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Parenting Beyond Belief: Humanistic Judaism Journal

July 19, 2023
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HJ Magazine Articles, HJ Meaning, Relationships, SHJ Members Access

Parenting Beyond Belief by Dale McGowan This article is reprinted from the Winter/Spring 2009 issue of Humanistic Judaism Journal. The bio at that time read: Dale McGowan is editor and coauthor of Parenting Beyond Belief: On Raising Ethical, Caring Kids […]

Authentically Queer, Authentically Jewish

June 12, 2023
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Finding Humanistic Judaism, HJ Magazine Articles, Radical Inclusion, Relationships

This article was originally published in the Spring 2023 Humanistic Judaism Magazine. It was written by Emily Cohen. Emily is a mom, wife, business owner, and proud queer Jew living in Central Florida! She has recently found Humanistic Judaism and […]

Identity: A Queer Love Story

June 4, 2023
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HJ Magazine Articles, Movement Advocacy, Radical Inclusion, Relationships, Social Justice Issues

This article was originally published in the Spring 2023 Humanistic Judaism Magazine. It was written by Max Lark and Stacy Wolf-Lark. Max (he/they) is a lifelong Humanistic Jew. He loves traveling and drinking tea. He holds a Master’s degree in […]

Legacy of Love

May 24, 2023
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HJ Meaning, Relationships, Shabbat, Yom HaShoah

This essay by Rabbi Mary Raskin was presented as a talk at the yearly retreat of the Society for Humanistic Judaism (SHJ) Board of Directors, April 28, 2023 Detroit, MI. Rabbi Raskin is the president of the SHJ and the […]

On Becoming a Crone [or, Maybe, a Yente]

March 16, 2023
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HJ Meaning, Relationships, Social Justice Issues

This is a guest article by Barbara Martinsons, a member of the SHJ affiliate, Secular Jewish Circle in Tucson, Arizona. Barbara reflects on the different aspects of being a woman (and a Jewish woman) at various life stages. This is […]

Love, Relationships, and Sexual Ethics

February 14, 2023
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Radical Inclusion, Relationships

Sex and relationships tend to be a very touchy subject, especially with the influence of religious dogma. Societal expectations in the U.S. on how many partners one should have, how long a relationship is supposed to last, and the ever […]

Group photo from SHJ 2022 Annual Gathering

Membership Integration and Retention

December 12, 2022
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Grow Humanistic Judaism, Relationships, SHJ Members Access

This article was originally written by Rabbi Miriam Jerris to help communities, welcome, integrate and retain new members. Not every idea is necessary to implement. Each community can choose the right combination of ideas and events to fit their community […]

How SHJ Mission Statement is Relevant

August 24, 2022
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Finding Humanistic Judaism, Grow Humanistic Judaism, HJ Meaning, Relationships

This is a guest post by Marlene Cohen, SHJ Board Secretary and Chair of the Youth Education Committee. SHJ starts each board meeting with a board member reflecting on SHJ’s mission. Marlene started the August 20 Board Meeting with the […]

Shame & Pride & Prejudice

June 11, 2021
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HJ Meaning, Movement Advocacy, Radical Inclusion, Relationships, Social Justice Issues

This is a guest post by Rabbi Jeffrey Falick of the Birmingham Temple, Congregation for Humanistic Judaism, the first congregation for Humanistic Judaism, in Metropolitan Detroit. This morning I made one of my very rare visits to Facebook to wish […]

A Statement on Sexual Ethics for the 21st Century

May 14, 2021
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HJ Meaning, Relationships, Social Justice Issues

This is a statement adopted by the Association of Humanistic Rabbis in September 2018. Background From the time of its founding, Secular Humanistic Judaism has demonstrated an openness to societal change. This has included calls for the freedom, equality, and […]

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