The Congregation for Humanistic Judaism (CHJ) will hold its annual High Holiday services at The Unitarian Church in Westport, 10 Lyons Plains Rd. All services and programs are free and open to the public, and free childcare is provided during daytime programming. Services include readings, music and reflection about the major themes of the holiday, including self-examination and renewed commitment to positive action. Interwoven with these timeless ideas will be the theme of this year’s High Holiday services: Celebrating 50 years of Humanistic Judaism.
The schedule for the holidays is as follows:
Rosh Hashanah Eve Service (Oneg to follow) with the Congregation for Humanistic Judaism
Wednesday, September 24. Doors open at 7:00. Services start promptly at 7:30.
Rosh Hashanah Day Program with the Congregation for Humanistic Judaism
Thursday, September 25, 1:00-4:45pm
Yom Kippur Kol Nidre Service with the Congregation for Humanistic Judaism
Friday, October 3. Doors open at 7:00. Services start promptly at 7:30.
Saturday, October 4, 1:00-6:00ish pm
Prospective members and guests are welcome to join the Congregation for Humanistic Judaism for all High Holiday Services. All services are free. Casual dress is recommended for daytime programming.
Humanistic Judaism emphasizes personal responsibility in fulfilling the Jewish ideals of loving kindness, justice, good deeds, and giving to those in need. Humanistic Jews practice in personally meaningful ways, consistent with a modern understanding of the world.
The Congregation is a cooperative; run exclusively by members who plan educational programs, social events, and holiday observances. Our inclusive community is comprised of families from all backgrounds.
CHJ offers a full-service Sunday school program for children through Bar/Bat Mitzvah. For more information please call (203) 226-5451 or visit www.humanisticjews.org for more information.