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This article was recently published in the Spring 2024 issue of Humanistic Judaism Magazine. The excerpt is taken from a Yom Kippur address in 2009 which was previously published in the book Contemplation: Humanistic Reflections by members of the City […]
Rick Gold currently serves on the SHJ Board of Directors, is an international democracy assistance specialist, and former President of Machar, The Washington Congregation for Secular Humanistic Judaism. As a leader in the Machar community, he has led the congregation’s […]
The 9th Day of Av begins this year August 12 at sundown. In the Jewish calendar it is a one-day fast holiday, commemorating many tragedies in the lives of the Jewish people, primarily the destruction of both Temples in Jerusalem. […]
J. Bruce Hillenberg, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist. He is 74 years-old and semi-retired. He joined the Congregation for Humanistic Judaism in 2020. Bruce’s interests include gardening, writing poems, spending time with his family and friends, making new friends, reading, […]
Welcome Carlie to the SHJ family! Carlie has recently adopted Judaism and has chosen the Hebrew name Levana Gibora! Read below to learn more about Carlie’s journey to Humanistic Judaism. I was not born Jewish but for as long as […]
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. Spring 2024
Meet the wonderful rabbis/cantors of communities and congregations affiliated with the Society for Humanistic Judaism, and learn with them on a wide variety of topics. This session of the series is with Rabbi Eva Goldfinger of Oraynu Congregation for Humanistic […]
Welcome Jessica to the SHJ family! Jessica has recently adopted Judaism and has chosen the Hebrew name Chava! Read below to learn more about Jessica’s journey to Humanistic Judaism. It’s been a long time since I had a great interest […]
As part of the celebration of Rabbi Adam Chalom’s 20 years with Kol Hadash Humanistic Congregation, Executive Director Paul Golin of the Society for Humanistic Judaism shared his thoughts on the future of Humanistic Judaism, given wider trends in society […]