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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. As the central body for the
Humanistic Jewish Movement in North America, the Society assists in
organizing and supporting congregations and in providing a worldwide
voice for its members.
The Society gathers and creates educational and programmatic materials, including
holiday and life cycle celebrations. It sponsors training programs and conferences for its members. HuJews, the Humanistic
Youth Group offers programs for teens and young adults, including an annual
conclave. The Society for Humanistic Judaism publishes a
quarterly topical journal, Humanistic Judaism,
available to its members and by subscription. |
Relief for Haiti
In response to Tuesday's massive earthquake,
several groups,
including American Jewish World Service,
the Joint Distribution Committee,
American Jewish Committee and
B'nai B'rith International, have set up mailboxes for people to make donations. We urge you to support these efforts to assist the people of Haiti. |
