1. Society For Humanistic Judaism Creating a meaningful Jewish lifestyle free from supernatural authority and imposed tradition.Category Society Religion and Spirituality Humanistic......humanistic judaism is a nontheistic alternative in contemporary Jewishlife. It was established by Society For humanistic judaism. http://www.shj.org/

SHJ Conference 2003 connect with SHJ Youth ... Purim March 18, 2003 Humanistic Judaism is a nontheistic alternative in contemporary Jewish life. It was established by Rabbi Sherwin T. Wine in 1963 in Detroit, Michigan. Humanistic Judaism embraces a human-centered philosophy that combines rational thinking with a celebration of Jewish culture and identity. Humanistic Jews value their Jewish identity and the aspects of Jewish culture that offer a genuine expression of their contemporary way of life. Humanistic Jewish communities celebrate Jewish holidays and life cycle events (such as weddings and bar and bat mitzvah) with inspirational ceremonies that draw upon but go beyond traditional literature. The Society for Humanistic Judaism was organized in 1969. The Society's mission is to mobilize people to celebrate Jewish identity and culture consistent with a humanistic philosophy of life. The Society helps Humanistic Jews organize local communities and provides support and assistance to these communities. The Society gathers and creates educational and programmatic materials, including holiday and life cycle celebrations. It sponsors training programs and conferences for its

2. MACHAR/The Washington Congregation For Secular Humanistic Judaism We are affiliated with the Society for humanistic judaism. Visitors are welcome; please check our calendar. http://www.machar.org/

Machar, The Washington Congregation for Secular Humanistic Judaism Home Introduction Principles of Machar Jewish Cultural School Holidays Texts of Services About Machar's Rabbi Community Service and Social Action Monthly Newsletter Book Study Club ... Related Links Machar MACHAR, The Washington Congregation for Secular Humanistic Judaism is a Washington, D.C. area affiliate of the national Society for Humanistic Judaism. We are a growing community of Secular Humanistic Jews. Statement on Peace in the Middle East Want to know more? Email Contacts Questions about Machar or Humanistic Judaism Newsletter: If you live in the Washington, D.C. area and would like to receive our monthly Newsletter (either by e-mail or free for one year by mail). Membership information by email. Membership application form Webmaster Snail Mail P.O. Box 42014 Washington, DC 20015 Phone

3. Humanistic Judaism Homepage For Jews wishing to maintain their Jewish identity in a nontheistic manner through congregations and communities. Features mailing list, archive, and links. http://www.teleport.com/~hellman/

Humanistic Judaism Homepage Welcome to the world of Humanistic Judaism. This organized branch of Judaism is for Jews wishing to maintain their Jewish identity in a non-theistic manner through congregations and communities. Humanistic Judaism differs from secular or cultural Judaism in that it is congregational in form and substance. Jewish education, holidays, tradition and life cycle events are the foundation of Humanistic Judaism. While the important role of God in Jewish history and tradition is recognized, and spirituality is greatly valued, Humanistic Judaism holds that supernatural authority should play no role in human affairs; the branch is non-theistic in observance and content. Humanistic Judaism was founded by Rabbi Sherwin Wine in the 1960's. Its formal organization is carried out by The Society for Humanistic Judaism. which has many affiliated communities in the U.S. and other countries. This page is operated by Walter Hellman as an independent service for all Humanistic Jews, both affiliated and unaffiliated. While the primary purpose of this page and the associated mailing list (see below) is to further the advancment of Humanisitic Judaism, the page and its contents do not necessarily represent the views of the Society for Humanistic Judaism. Other internet access to HJ currently consists of a mailing list (the "hj" list), an archive of documents (see "Humanistic Judaism Archive" link below), this page, and pages of other communities. See "What is Humanistic Judaism?/Connections" (below)

4. International Institute For Secular Humanistic Judaism - Intro A non-theistic approach to Jewish identity.Category Society Religion and Spirituality Humanistic......Secular humanistic judaism is a humancentered philosophy of life that combinesrational thinking and an attachment to Jewish culture with the best ethical http://www.iishj.org/

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5. Kahal B'raira - Congregation For Humanistic Judaism Kahal B'raira is the Boston area congregation for Secular humanistic judaism. Our site tells about Category Society Religion and Spirituality Humanistic...... other events. We are affiliated with the Society for humanistic judaism.Visitors are welcome; please check our calendar. Kahal http://www.kahalbraira.org/

About KB Committees History Kvelling ... Youth Group Welcome ... to Kahal B'raira, a congregation of Secular Humanistic Jews in the Boston area. We meet for services, discussion, culture, Sunday School, teen/youth group, holidays and other events. We are affiliated with the Society for Humanistic Judaism Visitors are welcome; please check our calendar Kahal B'raira Seder - RSVP by April 8, 2003 [for members, by reservation] Shabbat Service, talk and discussion geared for adults. Friday May 9, 2003 at 7:30 p.m. Wellesley Community Center, 219 Washington St. Wellesley, MA Kahal B'raira Shabbat service will be led by Dennis Geller. We celebrate Shabbat in a relaxed, congenial atmosphere. A short service, a presentation and discussion on a topic which links our Jewish heritage with our contemporary lives, and light refreshments follow. Guests are welcome. For suggestions or submissions to the KB website, please use the new input form If you have questions or comments about KB, please send email This site was last updated on 29 March 2003 Website design What's New at kahalbraira.org

6. Adat Chaverim, Valley Congregation For Humanistic Judaism, San Fernando Valley, Celebrating life cycle events, Shabbat and Jewish holidays. Adult and youth education offered. http://www.vchj.net/

About Us Education Calendar Newsletter ... Us Home Adat Chaverim, Valley Congregation For Humanistic Judaism San Fernando Valley, California Affiliate of the Society for Humanistic Judaism email: info@vchj.net Welcome to Our Website! "We Jewish Humanists have a unique perspective. We seek to affirm, celebrate, and perpetuate Jewish identity in our secular lives." Read the Jewish Journal Interview with Sherwin Wine, National SHJ Leader and 2003 Humanist of the Year - Check Out our New page, Tzedakah SEE PICTURES OF OUR HIGH HOLIDAY,2002 SERVICES and our Chanukah, 2002 Party Adat Chaverim provides a warm, Humanistic Jewish experience through: Holiday Celebrations and Social Activities Life-Cycle Ceremonies and Services Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, Weddings, Births, Funerals, etc. A Monthly Shabbat Service A Monthly Newsletter and Calendar of Events Emotional and Spiritual Support, especially in times of crisis Community Ethical Action Congregation Adat Chaverim was established in October, 2000, to respond to the needs of a contemporary and diverse Jewish community in the San Fernando Valley, California.

7. Humanistic Judaism Congregations humanistic judaism. CONGREGATIONS. Click Here to Visit our Sponsors. http://www.religioustolerance.org/jud_huma.htm

HUMANISTIC JUDAISM CONGREGATIONS Click Here to Visit our Sponsors. What is Humanistic Judaism? " Secular Humanism " is a non-religiously based philosophy promoting man as the measure of all things. They value knowledge based on reason and hard evidence rather than on faith. They generally reject the concept of a personal God. The movement can be traced directly back to the rationalism of the 18th Century and the free thought movement of the 19th Century. Its roots are in the system of rational philosophy created in ancient Greece. " Religious Humanism " is similar to secular Humanism, except that it is practiced within a religious setting with community, fellowship and rituals. Its various forms are seen in Ethical Culture Societies, some groups affiliated with the Unitarian Universalist Association and in congregations associated with the Society for Humanistic Judaism Humanistic Judaism, then, is a group within Judaism which follows religious Humanism. According to an article in the Washington Post, " Stephen P. Weldon, a historian of humanism at Cornell University, said that Jewish humanists reflect an emerging pattern of religious humanism as distinct from secular humanism. 'A lot of humanists have decided that religion is a natural human impulse and...that there needs to be some kind of ritual and socializing aspect and that going to church or going to temple can help us do that,' Weldon said.

8. Congregation For Humanistic Judaism Of Fairfield County, Connecticut The Congregation for humanistic judaism is a welcoming, supportive community, serving Fairfield County since 1967, for http://www.humanisticjews.org/

Welcome to Congregation for Humanistic Judaism of Fairfield County, Connecticut Synagogue serving Westport, Norwalk, Fairfield, Weston, Wilton, Easton, Trumbull, Stamford and other communities since 1967 The Congregation for Humanistic Judaism is a welcoming, supportive community, serving Fairfield County since 1967, for secular Jews and their families to affirm, celebrate, and enrich Jewish identity and values. CHJ believes in personal responsibility to fulfill the Jewish ideals of loving-kindness, justice, and good deeds. Humanistic Judaism is one of the five branches of Judaism recognized by the United Jewish Communities of North America. We are affiliated with the Society for Humanistic Judaism and the International Federation of Secular Humanistic Jews, active worldwide. Your Child Can Be in This Picture Send your children to a Jewish Sunday School whose teachings reflect your own views on what it means to be Jewish in America today. No doctrine, no dogma. A place where they can learn about Jewish history, holidays, culture, literature, art, and music in a warm, participatory environment. For children pre-school and up. Small class size fosters involvement and learning. And, when it comes time for their Bar/Bat Mitzvah, it will be a ceremony your whole family will be proud of. Come see what we've got to offer!

9. Kol Shalom: Community For Humanistic Judaism Offers a nontheistic alternative in Jewish life. Includes membership information, event calendar, and children's programs. http://www.kolshalom.org

Note: This site is under construction Kol Shalom, Community for Humanistic Judaism Portland, OR In the Spotlight (see calendar for details) Sunday, March 16 "Who Wants to be a Deity?" Game show followed by Purim party Friday, April 18 Kol Shalom seder 6:30 PM Airport Sheraton (see calendar Welcome to Kol Shalom's web site. Humanistic Judaism is a nontheistic alternative in contemporary Jewish life. It was established by Rabbi Sherwin T. Wine in 1963 in Detroit, Michigan. Humanistic Judaism embraces a human-centered philosophy that combines rational thinking with a celebration of Jewish culture and identity. Humanistic Jews value their Jewish identity and the aspects of Jewish culture that offer a genuine expression of their contemporary way of life. Humanistic Jewish communities celebrate Jewish holidays and life cycle events (such as weddings and bar and bat mitzvah) with inspirational ceremonies that draw upon but go beyond traditional literature. For more information email info@kolshalom.org

10. City Congregation For Humanistic Judaism, New York City Web address of the New York City chapter of the Society for humanistic judaism.Category Society Religion and Spirituality Humanistic......The City Congregation for humanistic judaism New York City NewYork City's affiliate intellectual rather than religious. http://www.humanistjew.org/

11. Humanistic Judaism Donate money to charitable causes, learn about secular humanistic judaism, and browse a biannual calendar. Educational opportunities are presented. Their reasons for joining may help you to decide if The City Congregation for humanistic judaism is for you. http://www.us-israel.org/jsource/Judaism/Humanistic.html

Humanistic Judaism Source: Shamash: http://shamash.org/trb/judaism.html

12. Kol Hadash Northern California community affiliated with the Society for humanistic judaism. Celebrating Shabbat and other Jewish holidays and offering Sunday School and social groups. http://www.kolhadash.org

Northern California Community for Humanistic Judaism Welcome! Kol Hadash , the Northern California Community for Humanistic Judaism, is a New Voice for Jews and their families who care about their Jewish heritage but want to celebrate it in a community based on humanistic rather than theistic beliefs. If you are looking for what it means to be Jewish, or what it means to be in a family with Jewish roots, we offer answers that are quite different from those found in traditional temples. Mission Statement We celebrate Jewish identity, history, and culture within a nontheistic secular framework. Please Come In! Our web site is intended for everyone. Community members can use it to find out what's happening in other parts of Kol Hadash , or to catch up on the latest goings on. Those interested in our community, or in Secular Judaism in general, can use it to get acquainted with us, with what we do, and with what we stand for. Shalom! Kol Hadash P.O. Box 1471 El Cerrito, CA 94530 Phone: 510-428-1492 Fax: 510-236-8936 Email: KolHadash@aol.com

13. SHJBookStore humanistic judaism is a nontheistic alternative in contemporary Jewish life. SocietyFor humanistic judaism. SHJ Conference 2003. connect with SHJ Youth. http://www.shj.org/gift.html

SHJ Conference 2003 connect with SHJ Youth ... In Support of Israel Book Store Books Available Through the Internet: All of these great books are available via our on-line form on the Internet. Each book is recommended reading by the Society for Humanistic Judaism. Judaism In A Secular Age Judaism Beyond God by Sherwin T. Wine Celebrating Life's Passages Humanistic Judaism (Quarterly Journal) ... Society for Humanistic Judaism 28611 W. 12 Mile Rd. Farmington Hills, MI 48334 Fax (248) 478-3159 Email: info@shj.org

14. Soc Culture Jewish Humanistic Judaism Reading List: Index and history of the humanistic judaism Movement. humanistic judaism is less well known than Orthodox, Conservative, http://shamash.org/lists/scj-faq/HTML/rl/jsh-index.html

Soc.Culture.Jewish Newsgroups Reading Lists www.scjfaq.org/rl Humanistic Judaism Reading List Search this site FreeFind TOC Introduction to this Reading List ... Credits Daniel P. Faigin document.write("Last modified: " + document.lastModified);

15. A Mother Questions Brit Milla by Nelly Karsenty published in humanistic judaism, Summer 1988. Extensive article includes support and information for Jewish parents regarding alternative (noncutting) bris ceremonies. http://www.noharmm.org/karsenty.htm

H O M E Quick links to products available in the Campaign for Genital Integrity . . . INFORMATIVE VIDEOS: Facing Circumcision Eight Physicians Tell Their Stories Restoration in Focus Instructional Video for Foreskin Restoration They Cut Babies, Don't They? One Man's Struggle Against Circumcision Whose Body, Whose Rights? Award-winning documentary seen on PBS! RESOURCE-FILLED BOOK: Circumcision Exposed: Rethinking a Medical and Cultural Tradition by Billy Ray Boyd FORESKIN RESTORATION with: The P.U.D. new low pricing! and The VacuTrac at special introductory pricing! plus the Foreballs device A Mother Questions Brit Milla Nelly Karsenty Humanistic Judaism, p. 14-21, Summer 1988 NOTE: Links with a right-facing blue arrow will take you off this site. When I began to question the practice of circumcision among American Jews, to say that I had no idea of what a great taboo it was would be an understatement. Coming from a European background where routine circumcisions as practiced in most American hospitals are nonexistent, and where many Jews reject a brit milla as an archaic and barbaric ritual, I simply assumed that the Jewish community had divergent approaches to the issue just as with every other aspect of Judaism. I was stunned to realize that questioning this ritual is the ultimate taboo among American Jews. Not only was I not supposed to question it, but I was not even supposed to have the feelings and concerns that I had toward

16. HUMANISTIC JUDAISM Note This article is by Jane Goldhamer, a member of the board of the Societyfor humanistic judaism. goldhamr@teleport.com. humanistic judaism. http://www.teleport.com/~hellman/whatishj.goldhamer.html

Note: This article is by Jane Goldhamer, a member of the board of the Society for Humanistic Judaism. She writes here in her personal capacity. Jane is the founder and coordinator of Kol Shalom, Community for Humanistic Judaism in Portland, Oregon, U.S.A., and SHJ affiliate. She can be reached by e-mail at: goldhamr@teleport.com HUMANISTIC JUDAISM Secular or humanistic Judaism has existed as an alternative in Jewish life for over 100 years. For most of its history, it was an informal optionsecular Jews weren't organized as such, but participated in a variety of movements such as Zionism, Yiddish nationalism or Bundism, Jewish schools, cultural associations, and Jewish communal organizations. Only recently has the movement specifically for Humanistic Judaism taken form. The history is this: Early 1963A group of Jews who were members of Temple Beth El in Detroit wanted to start a new, small-but-hip, suburbanand very Reformcongregation. They approached 36-year-old Rabbi Sherwin Wine, who had been Beth El's assistant rabbi and moved from there to leading a Reform congregation in Windsor, Ontario. Rabbi Wine was known as a brilliant and dynamic speaker, but was within the Reform framework.

17. Congregation For Humanistic Judaism Of Fairfield County, Connecticut Information about humanistic judaism, news, calendar of events, membership and contact information. http://www.humanisticjews.org/index.htm

Welcome to Congregation for Humanistic Judaism of Fairfield County, Connecticut Synagogue serving Westport, Norwalk, Fairfield, Weston, Wilton, Easton, Trumbull, Stamford and other communities since 1967 The Congregation for Humanistic Judaism is a welcoming, supportive community, serving Fairfield County since 1967, for secular Jews and their families to affirm, celebrate, and enrich Jewish identity and values. CHJ believes in personal responsibility to fulfill the Jewish ideals of loving-kindness, justice, and good deeds. Humanistic Judaism is one of the five branches of Judaism recognized by the United Jewish Communities of North America. We are affiliated with the Society for Humanistic Judaism and the International Federation of Secular Humanistic Jews, active worldwide. Your Child Can Be in This Picture Send your children to a Jewish Sunday School whose teachings reflect your own views on what it means to be Jewish in America today. No doctrine, no dogma. A place where they can learn about Jewish history, holidays, culture, literature, art, and music in a warm, participatory environment. For children pre-school and up. Small class size fosters involvement and learning. And, when it comes time for their Bar/Bat Mitzvah, it will be a ceremony your whole family will be proud of. Come see what we've got to offer!

18. International Federation For Secular Humanistic Judaism The North American Federation is composed of two organizations the Societyfor humanistic judaism {www.shj.org} and the Congress of Secular Jewish http://www.iishj.org/IFSHJ/

The world expression of the Movement is the International Federation of Secular Humanistic Jews. The Federation presently consists of national organizations in Israel, the United States, Canada, Belgium, Britain, France, Australia, Mexico, Argentina, Uruguay and the countries of the former Soviet Union. Some 50,000 Jews are involved. The co-chairs of the International Federation are Rabbi Sherwin T. Wine, founder of the Humanistic Jewish movement in North America and Yair Tsaban, former Minister of Immigration and Absorption in Israel. The honorary co-chairs are Albert Memmi, well-known French writer and professor of sociology at the University of Paris, and Yehuda Bauer, noted historian and Holocaust scholar at Yad Vashem in Jerusalem. There are six regions in the International Federation: North America, Israel, Europe, Eurasia, Latin America, and Australia. www.ifshj.org click chart to enlarge North American Federation www.shj.org www.csjo.org back to main page

19. International Institute For Secular Humanistic humanistic judaism is a nontheistic alternative in contemporary Jewish life. It was established by Rabbi Sherwin T. Wine in 1963 in Detroit, Michigan. The International Institute for Secular humanistic judaism is the intellectual and educational arm of the Secular http://www.shj.org/iishj.html

I.I.S.H.J. The International Institute for Secular Humanistic Judaism is the intellectual and educational arm of the Secular Humanistic Jewish movement. It was established (in 1985) to train Humanistic rabbinic and non-rabbinic clerical leaders and teachers and to provide philosophic and cultural guidance to all its members. The Institute's commitment to Jewish identity and continuity forms the foundation of its programs. Humanistic Judaism sees pluralism as the best guarantee of Jewish survival. By training rabbis, leaders, and educators for communities and schools, by publishing philosophical and celebrational texts, by offering adult outreach and children's programs to the world Jewish community, the Institute serves as a positive force for the continuation of the Jewish people, enriching life for all Jews. The Institute has two offices one in Israel (in Jerusalem) and one in North America. The North American office is headquartered at the Pivnick Center for Humanistic Judaism in suburban Detroit. The Institute has a distinguished faculty including noted Holocaust scholar Yehuda Bauer, French author Albert Memmi, and South American journalist Egon Friedler. Institute classes and seminars are regularly offered in an effort to ensure that Secular Humanistic communities will have trained leadership.

20. Kahal B'raira - Congregation For Humanistic Judaism page for the following blessings Chanukah Humanism and HumanisticJudaism. Coalition on the Environment and Jewish Life Society http://www.kahalbraira.org/resources.html

About KB Committees History Kvelling ... Youth Group Jewish and Humanistic Resources KB Services Shabbat Service (from December 20, 2002) Ruakh Sunday Services i n HTML or PDF format (requires Gleanings previous booklet of communal readings Yom Kippur Family Service in HTML or PDF Yom Kippur KolNidre Service in HTML or PDF Yom Kippur Kids Breakfast Service in HTML or PDF Blessings Check this page for the following blessings: Chanukah Humanism and Humanistic Judaism Coalition on the Environment and Jewish Life Society for Humanistic Judaism the official site with links to all of Humanistic Judaica Congress of Secular Jewish Organizations unites the SHJ with other independent and progressive Jewish groups Humanistic Judaism Homepage maintained by Walter Hellman of the Humanistic Jews of Greater Portland Congregation Beth Adam , Cincinnati, Ohio Sarasota, Florida Congregation for Humanistic Judaism Congregation for Humanistic Judaism of Fairfield County, Connecticut Machar, Washington Congregation for Humanistic Judaism of Washington, DC Shir Shalom, A Community for Humanistic Judaism

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