21. LCSHJ Information about the philosophy and beliefs of Secular and humanistic judaism, and a list of clergy capable of performing weddings (including interfaith weddings and commitment ceremonies) and other lifecycle ceremonies. http://www.lcshj.org

Visitors may search for Secular Humanistic Jewish clergy to officiate Jewish, Humanistic or intercultural weddings or other significant lifecycle observances. Those interested in learning about the Secular Humanistic Jewish Movement will want to begin with our History and Philosophy sections. Our Leaders create and conduct Secular and Humanistic Jewish festival services and observances, teach adults and children, and speak about Jewish topics or about Secular Humanistic Judaism at Jewish organizational events. This site also provides information about more than sixty Secular and Humanistic Jewish communities in North America. The Leadership Conference of Secular and Humanistic Jews was created to Certify qualifying professionals as Secular Humanistic Jewish clergy Establish communication and cooperation among the Leaders of the Secular Humanistic Jewish community Provide continuing education for the Movement leadership - clergy, educators, spokespersons and music directors Establish ethical standards and professional guidelines for Leaders of the movement This site is a member of WebRing. To browse visit

22. Welcome To The City Congregation For Humanistic Judaism, New York City The City Congregation for humanistic judaism New York City NewYork home The City Congregation for humanistic judaism. Join http://www.humanistjew.org/CityCongregationHome.htm

If you consider yourself a secular Jew whose identity is primarily cultural or intellectual, but not religious, you may not feel at home in a traditional congregation. You don't want to recite liturgy you may not believe, and yet you still want to be Jewish. And you want a way to celebrate your Jewishness. There is an alternative where you can feel at home: The City Congregation for Humanistic Judaism Join us Friday Friday, April 4, 6:15 pm for a Shabbat and pot luck dinner. “"Shtick! Jewish Comedians and their Routines" Our members Peter Schweitzer and Adam Lessuck, will entertain us with recordings from great Jewish humorists. RSVP required, call Renée Fields at 212-564-6711, x304. Location TBA Here you can celebrate and affirm your Jewishness in an exciting community of like-minded Jews. We invite you to join us. Become part of a vibrant Jewish congregation whose members maintain their Jewish identity in a way that is consistent with their secular lives and beliefs. To get a sense of how this works, look at excerpts from a Humanist Haggadah.

23. Congregation For Humanistic Judaism Of Fairfield County, Connecticut. Links Welcome to Congregation for humanistic judaism of Fairfield County,Connecticut. National Society for humanistic judaism. www.shj.org. http://www.humanisticjews.org/links.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 Links to Related Sources Organizations and Congregations: National - Society for Humanistic Judaism www.shj.org California - Northern California Society for Humanistic Judaism Society for Humanistic Judaism of San Diego, Alex Levin Chapter www.jewishinsandiego.org/congragations.html Los Angeles Society for Humanistic Judaism Connecticut - Congregation for Humanistic Judaism www.humanisticjews.org Colorado, Beth Ami in Boulder http://www.bethami.com/ Florida, Congregation for Humanistic Judaism in Sarasota Massachusetts , Boston Kahal B'raira, Congregation for Humanistic Judaism http://www.kahalbraira.org/ Michigan - Birmingham Temple www.birminghamtemple.org New Mexico - New Mexico Community for Humanistic Judaism www.flash.net/~kcraw/index.htm New York - New York City Congregation for Humanistic Judaism www.humanistjew.org

24. Triangle Congregation For Humanistic Judaism humanistic judaism embraces a humancentered philosophy that combines rationalthinking with a celebration of Jewish culture and identity. http://www.hjnc.org/

The Triangle Congregation for Humanistic Judaism Home Humanistic Judaism About Us Activities ... Chatroom Welcome to the home of the Triangle Congregation for Humanistic Judaism . Humanistic Judaism provides a cultural alternative for intellectuals who still want to be a member of a Jewish community. We have a lot of information, resources, and events for you and your family to enjoy and celebrate the Jewish holidays, life-cycle events, and much more. We seek your support and participation in this unique cultural experience and help serve current human needs to make this a better world for all. Come over! You are welcomed here with open arms and open hearts. For more information: email info@hjnc.org call Herb Halbrecht at (919) 968-7888 or write to: The Triangle Congregation for Humanistic Judaism P.O. Box 51924 Durham, NC 27717-1924 Home Humanistic Judaism About Us Activities ... Contact Us

25. Triangle Congregation For Humanistic Judaism humanistic judaism embraces a humancentered philosophy that combines rational thinkingwith a celebration of Jewish culture and identity. humanistic judaism. http://www.hjnc.org/humanistic_judaism/

The Triangle Congregation for Humanistic Judaism Home Humanistic Judaism About Us Activities ... Home Humanistic Judaism Humanistic Judaism Humanistic Judaism is a secular 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. Are You a Humanistic Jew? Humanistic Jews affirm that... A Jew is a person who identifies with the history, culture, and future of the Jewish people. Judaism is the historic culture of the Jewish people.

26. NMCHJ Main Page New Mexico humanistic judaism. humanistic judaism is a voice for Jews who valuetheir Jewish identity and who seek an alternative to conventional Judaism. http://www.flash.net/~kcraw/

New Mexico Humanistic Judaism Who We Are Events Calendar Newsletter Related Sites ... GuestBook Humanistic Judaism is a voice for Jews who value their Jewish identity and who seek an alternative to conventional Judaism. Humanistic Judaism affirms the right of individuals to shape their own lives independent of supernatural authority. WHAT WE ARE We are a community of people who have joined together to celebrate our Jewish cultural identity and affirm the essential ethical values in Judaism in accordance with our humanistic philosophical principles, which regard human beings as the determing force in our lives, responsible for our own actions, and concerned with welfare of one another. As an affiliate of the Society for Humanistic Judaism, we are part of a worldwide movement for secular and Humanistic Judaism that comprises more than fifty communities in the United States as well as groups in Canada, Mexico, Argentina, Uruguay, Britain, France, Belgium, Russia, Israel, and Australia and includes tens of thousands of members. WHAT WE DO We study the history of the Jewish people and the variant forms of their practice of Judaism in order to determine for ourselves how we wish to observe and celebrate the calendar of holidays and life cycle events in ways consistent with our rationalist orientation and our belief in such universal values as freedom, peace, integrity, dignity, creativity, and happiness. We then develop appropriate rituals for our celebrations. In addition, we have informative programs on historical or contemporary cultural, social, or political issues of interest to the members, generally with a Jewish and/or humanistic aspect or connection. Our board of directors meets monthly to determine policy and coordinate the work of the program committee and the ritual and education study groups. All such meetings are open to the entire membership, and the holiday celebrations and topical programs generally are open to the public.

27. New Mexico Community For Humanistic Judaism PO Box 92512 New Mexico Community for humanistic judaism. PO Box 92512. Albuquerque, NM 87109. AnAffiliate of the National Society for humanistic judaism. APRIL 1999. http://www.flash.net/~kcraw/news.htm

New Mexico Community for Humanistic Judaism P.O. Box 92512 Albuquerque, NM 87109 Internet Web Page:http://www.flash.net/~kcraw/ An Affiliate of the National Society for Humanistic Judaism APRIL 1999 MISSION STATEMENT - The New Mexico Community for Humanistic Judaism embraces a human-centered philosophy that combines rational thinking with a celebration of Jewish culture and identity. Welcome to the New Mexico Community for Humanistic Judaism newsletter. The newsletter is mailed to members at no charge. Non-members may receive the newsletter free for one year then for an annual subscription of $6.00. Faith Oremland, Editor Email: Faithorem@aol.com APRIL CALENDAR Thurs April 1, ‘99 6:00 PM Passover Seder Barry’s Oasis Restaurant Wed April 7, ‘99 7:00 PM Board Meeting Black Angus Restaurant Friday April 9, ‘99 7:30 PM Monthly Meeting See Page Two Friday April 23, ‘99 7:00 PM Shabbat Pot Luck LOOKING AHEAD - CALENDAR FOR MAY Wed. May 5, ‘99 7:00 PM Board Meeting Location TBA Friday May 14, ‘99 7:30 PM Monthly Meeting See Page Two Friday May 28, ‘99

28. About Adat Chaverim, Valley Congregation For Humanistic Judaism, San Fernando Va . Secular humanistic judaism is not Judaism lite, or a less demandingversion of Reform Judaism. - It is a bold statement by those http://www.vchj.net/about.htm

About Us Education Calendar Newsletter Contact Us ... Home Congregation Adat Chaverim Our Beliefs, Our Values, Our Identity Secular Humanistic Judaism is not Judaism "lite," or a less demanding version of Reform Judaism. It is a bold statement by those Jews who clearly articulate a belief in the power of humanity and in Jewish identity. - Adam Chalom, SHJ Rabbi - We in Adat Chaverim are Humanistic Jews. Humanistic Judaism offers secular Jews a non-theistic philosophy of life that integrates the value of Jewish identity with a belief in the importance of human reason and human power. It declares that reason, rather than faith, is the source of truth, and that human intelligence and experience are capable of guiding our lives. And it offers an opportunity to practice Judaism in ways that are consistent With our humanistic outlook. Humanistic Jews understand Judaism as a people-centered history — with its culture, civilization, ethical values, and the shared fate of the Jewish people. Encompassing many languages and a vast body of literature, art, dance, music, and food, Judaism is much more than a set of religious beliefs and practices. It is the cumulative cultural and historical experience of the Jewish people.

29. Congregation Of Humanistic Judaism In Sarasota Florida humanistic judaism is a notheistic alternative in contemporary Jewish life. TheSociety for humanistic judaism was organized in 1969 by Rabbi Sherwin Wine. http://www.jewish-sarasota.org/humanistic/

SARASOTA MANATEE JEWISH COMMUNITY C ONGREGATION FOR H UMANISTIC J UDAISM SARASOTA FLORIDA E-Mail: chjsarasota@hotmail.com Affiliated with the Society for Humanistic Judaism H umanistic 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 aspect of Jewish culture that offer a genuine expression of their contemporary way of life. Humanistic Jewish communities celebrate Jewish holidays and life cycle events with inspirational ceremonies that draw upon but go beyond traditional literature. Humanistic Judaism affirms that human beings possess the power and responsibility to shape their own lives and that ethics and morality are not divine in origin but are human responsibilities. T he Society for Humanistic Judaism was organized in 1969 by Rabbi Sherwin Wine. The Society's mission is to mobilize people to celebrate Jewish identity and culture consistent with a humanistic philosophy of life. (We have also provided the Affirmations of Humanistic Judaism and "

30. Affiliates Northern California Society for humanistic judaism,. Society for humanistic judaism,San Diego, Alex Levin Chapter,. New Mexico Community for humanistic judaism. http://www.jewish-sarasota.org/humanistic/affiliates.htm

SARASOTA MANATEE JEWISH COMMUNITY Here are contacts for some of our affiliates throughout the USA who maintain Web Pages Northern California Society for Humanistic Judaism, Society for Humanistic Judaism, San Diego, Alex Levin Chapter, Kahal B'raira, Boston Congregation for Humanistic Judaism New Mexico Community for Humanistic Judaism ... The City Congregation (New York) Machar, Washington Congregation for Humanistic Judaism Shir Shalom, Philadelphia, PA Return to Home Page Web Design: Don Marshall

31. Cdinfo Community for humanistic judaism. home. New CD! Songs of HumanisticJudaism. by the Music Makers. Here is a collection of Jewish music http://www.kolshalom.org/cdinfo.html

Community for Humanistic Judaism home New CD! Songs of Humanistic Judaism by the Music Makers Here is a collection of Jewish music, not just for listening enjoyment, but for singing enjoyment! The songs are arranged in a "folk-choral" style for easy listening and learning. Lyrics and guitar chords for all fourteen songs are enclosed in the CD booklet. All the songs in this collection reflect the humanistic tradition within Judaism. From the opening "Niggun," or song without words, to the rousing close of "Hevenu Shalom Aleichem," Songs of Humanistic Judaism is a timeless collection you can share with others, sing with others, or just enjoy yourself! Cost of CD $10.00 + shipping and handling U.S. shipping: Number S+H Cost 5 or more non U.S. shipping: send $15.00 (U.S.) for the first CD, $10.00 for additional ones and follow the U.S. shipping chart above. Send Check To: Songs of Humanistic Judaism CD Kol Shalom, CHJ 10930 SW Walker Rd. Beaverton, OR 97005 Home Calendar Membership Organization ... Useful Links

32. What Is Humanistic Judaism What is humanistic judaism? humanistic judaism is a nontheistic alternative in contemporaryJewish life. There's a lot more to humanistic judaism, of course. http://www.bethchai.org/humanistic.html

What is Humanistic Judaism? Humanistic Judaism is a nontheistic alternative in contemporary Jewish life. The movement was established by Rabbi Sherwin T. Wine in 1963. Humanist Jews affirm that: Human beings possess the power and responsibility to shape their own lives independent of supernatural authority. In other words, not all Humanistic Jews believe in a God: Your own beliefs are up to you. A Jew is a person who identifies with the history, culture, and future of the Jewish people. Judaism is the historic culture of the Jewish people. Jewish history is a human saga, a testament to the significance of human power and human responsibility. Jewish identity is best preserved in a free, pluralistic environment. The freedom and dignity of the Jewish people must go hand in hand with the freedom and dignity of every human being. Humanist Jews have a strong family and community bond. There's a lot more to Humanistic Judaism, of course. We would be happy to answer any questions you have about Beth Chai . You can reach us at 202-521-5457 or drop us an email Back to Beth Chai's main page About our Sunday School Forthcoming Beth Chai events and services ... Frequently asked questions about Beth Chai (and the answers!)

33. BBC Religion & Ethics - Atheism - Types Of Atheism - Humanistic Judaism Atheism Types of Atheism humanistic judaism humanistic judaism doesn'tproclaim that there is no God, but it does do without God http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/atheism/isms/judaism.shtml

CATEGORIES TV RADIO COMMUNICATE ... INDEX SEARCH SUNDAY 30th March 2003 Text only BBC Homepage Religions Atheism ... Help Like this page? Send it to a friend! Atheism Types of Atheism Humanistic Judaism Humanistic Judaism doesn't proclaim that there is no God, but it does do without God: It sees no evidence for the existence of a supernatural being. Most Humanistic Jews regard the question of God's existence as either meaningless, or irrelevant. It finds no meaning in the worship of God, whether or not God exists. So Humanistic Jews do not pray or refer to God or the supernatural, or use worshipful or prayer-like language. It gives no moral authority to God. The symbol (left) of Humanistic Judaism combines a human being with the ceremonial Jewish candlestand or menorah, to powerful symbolic effect. Basic Principles Humanistic Judaism is nontheistic and based on two principles: Judaism is more than a religion, it is the culture of the Jewish people. The source of power for solving human problems lies within human beings. So Humanistic Jews regard Judaism as an ethnic culture that was created by the Jewish people and shaped by Jewish experience.

34. Types|Judaism|BBC World Service searches.. Reform Jews and humanistic judaism. Reform Reconstructionistand humanistic judaism are modern American movements. They are http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/people/features/world_religions/judaism_types.

Front Page WORLD News Sport Business Entertainment ... Site Map REGIONS Africa Americas Asia-Pacific Europe ... South Asia SERVICES About Us Contact Us Help Text Only ... Mobile/PDAs You are in: Front Page Sitemap Religions of the World Judaism The Various Types of Judaism Introduction Jews are divided according to their beliefs and practices and according to their racial origins, as either having roots in central Europe (Ashkenazi Jews) or Spain and the Middle East (Sephardi Jews). The main divisions of belief and practice are as follows: Listen here: A Singular People Who is and who is not a Jew, and is there a particular set of Jewish beliefs?This programme was first broadcast in 1991. Orthodox and 'Ultra-Orthodox' Jews Orthodox Jews follow the original teachings and traditions of the faith closely.

35. Judaism Reading List: Humanistic Judaism (Pt. VII) MultiPage. Judaism Reading List humanistic judaism (Pt. VII). HumanisticJudaism is less well known than Orthodox, Conservative, and Reform. http://www.faqs.org/faqs/judaism/reading-lists/humanistic/

MultiPage Judaism Reading List: Humanistic Judaism (Pt. VII) maintainer@scjfaq.org soc.culture.jewish soc.culture.jewish.moderated news.answers ... soc.answers Subject: Judaism Reading List: Humanistic Judaism (Pt. VII) Followup-To: soc.culture.jewish hum.r.l_1048014422@shelob.pacificnet.net http://master.scjfaq.org/rl/ URL: http://www.scjfaq.org/rl/ Expires: 1 May 2003 19:07:02 GMT X-Spam-Status: No, hits=1.3 required=1000001.0 X-Spam-Level: * X-Cache: nntpcache 3.0.1 (see http://www.nntpcache.org/) X-Complaints-To: abuse@supernews.com Archive-name: judaism/reading-lists/humanistic Soc-culture-jewish-archive-name: reading.humanistic Posting-Frequency: Monthly Selected Sources for Additional Reading on Judaism Part VII: Humanistic Judaism [Last Change: $Date: 1995/10/19 15:21:43 $ $Revision: 1.2 $] [Last Post: Tue Mar 18 11:07:03 US/Pacific 2003] "Humanistic Jews need a literature that clearly and boldly states what they think and believe" [Win85] This message is intended to provide readers of soc.culture.jewish

36. Judaism Reading List: Humanistic Judaism (Pt. VII) Single Page Judaism Reading List humanistic judaism (Pt. VII). HumanisticJudaism is less well known than Orthodox, Conservative, and Reform. http://www.faqs.org/faqs/judaism/reading-lists/humanistic/preamble.html

Single Page Judaism Reading List: Humanistic Judaism (Pt. VII) Archive-name: judaism/reading-lists/humanistic Soc-culture-jewish-archive-name: reading.humanistic Posting-Frequency: Monthly Selected Sources for Additional Reading on Judaism Part VII: Humanistic Judaism [Last Change: $Date: 1995/10/19 15:21:43 $ $Revision: 1.2 $] [Last Post: Tue Mar 18 11:07:03 US/Pacific 2003] "Humanistic Jews need a literature that clearly and boldly states what they think and believe" [Win85] This message is intended to provide readers of soc.culture.jewish http://www.shj.org/ info@shj.org The society is internet-accessible; visit [9]www.shj.org (Society for Humanistic Judaism). There is also a mailing list for those with an interest in exploring and/or furthering the development of Humanistic Judaism. The list is hosted at [10] http://www.yahoogroups.com/ http://www.teleport.com/~hellman csjo@csjo.org join-hj@telelists.com , or sign up at the web site: [16] . Where Can I Get The Books * Many of these books are available through general bookstores or Judaica bookstores. A list of links to these may be found in the [17]sources section of the [18]General Reading List (if you are reading this at [19]www.scjfaq.org, you can simply click on the "Sources" button in the header navigation bar). * SHJ Press is the publishing arm of the Society for Humanistic Judaism movement. They have a web page at [20]

37. Soc Culture Jewish Humanistic Judaism Reading List: Index Soc.Culture.Jewish Newsgroups Reading Lists. www.scjfaq.org/rl. HumanisticJudaism Reading List. Search this site powered by FreeFind. http://www.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);

38. Soc Culture Jewish Humanistic Judaism Reading List: Introduction humanistic judaism Reading List Introduction. Humanistic humanistic judaismis less well known than Orthodox, Conservative, and Reform. But http://www.shamash.org/lists/scj-faq/HTML/rl/jsh-intro.html

Soc.Culture.Jewish Newsgroups Reading Lists URL: www.scjfaq.org/rl/jsh-intro.html www.scjfaq.org/rl Overall RL Index Sources Humanistic Judaism Reading List Introduction "Humanistic Jews need a literature that clearly and boldly states what they think and believe" [Win85] This message is intended to provide readers of soc.culture.jewish with a list of references to allow them to learn more about the current practices, past practices, beliefs, and history of the Humanistic Judaism Movement. Humanistic Judaism is less well known than Orthodox, Conservative, and Reform. But, on a behavioral level, it claims to represent many more American Jews than any of these official ideologies. Rabbi Sherwin Wine, the founder of the movement, identifies three kinds of Jews who are neither honestly Orthodox, Conservative, or Reform. He calls these types the involuntary, the ethnic, and the humanistic. Rabbi Wine defines the involuntary Jew is the individual of Jewish descent who finds no meaning either in his past or in the unique practices of his ancestral religion. He defines the ethnic Jew is the person of Jewish descent who bears a strong attachment to the Hebrew and Yiddish cultures out of which he emerged. Rabbi Wine feels that these affiliations are negative. He prefers the positive definition of Humanistic Jew:

39. Whatishj What is humanistic judaism? The Society for humanistic judaism. The AmericanHumanist Association. Personal Views of humanistic judaism. http://home.teleport.com/~hellman/whatishj.html

What is Humanistic Judaism? The Society for Humanistic Judaism The principal organization in Humanistic Judaism is The Society for Humanistic Judaism The mailing address of the Society is: The Society for Humanistic Judaism (28611 West Twelve Mile Rd., Farmington Hills, MI 48334; phone 810-478- 7610). E-mail: info@shj.org Humanistic Judaism was founded by Rabbi Sherwin T. Wine in the early 1960's near Detroit, Michigan. The Society was formed in 1969 to help facilitate the formation of Humanistic Judaism communities. Affiliated and independent HJ communities are now located in various parts of the U.S and the other countries. The Society participates in the International Institute for Secular Humanistic Judaism . The Society and its affiliated congregations welcome into membership all men, women and children who identify with the history, culture, and fate of the Jewish people. A valuable resource giving an overview of HJ and reading materials related to it is the Judaism Reading List:Humanistic Judaism maintained by Daniel Faigin. SHJ Affiliated Communities and Congregations with Web Pages Boston: The Kahal B'raira Congregation California (Encino) : Valley Congregation for Humanistic Judaism California (San Diego): Congregation for Humanistic Judaism (Alex Levin Chapter) Connecticut: Congregation for Humanistic Judaism of Fairfield County ... Oregon (Portland): Kol Shalom, Community for Humanistic Judaism

40. The Humanistic Judaism Mailing List The humanistic judaism Mailing List. A mailing list is available forall those with an interest in exploring and/or furthering the http://home.teleport.com/~hellman/mailing.html

The Humanistic Judaism Mailing List A mailing list is available for all those with an interest in exploring and/or furthering the development of Humanistic Judaism. Humanistic Jews embrace Jewish traditions, values and culture from a humanistic perspective. The purpose of the the list is to facilitate communications for all those with an interest in the further development of Humanistic Judaism. In particular, the list can be used to post observations, insights, etc. concerning HJ to raise questions related to HJ serve as an information exchange and communications vehicle for organized and organizing HJ communities HUMANISTIC JUDAISM MAILING LIST SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Please address comments, concerns and questions about the hj list to Walter Hellman ( hellman@teleport.com LIST INFORMATION FOR SUBSCRIBERS

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