61. Or Hadash, Birmingham, Alabama, USA: Main Page Or Hadash (New Light), the humanistic judaism Congregation of Birmingham, Secular humanistic judaism is a distinct alternative to Orthodox, Conservative http://www.orhadashbhm.org/

Or Hadash, A New Light in Metropolitan Birmingham's Jewish Community WHAT IS SECULAR HUMANISTIC JUDAISM? Secular Humanistic Judaism is a distinct alternative to Orthodox, Conservative, Reform, and Reconstructionist Judaism. It is estimated that close to 20% of world Jewry embraces Secularism, although many Humanistic Jews are presently unaffiliated. Secular Humanistic Judaism promotes certain important values in Jewish life that the traditional establishments have resisted. These values are rationality, personal autonomy, gender equality, the celebration of human strength and power, and the development of a pluralistic world with mutual understanding and cooperation among all religions and philosophies of life. Humanistic Jews affirm that: we have the power and responsibility to shape our own lives independent of supernatural authority. our beliefs are expressed in our behavior. the freedom and dignity of the Jewish people must go hand in hand with the freedom and dignity of every human being. Home Events Contacts Links ... Photo Gallery

62. MyJewishLearning.com - Ideas & Belief: Secular Humanistic Judaism: Rejecting God Secular humanistic judaism Rejecting God Humans, not God, are at the center of this Jewish denomination. By Yehuda Bauer The following article about http://www.myjewishlearning.com/ideas_belief/god/Overview_About_God/God_MustBel_

Secular Humanistic Judaism : Rejecting God Humans, not God, are at the center of this Jewish denomination. By Yehuda Bauer The following article about Secular Humanistic Judaism is written by a scholar affiliated with that movement. The author's characterizations of Jews in other religious streams, e.g., his suggestion that religious spirituality and ethics are contingent upon the threat of divine punishment, and his claim that those who believe in a God who does not control their lives are actually secularists, are not necessarily identical to the ways in which these Jews characterize their own religious positions. Reprinted with permission from Judaism in a Secular Age: An Anthology of Secular Humanistic Jewish Thought , edited by Renee Kogel and Zev Katz. Secular Jews come in different shapes and forms: nonreligious Zionists, nonreligious Yiddishists, and those who do not choose to identify as either Zionists or Yiddishists but are acculturated to the host society, such as many North American Jews who are quite happy where they are, speak and think English, are at home in the American culture, but also feel their Jewishness quite strongly and wish to identify with Jewish matters and causes. Regardless of which of these categories they fall into, secular Jews seek an interpretation of Jewish civilization that accords with their own preferences, attitudes, and beliefs. Who Should Define Themselves as "Secular"?

63. ORAYNU Congregation For Humanistic Judaism ORAYNU Congregation for humanistic judaism www.oraynu.org. About Oraynu Philosophy FAQs a totally unorthodox approach - humanistic judaism! http://www.oraynu.org/

var TlxPgNm='index'; ORAYNU Congregation for Humanistic Judaism www.oraynu.org About Oraynu Philosophy FAQs Leadership ... Contact Us Toronto's First Humanistic Jewish Congregation Established in 1969 "A Judaism linked to the past ... a Judaism for the future" Upcoming events Welcome to our Home Page Some Questions to Ponder ... Do you consider yourself a secular Jew, a cultural Jew, an agnostic, an atheist or a humanist? Is the synagogue experience less than meaningful for you? Are you an interfaith family looking for a Jewish congregation where you can really feel connected? Oraynu Congregation offers a modern alternative, a totally "un-orthodox" approach - Humanistic Judaism! We re-define Jewish identity, celebration and observance. Are you a Humanistic Jew? Is Oraynu the place for you and your family? Explore our web site and find out! About Oraynu Philosophy FAQs Leadership ... Links and Resources a CONTACT US Oraynu - Not Your Ordinary Congregation!! Office: ORAYNU CONGREGATION FOR HUMANISTIC JUDAISM 156 Duncan Mill Road, Suite 14, Toronto ON M3B 3N2 Please note this is a mailing address only.

64. About Oraynu to explore the philosophy of Secular humanistic judaism Oraynu Congregation for humanistic judaism is part of a growing international movement as an http://www.oraynu.org/id17.htm

var TlxPgNm='id17'; ORAYNU Congregation for Humanistic Judaism home About Oraynu Philosophy FAQs Leadership Oraynu Children's School ... HOME About Oraynu Originally founded in 1969 by a group of families as the Secular Jewish Association, ORAYNU CONGREGATION FOR HUMANISTIC JUDAISM is based on the cultural and philosophical ideals of the Jewish Enlightenment (Haskalah) that originated more than 200 years ago. n Humanistic Jews are cultural Jews who find that Judaism is most meaningful in the context of a secular worldview and humanistic values. As a Congregation, we celebrate Jewish identity and blend tradition with contemporary rational thinking. We enrich our lives with the High Holidays, Oneg Shabbats, by enjoying Jewish music, Jewish history, and by cultivating our ties to the Jewish community and the State of Israel. We instill our children with a love of Jewish culture and a pride in their Jewish heritage. As Jews and as human beings, we believe that we have the power and responsibility to direct the course of our lives. n Ideological, ceremonial and educational leadership is provided by

65. Hassafon - Human-etisk Jødedom | Humanistic Judaism «humanistic judaism is a nontheistic alternative in contemporary Jewish life. humanistic judaism Homepage. «This branch of Judaism is for Jews wishing http://utne.nvg.org/j/retning/humanist.html

Hassafon Retningar Humanistisk jødedom, human-etisk jødedom / Humanistic Judaism Kva er human-etisk jødedom? Humanistisk jødedom eller human-etisk jødedom er ei ikkje-teistisk grein av jødedommen som vart stifta som retning av rabbi Sherwin T. Wine i 1963 i Detroit i Michigan i USA. Organisasjon Society for Humanistic Judaism (USA) Humanistic Judaism Homepage Diskusjonsgrupper og e-postlister hjmail Meinigheiter Congregation Beth Adam (Cincinnati, Ohio, USA) Til toppen Olve Utne Oppdatert ( Updated ) 12. august 2003 - 14.ab 5763 var sc_project=322522; var sc_partition=1;

66. CSJO: Congress Of Secular Jewish Organizations as distinguished from — not in opposition to — humanistic judaism. The alliance between Humanistic and Secular Jews needs the strength that http://www.csjo.org/pages/alliance.php

Toward a True Alliance of Humanistic and Secular Jews by Hershl Hartman Educational Director, Los Angeles Sholem Community Organization/School Both ideological distinctiveness and differing approaches to organizational processes have been submerged in the name of unity and civility. For various reasons, it has been CSJO that most often gave way to SHJ. As a result, the structures of IFSHJ and its affiliated International Institute for Secular Humanistic Judaism (IISHJ), the procedure by which they are governed, and the positions they espouse, have become more and more uncomfortable for many CSJO affiliates and their leaders. The record of attendance (more accurately, non-attendance) of CSJO members at IFSHJ and IISHJ events speaks louder than any report or resolution. CSJO members, in frustration, have simply "voted with their feet."

67. CSJO: Congress Of Secular Jewish Organizations The term secular humanistic judaism best encompasses these principles. Pluralism is another key principle of secular humanistic judaism. http://www.csjo.org/pages/soyouwannabeashj.php

So You Want to be a Secular Humanist Jew An essay by author Bennett Muraskin, Congress of Secular Jewish Organizations For most of the older generation, Jewish secularism needs no explanation. It flows directly from their Yiddish immigrant background and their experience as progressives. However, this will not suffice for many English-speaking, mainly middle-class North American Jews, their children and grandchildren. Pluralism is another key principle of secular humanistic Judaism. There never has been one "true" way to be Jewish. Judaism has been reinvented many times by priests, rabbis, mystics and rationalists to meet the needs of changing times. It has been most creative when it adapted elements of other cultures, as in Babylonia, or during the Hellenistic period, the Spanish/Islamic period, the Italian Renaissance and, of course, in the modern era. Secular humanistic Jews believe that we need positive reasons to remain Jewish that are rooted in our experience as an urban, educated, international people committed to democratic values, who will invariably remain small minorities within non-Jewish societies. This means that neither Torah, anti-Semitism, Holocaust remembrance nor Israel is the basis of our Jewishness. As secular humanistic Jews, we are not afraid of an open society. In fact, we welcome it because it creates new opportunities for change and innovation.

68. Kol Chaim Affiliated with the Society for humanistic judaism. We believe in you. that I make, lead me down this path with humanistic judaism.” http://www.kolchaim.org/

Congregation Kol Chaim Affiliated with the Society for Humanistic Judaism "We believe in you." Welcome to the Web home of Kol Chaim, affiliated with the Society of Humanistic Judaism. Located in Atlanta, Georgia, Congregation Kol Chaim is a warm and supportive place to celebrate and share your Judaism. We endeavor to: Create and reaffirm a sense of Jewish identity Inspire our members toward a life of virtue. Provide an extended family environment. Offer Jewish cultural and religious traditions in a style that is comfortable to our members. Provide a broad education on all aspects of the Jewish experience. Use language that is inviting to all who wish to participate with us. that I make, lead me down this path with Humanistic Judaism.” NEW - Joint us at our monthly Shabbat service - see Calendar for dates Interested in our Sunday School program? Click

69. Gigablast Search Results International Institute for Secular humanistic judaism A nontheistic approach to Jewish City Congregation for humanistic judaism New York City http://dir.gigablast.com/Society/Religion_and_Spirituality/Judaism/Denominations

Family filter: On Off Entire Directory Entire Category Pages in Base Category Sites in Base Category Top Society Judaism Denominations ... Humanistic Related Categories: Society: Religion and Spirituality: Humanism Humanistic Judaism For Jews wishing to maintain their Jewish identity in a non-theistic manner through congregations and communities. Features mailing list, archive, and links. www.teleport.com/~hellman [archived copy] [stripped] [older copies] - indexed: Apr 26 2005 - modified: Apr 15 2002 Society for Humanistic Judaism Creating a meaningful Jewish lifestyle free from supernatural authority and imposed tradition. www.shj.org [archived copy] [stripped] [older copies] - indexed: Apr 26 2005 - modified: Apr 08 2005 International Federation of Secular Humanistic Jews Worldwide linking for secular Jews who wish to affirm their Judaism by celebrating their Jewish identity. www.ifshj.org [archived copy] [stripped] [older copies] - indexed: Apr 26 2005 - modified: Apr 26 2005 International Institute for Secular Humanistic Judaism A non-theistic approach to Jewish identity. www.iishj.org

70. The Humanistic Judaism Mailing List in exploring and/or furthering the development of humanistic judaism. Humanistic Jews embrace Jewish traditions, values and culture from a humanistic 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

71. Whatishj The principal organization in humanistic judaism is The Society for humanistic judaism was founded by Rabbi Sherwin T. Wine in the early 1960 s near 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): Humanistic Jewish Congregation of San Diego Connecticut: Congregation for Humanistic Judaism of Fairfield County ... Illinois (Highland Park) Kol Hadash, Humanistic Congregation

72. Humanistic Judaism - Freedomtechnologycenter.org We were unable to find results for your search term humanistic judaism . Buddhism christianity Chabad Christian dvd Christian religion http://freedomtechnologycenter.org/humanistic_judaism.cfm?nft=1&t=4&p=4

73. Humanistic Judaism humanistic judaism. July 1994. One of the books I ve recently read for my Rabbi Wine is one of the founders of the Society for humanistic judaism. http://www.humanistsofutah.org/1994/art2july94.html

Humanistic Judaism July 1994 One of the books I've recently read for my August class at the Humanist Institute is Judaism Beyond God , by Rabbi Sherwin T. Wine. I highly recommend reading it to gain a better understanding of both Judaism and humanism. Rabbi Wine is one of the founders of the Society for Humanistic Judaism. To paraphrase the author's conclusions, humanists want to bring their beliefs and their behavior together and are eager to affirm the following: That they are the disciples of The Secular Revolution. That reason is the best method for the discovery of truth. That morality derives from human needs. That the universe is indifferent to the desires of human beings. That people must ultimately rely on people. That the humanist has a positive role to play in life. Humanists want to translate these affirmations and commitments into an effective life-style. They need a community of believers to work with and to share with in this venture. They also need a cadre of trained leaders and spokespeople to provide scholarship and guidance. Flo Wineriter

74. ADAM2.ORG - Category: Humanistic City Congregation for humanistic judaism New York City International Institute for Secular humanistic judaism - A non-theistic approach to Jewish http://www.adam2.org/dir/Society/Religion_and_Spirituality/Judaism/Denominations

Home News Regional Headlines Top Story ... Free Websites the entire directory only in Humanistic Filter Help? News: Religious Regional Daily Top Story ... Quakes Features: Calendar E-cards Directions Job Resources ... Denominations : Humanistic Popular Categories Popular Searches Popular Links Kids Safe Searches Help build the largest human-edited religious directory on the web. Submit a Site Update a Site Open Directory Become an Editor Related Categories Society: Religion and Spirituality: Humanism Web Sites report abuse/spam URL: report-abuse.dmoz.org/?cat=Society/Religion_and_Sp... Adat Chaverim: Encino, California Offers details of upcoming events,a newsletter, contact information, and an explanation of the precepts of the group. URL: www.vchj.net/ City Congregation for Humanistic Judaism: New York City Web address of the New York City chapter of the Society for Humanistic Judaism. URL: www.humanistjew.org Congregation Beth Adam: Boca Raton, Florida Combines rational thinking with the celebration of Jewish culture,history and identity.Information on activities and programs offered. URL: bethadam.com

75. The Future Jew TEN FOUNDATIONAL PRINCIPLES OF SECULAR humanistic judaism Judaism consists of many traditions. Secular humanistic judaism is a logical result of the http://www.thefuturejew.com/tfj3.ch2

Secular Humanistic Judaism TEN FOUNDATIONAL PRINCIPLES OF SECULAR HUMANISTIC JUDAISM Secular Humanistic Jews share the following foundational principles and are committed to behaviour and practices that are consistent with these principles and worldview. 1. ON NATURE AND REALITY - Human beings are part of the evolving natural universe which we view through our senses and understand through rational thought. The universe exists on natural laws, independent of supernatural intervention. There is no evidence supporting any conscious life after death. 2. ON THE PURPOSE OR MEANING OF LIFE - Although there is no single over-arching purpose to life, self-actualization for every human being gives life purpose. Only the individual can create specific meaning in her/his life. Perpetuating life and improving its quality can add profound meaning to human life. 3. ON SPIRITUALITY - Spirituality is that which ennobles the human spirit. It is a sense of inner harmony achieved from feeling connected to nature and other humans or from apprehension of beauty both in nature and in the artistic and intellectual creations of human beings. 4. ON THE NATURE OF TRUTH - Uncertainty is a condition of life and our conceptions of truths evolve as our knowledge and understanding deepen. Truths can be discovered through reason via scientific method and empirical evidence, not through faith or by intuition alone. Truths are universal, not ethnic, and the value of ideas is judged by their truth, not their Jewishness.

76. What Is Secular Humanistic Judaism Secular humanistic judaism is a major branch in Judaism whose members. belong to The Jewish People (Klal Yisrael); congregate as communities to affirm their http://www.lcshj.org/what_is_shj.html

Secular Humanistic Judaism Secular Humanistic Judaism is a major branch in Judaism whose members belong to The Jewish People ( Klal Yisrael congregate as communities to affirm their beliefs and celebrate their Jewishness study and interpret Jewish history, philosophy and traditions endeavour to perpetuate Jewishness to future generations form a growing international movement with six autonomous continental regions acting as umbrella organizations for national and local groups in its region enjoy a rational, secular and humanistic approach to the interpretation and observance of Jewish life The vision of Secular Humanistic Judaism is to actively participate in the continuing evolution of Judaism and to support the adoption, adaptation and creation of ideas and practices that have meaning and integrity for modern Jews and that will form a foundation for future generations of Jews to be in the forefront of efforts to create a world of increasing tolerance, equality, social justice and harmony What Secular Humanistic Jews believe: Judaism is the evolving historical experiences and cultural creation of the Jewish people The Jewish people are a unique, not a chosen people

77. EJewish.info - 1. A Congregation for humanistic judaism of Fairfield County Connecticut humanistic judaism is a recognized branch of Judaism, active worldwide. http://www.ejewish.info/resources/resourceCategoryDisplay.aspx?categoryid=112&rs

78. LW Laguna Woods - Active Adult Resort Living - California Style - Laguna Woods, Home Religious humanistic judaism Special Chavurah being formed , just for you! sbass. THE SOCIETY FOR humanistic judaism. INVITES. RESIDENTS http://www.lwlagunawoods.com/section.cfm?id=177

79. Secular Humanistic Judaism At Kol Hadash Humanistic Congregation, North Suburban Kol Hadash is a place to a) Study and interpret Jewish history, philosophy and traditions to celebrate Jewish holidays; and b) focus on human power and http://kolhadash.com/judaism/whatis.html

About Humanistic Judaism What is Humanistic Judaism? Kol Hadash Humanistic Congregation is affiliated with the national movement of Humanistic Judaism. Humanistic Judaism was created by Jews who wanted their Jewish identity to be consistent with the reality of how they lived. If they relied on science and academic study to understand their history and themselves, they wanted a Judaism that incorporated current scholarship into its self-conception, even if new ideas led to very different conclusions from traditional teachings. If they met, learned from, and loved people from other cultures, they wanted a Judaism that was open enough to welcome and celebrate such encounters. And if they lived lives independent of supernatural authority, they wanted a Judaism that read texts and sang songs which affirmed the power and responsibility of human beings to be the masters of their own lives. That Judaism is Humanistic Judaism, and Humanistic Judaism may be the right Judaism for you and your family. Society for Humanistic Judaism Core Principles adopted October 8, 1999

80. Resources For Humanistic Judaism Information humanistic judaism resources are listed on this page. More information will be added. http://kolhadash.com/judaism/Resources.html

Humanistic Judaism Congregations and Resources Humanistic Judaism Congregations Secular Humanistic Judaism is one of the five major branches or movements within Judaism, along with Orthodox, Conservative, Reconstructionist and Reform Judaism. Here is a partial list of Humanistic Judaism congregations: Boston area, Kahal B'raira , a congregation of Secular Humanistic Jews in the Boston area. Colorado Beth Ami , The Colorado Congregation for Humanistic Judaism. Durham/Chapel Hill/Raleigh-North Carolina, The Triangle Congregation for Humanistic Judaism. Fairfield County, Connecticut, Congregation for Humanistic Judaism serving Westport, Norwalk, Fairfield, Weston, Wilton, Easton, Trumbull, Stamford and other communities since 1967. Farmington Hills, Michigan The Birmingham Temple, the first congregation of Humanistic Judaism. Ithica, New York, Kol Haverim: the Finger Lakes Community for Humanistic Judaism. Minnesota, Or Emet is the Minnesota Congregation for Humanistic Judaism. New York City, The City Congregation for Humanistic Judaism. Philadelphia

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