This is a guest essay by SHJ board member Susan Rubin, who is also a founding member of the Secular Humanist Jewish Circle in Tucson, AZ. How does it feel to be the target of an anti-Semitic bomb threat hoax? […]
We are excited to welcome Erik into the SHJ family! Erik has recently adopted Judaism and has chosen the Hebrew name Rimmon! Read more about his decision to adopt Humanistic Judaism. I would like to be a Humanistic Jew because […]
Video located on International Institute for Secular Humanistic Judaism YouTube Presented by Rabbi Adam Chalom of Kol Hadash Humanistic Congregation, Deerfield, IL The hatred of Jews goes back over 2000 years. The recent resurgence of antisemitic rhetoric and actions is […]
Join us in welcoming Folkshul as an affiliate community of SHJ! Read below to learn more about this congregation. Click Here to find an SHJ affiliate congregation in your area! Folkshul is Philadelphia’s Secular Humanistic Jewish Community. We’ve been around […]
Lessons Learned at the Foot of Mt. Sherwin Rabbi Miriam Jerris This article was written in 2007 as a tribute to Rabbi Sherwin Wine, founder of Humanistic Judaism, shortly after he was killed in a car crash. For today, it […]
Cantor Diane Rose has beautifully reimagined Sherwin Wine’s Ayfo Oree. Diane Rose is the founder and spiritual leader of Cool Shul in Santa Monica, California. She has a Bachelor’s of Science in Music Education from New York University, a Master’s […]
Challah is a delicious part of a Shabbat or other holiday table. It’s also fairly easy to make at home, especially with the help of a bread machine! Here’s a simple but delicious recipe. Ingredients: 3/4 cup water 1/4 cup […]
Shania Silva has recently adopted Judaism and become a member of SHJ! She has chosen the Hebrew name Shachar which means “dawn” or “sunrise.” We are excited to welcome her into the SHJ family! About four years ago, my sister […]
This is a guest post by Rachel Himelhoch, a sophomore at the University of Michigan who also serves as Engagement Coordinator for U of M’s HuJews on Campus club. Learn more about HuJews on Campus here. Where does a Humanistic […]
This is a guest post by Lena Weheliye, a freshman at Sarah Lawrence College in Westchester, NY, who serves as Engagement Coordinator for the school’s HuJews on Campus club. Learn more about HuJews on Campus here. This semester one of […]