SIGMUND FREUD CELEBRATIONS
AT HUMANISTIC JEWISH CONGREGATIONS
2006

Humanistic Jewish congregations are holding programs commemorating Sigmund Freud at the 150th anniversary of his birth.

 Or Adam, CHJ, Tempe, AZ:

Rabbi Sherwin Wine, Dean of the International Institute for Secular Humanistic Judaism is speaking on Freud. Contact: www.oradam.org

 Adat Chaverim Valley CHJ, San Fernando, CA:

 May 19:  Rabbi Sherwin Wine, Dean of the International Institute for Secular Humanistic Judaism is speaking on Freud. Contact: jpwaller2@earthlink.net, www.vchj.net

 Humanistic Jewish Congregation of San Diego, San Diego, CA:

May 20 Shabbat: Program honoring Freud. One of our members who is a psychologist will comment upon Freud's theory and work as a secularist. Then, two of our members will be reading the 1931-32 correspondence between Freud and Einstein. These letters were published under the title "Why? War?" Contact: Etelser@san.rr.com, www.Humanisticjewssandiego.org

  CHJ, Fairfield County, CT:

February 25: Film Discussion evening featuring the film “Freud”,

March 31: panel presentation “Freud: The Dream of Interpretation – It Lives” on Freud by psychotherapists Ellie Shafer and Carol Cederbaum. (Contact: 203-226-5451, www.humanisticjews.org

 Congregation Beth Adam, Boca Raton, FL:

Friday, May 10th:  Congregation Beth Adam's Pot Luck Shabbat will be dedicated to celebrating the 150th anniversary of the birth of Sigmund Freud. Our commentary will discuss his life accomplishments. Contact: BJ Saul, 561-443-1769, www.bethadam.com

  Birmingham Temple, Suburban Detroit, MI:

March 31, 8 PM  “The 150th Birthday Celebration of Sigmund Freud: Celebration of Psychology”.  The Temple will honor professionals in the congregation who practice a form of psychology. Reflecting on their work and the principles that guide them as professionals, three members will speak on the topic, “Three Great Ideas That Guide My Work.” Psychologists, social workers, counselors, and psychiatrists are encouraged to attend.  Empathy will be the theme of the service.  Rabbi Kolton will officiate.  Contact: 248-477-1410, J. Lieberman, 248-737-4212, www.birminghamtemple.org

April 21: “How We Heal”  During this Shabbat, Rabbi Tamara Kolton will explore Freud's ideas and share her own thoughts on how we heal psychological and emotional pain. How can we move beyond past wounds? How can we create a life that is not defined by what did not go right? How can we grow out of old forms and embrace new strategies for joy and serenity? Join us for this special evening as we explore, "How We Heal." Tikkun Olam, Healing the World, will be the theme of the service. Contact: 248-477-1410, www.birminghamtemple.org.

 Or Emet Congregaton, Humanistic Jews of Minnesota, , MN:

January 2006: A discussion including Freud as part of its Adult Education.
Two evening discussions about the intellectual life of Vienna featuring Freud and other Jewish intellectuals. Contact: a.malkis@comcast.net, www.oremet.org

  Beth Haskalah, Rochester SHJ, Rochester, NY:

April 9:  Celebrating Freud by dedicating April's study group session to considering Freud's life and  contribution.  It will be led by group member Dr. Robert Goldstein, retired professor of Psychiatry at the University of Rochester. We will begin our meeting by lighting candles in his honor. Contact: Barry Swan at 595-461-5137.

 The City Congregation, NY, NY:

Rabbi Sherwin Wine, Dean of the International Institute for Secular Humanistic Judaism is speaking on Freud. www.humanistjew.org

 Kol Haverim, Finger Lakes Community for HJ, Ithaca, NY:

April 1: A panel of local professionals will discuss Sigmund Freud's life and work, followed by a community discussion.  This event will include a screening of John Huston's film, "Freud."  

In addition, the Ithaca Journal will be publishing an Opinion Page article (3/30), written by Kol Haverim member Mark Silverman, discussing Freud as a secular humanist Jew. Contact: psy4510000@yahoo.com.

 Westchester Community for HJ, Westchester, NY:

February 18: “FREUD as Thinker, Psychoanalyst and Jew: Decoding the Unconscious, at the crossroads of science and religion” program by Terry Toll and Cary Shaw, including film presentation of “Freud” and discussion.  Contact: ttollNotes@aol.com.

 Triangle Congregation for Humanistic Judaism, Raleigh,NC, NC:

April:  A program with Freud theme. Contact: randell@med.unc.edu, www.hjnc.org

 Machar, Washington Congregation for Secular Humanistic Judaism, Washington, DC:

 A Shabbat lecture on Freud.Contact: dbassin@rcn.com, www.machar.org