Religion
Ongoing Fridays to 8/05/05 past
Ongoing
Fridays
Ongoing Fridays. 606 Post Road East, #542, Westport, 06880. George Rockmore, President, 203-459-8032. Congregation for Humanistic Judaism, Fairfield County - [email][events]
The celebration of Shabbat is integral to Jewish tradition. Our Congregation usually gathers twice a month on Friday evenings, usually in a member’s home, to welcome Shabbat, to catch up with friends, and to enjoy an often enlightening and entertaining program. At most such gatherings the evening begins with a Shabbat Welcome Ceremony. The CHJ Ritual and Education Committee has prepared a collection of tens Humanistic Shabbat Ceremonies from which the host family can choose. Each ceremony includes a candle-lighting, short readings and a few songs, and is conducted so that all present may participate. The service ends with an opportunity for everyone to share a life cycle event, such as a new grandchild, a wedding, a family illness.