Posts about Radical Inclusion - Society for Humanistic Judaism

Meet The Women of Humanistic Judaism

March 26, 2024
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HJ Meaning, Movement Advocacy, Radical Inclusion

Check out the women who have dedicated their time, knowledge, and love to being Humanistic Rabbis with the Society for Humanistic Judaism! The Meet The Rabbis/Cantors series is a live webinar taking place monthly throughout 2024. SHJ members can register […]

International Women’s Day – Sivan Maas’ Rabbinical Ordination – Celebrating 21 years!

March 8, 2024
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HJ Meaning, Radical Inclusion

In 2003, Rabbi Sivan Maas was ordained as the first Israeli rabbi into the Humanistic Judaism movement. We are excited to celebrate her 21st year as a Humanistic Rabbi!

Interview with Abby Stein

March 5, 2024
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HJ Meaning, Radical Inclusion, Shavuot, Social Justice Issues

Abby Stein, transgender Jewish activist and author of Becoming Eve: My Journey from Ultra-Orthodox Rabbi to Transgender Woman, joined Rabbi Denise Handlarski of SecularSynagogue.org to discuss including and celebrating gender diversity in Jewish life. This interview was originally posted on […]

Women’s History Month – Humanistic Jewish Role Models

March 2, 2024
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HJ Meaning, Radical Inclusion, Social Justice Issues

As we celebrate Women’s History Month, we celebrate the women of Humanistic Judaism! Some of these woman left their mark on our movement long before the idea was ever born, while others have actively participated in the growth of our […]

New Michigan Voting Laws in 2024

February 17, 2024
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Radical Inclusion, Social Justice Issues

Nomi Joyrich, Michigan Director of Jews for a Secular Democracy, explains all you need to know to vote in Michigan after the many changes to the state’s election laws. We hope you find this helpful! JFASD is a pluralistic movement […]

Adoption Story – Erik

February 8, 2024
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Adopting Humanistic Judaism, Finding Humanistic Judaism, HJ Meaning

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 […]

Adoption Story – Shania

January 9, 2024
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Adopting Humanistic Judaism, Finding Humanistic Judaism

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 […]

Adopting Humanistic Judaism — Thiago Soares’ Story

August 25, 2023
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Adopting Humanistic Judaism, Finding Humanistic Judaism, HJ Meaning

We welcome Thiago Fillipe Soares and his family as members of our community. Thiago already knew he was Jewish, but upon finding Humanistic Judaism, he wanted to affirm his connection to a community with whom he shared values. He has […]

Adopting Humanistic Judaism – Thiago Silva’s story

August 25, 2023
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Adopting Humanistic Judaism, Finding Humanistic Judaism, HJ Meaning

We welcome Thiago Gomes Silva to our community. Thiago has taken the Hebrew name Akiva. Discovering his Jewish ancestry, Thiago researched his family genealogy and discovered much trauma and suffering. He has found great satisfaction and happiness in joining the […]

Adopting Humanistic Judaism – John Reiss’ Story

August 25, 2023
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Adopting Humanistic Judaism, Finding Humanistic Judaism, HJ Meaning

We joyfully welcome John Emanuel Reiss who has recently adopted Judaism. He has taken the Hebrew name Yohanan. Here is what he shared about why he has embraced Judaism, and Humanistic Judaism, in particular. “As far back as I can […]

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