About Us
About the Society for Humanistic Judaism
SHJ offers a way to celebrate Jewish life for those who identify as cultural, secular, humanistic, atheist/agnostic/freethinker, “just Jewish,” “spiritual not religious,” “recovering from religion,” Jew-ish, Jew-curious, part-Jewish…and our friends, family, and allies.
Established in 1969, SHJ is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that has helped tens of thousands of households across multiple generations find meaning in Jewish culture, holiday celebrations, lifecycle events, ritual, and community.
We welcome all who are interested in exploring an interest in Secular Humanistic Judaism.
We're On A Mission
Learn how SHJ inspires, organizes, and advocates for a secular celebration of Jewish identity and culture.Volunteer-Powered Leadership
Meet our Board of Directors, who guide us on our mission.Dedicated to Serving
Meet our staff, working to provide meaning and connection.Work With Us!
See if there are open positions that might fit your own mission.
We recently published a trifold brochure about Humanistic Judaism’s
Humanistic Jews celebrate and appreciate life as we face loss and seek
Compiled by James M. Branum as a supplement to our Community News section in
This is a guest post by Marlene Cohen, SHJ Board Secretary and Chair of the