At this moment of rising anti-Semitism, the Society for Humanistic Judaism would like to reiterate our board statement made in 2017 against hate of all kind, SHJ Calls for Government Action Against Hate Crimes:
Remaining inactive against the rise in hate, whether from the far-left or far-right, is dangerous to the fundamental values that we as Secular Humanistic Jews hold dear.
On this page, we will collect statements against anti-Semitism from across our movement. Please check back for updates.
- “How Does It Feel To Be The Target of an Anti-Semitic Bomb Threat Hoax?” February 12, 2024
Susan Rubin – Secular Humanist Jewish Circle, Tucson, AZ - “Antisemitism: Past and Present” February 1, 2024
Adam Chalom – Kol Hadash Humanistic Congregation, Deerfield, IL - “People Love Dead Jews – Yom Hashoah Discussion“ Posted to YouTube May 1, 2022
Adam Chalom – Kol Hadash Humanistic Congregation, Deerfield, IL - “The Rise of Antisemitism on the Left“ February 16, 2024 Shabbat streamed on YouTube
Jeffrey Falick – Congregation for Humanistic Judaism or Metro Detroit, Deerfield, IL
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How Does It Feel To Be The Target of an Anti-Semitic Bomb Threat Hoax?
By Susan Rubin, President, Secular Humanist Jewish Circle
[Excerpted; read full piece here.]
…We cannot be complacent about hate. It took me a while for the bomb threat email to SHJC to sink in. We are a small group of secular Jews who have a low profile. I have always felt safe and protected in this country. But lately I think twice about wearing Judaic jewelry or displaying Jewish art around my house. I can imagine armed terrorists dressed in black coming out of the bushes on the street near my home.
When I thought about posting this piece I worried about using my real name. Will this target me, my kids, and my grandkids? Should I speak with them first? I talked with my husband and I sat with myself for a while, turning this over in my head. I reminded myself of all the heroes of our current world who speak up and stand up to fear and intimidation. Maybe they were scared before they decided to do the right thing. Then I got mad at myself for being afraid and I could not let it go. It feels good to put this story into words, but I am still afraid….
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Antisemitism: Past and Present
Presented by Adam Chalom, Rabbi, Kol Haddash Humanistic Congregation
[Video located on International Institute for Secular Humanistic Judaism YouTube]
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People Love Dead Jews – Yom Hashoah Discussion
Presented by Adam Chalom, Rabbi, Kol Haddash Humanistic Congregation
[Video located on Kol Haddash YouTube]
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The Rise of Antisemitism on the Left
Presented by Jeffrey Falick, Rabbi, Congregation for Humanistic Judaism of Metro Detroit – Talk begins at 30:14
[Video located on Congregation for Humanistic Judaism of Metro Detroit YouTube]
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