Personal Meaning, Advocacy for Inclusion
“My light is in me. And in you.”
What's the Difference
How Judaism “independent of a supernatural authority” works.
Radical Inclusion
Full equality and celebration of LGBTQ+, multiracial, and interfaith / intercultural households, and anyone adopting Humanistic Judaism.
Jewish Holidays
How Humanistic Jews celebrate, including non-theistic liturgy addressing the human experience.
Joyous Community
Connect with smart, fun-loving, like-minded people near you and online!
Cultural B Mitzvah
Youth education empowers next-gen HuJews to say only what they believe while connecting to their heritage.
Become an Organizer
Bring Humanistic Judaism’s meaning and values to your community.
Social Justice
Jews for a Secular Democracy is a pluralistic initiative of SHJ promoting separation of church and state from a Jewish perspective.
Support the Cause
Join SHJ and help us share the meaning with all who may benefit.
WHAT WE DO
Celebration
Advocacy
Learning
Community
JEWS FOR A SECULAR DEMOCRACY
Ending Forced and Trial Marriage
Enter the Society
Merging the best of Jewish tradition with a modern philosophy of life for over 50 years!
LATEST NEWS
8.2.2022
Compiled by James M. Branum as a supplement to our Community News section in
8.2.2022
This is a guest post by Rabbi Jessica Lenza, also known as @therebelrabbi, who
7.22.2022
This is a guest post by James M. Branum, Humanistic Judaism Magazine editor,