwood](https://www.humanisticjews.org/venue/the-community-room-the-inwood-3200-park-avenue/) - [JCC](https://www.humanisticjews.org/venue/jcc/) - [Board Room (R210),Westport Library](https://www.humanisticjews.org/venue/board-room-r210westport-library/) - [1045 Old Academy Rd.,Fairfield](https://www.humanisticjews.org/venue/1045-old-academy-rd-fairfield/) - [Trumbull](https://www.humanisticjews.org/venue/trumbull/) - [Fairfield](https://www.humanisticjews.org/venue/fairfield/) - [Zoom](https://www.humanisticjews.org/venue/zoom/) - [Member's Residence Fairfield](https://www.humanisticjews.org/venue/members-residence-fairfield/) - [Discovery Science Center](https://www.humanisticjews.org/venue/discovery-science-center/) - [Norwalk City Hall](https://www.humanisticjews.org/venue/norwalk-city-hall/) - [Milford](https://www.humanisticjews.org/venue/milford/) - [Temple B'nai Chaim](https://www.humanisticjews.org/venue/temple-bnai-chaim/) - [TBA](https://www.humanisticjews.org/venue/tba/) - [Mozaic Senior Life](https://www.humanisticjews.org/venue/mozaic-senior-life/) - [Brooks Place,Westport Library](https://www.humanisticjews.org/venue/brooks-placewestport-library/) ## Organizers - [Marilyn Brownstein's Party](https://www.humanisticjews.org/organizer/marilyn-brownsteins-party/) ## Events - [Forum on Anti-Semitism](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/forum-on-anti-semitism-2/) - These groups are organized by Loretta Jay, Michelle Tomarkin and Jessica Wolf for CHJ members to have a safe place to talk about anti-Semitism and other related topics and how we are affected. George Rockmore has volunteered to serve as a back-up facilitator. See listserv for venue. RSVP forum@humanistcjews.org. - [Men's Rap](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/mens-rap-16/) - 9:30 kibbutzing 10 Meeting RSVP mensrap@humansticjews.org Watch the listserv for the venue. - [Havdalah on the Beach OPEN TO THE PUBLIC](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/havdalah-on-the-beach-open-to-the-public-2/) - Sherwood Island State Park, Westport OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Bid Shabbat farewell with fellow CHJ members, friends and guests Meet at the Pavilion We ask those with out of state licenses to contact local residents and CHJ members to arrange car pooling to avoid the parking fee Desserts and drinks compliments of CHJ Bring chairs - [Board Meeting](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/board-meeting-26/) - We will begin work on the year's programs and any activities of specific interest. Please send me subjects of interest you wish the Board to consider in order to prepare the agenda. Open to all CHJ members. Request the Zoom link from Previn Patel. - [Book Club - The History of Love by Nicole Krauss](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/book-club-the-history-of-love-by-nicole-krauss/) - ONE OF THE MOST LOVED NOVELS OF THE DECADE. A long-lost book reappears, mysteriously connecting an old man searching for his son and a girl seeking a cure for her widowed mother's loneliness. Leo Gursky taps his radiator each evening to let his upstairs neighbor know he’s still alive. But it wasn’t always like this: - [Shabbat Candle Lighting](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/shabbat-candle-lighting-89/) - Zoom opens at 6:30pm just to kibbutz. At 7pm we light candles with a short service. We listen to music and short lectures. Watch for the Zoom link on the listserv Friday afternoon. - [Shabbat Candle Lighting](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/shabbat-candle-lighting-88/) - Zoom opens at 6:30pm just to kibbutz. At 7pm we light candles with a short service. We listen to music and short lectures. Watch for the Zoom link on the listserv Friday afternoon. - [Shabbat Candle Lighting](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/shabbat-candle-lighting-87/) - Zoom opens at 6:30pm just to kibbutz. At 7pm we light candles with a short service. We listen to music and short lectures. Watch for the Zoom link on the listserv Friday afternoon. - [Shabbat Candle Lighting](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/shabbat-candle-lighting-86/) - Zoom opens at 6:30pm just to kibbutz. At 7pm we light candles with a short service. We listen to music and short lectures. Watch for the Zoom link on the listserv Friday afternoon. - [Women's Rap](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/womens-rap-15/) - Come join other CHJ women to talk about a topic to be chosen at the meeting. It's a great way to get to know one another. Venue to be advised. Please watch the listserv . RSVP:womensrap@humanisticjews.org - [Yom Kippur Services](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/yom-kippur-services/) - High Holidays 2026 We are pleased to present our 2026 Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur services in person to our members, their families and guests. New this year, non-members may join us for our in-person services if they pre-register. (Registration instructions are set forth below.) We will also be live streaming the services to members - [Yom Kippur Eve Services - Kol Nidre](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/yom-kippur-eve-services-kol-nidre/) - High Holidays 2026 We are pleased to present our 2026 Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur services in person to our members, their families and guests. New this year, non-members may join us for our in-person services if they pre-register. (Registration instructions are set forth below.) We will also be live streaming the services to members - [Rosh Hashanah Services - Tashlikh](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/rosh-hashanah-services-tashlikh/) - High Holidays 2026 We are pleased to present our 2026 Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur services in person to our members, their families and guests. New this year, non-members may join us for our in-person services if they pre-register. (Registration instructions are set forth below.) We will also be live streaming the services to members - [Rosh Hashanah Eve Services](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/rosh-hashanah-eve-services/) - High Holidays 2026 We are pleased to present our 2026 Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur services in person to our members, their families and guests. New this year, non-members may join us for our in-person services if they pre-register. (Registration instructions are set forth below.) We will also be live streaming the services to members - [Countering Active Threat Training](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/countering-active-threat-training/) - The Federation is holding an important Countering Active Threat security training for all Jewish community members, free of charge next week. You are encouraged to register and learn how to react in an emergency situation. To register click here: https://shalomct.salsalabs.org/CounteringActiveThreatTraining/index.html - [Jewish Journeys - Modigliani and Soutine ****CANCELED**********](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/jewish-journeys-modigliani-and-soutine-in-paris/) - ********************CANCELED********** - [Hanukkah Party - Save the Date](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/hanukkah-party-save-the-date/) - [Havdalah on the Beach OPEN TO THE PUBLIC](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/havdalah-on-the-beach-open-to-the-public/) - Sherwood Island State Park, Westport Saturday, July 25 at 6:30 PM OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Bid Shabbat farewell with fellow CHJ members, friends and guests Meet at the Pavilion We ask those with out of state licenses to contact local residents and CHJ members to arrange car pooling to avoid the parking fee Desserts and - [Forum on Anti-Semitism](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/forum-on-anti-semitism/) - These groups are organized by Loretta Jay, Michelle Tomarkin and Jessica Wolf for CHJ members to have a safe place to talk about anti-Semitism and other related topics and how we are affected. George Rockmore has volunteered to serve as a back-up facilitator. See listserv for venue. RSVP forum@humanistcjews.org. - [Book Club - My Father's Paradise: A Son Search for his Jewish past in Kurdish Iraq by Ariel Sabar](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/book-club-my-fathers-paradise-a-son-search-for-his-jewish-past-in-kurdish-iraq-by-ariel-sabar/) - CHJ BOOK GROUP My Fathers Paradise: A Sons Search for His Jewish Past in Kurdish Iraq by Ariel Sabar Saturday, July 11th at 10:30 AM The book tells the story of Yona Sabar, a Kurdish Jew from the ancient town of Zakho in Iraq, who grew up speaking Aramaic, the language of Jesus, in - [Board Meeting](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/board-meeting-25/) - We will begin work on the year's programs and any activities of specific interest. Please send me subjects of interest you wish the Board to consider in order to prepare the agenda. Open to all CHJ members. Request the Zoom link from Previn Patel. - [Shabbat Candle Lighting](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/shabbat-candle-lighting-85/) - Zoom opens at 6:30pm just to kibbutz. At 7pm we light candles with a short service. We listen to music and short lectures. Watch for the Zoom link on the listserv Friday afternoon. - [Shabbat Candle Lighting](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/shabbat-candle-lighting-84/) - Zoom opens at 6:30pm just to kibbutz. At 7pm we light candles with a short service. We listen to music and short lectures. Watch for the Zoom link on the listserv Friday afternoon. - [Shabbat Candle Lighting](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/shabbat-candle-lighting-83/) - Zoom opens at 6:30pm just to kibbutz. At 7pm we light candles with a short service. We listen to music and short lectures. Watch for the Zoom link on the listserv Friday afternoon. - [Shabbat Candle Lighting](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/shabbat-candle-lighting-82/) - Zoom opens at 6:30pm just to kibbutz. At 7pm we light candles with a short service. We listen to music and short lectures. Watch for the Zoom link on the listserv Friday afternoon. - [Shabbat Candle Lighting](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/shabbat-candle-lighting-81/) - Zoom opens at 6:30pm just to kibbutz. At 7pm we light candles with a short service. We listen to music and short lectures. Watch for the Zoom link on the listserv Friday afternoon. - [Women's Rap](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/womens-rap-14/) - Come join other CHJ women to talk about a topic to be chosen at the meeting. It's a great way to get to know one another. Venue to be advised. Please watch the listserv . RSVP:womensrap@humanisticjews.org - [Women's Rap](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/womens-rap-13/) - Come join other CHJ women to talk about a topic to be chosen at the meeting. It's a great way to get to know one another. Venue to be advised. Please watch the listserv . RSVP:womensrap@humanisticjews.org - [Men's Rap](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/mens-rap-15/) - 9:30 kibbutzing 10 Meeting RSVP mensrap@humansticjews.org Watch the listserv for the venue. - [Havdalah on the Beach OPEN TO THE PUBLIC](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/havdalah-on-the-beach/) - Sherwood Island State Park, Westport Saturday, June 27th at 6:30 PM OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Bid Shabbat farewell with fellow CHJ members, friends and guests Meet at the Pavilion We ask those with out of state licenses to contact local residents and CHJ members to arrange car pooling to avoid the parking fee Desserts and drinks - [Book Group - The Correspondent by Virginia Evans](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/book-group-the-correspondent-by-virginia-evans/) - “Imagine, the letters one has sent out into the world, the letters received back in turn, are like the pieces of a magnificent puzzle. . . . Isn’t there something wonderful in that, to think that a story of one’s life is preserved in some way, that this very letter may one day mean something, - [Board Meeting](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/board-meeting-24/) - We will begin work on the year's programs and any activities of specific interest. Please send me subjects of interest you wish the Board to consider in order to prepare the agenda. Open to all CHJ members. Request the Zoom link from Previn Patel. - [Annual Meeting](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/annual-meeting/) - [Shabbat Candle Lighting](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/shabbat-candle-lighting-80/) - Zoom opens at 6:30pm just to kibbutz. At 7pm we light candles with a short service. We listen to music and short lectures. Watch for the Zoom link on the listserv Friday afternoon. - [Shabbat Candle Lighting](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/shabbat-candle-lighting-79/) - Zoom opens at 6:30pm just to kibbutz. At 7pm we light candles with a short service. We listen to music and short lectures. Watch for the Zoom link on the listserv Friday afternoon. - [Shabbat Candle Lighting](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/shabbat-candle-lighting-77/) - Zoom opens at 6:30pm just to kibbutz. At 7pm we light candles with a short service. We listen to music and short lectures. Watch for the Zoom link on the listserv Friday afternoon. - [Shabbat Service and Program - Ten Commandments](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/shabbat-service-and-program-reminisce/) - Study diligenty and prepare yourself to enlighten everybody. The Zoom link will come via the listserv. - [Women's Rap](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/womens-rap-12/) - Come join other CHJ women to talk about a topic to be chosen at the meeting. It's a great way to get to know one another. Venue to be advised. Please watch the listserv . RSVP:womensrap@humanisticjews.org - [Board Meeting](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/board-meeting-23/) - We will begin work on the year's programs and any activities of specific interest. Please send me subjects of interest you wish the Board to consider in order to prepare the agenda. Open to all CHJ members. Request the Zoom link from Previn Patel. - [Shabbat Candle Lighting](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/shabbat-candle-lighting-78/) - Zoom opens at 6:30pm just to kibbutz. At 7pm we light candles with a short service. We listen to music and short lectures. Watch for the Zoom link on the listserv Friday afternoon. - [Shabbat Candle Lighting](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/shabbat-candle-lighting-76/) - Zoom opens at 6:30pm just to kibbutz. At 7pm we light candles with a short service. We listen to music and short lectures. Watch for the Zoom link on the listserv Friday afternoon. - [Men's Rap](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/mens-rap-14/) - 9:30 kibbutzing 10 Meeting RSVP danapreis@gmail.com Watch the listserv for the venue. - [Shabbat Candle Lighting](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/shabbat-candle-lighting-75/) - Zoom opens at 6:30pm just to kibbutz. At 7pm we light candles with a short service. We listen to music and short lectures. Watch for the Zoom link on the listserv Friday afternoon. - [Shabbat Candle Lighting](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/shabbat-candle-lighting-74/) - Zoom opens at 6:30pm just to kibbutz. At 7pm we light candles with a short service. We listen to music and short lectures. Watch for the Zoom link on the listserv Friday afternoon. - [2026 Passover Seder - ALL SOLD OUT!](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/2026-passover-seder-save-the-date/) - ALL SOLD OUT! Tuesday, April 7th, 5:30-7:30 PM Fairfield, CT Open to the Public A catered four-course festive meal will be served. Rayhan Pasternak, Songleader Your ticket price includes our four-course menu, catered by Ed's Flavor Fusion of Norwalk Garden salad with egg Matzoh ball soup Choice of entree: Chicken, Salmon, or Vegan Roasted potatoes - [Women's Rap](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/womens-rap-11/) - Come join other CHJ women to talk about a topic to be chosen at the meeting. It's a great way to get to know one another. Venue to be advised. Please watch the listserv . RSVP: rcfnpl2@gmail.com - [Board Meeting](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/board-meeting-22/) - We will begin work on the year's programs and any activities of specific interest. Please send me subjects of interest you wish the Board to consider in order to prepare the agenda. Open to all CHJ members. Request the Zoom link from Previn Patel. - [Shabbat Candle Lighting](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/shabbat-candle-lighting-73/) - Zoom opens at 6:30pm just to kibbutz. At 7pm we light candles with a short service. We listen to music and short lectures. Watch for the Zoom link on the listserv Friday afternoon. - [Shabbat Candle Lighting](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/shabbat-candle-lighting-72/) - Zoom opens at 6:30pm just to kibbutz. At 7pm we light candles with a short service. We listen to music and short lectures. Watch for the Zoom link on the listserv Friday afternoon. - [Shabbat Candle Lighting](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/shabbat-candle-lighting-71/) - Zoom opens at 6:30pm just to kibbutz. At 7pm we light candles with a short service. We listen to music and short lectures. Watch for the Zoom link on the listserv Friday afternoon. - [Shabbat Candle Lighting](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/shabbat-candle-lighting-70/) - Zoom opens at 6:30pm just to kibbutz. At 7pm we light candles with a short service. We listen to music and short lectures. Watch for the Zoom link on the listserv Friday afternoon. - [Men's Rap](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/mens-rap-13/) - 9:30 kibbutzing 10 Meeting RSVP mensrap@humansticjews.org Watch the listserv for the venue. - [Special Program - Hosted by Elsa Cantor and Don Lamberty](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/special-service-hosted-by-elsa-cantor-and-don/) - Who was Herod the Great? Was he Herod the Great, Herod the Crazy, or Herod the Tyrant? We will delve into his life, including some of his major accomplishments along with his flawed character. - [Women's Rap](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/womens-rap-10/) - Come join other CHJ women to talk about a topic to be chosen at the meeting. It's a great way to get to know one another. Venue to be advised. Please watch the listserv . RSVP: rcfnpl2@gmail.com - [Men's Rap](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/mens-rap-12/) - 9:30 kibbutzing 10 Meeting RSVP lbwtz35@gmail.com Watch the listserv for the venue. - [Book Club - Daughters of the Bamboo Grove - by Barbara Demick](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/daughters-of-the-bamboo-grove-by-barbara-demick/) - Daughters of the Bamboo Grove by Barbara Demick is a non-fiction book about twin sisters separated by China's one-child policy, one of whom was abducted and adopted by an American family, while the other remained in China. The book investigates the impact of the one-child policy, the ethics of international adoption, and the story - [Board Meeting](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/board-meeting-21/) - We will begin work on the year's programs and any activities of specific interest. Please send me subjects of interest you wish the Board to consider in order to prepare the agenda. Open to all CHJ members. Request the Zoom link from Previn Patel. - [Special Program by Rabbi Alison Brody](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/special-program-by-rabbi-alison-brody/) - This is a facilitated conversation on "The Wisdom of Words in Jewish Tradition". We will examine some short passages from Jewish Tradition as well as a quote from a US Supreme Court ruling. Open to all CHJ Members - [Shabbat Candle Lighting](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/shabbat-candle-lighting-69/) - Zoom opens at 6:30pm just to kibbutz. At 7pm we light candles with a short service. We listen to music and short lectures. Watch for the Zoom link on the listserv Friday afternoon. - [Shabbat Candle Lighting](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/shabbat-candle-lighting-68/) - Zoom opens at 6:30pm just to kibbutz. At 7pm we light candles with a short service. We listen to music and short lectures. Watch for the Zoom link on the listserv Friday afternoon. - [Shabbat Candle Lighting](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/shabbat-candle-lighting-67/) - Zoom opens at 6:30pm just to kibbutz. At 7pm we light candles with a short service. We listen to music and short lectures. Watch for the Zoom link on the listserv Friday afternoon. - [AntiSemitism: an American Tradition presented by Pamela S. Nadell](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/antisemitism-an-american-tradition-presented-by-pamela-s-nadell/) - For more info click: Sponsored by Jewish Federation, Jewish Book Council and Fairfield University - [Book Club - The History of Love - by Nicole Krauss](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/the-history-of-love-by-nicole-krauss/) - Leo Gursky taps his radiator each evening to let his upstairs neighbor know he's still alive. But it wasn't always like this: in the Polish village of his youth, he fell in love and wrote a book...Sixty years later and half a world away, fourteen-year-old Alma, who was named after a character in that book, - [Discussion with Guest Speaker Rabbi Adam Chalom of SHJ](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/guest-speaker-rabbi-adam-chalom-of-shj/) - Secular and Jewish? Rabbi Adam Chalom (847-383-5184, rabbi@KolHadash.com) is a dynamic and illuminating speaker, a clear and inspiring teacher, a warm and welcoming presence at Kol Hadash, and a leading voice in the movement of Humanistic Judaism. Watch the listserv for the Zoom link. - [Shabbat Service - Guest Speaker Susan Boyar](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/shabbat-service-guest-speaker-susan-boyar/) - After a short service, our own Susan Boyar will speak on short story Deal-Breaker, by Allegra Goodman. - [Shabbat Service and Program - Jewish Hall of Fame and Shame SAVE THE DATE](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/shabbat-service-and-program-jewish-hall-of-fame-and-shame/) - SAVE THE DATE! - [Sukot Celebration SAVE THE DATE](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/sukot-celebration-save-the-date/) - SAVE THE DATE !! - [Havdalah at the Beach](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/havdalah-at-the-beach-6/) - Bid Shabbat farewell at the beach with fellow members, friends and guests on Saturday, July 18, 6:00 p m at the Sherwood Island Park in Westport. Desserts, drinks and parking compliments of CHJ, bring your chairs and dinner. Please RSVP programming@humanisticjews.org in order to plan for desserts and drinks. Ask for CHJ parking at the - [Havdalah at the Beach *****RAIN DATE FOR JULY 18*****](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/havdalah-at-the-beach-rain-date-for-july-18/) - Bid Shabbat farewell at the beach with fellow members, friends and guests on Saturday, July 25, 6:00 p m at the Sherwood Island Park in Westport. Desserts, drinks and parking compliments of CHJ, bring your chairs and dinner. Please RSVP programming@humanisticjews.org in order to plan for desserts and drinks. Ask for CHJ parking at the - [Havdalah at the Beach-**RAIN DATE FOR AUG.15***](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/havdalah-at-the-beach-rain-date-for-aug-15/) - Bid Shabbat farewell at the beach with fellow members, friends and guests on Saturday, August 22, 6:00 p m at the Sherwood Island Park in Westport. Desserts, drinks and parking compliments of CHJ, bring your chairs and dinner. Please RSVP programming@humanisticjews.org in order to plan for desserts and drinks. Ask for CHJ parking at the - [Havdalah at the Beach](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/havdalah-at-the-beach-7/) - Bid Shabbat farewell at the beach with fellow members, friends and guests on Saturday, August 15, 6:00 p m at the Sherwood Island Park in Westport. Desserts, drinks and parking compliments of CHJ, bring your chairs and dinner. Please RSVP programming@humanisticjews.org in order to plan for desserts and drinks. Ask for CHJ parking at the - [Book Club - My Father's Paradise by Ariel Sabar](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/my-fathers-paradise-by-ariel-sabar/) - In a remote corner of the world, forgotten for nearly three thousand years, lived an enclave of Kurdish Jews so isolated that they still spoke Aramaic, the language of Jesus. Mostly illiterate, they were self-made mystics and gifted storytellers and humble peddlers who dwelt in harmony with their Muslim and Christian neighbors in the mountains - [Book Club - The Correspondent by Virginia Evans](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/the-correspondent-by-virginia-evans/) - The Correspondent by Virginia Evans is a 2025 debut epistolary novel that tells the life story of Sybil Van Antwerp, a retired lawyer in her seventies, through her letters and emails. The book explores themes of aging, forgiveness, and memory as Sybil writes to friends, family, and even strangers, while confronting a painful event from - [Book Club - The God of Small Things by Arundhati Roy](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/the-god-of-small-things-by-arundhati-roy/) - The God of Small Things is Arundhati Roy's 1997 Booker Prize-winning debut novel, a lyrical and complex family saga set in Kerala, India, that explores forbidden love, casteism, and the impact of colonialism through the story of fraternal twins Estha and Rahel. The non-linear narrative, praised for its unique prose, follows the twins as they - [Book Club - Heart of a Stranger by Angela Buchdahl](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/heart-of-a-stranger-an-unlikely-rabbis-story-of-faithidentity-and-belonging-by-angels-buchdahl/) - Angela Buchdahl has gone from outsider to officiant, from feeling estranged to feeling embraced—and she's emerged with a deep conviction that we are all bound to a larger whole and mission. She has written a book that is both memoir and spiritual guide for everyday living, which is exactly what so many of us - [Board Meeting](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/board-meeting-20/) - We will begin work on the year's programs and any activities of specific interest. Please send me subjects of interest you wish the Board to consider in order to prepare the agenda. Open to all CHJ members. Request the Zoom link from Previn Patel. - [Jewish Federation Author Series -Saving Abigail by Liz Hirsh Naftali](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/jewish-federation-author-series-saving-abigail-by-liz-hirsh-naftali/) - Jewish Federation Author Series Saving Abigail by Liz Hirsh Naftali To register: https://shalomct.salsalabs.org/SavingAbigail/index.html - [Book Group - An Empire of their Own: How the Jews Invented Hollywood by Neal Gabler](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/book-group-an-empire-of-their-own-how-the-jews-invented-hollywood-by-neal-gabler/) - Winner of the Los Angeles Times Book Award for history, this "wonderful history of the golden age of the movie moguls" (Chicago Tribune ) is a provocative, original, and richly entertaining group biography of the Jewish immigrants who were the moving forces behind the creation of America's motion picture industry. Let bookgroup@humanisticjews.org know if you - [Men's Rap](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/mens-rap-11/) - 9:30 kibbutzing 10 Meeting RSVP lbwtz35@gmail.com Watch the listserv for the venue. - [Shabbat Candle Lighting](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/shabbat-candle-lighting-66/) - Zoom opens at 6:30pm just to kibbutz. At 7pm we light candles with a short service. We listen to music and short lectures. Watch for the Zoom link on the listserv Friday afternoon. - [Shabbat Candle Lighting](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/shabbat-candle-lighting-65/) - Zoom opens at 6:30pm just to kibbutz. At 7pm we light candles with a short service. We listen to music and short lectures. Watch for the Zoom link on the listserv Friday afternoon. - [Shabbat Candle Lighting](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/shabbat-candle-lighting-64/) - Zoom opens at 6:30pm just to kibbutz. At 7pm we light candles with a short service. We listen to music and short lectures. Watch for the Zoom link on the listserv Friday afternoon. - [Shabbat Candle Lighting](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/shabbat-candle-lighting-63/) - Zoom opens at 6:30pm just to kibbutz. At 7pm we light candles with a short service. We listen to music and short lectures. Watch for the Zoom link on the listserv Friday afternoon. - [Women's Rap](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/womens-rap-9/) - Come join other CHJ women to talk about a topic to be chosen at the meeting. It's a great way to get to know one another. Venue to be advised. Please watch the listserv . RSVP: rcfnpl2@gmail.com - [Women's Rap](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/womens-rap-8/) - Come join other CHJ women to talk about a topic to be chosen at the meeting. It's a great way to get to know one another. Venue to be advised. Please watch the listserv . RSVP: rcfnpl2@gmail.com - [Board Meeting](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/board-meeting-19/) - We will begin work on the year's programs and any activities of specific interest. Please send me subjects of interest you wish the Board to consider in order to prepare the agenda. Open to all CHJ members. Request the Zoom link from Previn Patel. - [Tu Bishvat Seder and Pot-Luck Luncheon](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/tu-bishvat-seder-and-pot-luck-luncheon/) - Tu Bishvat Seder and Pot-Luck Luncheon Join us for a joyful Seder and Pot Luck Luncheon with guitarist David Sasso. Eat traditional foods provided by CHJ and enjoy different flavors (pot luck lunch) and Celebrate the New Year of Trees What: Humanistic TuBishvat Seder & Pot Luck Luncheon Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026 Time: 12:00 - [Book Group - The Yid by Paul Goldberg](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/book-group-the-yid-by-paul-goldberg/) - CHJ BOOK GROUP The Yid by Paul Goldberg Saturday, January 10th at 10:30 AM debut novel of daring originality, The Yid guarantees that you will never think of Stalinist Russia, Shakespeare, theater, Yiddish, or history in the same way again Moscow, February 1953. A week before Stalin's death, his final pogrom, "one that would - [Shabbat Candle Lighting](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/shabbat-candle-lighting-62/) - Zoom opens at 6:30pm just to kibbutz. At 7pm we light candles with a short service. We listen to music and short lectures. Watch for the Zoom link on the listserv Friday afternoon. - [Shabbat Candle Lighting](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/shabbat-candle-lighting-61/) - Zoom opens at 6:30pm just to kibbutz. At 7pm we light candles with a short service. We listen to music and short lectures. Watch for the Zoom link on the listserv Friday afternoon. - [Shabbat Candle Lighting](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/shabbat-candle-lighting-60/) - Zoom opens at 6:30pm just to kibbutz. At 7pm we light candles with a short service. We listen to music and short lectures. Watch for the Zoom link on the listserv Friday afternoon. - [Shabbat Candle Lighting](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/shabbat-candle-lighting-59/) - Zoom opens at 6:30pm just to kibbutz. At 7pm we light candles with a short service. We listen to music and short lectures. Watch for the Zoom link on the listserv Friday afternoon. - [Shabbat Candle Lighting](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/shabbat-candle-lighting-58/) - Zoom opens at 6:30pm just to kibbutz. At 7pm we light candles with a short service. We listen to music and short lectures. Watch for the Zoom link on the listserv Friday afternoon. - [Men's Rap](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/mens-rap-10/) - 9:30 kibbutzing 10 Meeting RSVP lbwtz35@gmail.com Watch the listserv for the venue. - [Hanukkah Party - Save the Date ***NEW TIME***](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/hanukkah-party-save-the-date-2/) - CHJ's Pot Luck Dinner Party with Homemade Latkes and return of the popular Donut Decoration Board (with ice cream and toppings) 100 latkes baked by CHJ chefs Music by Adam & Howard of The Shul Band - get ready for some dancing Light the menorah with CHJ friends Bring your guests Please stock up - [Board Meeting](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/board-meeting-18/) - We will begin work on the year's programs and any activities of specific interest. Please send me subjects of interest you wish the Board to consider in order to prepare the agenda. Open to all CHJ members. Request the Zoom link from Previn Patel. - [Shabbat Candle Lighting](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/shabbat-candle-lighting-57/) - Zoom opens at 6:30pm just to kibbutz. At 7pm we light candles with a short service. We listen to music and short lectures. Watch for the Zoom link on the listserv Friday afternoon. - [Shabbat Candle Lighting](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/shabbat-candle-lighting-56/) - Zoom opens at 6:30pm just to kibbutz. At 7pm we light candles with a short service. We listen to music and short lectures. Watch for the Zoom link on the listserv Friday afternoon. - [Shabbat Candle Lighting](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/shabbat-candle-lighting-55/) - Zoom opens at 6:30pm just to kibbutz. At 7pm we light candles with a short service. We listen to music and short lectures. Watch for the Zoom link on the listserv Friday afternoon. - [Women's Rap](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/womens-rap-7/) - Come join other CHJ women to talk about a topic to be chosen at the meeting. It's a great way to get to know one another. This month the meeting will be held on Zoom Please watch the listserv for the link. RSVP: rcfnpl2@gmail.com - [Shabbat Program - SAVE THE DATE](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/shabbat-program-save-the-date/) - PROGRAM TBA Watch the listserv for the Zoom link. - [Board Meeting](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/board-meeting-17/) - We will begin work on the year's programs and any activities of specific interest. Please send me subjects of interest you wish the Board to consider in order to prepare the agenda. Open to all CHJ members. Request the Zoom link from Previn Patel. - [New Members' Brunch](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/new-members-brunch/) - CHJ Pot Luck Brunch to welcome New Members Attendance is limited to 35, so please respond to debbietechct@gmail.com to secure your spot - [Book Club - The Woman They Could Not Silence - by Kate Moore](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/book-club-the-woman-they-could-not-silence-by-kate-moore/) - 1860: As the clash between the states rolls slowly to a boil, Elizabeth Packard, housewife and mother of six, is facing her own battle. The enemy sits across the table and sleeps in the next room. Her husband of twenty-one years is plotting against her because he feels increasingly threatened - by Elizabeth's intellect, independence, - [Shabbat Candle Lighting](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/shabbat-candle-lighting-54/) - Zoom opens at 6:30pm just to kibbutz. At 7pm we light candles with a short service. We listen to music and short lectures. Watch for the Zoom link on the listserv Friday afternoon. - [Shabbat Candle Lighting](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/shabbat-candle-lighting-53/) - Zoom opens at 6:30pm just to kibbutz. At 7pm we light candles with a short service. We listen to music and short lectures. Watch for the Zoom link on the listserv Friday afternoon. - [Shabbat Candle Lighting](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/shabbat-candle-lighting-52/) - Zoom opens at 6:30pm just to kibbutz. At 7pm we light candles with a short service. We listen to music and short lectures. Watch for the Zoom link on the listserv Friday afternoon. - [Shabbat Candle Lighting](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/shabbat-candle-lighting-51/) - Zoom opens at 6:30pm just to kibbutz. At 7pm we light candles with a short service. We listen to music and short lectures. Watch for the Zoom link on the listserv Friday afternoon. - [Forum on Israel and Anti-Semitism](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/forum-on-israel-and-anti-semitism-12/) - These groups are organized by Loretta Jay, Michelle Tomarkin and Jessica Wolf for CHJ members to have a safe place to talk about Israel, anti-Semitism and other related topics and how we are affected. George Rockmore has volunteered to serve as a back-up facilitator. See listserv for venue. RSVP forum@humanistcjews.org. - [Yom Kippur Day](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/yom-kippur-day/) - Members' Workshop via Zoom. Topic TBD @ 1:00pm Meditation via Zoom @ 2:30pm Memorial/ Closing Service @ 5:00p Members will receive links to the live-stream service through the Listserv. Non-members who wish to view our services virtually are asked to please register in advance by clicking here and going to the bottom of the webpage.To follow - [Men's Rap](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/mens-rap-9/) - 9:30 kibbutzing 10 Meeting RSVP lbwtz35@gmail.com Watch the listserv for the venue. - [Shabbat Candle Lighting](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/shabbat-candle-lighting-50/) - Zoom opens at 6:30pm just to kibbutz. At 7pm we light candles with a short service. We listen to music and short lectures. Watch for the Zoom link on the listserv Friday afternoon. - [Shabbat Program - Jewish Pirates of the Caribbean](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/shabbat-program-jewish-pirates-of-the-caribbean/) - We will be presenting the little known, yet fascinating topic of Jewish Pirates of the Caribbean. Manny Ratafia will introduce the presentation, and then we will show two short videos, followed by time for questions after each video. This program was inspired by a book about Jewish pirates (recommended by Manny) that our CHJ book - [Havdalah at the Beach ****NEW VENUE****](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/havdalah-at-the-beach-new-venue/) - Bid Shabbat farewell at the beach with fellow members, friends and guests on Saturday Sept.13, 5:00 p m. at the Sherwood Island State Park. Parking is free for CT residents as long as you car has CT license plate We will meet at the Pavillion. We ask those coming from out of state to contact - [Book Club - Jewish Pirates of the Caribbean by Edward Kritzler](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/book-club-jewish-pirates-of-the-caribbean-by-edward-kritzler/) - Member's residence in Trumbull At the end of the fifteenth century, the Spanish Inquisition forced many Jews to flee the country. The most adventurous among them took to the high seas as freewheeling outlaws. In ships bearing names such as the Prophet Samuel, Queen Esther, and Shield of Abraham, they attacked and plundered the Spanish - [Book Group - Jewish Pirates of the Caribbean by Edward Kritzler](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/book-group-jewish-pirates-of-the-caribbean-by-edward-kritzler/) - Member's residence in Trumbull At the end of the fifteenth century, the Spanish Inquisition forced many Jews to flee the country. The most adventurous among them took to the high seas as freewheeling outlaws. In ships bearing names such as the Prophet Samuel, Queen Esther, and Shield of Abraham, they attacked and plundered the Spanish - [Shabbat Candle Lighting](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/shabbat-candle-lighting-49/) - Zoom opens at 6:30pm just to kibbutz. At 7pm we light candles with a short service. We listen to music and short lectures. Watch for the Zoom link on the listserv Friday afternoon. - [Shabbat Candle Lighting](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/shabbat-candle-lighting-48/) - Zoom opens at 6:30pm just to kibbutz. At 7pm we light candles with a short service. We listen to music and short lectures. Watch for the Zoom link on the listserv Friday afternoon. - [Shabbat Candle Lighting](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/shabbat-candle-lighting-47/) - Zoom opens at 6:30pm just to kibbutz. At 7pm we light candles with a short service. We listen to music and short lectures. Watch for the Zoom link on the listserv Friday afternoon. - [Shabbat Candle Lighting](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/shabbat-candle-lighting-46/) - Zoom opens at 6:30pm just to kibbutz. At 7pm we light candles with a short service. We listen to music and short lectures. Watch for the Zoom link on the listserv Friday afternoon. - [Women's Rap***New Date*** Sept. 6](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/womens-rap-6/) - Come join other CHJ women to talk about a topic to be chosen at the meeting. It's a great way to get to know one another. RSVP: rcfnpl2@gmail.com - [Board Meeting](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/board-meeting-16/) - We will begin work on the year's programs and any activities of specific interest. Please send me subjects of interest you wish the Board to consider in order to prepare the agenda. Open to all CHJ members. Request the Zoom link from Previn Patel. - [Men's Rap](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/mens-rap-8/) - Come and join us for kibbitzing and noshing. Noshing starts at 9:30am. Meeting at 10am. RSVP -manny67258@gmail.com Watch the liserserv for venue. - [Forum on Israel and Anti-Semitism](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/forum-on-israel-and-anti-semitism-11/) - These groups are organized by Loretta Jay, Michelle Tomarkin and Jessica Wolf for CHJ members to have a safe place to talk about Israel, anti-Semitism and other related topics and how we are affected. George Rockmore has volunteered to serve as a back-up facilitator. See listserv for venue. RSVP forum@humanistcjews.org. - [Board Meeting](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/board-meeting-15/) - We will begin work on the year's programs and any activities of specific interest. Please send me subjects of interest you wish the Board to consider in order to prepare the agenda. Open to all CHJ members. Request the Zoom link from Previn Patel. - [Men's Rap](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/mens-rap-7/) - Come and join us for kibbitzing and noshing. Noshing starts at 9:30am. Meeting at 10am. RSVP - george.unser@gmail.com Watch the liserserv for venue. - [Book Club - My Year of Meats by Ruth Ozeki](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/book-club-my-year-of-meats-by-ruth-ozeki/) - A cross-cultural tale of two women brought together by the intersections of television and industrial agriculture, fertility and motherhood, life and love. Ruth Ozeki’s mesmerizing debut novel has captivated readers and reviewers worldwide. When documentarian Jane Takagi-Little finally lands a job producing a Japanese television show that just happens to be sponsored by an American - [Shabbat Candle Lighting](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/shabbat-candle-lighting-45/) - Zoom opens at 6:30pm just to kibbutz. At 7pm we light candles with a short service. We listen to music and short lectures. Watch for the Zoom link on the listserv Friday afternoon. - [Shabbat Candle Lighting](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/shabbat-candle-lighting-44/) - Zoom opens at 6:30pm just to kibbutz. At 7pm we light candles with a short service. We listen to music and short lectures. Watch for the Zoom link on the listserv Friday afternoon. - [Shabbat Candle Lighting](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/shabbat-candle-lighting-43/) - Zoom opens at 6:30pm just to kibbutz. At 7pm we light candles with a short service. We listen to music and short lectures. Watch for the Zoom link on the listserv Friday afternoon. - [Shabbat Candle Lighting](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/shabbat-candle-lighting-42/) - Zoom opens at 6:30pm just to kibbutz. At 7pm we light candles with a short service. We listen to music and short lectures. Watch for the Zoom link on the listserv Friday afternoon. - [Shabbat Candle Lighting](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/shabbat-candle-lighting-41/) - Zoom opens at 6:30pm just to kibbutz. At 7pm we light candles with a short service. We listen to music and short lectures. Watch for the Zoom link on the listserv Friday afternoon. - [Yom Kippur Service - Kol Nidre](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/yom-kippur-service-kol-nidre/) - We are pleased to present our 2025 Yom Kippur service in person to our members, their families and guests. We will also be live-streaming the service to members and non-members who wish to join us virtually. As always, our services are free of charge. CHJ celebrate Yom Kippur with contemplative services incorporating music, readings, and - [Rosh Hashanah Eve - Rosh Hashanah Service](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/rosh-hashanah-eve-rosh-hashanah-service/) - We are pleased to present our 2025 Rosh Hashanah services in person to our members, their families and guests. We will also be live-streaming the services to members and non-members who wish to join us virtually. As always, our services are free of charge. CHJ celebrates Rosh Hashanah with contemplative services incorporating music, readings, and - [Rosh Hashanah Day - Taschlich Ceremony](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/rosh-hashanah-day-taschlich-ceremony/) - We invite our members to join us on the first day of Rosh Hashanah for a Taschlich ceremony, in which we symbolically cast off our bad actions and thoughts. - [Board Meeting](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/board-meeting-14/) - We will begin work on the year's programs and any activities of specific interest. Please send me subjects of interest you wish the Board to consider in order to prepare the agenda. Open to all CHJ members. Request the Zoom link from Previn Patel. - [Havdalah at the Beach ****NEW VENUE****](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/havdalah-at-the-beach-4/) - Bid Shabbat farewell at the beach with fellow members, friends and guests on Saturday July 26, 6:00 p m. at the Sherwood Island State Park. Parking is free for CT residents as long as your car has a CT license plate. We will meet at the Pavilion. We ask those coming from out of state - [Havdalah at the Beach ****NEW VENUE****](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/havdalah-at-the-beach-5/) - Bid Shabbat farewell at the beach with fellow members, friends and guests on Saturday August 23, 6:00 p m. at the Sherwood Island State Park. Parking is free for CT residents as long as you car has CT license plate We will meet at the Pavillion. We ask those coming from out of state to - [Board Meeting](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/board-meeting-13/) - We will begin work on the year's programs and any activities of specific interest. Please send me subjects of interest you wish the Board to consider in order to prepare the agenda. Open to all CHJ members. Request the Zoom link from Previn Patel. - [Shabbat Candle Lighting](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/shabbat-candle-lighting-40/) - Zoom opens at 6:30pm just to kibbutz. At 7pm we light candles with a short service. We listen to music and short lectures. Watch for the Zoom link on the listserv Friday afternoon. - [Shabbat Candle Lighting](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/shabbat-candle-lighting-39/) - Zoom opens at 6:30pm just to kibbutz. At 7pm we light candles with a short service. We listen to music and short lectures. Watch for the Zoom link on the listserv Friday afternoon. - [Shabbat Candle Lighting](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/shabbat-candle-lighting-38/) - Zoom opens at 6:30pm just to kibbutz. At 7pm we light candles with a short service. We listen to music and short lectures. Watch for the Zoom link on the listserv Friday afternoon. - [Shabbat Candle Lighting](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/shabbat-candle-lighting-37/) - Zoom opens at 6:30pm just to kibbutz. At 7pm we light candles with a short service. We listen to music and short lectures. Watch for the Zoom link on the listserv Friday afternoon. - [Book Club - Table for Two by Amor Towles](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/book-club-table-for-two-by-amor-towles-2/) - Join a discussion of Table for Two by Amor Towles Millions of Amor Towles fans are in for a treat as he shares some of his shorter fiction: six stories based in New York City and a novella set in Golden Age Hollywood. The New York stories, most of which take place around the year - [Women's Rap](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/womens-rap-5/) - Come join other CHJ women to talk about a topic to be chosen at the meeting. It's a great way to get to know one another. RSVP: rcfnpl2@gmail.com - [Book Club - Table for Two by Amor Towles](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/book-club-table-for-two-by-amor-towles/) - Join us for a discussion of Table for Two by Amor Towles. The author writes of this book: Table for Two includes six short stories and a novella which I wrote in the last ten years. The six stories, all set in New York, mostly take place around the turn of the Millennium. So, unlike - [Forum on Israel and Anti-Semitism](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/forum-on-israel-and-anti-semitism-10/) - These groups are organized by Loretta Jay, Michelle Tomarkin and Jessica Wolf for CHJ members to have a safe place to talk about Israel, anti-Semitism and other related topics and how we are affected. George Rockmore has volunteered to serve as a back-up facilitator. See listserv for venue. RSVP forum@humanistcjews.org. - [Havdalah at the Beach](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/havdalah-at-the-beach-3/) - Bid Shabbat farewell at the beach with fellow members, friends and guests on Saturday June 21, 6:30 p m at the Compo Beach in Westport as usual. Desserts, drinks and parking compliments of CHJ, bring your chairs and dinner. Please RSVP programming@humanisticjews.org in order to plan for desserts and drinks. Ask for CHJ parking at - [Board Meeting](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/board-meeting-12/) - We will begin work on the year's programs and any activities of specific interest. Please send me subjects of interest you wish the Board to consider in order to prepare the agenda. Open to all CHJ members. Request the Zoom link from Previn Patel. - [Shabbat Candle Lighting](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/shabbat-candle-lighting-36/) - Zoom opens at 6:30pm just to kibbutz. At 7pm we light candles with a short service. We listen to music and short lectures. Watch for the Zoom link on the listserv Friday afternoon. - [Shabbat Candle Lighting](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/shabbat-candle-lighting-35/) - Zoom opens at 6:30pm just to kibbutz. At 7pm we light candles with a short service. We listen to music and short lectures. Watch for the Zoom link on the listserv Friday afternoon. - [Shabbat Candle Lighting](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/shabbat-candle-lighting-34/) - Zoom opens at 6:30pm just to kibbutz. At 7pm we light candles with a short service. We listen to music and short lectures. Watch for the Zoom link on the listserv Friday afternoon. - [Shabbat Candle Lighting](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/shabbat-candle-lighting-33/) - Zoom opens at 6:30pm just to kibbutz. At 7pm we light candles with a short service. We listen to music and short lectures. Watch for the Zoom link on the listserv Friday afternoon. - [Women's Rap](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/womens-rap-4/) - Come join other CHJ women to talk about a topic to be chosen at the meeting. It's a great way to get to know one another. RSVP: rcfnpl2@gmail.com - [Book Club - Trust by Hernan Diaz](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/book-club-trust-by-hernan-diaz/) - All CHJ members are invited to discuss Trust by Hernan Diaz at a member's residence. See listserv for address There are four sections to “Trust,” a novel by Pulitzer Prize winning author Hernan Diaz. The first is a novel itself, a fictionalized life of a legendary and enormously successful 1920’s financier in New York City and - [Men's Rap](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/mens-rap-6/) - Come and join us for kibbitzing and noshing. Noshing starts at 9:30am. Meeting at 10am. RSVP - danapreis@gmail.com Watch the liserserv for venue. - [RSVP for CHJ 2025 Annual Meeting](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/rsvp-for-chj-2025-annual-meeting/) - Sunday, June 1, 1:00-5:00 PM Bridgeport, CT Open to all CHJ Members A catered luncheon will be served. See the website directory or your downloaded PDF for Marilyn's address. Please RSVP below for an approximate number of attendees: - [Visitation and Memorial Service for Ellie Shafer](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/visitation-and-memorial-service-for-ellie-shafer/) - Long-term member, Ellie Shafer, passed away peacefully at home on April 5th. A visitation and memorial service will be held on May 18th in Fairfield from 10AM to Noon. The Congregation wishes to express our extreme sadness at her passing and convey our condolences to her family for her loss. May her memory be a - [Book Club - The Heaven and Earth Grocery Story by James McBride](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/book-club-the-heaven-and-earth-grocery-story-by-james-mcbride/) - In 1972, when workers in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, were digging the foundations for a new housing development, the last thing they expected to uncover was a human skeleton. Who the skeleton was and how it got buried there were just two of the long-held secrets that had been kept for decades by the residents of Chicken - [Shabbat Candle Lighting](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/shabbat-candle-lighting-32/) - Zoom opens at 6:30pm just to kibbutz. At 7pm we light candles with a short service. We listen to music and short lectures. Watch for the Zoom link on the listserv Friday afternoon. - [Shabbat Candle Lighting](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/shabbat-candle-lighting-31/) - Zoom opens at 6:30pm just to kibbutz. At 7pm we light candles with a short service. We listen to music and short lectures. Watch for the Zoom link on the listserv Friday afternoon. - [Shabbat Candle Lighting](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/shabbat-candle-lighting-30/) - Zoom opens at 6:30pm just to kibbutz. At 7pm we light candles with a short service. We listen to music and short lectures. Watch for the Zoom link on the listserv Friday afternoon. - [Shabbat Candle Lighting](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/shabbat-candle-lighting-29/) - Zoom opens at 6:30pm just to kibbutz. At 7pm we light candles with a short service. We listen to music and short lectures. Watch for the Zoom link on the listserv Friday afternoon. - [Board Meeting](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/board-meeting-11/) - We will begin work on the year's programs and any activities of specific interest. Please send me subjects of interest you wish the Board to consider in order to prepare the agenda. Open to all CHJ members. Request the Zoom link from Previn Patel. - [Forum on Israel and Anti-Semitism](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/forum-on-israel-and-anti-semitism-9/) - These groups are organized by Loretta Jay, Michelle Tomarkin and Jessica Wolf for CHJ members to have a safe place to talk about Israel, anti-Semitism and other related topics and how we are affected. George Rockmore has volunteered to serve as a back-up facilitator. See listserv for venue. RSVP forum@humanistcjews.org. - [Women's Rap](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/womens-rap-3/) - Due to conflicts on the CHJ calendar this meeting is on the next to last Sunday of the month. Come join other CHJ women to talk about a topic to be chosen at the meeting. It's a great way to get to know one another. We are looking for a host. If no - [Book Club - The Netanyahus by Joshua Cohen](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/book-club-the-netanyahus-by-joshua-cohen/) - BOOK CLUB: APRIL THE NETANYAHUS by JOSHUA COHEN Saturday, April 19th at 10:30 AM Elsa Cantor, 75 French Street, Fairfield Corbin College, not-quite-upstate New York, winter 1959-1960: Ruben Blum, a Jewish historian - but not an historian of the Jews - is co-opted onto a hiring committee to review the application of an exiled Israeli - [Shabbat Program - Members' Seder Memories](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/shabbat-program-members-seder-memories/) - After lighting of the sabbath candles, members will talk about their past seder memories. Watch the listserv for the Zoom link. - [Board Meeting](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/board-meeting-10/) - We will begin work on the year's programs and any activities of specific interest. Please send me subjects of interest you wish the Board to consider in order to prepare the agenda. Open to all CHJ members. Request the Zoom link from Previn Patel. - [Shabbat Candle Lighting](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/shabbat-candle-lighting-28/) - Zoom opens at 6:30pm just to kibbutz. At 7pm we light candles with a short service. We listen to music and short lectures. Watch for the Zoom link on the listserv Friday afternoon. - [Shabbat Candle Lighting](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/shabbat-candle-lighting-27/) - Zoom opens at 6:30pm just to kibbutz. At 7pm we light candles with a short service. We listen to music and short lectures. Watch for the Zoom link on the listserv Friday afternoon. - [Passover Seder - SAVE THE DATE!!](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/passover-seder/) - Tuesday, April 15th, 5:30-7:30 PM Fairfield, CT Open to the Public A catered four-course festive meal will be served. Tickets are ON SALE NOW! Introducing David Sasso, Songleader Your ticket price includes our four-course menu, catered by Ed's Flavor Fusion of Norwalk Garden salad with egg Matzoh ball soup Choice of entree: Chicken, Salmon, or - [Forum on Israel and Anti-Semitism CANCELLED](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/forum-on-israel-and-anti-semitism-8/) - THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED These groups are organized by Loretta Jay, Michelle Tomarkin and Jessica Wolf for CHJ members to have a safe place to talk about Israel, anti-Semitism and other related topics and how we are affected. George Rockmore has volunteered to serve as a back-up facilitator. See listserv for venue. RSVP forum@humanistcjews.org. - [Celebrate Israel](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/celebrate-israel/) - For more information and tickets click jewishfestivaloffairfieldcounty.com Let’s join together to show our solidarity with the Jewish people and support of Israel. Am Yisrael Chai! - [Shabbat Program –Dr. Ruth Light Lecturer](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/shabbat-program-michael-retsky-lecturer/) - For this Shabbat program, Dr. Ruth Light will talk about cancer research. Watch for the Zoom link. Nonmembers please RSVP: programming@humanisticjews.org to get link. - [Jewish Journeys - Jewish Resistance to the Nazis --SAVE THE DATE!](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/jewish-journeys-jewish-resistance-to-the-nazis/) - [Book Club -Shanghai by Joseph Kanon](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/book-club-shanghai-by-joseph-kanon/) - In this dazzling thriller, New York Times bestselling author Joseph Kanon gives us his richest setting pre-World War II Shanghai, where glamour and squalor exist side by side and murder is just a cost of doing business. A love affair against all odds, a city dancing on the rim of a volcano—Shanghai is the story - [Women's Rap](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/womens-rap-2/) - Come join other CHJ women to talk about a topic to be chosen at the meeting. It's a great way to get to know one another. We are looking for a host. If no host volunteers it will be on Zoom. Watch the listserv. RSVP: womensrap@humanisticjews.org - [Board Meeting](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/board-meeting-9/) - We will begin work on the year's programs and any activities of specific interest. Please send me subjects of interest you wish the Board to consider in order to prepare the agenda. Open to all CHJ members. Request the Zoom link from Previn Patel. - [Shabbat Candle Lighting](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/shabbat-candle-lighting-26/) - Zoom opens at 6:30pm just to kibbutz. At 7pm we light candles with a short service. We listen to music and short lectures. Watch for the Zoom link on the listserv Friday afternoon. - [Shabbat Candle Lighting](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/shabbat-candle-lighting-25/) - Zoom opens at 6:30pm just to kibbutz. At 7pm we light candles with a short service. We listen to music and short lectures. Watch for the Zoom link on the listserv Friday afternoon. - [Shabbat Candle Lighting](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/shabbat-candle-lighting-24/) - Zoom opens at 6:30pm just to kibbutz. At 7pm we light candles with a short service. We listen to music and short lectures. Watch for the Zoom link on the listserv Friday afternoon. - [Board Meeting](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/board-meeting-8/) - We will begin work on the year's programs and any activities of specific interest. Please send me subjects of interest you wish the Board to consider in order to prepare the agenda. Open to all CHJ members. Request the Zoom link from Previn Patel. - [Shabbat Candle Lighting](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/shabbat-candle-lighting-23/) - Zoom opens at 6:30pm just to kibbutz. At 7pm we light candles with a short service. We listen to music and short lectures. Watch for the Zoom link on the listserv Friday afternoon. - [Shabbat Candle Lighting](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/shabbat-candle-lighting-22/) - Zoom opens at 6:30pm just to kibbutz. At 7pm we light candles with a short service. We listen to music and short lectures. Watch for the Zoom link on the listserv Friday afternoon. - [Shabbat Candle Lighting](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/shabbat-candle-lighting-21/) - Zoom opens at 6:30pm just to kibbutz. At 7pm we light candles with a short service. We listen to music and short lectures. Watch for the Zoom link on the listserv Friday afternoon. - [Shabbat Candle Lighting](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/shabbat-candle-lighting-19/) - Zoom opens at 6:30pm just to kibbutz. At 7pm we light candles with a short service. We listen to music and short lectures. Watch for the Zoom link on the listserv Friday afternoon. - [Women's Rap](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/womens-rap/) - Come join other CHJ women to talk about a topic to be chosen at the meeting. It's a great way to get to know one another. We are looking for a host. If no host volunteers it will be on Zoom. Watch the listserv. - [Forum on Israel and Anti-Semitism](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/forum-on-israel-and-anti-semitism-7/) - These groups are organized by Loretta Jay, Michelle Tomarkin and Jessica Wolf for CHJ members to have a safe place to talk about Israel, anti-Semitism and other related topics and how we are affected. See listserv for venue. RSVP forum@humanistcjews.org. - [Jewish Journeys - Author Rebecca Clarren](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/jewish-journeys-lets-watch-and-discuss/) - [Shabbat Program - Mizrahi Jews](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/shabbat-program-mizrahi-jews/) - Guest speaker will be Jennifer Mizrahi. She will tell us about Mizrahi Jews. She is a public speaker having spoken on various topics. We expect this to be an interesting and informative session. Looking forward to seeing you all then, Watch the listserv for the zoom link. For the Programming Committee Previn - [Book Club - All Other Nights by Dara Horn](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/book-club-all-other-nights-by-dara-horn/) - Based on real personalities such as Judah Benjamin, the Confederacy’s Jewish secretary of state and spymaster, and on historical facts and events ranging from an African American spy network to the dramatic self-destruction of the city of Richmond, All Other Nights is a gripping and suspenseful story of men and women driven to the extreme - [TuBshvat Seder and Potluck Luncheon](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/tubshvat-seder-and-potluck-luncheon/) - Join us for a joyful Seder & Pot Luck Luncheon with songleader Adam Feder Eat traditional foods provided by CHJ and enjoy different flavors (pot luck lunch) and celebrate the New Year of Trees. What to bring: Pot luck luncheon dishes: Last names starting with A-M please bring salads, fruit or side dishes; and N-Z - [Men's Rap](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/mens-rap-5/) - Come and join us for kibbitzing and noshing. Noshing starts at 9:30am. Meeting at 10am. RSVP - mensrap@humanisticjews.org Watch the liserserv for venue. - [Women's Rap](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/women-to-women/) - Come join other CHJ women to talk about a topic to be chosen at the meeting. It's a great way to get to know one another. This month will be held at a member's residence. Watch the listserv for the address. - [Board Meeting](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/board-meeting-7/) - We will begin work on the year's programs and any activities of specific interest. Please send me subjects of interest you wish the Board to consider in order to prepare the agenda. Open to all CHJ members. Request the Zoom link from Previn Patel. - [Jewish-Ukrainian History and Ukraine's Current Crisis](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/jewish-ukrainian-history-and-ukraines-current-crisis/) - Jewish Children’s Folkshul is proud to host an important community presentation on January 26, 2024, from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM, featuring Ilya Knizhnik, a key figure in the Jewish-Ukrainian diaspora. The event, available both in-person at Folkshul in Philadelphia and via webinar, invites students (grades 5 through 12), adults, and the broader community to - [Forum on Israel and Anti-Semitism](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/forum-on-israel-and-anti-semitism-6/) - These groups are organized by Loretta Jay, Michelle Tomarkin and Jessica Wolf for CHJ members to have a safe place to talk about Israel, anti-Semitism and other related topics and how we are affected. Please let us know if you can host. Venue TBA. RSVP forum@humanistcjews.org. - [Shabbat Candle Lighting](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/shabbat-candle-lighting-20/) - Zoom opens at 6:30pm just to kibbutz. At 7pm we light candles with a short service. We listen to music and short lectures. Watch for the Zoom link on the listserv Friday afternoon. - [Shabbat Candle Lighting](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/shabbat-candle-lighting-18/) - Zoom opens at 6:30pm just to kibbutz. At 7pm we light candles with a short service. We listen to music and short lectures. Watch for the Zoom link on the listserv Friday afternoon. - [Shabbat Candle Lighting](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/shabbat-candle-lighting-17/) - Zoom opens at 6:30pm just to kibbutz. At 7pm we light candles with a short service. We listen to music and short lectures. Watch for the Zoom link on the listserv Friday afternoon. - [Shabbat Candle Lighting](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/shabbat-candle-lighting-16/) - Zoom opens at 6:30pm just to kibbutz. At 7pm we light candles with a short service. We listen to music and short lectures. Watch for the Zoom link on the listserv Friday afternoon. - [Women's Rap](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/women-to-women-15/) - Come join other CHJ women to talk about a topic to be chosen at the meeting. It's a great way to get to know one another. Meet us on Zoom. Watch the listserv for the link. - [Shabbat Program - Hanukkah Celebration](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/shabbat-program-hanukkah-celebration/) - This will be a members' Shabbat. All are invited to share your own Hanukkah stories from your childhood and family memories. Such sharing of our experiences enriches our Congregation and we at the Programming Committee eagerly look forward to hearing all of them. Service to follow. Watch listserv for zoom link. - [Jewish Journey - The Chosen](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/jewish-journey-the-chosen/) - [Men's Rap](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/mens-rap-2/) - Come and join us for kibbitzing and noshing. Noshing starts at 9:30am. Meeting at 10am. RSVP - mensrap@humanisticjews.org - [Shabbat Candle Lighting](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/shabbat-candle-lighting-15/) - Zoom opens at 6:30pm just to kibbutz. At 7pm we light candles with a short service. We listen to music and short lectures. Watch for the Zoom link on the listserv Friday afternoon. - [Shabbat Candle Lighting](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/shabbat-candle-lighting-14/) - Zoom opens at 6:30pm just to kibbutz. At 7pm we light candles with a short service. We listen to music and short lectures. Watch for the Zoom link on the listserv Friday afternoon. - [Shabbat Candle Lighting](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/shabbat-candle-lighting-13/) - Zoom opens at 6:30pm just to kibbutz. At 7pm we light candles with a short service. We listen to music and short lectures. Watch for the Zoom link on the listserv Friday afternoon. - [Board Meeting](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/board-meeting-6/) - We will begin to work for next year's programs and any activities of specific interest. Please send me subjects of interest you wish the Board to consider in order to prepare the agenda. Open to all CHJ members. Request the Zoom link from Previn Patel. - [Shabbat Program](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/shabbat-program/) - Open to Public, request Zoom link - [Book Club - Tom Lake by Ann Patchett](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/book-club-tom-lake-by-ann-patchett/) - In the spring of 2020, Lara’s three daughters return to the family's orchard in Northern Michigan. While picking cherries, they beg their mother to tell them the story of Peter Duke, a famous actor with whom she shared both a stage and a romance years before at a theater company called Tom Lake. As Lara - [Hanukkah Party](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/hanukkah-party/) - Early pot luck dinner and home made latkes, BYO wine/beer. Tzedakah: Toy and gifts drive Music: Adam Feder and his band This party is NOT open to the public. However, members can bring their friends and family. - [Jewish Journeys - Facing Current Events as Humanistic Jews](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/jewish-journeys-facing-current-events-as-humanistic-jews/) - This event is open to CHJ members and their guests. - [Forum on Israel and Anti-Semitism](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/forum-on-israel-and-anti-semitism-5/) - These groups are organized by Loretta Jay, Michelle Tomarkin and Jessica Wolf for CHJ members to have a safe place to talk about Israel, anti-Semitism and other related topics and how we are affected. Please let us know if you can host. Venue TBA. RSVP forum@humanistcjews.org. - [Women to Women](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/women-to-women-14/) - Come join other CHJ women to talk about a topic to be chosen at the meeting. It's a great way to get to know one another. This month will be held at a member's residence. Watch the listserv for the address. - [Violins of Hope](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/violins-of-hope/) - Saturday, November 16th: 7 PM Join us for an incredible evening with string instruments rescued from the Holocaust in concert with the Norwalk Symphony Orchestra Early Bird Discount: Use code VOH-60 for 60% off tickets! https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/norwalksymphony/1368/event/1398974 Tickets for students, educators and Holocaust survivors are free. . The Holocaust Resource Center of the Jewish Federation of Greater - [Music, Sound and Stories](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/music-sound-and-stories/) - [Men's Rap](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/mens-rap/) - Come and join us for kibbitzing and noshing. Noshing starts at 9:30am. Meeting at 10am. RSVP - mensrap@humanisticjews.org - [Board Meeting](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/board-meeting-5/) - We will begin to work for next year's programs and any activities of specific interest. Please send me subjects of interest you wish the Board to consider in order to prepare the agenda. Open to all CHJ members. Request the Zoom link from Previn Patel. - [Shabbat - Reflections on the Election](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/shabbat-reflections-on-the-election/) - After a brief Shabbat service we will have a discussion on the elections. Watch the listserv for the Zoom link. - [Multicultural Shabbat - Indian New Year(Diwali)](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/multicultural-shabbat-indian-new-yeardiwali-vs-hanukkah/) - We will gather to celebrate Shabbat come Friday Nov. 1 along with the Indian New Year, 7.30 pm. Link below. Service to follow. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83800232831 - [Shabbat Candle Lighting](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/shabbat-candle-lighting-12/) - Zoom opens at 6:30pm just to kibbutz. At 7pm we light candles with a short service. We listen to music and short lectures. Watch for the Zoom link on the listserv Friday afternoon. - [Shabbat Candle Lighting](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/shabbat-candle-lighting-10/) - Zoom opens at 6:30pm just to kibbutz. At 7pm we light candles with a short service. We listen to music and short lectures. Watch for the Zoom link on the listserv Friday afternoon. - [Shabbat Candle Lighting](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/shabbat-candle-lighting-11/) - Zoom opens at 6:30pm just to kibbutz. At 7pm we light candles with a short service. We listen to music and short lectures. Watch for the Zoom link on the listserv Friday afternoon. - [Forum on Israel and Anti-Semitism](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/forum-on-israel-and-anti-semitism-4/) - These groups are organized by Loretta Jay, Michelle Tomarkin and Jessica Wolf for CHJ members to have a safe place to talk about Israel, anti-Semitism and other related topics and how we are affected. Please let us know if you can host. Venue TBA. RSVP is requested so we can plan accordingly. Please email Loretta - [Bat Mitzvah - Kyla Reisberg](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/bat-mitzvah-kyla-reisberg-2/) - All CHJ members are invited to celebrate Kyla's Bat Mitzvah. RSVP required by Oct. 15 steve2004ny@yahoo.com - [Forum on Israel and Anti-Semitism](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/forum-on-israel-and-anti-semitism-3/) - The Jewish Federation is sponsoring a community-wide interfaith remembrance on October 7th at 7:30 PM. The location is provided upon registration. Information is included in the Federation weekly community newsletter forwarded regularly by Relly Coleman to the CHJ listserv. To accommodate those for whom daytime would be more convenient, the CHJ Members’ Forum coordinators invite - [Rosh Hashanah](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/rosh-hashanah/) - CHJ celebrates Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur with contemplative services incorporating music, readings, and rituals that strike a balance between our connections to the broad stream of Judaism and our secular humanistic view of Jewish culture and customs. Our services invite us to reflect on our values and commitments, both as individuals and as a - [Yom Kippur Day - Exploring Forgiveness/Meditation](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/yom-kippur-day-exploring-forgiveness-meditation/) - CHJ celebrates Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur with contemplative services incorporating music, readings, and rituals that strike a balance between our connections to the broad stream of Judaism and our secular humanistic view of Jewish culture and customs. Our services invite us to reflect on our values and commitments, both as individuals and as a - [Yom Kippur Eve - Kol Nidre](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/yom-kippur-eve-kol-nidre/) - CHJ celebrates Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur with contemplative services incorporating music, readings, and rituals that strike a balance between our connections to the broad stream of Judaism and our secular humanistic view of Jewish culture and customs. Our services invite us to reflect on our values and commitments, both as individuals and as a - [Women to Women](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/women-to-women-12/) - Come join other CHJ women to talk about a topic to be chosen at the meeting. It's a great way to get to know one another. This month will be held at a member's residence. Watch the listserv for the address. - [Women to Women](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/women-to-women-13/) - Come join other CHJ women to talk about a topic to be chosen at the meeting. It's a great way to get to know one another. This month will be held at a member's residence. Watch the listserv for the address. - [Jewish Journeys - Gluckel of Hameln](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/jewish-journeys-gluckel-of-hameln/) - This program is on Glückel of Hameln (1646-1724), a fascinating and accomplished businesswoman, mother of 14 of whom 12 lived to adulthood, and first Jewish woman diarist. Open to the public. - [Sukkot Shabbat - Invitation from Temple B'nai Chaim's Antisemitism Group](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/sukkot-shabbat-invitation-from-temple-bnai-chaims-antisemitism-group/) - Bonnie Heft, Coordinator of Temple B’ nai Chaim’s Social Action Group Against Antisemitism and Hate is inviting our congregation to a Sukkot Shabbat . Their congregants as well as diverse members of their local community will be there. We will gather outside at our Sukkah and then have dinner. Shabbat services will begin after - [Board Meeting](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/board-meeting-4/) - We will begin to work for next year's programs and any activities of specific interest. Please send me subjects of interest you wish the Board to consider in order to prepare the agenda. Open to all CHJ members. Request the Zoom link from Previn Patel. - [Havdalah at the Beach](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/havdalah-at-the-beach-2/) - Get ready to welcome summer at the beach with fellow members, friends and guests on Saturday September 14, 5 p m at the Compo Beach in Westport as usual. Desserts, drinks and parking compliments of CHJ, bring your chairs and dinner. Please RSVP in order to plan for desserts and drinks. Ask for CHJ parking - [Bat Mitzvah - Kyla Reisberg](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/bat-mitzvah-kyla-reisberg/) - Open to all CHJ members but RSVP required by Oct. 15 (steve2004ny@yahoo.com). - [Seaside Beach Cleanup](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/seaside-beach-cleanup/) - Coordinated by Kyla Reisberg, Mitzvah student. Glove and bags will be provided. Open to all CHJ members. - [Board Meeting](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/board-meeting-3/) - We will begin to work for next year's programs and any activities of specific interest. Please send me subjects of interest you wish the Board to consider in order to prepare the agenda. Open to all CHJ members. Request the Zoom link from Previn Patel. - [Shabbat Candle Lighting](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/shabbat-candle-lighting-9/) - Zoom opens at 6:30pm just to kibbutz. At 7pm we light candles with a short service. We listen to music and short lectures. Watch for the Zoom link on the listserv Friday afternoon. - [Shabbat Candle Lighting](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/shabbat-candle-lighting-8/) - Zoom opens at 6:30pm just to kibbutz. At 7pm we light candles with a short service. We listen to music and short lectures. Watch for the Zoom link on the listserv Friday afternoon. - [Shabbat Candle Lighting](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/shabbat-candle-lighting-7/) - Zoom opens at 6:30pm just to kibbutz. At 7pm we light candles with a short service. We listen to music and short lectures. Watch for the Zoom link on the listserv Friday afternoon. - [Shabbat Candle Lighting](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/shabbat-candle-lighting-6/) - Zoom opens at 6:30pm just to kibbutz. At 7pm we light candles with a short service. We listen to music and short lectures. Watch for the Zoom link on the listserv Friday afternoon. - [Men's Rap](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/mens-rap-4/) - Come and join us for kibbitzing and noshing. Noshing starts at 9:30am. Meeting at 10am. RSVP - george.unswer@gmail.com - [Yom Kippur - Closing Services](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/yom-kippur-closing-services/) - CHJ celebrates Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur with contemplative services incorporating music, readings, and rituals that strike a balance between our connections to the broad stream of Judaism and our secular humanistic view of Jewish culture and customs. Our services invite us to reflect on our values and commitments, both as individuals and as a - [Rosh Hashanah - Tashlikh](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/rosh-hashanah-tashlikh/) - CHJ celebrates Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur with contemplative services incorporating music, readings, and rituals that strike a balance between our connections to the broad stream of Judaism and our secular humanistic view of Jewish culture and customs. Our services invite us to reflect on our values and commitments, both as individuals and as a - [Jewish Earth Alliance](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/jewish-alliance/) - [Forum on Israel and Anti-Semitism](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/forum-on-israel-and-anti-semitism-2/) - These groups are organized by Loretta Jay, Michelle Tomarkin and Jessica Wolf for CHJ members to have a safe place to talk about Israel, anti-Semitism and other related topics and how we are affected. RSVP is requested so we can plan accordingly. Please email Loretta at lorettacjay@gmail.com. - [Men's Rap](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/mens-rap-3/) - Come and join us for kibbitzing and noshing. Noshing starts at 9:30am. Meeting at 10am. RSVP -mitchtilk@gmail.com - [Shabbat Candle Lighting](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/shabbat-candle-lighting-5/) - Zoom opens at 6:30pm just to kibbutz. At 7pm we light candles with a short service. We listen to music and short lectures. Watch for the Zoom link on the listserv Friday afternoon. - [Shabbat Candle Lighting](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/shabbat-candle-lighting-4/) - Zoom opens at 6:30pm just to kibbutz. At 7pm we light candles with a short service. We listen to music and short lectures. Watch for the Zoom link on the listserv Friday afternoon. - [Shabbat Candle Lighting](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/shabbat-candle-lighting-3/) - Zoom opens at 6:30pm just to kibbutz. At 7pm we light candles with a short service. We listen to music and short lectures. Watch for the Zoom link on the listserv Friday afternoon. - [Shabbat Candle Lighting](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/shabbat-candle-lighting-2/) - Zoom opens at 6:30pm just to kibbutz. At 7pm we light candles with a short service. We listen to music and short lectures. Watch for the Zoom link on the listserv Friday afternoon. - [Shabbat Candle Lighting](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/shabbat-candle-lighting/) - Zoom opens at 6:30pm just to kibbutz. At 7pm we light candles with a short service. We listen to music and short lectures. Watch for the Zoom link on the listserv Friday afternoon. - [Jewish Journeys Art of Ephraim M. Lilien](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/jewish-journeys-art-of-ephraim-m-lilien/) - [Board Meeting](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/board-meeting-2/) - We will begin to work for next year's programs and any activities of specific interest. Please send me subjects of interest you wish the Board to consider in order to prepare the agenda. Open to all CHJ members. Request the Zoom link from Previn Patel. - [Fight Climate Change - U.S.Rep.(D-MD), Jamie Raskin](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/fight-climate-change-u-s-rep-d-md-jamie-raskin/) - Fight Climate Change U.S. Representative Jamie Raskin (D-MD) on: Why Every Voice Matters Jewish Earth Alliance Network Briefing and Virtual Lobby Day Preparation Tuesday, July 16th 8:00 PMVisit Jewish Earth Alliance for all detailsRegister for July Network Briefing Video recordings of the monthly Network Calls are available if you missed them. Check it out! Jewish Earth Alliance Youtube - [Communal Shabbat](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/communal-shabbat-15/) - Zoom opens at 6:30pm just to kibbutz. At 7pm we light candles with a short service. We listen to music and short lectures. Watch for the Zoom link on the listserv Friday afternoon. - [Communal Shabbat](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/communal-shabbat-7/) - Zoom opens at 6:30pm just to kibbutz. At 7pm we light candles with a short service. We listen to music and short lectures. Watch for the Zoom link on the listserv Friday afternoon. - [Communal Shabbat](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/communal-shabbat-6/) - Zoom opens at 6:30pm just to kibbutz. At 7pm we light candles with a short service. We listen to music and short lectures. Watch for the Zoom link on the listserv Friday afternoon. - [Communal Shabbat](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/communal-shabbat-5/) - Zoom opens at 6:30pm just to kibbutz. At 7pm we light candles with a short service. We listen to music and short lectures. Watch for the Zoom link on the listserv Friday afternoon. - [Havdalah Pizza Party](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/havdalah-pizza-party/) - A Havdalah service will be performed before the pizza party. For CHJ members only. RSVP skboyar@optonline.net - [Havdalah at the Beach](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/havdalah-at-the-beach/) - Get ready to welcome summer at the beach with fellow members, friends and guests on Saturday July 13, 6 p m at the Compo Beach in Westport as usual. Desserts, drinks and parking compliments of CHJ, bring your chairs and dinner. Please RSVP No Later than Wednesday July 10 in order to plan for desserts - [Forum on Israel and Anti-Semitism](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/forum-on-israel-and-anti-semitism/) - These groups are organized by Loretta Jay, Michelle Tomarkin and Jessica Wolf for CHJ members to have a safe place to talk about Israel, anti-Semitism and other related topics and how we are affected. RSVP is requested so we can plan accordingly. Please email Loretta at lorettacjay@gmail.com. - [Board Meeting](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/board-meeting/) - Open to all CHJ members. Request the Zoom link from Ruth Light. - [Communal Shabbat](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/communal-shabbat-17/) - Zoom opens at 6:30pm just to kibbutz. At 7pm we light candles with a short service. We listen to music and short lectures. Watch for the Zoom link on the listserv Friday afternoon. - [Communal Shabbat](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/communal-shabbat-16/) - Zoom opens at 6:30pm just to kibbutz. At 7pm we light candles with a short service. We listen to music and short lectures. Watch for the Zoom link on the listserv Friday afternoon. - [Communal Shabbat](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/communal-shabbat-4/) - Zoom opens at 6:30pm just to kibbutz. At 7pm we light candles with a short service. We listen to music and short lectures. Watch for the Zoom link on the listserv Friday afternoon. - [Jewish Journeys - Planning Meeting](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/jewish-journeys-planning-meeting/) - The Jewish Journeys Committee planning meeting is June 10th. By June 8th, we invite CHJ members to send suggestions of programs you'd like us to consider for fall, winter, and spring 2024-2025. Please send suggestions via email to jwolfds@gmail.com Stay tuned for announcements of upcoming programs. This photo ia from our May 4th program - [Annual Meeting- Potluck/pool party](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/annual-meeting-potluck-pool-party/) - All CHJ members are invited. Remember your pot luck luncheon dishes for Annual Membership Party and Meeting. CHJ will provide drinks and ice cream dessert Our agenda will be shorter than usual, as Ruth has sent ahead the Minutes from last year's annual meeting, Budget and Committee reports to read-ahead. AGENDA: 1. Vote to approve minutes - [Women to Women](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/women-to-women-11/) - Come join other CHJ women to talk about a topic to be chosen at the meeting. It's a great way to get to know one another. This month will be held at a member's residence. Watch the listserv for the address. - [Women to Women](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/women-to-women-10/) - Come join other CHJ women to talk about a topic to be chosen at the meeting. It's a great way to get to know one another. This month will be held at a member's residence. Watch the listserv for the address. - [Women to Women](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/women-to-women-9/) - Come join other CHJ women to talk about a topic to be chosen at the meeting. It's a great way to get to know one another. This month will be held at a member's residence. Watch the listserv for the address. - [Book Club - Every Day is Mother's Day by Hilary Mantel](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/book-club-every-day-is-mothers-day-by-hilary-mantel/) - Evelyn Axona is a medium by trade; her daughter, Muriel, is a half-wit by nature. Barricaded in their crumbling house, surrounded by the festering rubbish of years, they defy the curiosity of their neighbors and their social worker, Isabel Field. Isabel is young and inexperienced and has troubles of her own: an elderly father who - [Book Club - The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict and Victoria Murray](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/book-club-the-personal-librarian-by-marie-benedict-and-victoria-murray/) - A remarkable novel about J. P. Morgan’s personal librarian, Belle da Costa Greene, the Black American woman who was forced to hide her true identity and pass as white in order to leave a lasting legacy that enriched our nation, from New York Times bestselling authors Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray. Come join the - [Book Club - Crow Mary by Kathleen Grissom](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/book-club-crow-mary-by-kathleen-grissom/) - This is the “richly detailed story of a woman caught between two cultures” (Sandra Dallas, New York Timesbestselling author) inspired by the real life of Crow Mary—an Indigenous woman in 19th-century North America. Come and join in on the discussion in a member's residence. Watch the listserv for the exact address. - [Book Club - Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/book-club-demon-copperhead-by-barbara-kingsolver/) - Set in the mountains of southern Appalachia, Demon Copperhead is the story of a boy born to a teenaged single mother in a single-wide trailer, with no assets beyond his dead father’s good looks and copper-colored hair, a caustic wit, and a fierce talent for survival. Dickens is not a prerequisite for readers of this - [Book Club - The Talented Mr. Ripley by Patricia Highsmith](https://www.humanisticjews.org/event/book-club-the-talented-mr-ripley-by-patricia-highsmith/) - It’s here, in the first volume of Patricia Highsmith’s five-book Ripley series, that we are introduced to the suave Tom Ripley, a young striver seeking to leave behind his past as an orphan bullied for being a “sissy.” Newly arrived in the heady world of Manhattan, Ripley meets a wealthy industrialist who hires him to ## Downloads - [CHJ Membership Directory without Relly 2-20-25](https://www.humanisticjews.org/download/9164/?tmstv=1786196290) - [Membership Directory as of January 14 2025](https://www.humanisticjews.org/download/9052/?tmstv=1786196290) - [Member Directory](https://www.humanisticjews.org/download/7389/?tmstv=1786196290) ## Event Categories - [Featured Events](https://www.humanisticjews.org/events/category/featured-events/)