ADOPTING HUMANISTIC JUDAISM
Becoming a Humanistic Jew
Can I convert to Humanistic Judaism? What does it mean to be Jewish? What IS Humanistic Judaism? And what are the next steps in adopting Judaism through SHJ? We’re glad you asked! These videos will answer many of your questions, and we’re happy to answer even more!
Humanistic Judaism includes as a full member any person — of any heritage — who “declares [themselves] to be a Jew, and who identifies with the history, ethical values, culture, civilization, community, and fate of the Jewish people.” (IFSHJ Second Biennial Conference, Brussels in 1988.)
We also offer a certificate and a Hebrew name if desired. Click here to read a brochure about SHJ’s Cultural Conversion program.
Humanistic Judaism uses the term “adopt” rather than “convert” because the person wishing to be Jewish is adopting both Judaism and our community, and that the community adopts those desiring to be part of the Jewish people.
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Latest on Adoption Into Humanistic Judaism
8.25.2023
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 t
8.25.2023
We welcome Thiago Gomes Silva to our community. Thiago has taken the Hebrew name Akiva. Discovering his Jewish ancestry, Thiago researched his family genealogy
8.25.2023
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 embrace