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A GUIDE TO KIDDUSH FOR HUMANISTIC JEWS

November 15, 2023
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Martin Di Maggio is a British Italian Jew, a sociolinguist, and neurodiversity support group facilitator. He leads a Humanistic Jewish group through Central London Humanists, is a leader of the online Spinoza Havurah, is a student in the Leadership Program […]

Crusades

November 13, 2023
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Finding Humanistic Judaism, HJ Meaning, Movement Advocacy

This is a guest post by Herb Silverman, founder of the Secular Coalition for America and a member of the Society for Humanistic Judaism. This piece was originally published in the November-December 2023 edition of the Freethought Society News. The Crusades were […]

Meet The Rabbis and Cantors of SHJ

October 31, 2023
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Grow Humanistic Judaism, HJ Meaning, Upcoming Events

Meet the wonderful rabbis/cantors of SHJ’s affiliated communities and congregations, and learn with them on a wide variety of topics. Open to all SHJ members and supporters, including members of SHJ-affiliated communities. If already a member or donor, REGISTER HERE. […]

Escalating Bliss and a Choiceful Death

October 11, 2023
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End of Life, HJ Magazine Articles, HJ Meaning, Movement Advocacy

This article, written by Rabbi Miriam Jerris, is an excerpt from the Fall 2023 issue of Humanistic Judaism Magazine. Miriam Jerris, PhD is the rabbi of the Society for Humanistic Judaism, the IISHJ Associate Professor of Professional Development and the […]

What Simchat Torah Can Teach Us About Jewish Diversity

October 6, 2023
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HJ Meaning, Simchat Torah

This article is an excerpt from the Congregation for Humanistic Judaism of Metro Detroit weekly newsletter. WHAT SIMCHAT TORAH CAN TEACH US ABOUT JEWISH DIVERSITY by Rabbi Jeffrey L. Falick Here’s a little Jewish holiday history trivia question: What is […]

Ending Life Well – Fall 2023 Humanistic Judaism Magazine

October 5, 2023
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Community News, End of Life, HJ Magazine, HJ Meaning

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 . . . Only SHJ members and/or […]

A Humanistic View of Sukkot

October 5, 2023
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HJ Meaning, SHJ Members Access, Sukkot

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Sukkot Symbols and Services

September 29, 2023
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HJ Meaning, Sukkot

An excerpt from Guide to Humanistic Judaism and Sukkot Services from 2018 and 2019 presented by Rabbi Jeffrey Falick at the Congregation for Humanistic Judaism of Metro Detroit. Additional services can be viewed at LibrarySHJ.com Sukkot follows the Jewish New Year. […]

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 […]

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