Paul Golin

Adoption into Humanistic Judaism – A Secular, Cultural Jewish Conversion

September 23, 2022
Paul Golin

Adopting Humanistic Judaism, Finding Humanistic Judaism, HJ Meaning

We recently published a trifold brochure about Humanistic Judaism’s conversion (“adoption”) program, which includes much of the information we have here on the website but in a clear and compelling design. Copies were mailed to all SHJ members and supporters […]

Lo Dayenu – It is Not “Enough”

April 11, 2022
Paul Golin

HJ Meaning, Passover

Happy Passover! Members and supporters of the Society for Humanistic Judaism received a glossy printed Haggadah supplement this year containing several Humanistic approaches to the traditional “Dayenu” liturgy during the Passover Seder, compiled by SHJ Rabbi Miriam Jerris. You can […]

Blessings of Gratitude – A High Holiday Liturgy Supplement

August 24, 2021
Paul Golin

Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur

Happy New Year! Rosh Hashanah begins the evening of September 6, 2021. This year, members and supports of the Society for Humanistic Judaism and our affiliated communities received in the mail printed copies of “Blessings of Gratitude as We Embrace […]

In Support of the Full Legalization of Cannabis in the U.S. — Joint Resolution by the Society for Humanistic Judaism and the Association of Humanistic Rabbis

April 20, 2021
Paul Golin

Advocacy, SHJ News, Social Justice Issues

The following resolution was issued in the Winter 2021 edition of Humanistic Judaism Magazine (preview version here): Humanistic Judaism values science and the scientific method to better understand our world, and stands for human dignity, equality, and fair treatment under […]

The Four Children – A Humanistic Haggadah Supplement

March 24, 2021
Paul Golin

Passover

Happy Passover! This year, members and supports of the Society for Humanistic Judaism and our affiliated communities received in the mail printed copies of “The Four Types of Children: A Humanistic Supplement to the Passover Haggadah.” Written by Peter Schweitzer, […]

Passover Cultural Celebration Handbook

March 15, 2021
Paul Golin

Passover

Rabbi Eva Goldfinger wrote “PESACH 101: Handbook for a Cultural Celebration of Passover” on behalf of her community, Oraynu Congregation for Humanistic Judaism in Toronto, Canada, and has generously made the PDF available to all who are interested. You can […]

Hope Not Hate – On the 2021 Insurrection

January 8, 2021
Paul Golin

Advocacy, Social Justice Issues

People all over the world who believe in democracy were shocked and dismayed by what they saw happen in the U.S. capital this week. As a movement, Humanistic Judaism does not engage in partisan politics. We’re invested in values. But values […]

Chrismukkah? – Fall 2020 Humanistic Judaism Magazine

December 10, 2020
Paul Golin

Community News, Hanukkah, HJ Magazine

If you are not yet an SHJ member, supporter, or subscriber, please enjoy the preview edition [PDF] here. If you are, please scroll down while logged in for access to the full version. FALL 2020

Humanistic Ideals for Hanukkah Candle Lighting

December 7, 2020
Paul Golin

Hanukkah, SHJ Members Access

SHJ members and donors received a glossy printed version of our 2020 Hanukkah handout in the mail, “Humanistic Ideals for Hanukkah Candle Lighting,” and we are sharing with everyone the electronic copy [PDF] for printout here. We hope you will […]

Kamala Harris’s Family is Like My Family

November 9, 2020
Paul Golin

Advocacy, HJ Meaning, Marriage, Relationships, Social Justice Issues

This past Saturday evening, November 7, 2020, I sat with my family watching TV as Vice President-elect Kamala Harris delivered her victory speech. It was the most electrifying moment one could possibly have in the den of a Staten Island […]

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Author Archives

Adoption into Humanistic Judaism – A Secular, Cultural Jewish Conversion

Lo Dayenu – It is Not “Enough”

Blessings of Gratitude – A High Holiday Liturgy Supplement

In Support of the Full Legalization of Cannabis in the U.S. — Joint Resolution by the Society for Humanistic Judaism and the Association of Humanistic Rabbis

The Four Children – A Humanistic Haggadah Supplement

Passover Cultural Celebration Handbook

Hope Not Hate – On the 2021 Insurrection

Chrismukkah? – Fall 2020 Humanistic Judaism Magazine

Humanistic Ideals for Hanukkah Candle Lighting

Kamala Harris’s Family is Like My Family

Humanistic Judaism Makes Life Better