Congregation for Humanistic Judaism of Fairfield County

The Congregation for Humanistic Judaism of Fairfield County  in partnership with the JCC of Stamford present a Tu B’Shvat Seder.

We call our ancient scroll of wisdom, the Torah, an “eytz chaim,” a tree of life for it like the Earth’s great forests, sustains us. Torah teaches us that creation, in its great diversity, is harmoniously interconnected. Like the trees, we too need strong and deep roots for nourishment.Please join us as we celebrate the Earth’s abundance (with a family-friendly seder and musical performance by our exuberant and talented song leader, Adam Feder.  Seder ceremonial food gift bags will be prepared for pre-registered families for pickup at central locations (TBD) or delivery.

This free virtual event is open to the public. 

Pre-registration is required in order to deliver your seder supply package.

Please send email to events@HumanisticJews.org with
1) the name of the event in the subject line
2) your first and last name and town of residence in the body .

Zoom link will be provided to registrants by January 22nd.

A safe way to connect at a distance. First timers welcome. It’s a great way to get to know each other. RSVP Roberta Frank.

Watch for the Zoom link in your emails closer to the date.

Barbara Jay has been selected to be CHJ’s 2021 recipient of the Federation for Jewish Philanthropy of Upper Fairfield County’s MitzvahHero Award.

Selected from a committee consisting of our past CHJ Mitzvah Hero Award winners and CHJ’s president, Barbara will be acknowledged for her many outstanding contributions to CHJ and the Jewish community-at-large  through a virtual ceremony.

To attend the awards ceremony, please  Register   here.  Zoom connect information is immediately sent in response to the registration request.

Open to all CHJ members.

Please RSVP to Steven Getz.

Humanistic Judaism recognizes the Tanakh as great Jewish literature written by human beings. We view it as a valuable source of information about the beliefs and behavior of our ancestors. While Humanistic Jews do not accept its authoritarian premises, there are stories that influence our ritualistic calendar and life-cycle events. This program will briefly introduce the structure of the Tanakh and explore stories that engenders the root of our very ‘human’ Jewish experience.  

Zoom link to follow.

The Silent Patient is a shocking psychological thriller of a woman’s act of violence against her husband—and of the therapist obsessed with uncovering her motive.

Charles Darwin              February 12, 1802 to April 19, 1882

Save the date!

Darwin Day is an international celebration of science and humanity held around Charles Darwin’s February 12th birthday. Specifically, the event celebrates the discoveries and life of the man, born in 1809, who first described biological evolution via natural selection with scientific rigor.

Join us to view the film “Crossing Delancey,” (1988), a Jewish American Love Story directed by the late Joan Micklin Silver, who broke Hollywood barriers spotlighting women’s stories and  exploring American Jewish life.

This event is open to the public. Nonmembers can request Zoom link at adulted@humanisticjews.org.

Zoom link will be sent the week of February 15.  Zoom room will open at 9:30; film showing will begin promptly at 9:40.

 Run time is 1 hr. 37 min. Discussion will follow.