Humanistic Judaism: Engaging Youth Through Conclaves
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Welcome To The Society For Humanistic Judaism
If you believe that cultural Judaism is important to a contemporary Jewish identity and that cultural Jewish communities and an organized Humanistic voice enhance the Jewish experience for secular and Humanistic Jews, then SHJ is for you.
Humanistic Judaism embraces a human-centered philosophy that celebrates Jewish culture without supernatural underpinnings. Humanistic Jews value their Jewish identity and the aspects of Jewish culture that offer a genuine expression of their contemporary way of life. We believe in the human capacity to create a better world.
At last, humanists who identify with Jewish history and culture, who prize their Jewish roots and want to participate in Jewish holidays and programs without reference to God or the supernatural, have a place …. No more “wondering” around, alone in the wilderness! (Central Ohio Humanist, May-June 2010).
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Facebook Posts Some good advice, including about what NOT to say: The Right —And Wrong — Things to Say to Someone Whose Parent Has Died Because finding the right words can be very difficult.3 days ago · Registration Deadline has been extended to February 26, 2020 – Register Today!!! shj.org/youth-programs/youth-conference/ 6 days ago · #TBT - Today in Jewish History - Feb. 20, 1939: 20,000 Americans hold a Nazi rally in Madison Square Garden. 6 days ago · News from SHJ -- Learn what we have been doing on behalf of Humanistic Jews. Follow their activities by signing up here for the twice-monthly Jews for a Secular Democracy e-newsletter, and liking the JFASD page on Facebook. 1 week ago · A wonderful podcast about one family's experience with our do-it-yourself "Cultural B Mitzvah" pilot program! Bar MAXvah: Using a diy style program from the Society for Humanist Judaism as her guide, Emily shares her personal journey of planning a Bar Mitzvah with and for her son. They benefited from and took advantage of the diverse Jewish Community here in Charlotte along the way.&nbs... 1 week ago · Congratulations, Congregation for Humanistic Judaism of Fairfield County, looks like a fantastic Darwin Day event with a great turnout!CHJ co-hosts the annual Darwin Day Dinner. This year there was a fantastic turnout with appearances by Senator Richard Blumenthal as well as Jim Himes! 1 week ago · Look, people are free to believe what they want. But a secular society raises the playing field for *all of us.* Secularity is our cause at SHJ. We believe that a more secular future is not just humanity’s best chance, but really, it’s our only hope. In recent history, societies have become wealthier, healthier and more democratic but also more secular, more open and more tolerant. 2 weeks ago · We are so so SO proud and thankful to have Rabbi Denise Handlarski as a leader in our movement. Watch this interview to see what a smart and caring and right-on approach to Jewish intermarriage looks like! Rabbi Denise Handlarski discusses Christian-Jewish marriages and the difficulties that arise when those from diverse religious backgrounds become involved in... 2 weeks ago · A very lovely and cute podcast about how one of our movement leaders from the Baltimore Jewish Cultural Chavurah met her “beshert” (soul mate)! You Never Know Where You'll Find Your Beshert - Associated On this episode of Pull Up A Chair, we have love and romance. Elise and David Saltzberg actually found each other thanks to The Associated.2 weeks ago · Plan ahead. Get your Humanistic Haggadah today! 2 weeks ago · |
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