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 Continue Reading »
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 Continue Reading »
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.
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
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 Continue Reading »
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
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 Continue Reading »
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
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.
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 Continue Reading »
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