Author Archives
The following was written by Rabbi Jeffrey L. Falick for the Congregation for Humanistic Judaism of Metro Detroit‘s September 3, 2024 blog post. Take a moment to read this famous prayer from the traditional Machzor (high holiday prayer book): Your kingship is […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
This lecture took place on Friday, June 2, 2017 at the Congregation for Humanistic Judaism of Metro Detroit (formerly the Birmingham Temple) Farmington Hills, Michigan On the topic of Shavuot, Rabbi Falick speaks about why and how Humanists should become […]
PLEASE NOTE: Within the Humanistic Judaism movement, we have the full diversity of political positions as it relates to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. SHJ refrains from official statements on issues where we cannot speak for a significant majority of our movement. […]
Pamela is the loving parent of an amazing young person, Sam! In this guest blog, Pamela shares her heartfelt reflection in celebration of the one year anniversary of Sam’s B Mitzvah. As we are approaching the 1-year anniversary of Sam’s […]