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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.
To order these books/gifts listed on this page please note the Topic header, name of book and price:
ie., Understanding Humanistic Judaism; What is Humanistic Judaism?; $25.00
Education and Curricula for Youth and Adults
ADULT EDUCATION CURRICULUM:
INTRODUCTION TO SECULAR HUMANISTIC JUDAISM by Rabbi Adam Chalom
Part I: Jewish History – $50
Part II: Jewish Culture – $50
Part III: Philosophy of Secular Humanistic Judaism –
$50 (available Summer 2008)
Parts I, II & III – $125 for the complete set
Introduction to Secular Humanistic Judaism contains the information and
course materials you will need to learn about the philosophy and practices of
Secular Humanistic Judaism or to create an adult education program in your
community. Part I: Jewish History examines Jewish history from a Secular
Humanistic perspective. Part II: Jewish Culture presents a look at
various aspects of Jewish life: what Jews create, how they celebrate, what they
study, what they eat, and much more.
Included are:
– Overview of the entire course: session topics, assigned
readings, recommended reading
– List of Readings for each unit
– Introductory essays for each session
– Occasional additional readings or information sheets
– Discussion questions for each section
EDUCATION FOR HUMANISTIC JEWS
The journal Humanistic Judaism explores some of the questions and answers educators and parents, children and adults, must deal with in learning about and practicing Humanistic Judaism. $12.00
SUNDAY SCHOOL CURRICULUM
Developed by Harriet Maza, former principal
of the Birmingham Temple Sunday School. Kindergarten-Grade 5. $18.00
HEROES AND HEROINES
OF JEWISH FOLKLORE
by Joan M. Kurtz
A collection of Bible stories that
help children discover that the
people of the Bible were not
superheroes but ordinary
people with strengths and
weaknesses just like them. $15.00
LONG, LONG AGO STORIES -
HOW THE WORLD BEGAN
by Grace Aviles
The myths of how humankind was created as passed on by the Eskimos, Huron Indians, Tahitians, Chinese, West Africans, Hebrews, and Sumerians, adapted for children from anthropological and biblical sources. Suited for home or classroom. $10.00
TEACHER'S SUPPLEMENT with suggested teaching guidelines and activities to accompany stories. $5.00
JEWS AROUND THE WORLD
by Judith Goren
An introduction to Diaspora Jewry for fifth grade students. $12.00
JEWISH WRITERS AND ARTISTS
Developed by Harriet Maza
A course outline and study guide to the lives and works of Jewish writers and artists, complete with background material to provide the appropriate historical perspective. The curriculum is suitable for middle school students. $12.00
GREAT MOMENTS IN JEWISH HISTORY
by Rabbi Sherwin T. Wine
A history of the Jewish people from 1200 B.C.E. through 636 C.E. for middle school students. $12.00
LITERARY GENIUS OF THE BIBLE
by Charlotte Nelson
A Bible study course for tenth grade students. Humanist ideas of justice, autonomy, social action, reason, and dignity are emphasized. Includes lesson plans, textual material, and suggested activities. $18.00
LeaRNing Bible
Today: From Creation to the Conquest of Canaan
by Michael Prival
Presenting major biblical stories in a readable and accurate manner, while
discussing the stories from a scientific point of view, this work gives parents
and teachers the information they need to explain and discuss the stories with
children. Aimed at grades six and up, this work is informational for adults as
well and includes both stories and detailed discussion topics. $18.00
AROUND & AROUND: LIFE CYCLE CEREMONIES
by Joan M. Kurtz
A text/workbook introducing the student to life-cycle events and rituals,
building an awareness of and connection to Jewish ritual as they move through
the cycle of their lives and also helping them to gain an appreciation of and
attachment to their Jewish heritage. $15.00 DR.
YUDELMAN'S COMPUTER AND OTHER PLAYS FOR CHILDREN
by Leon Levenson
This collection of plays embodies a secular and humanistic point of view. The
stories of "Shimon, the Stonecutter" and "Hanukka Gelt" are
written with empathy for the struggles of ordinary people during difficult
times. Three of the plays are stories for the holidays of Hanukka and Purim.
Several of the plays are midrashim, involving various characters or
scenes from Tanakh stories. $18.00
SING AND
CELEBRATE
by Elaine Serling
Original music and lyrics written by the former music director of the Birmingham Temple School celebrating Jewish holidays, Israel, and activities in the classroom or at home. $12.00
AUDIO CASSETTE of music and lyrics will complement and stimulate learning through participation and involvement of the students (specify Tape 3). $10.00
CD of music and lyrics will complement and stimulate learning through
participation and involvement of the students. $20.00
JOIN THE CIRCLE
by Elaine Serling
Celebrate Jewish holidays and heritage. Sing, dance, learn and rejoice with the
captivating lyrics and contemporary music of award-winning singer/songwriter
Elaine Serling, former music director of the Birmingham Temple School. CD
$20.00.
THE PHILOSOPHERS, A CELEBRATION WORKBOOK
by Marilyn Rowens
A collection of skits introducing the young adult and adult to the ideas of humanist philosophers such as Ingersoll, Dewey, Sartre, and Fromm. $12.00
BASIC IDEAS OF
SECULAR HUMANISTIC JUDAISM
by Eva Goldfinger
A valuable resource for student, parent, and teacher, this 107-page book explains the major ideas of Secular Humanistic Judaism and provides an overview of the structure and history of the Movement. $24.00
The Early
Modern European Roots of Secular Humanistic Judaism
by David Abramovitz, Zev Katz, Susan Lerner, Karen Levy, Roz Usiskin, and Rabbi
Sherwin T. Wine
Providing background information for studying the early modern European roots of
Secular Humanistic Judaism, this resource includes an historical survey,
selected essays and texts from Yiddish literature in translation, a collection
of Humanistic quotations, and an annotated bibliography. $24.00
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