Society for Humanistic Judaism
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The Society for Humanistic Judaism is an organization that promotes a secular, human-centered approach to Jewish identity, culture, and community life without reliance on theistic beliefs.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Society for Humanistic Judaism canonical | 1 |
Statements (45)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Jewish organization
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non-theistic Jewish movement ⓘ nonprofit organization ⓘ religious organization ⓘ |
| activity |
advocacy on issues affecting secular and Humanistic Jews
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organizing conferences and gatherings ⓘ publishing educational materials ⓘ training leaders in Humanistic Judaism ⓘ |
| affiliation | Humanistic Jewish congregations and communities ⓘ |
| coreBelief |
emphasis on Jewish culture and identity
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emphasis on human responsibility and ethics ⓘ human-centered Judaism ⓘ non-theistic Judaism ⓘ rejection of supernaturalism ⓘ |
| country |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| emphasizes |
cultural continuity
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human autonomy ⓘ human dignity ⓘ reason ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
Jewish community life
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Jewish culture ⓘ Jewish identity ⓘ ethical and social justice issues ⓘ holiday celebrations ⓘ life-cycle ceremonies ⓘ secular Jewish education ⓘ |
| foundedBy | Sherwin Wine NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| goal |
develop educational and ceremonial resources for Humanistic Jews
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provide a home for Jews who affirm a human-centered Judaism ⓘ support communities practicing Humanistic Judaism ⓘ |
| hasIdeology |
Jewish secularism
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secular humanism ⓘ |
| language |
English
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Hebrew ⓘ |
| opposes | defining Jewishness solely in religious or theistic terms ⓘ |
| promotes |
critical study of Jewish history and texts
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inclusive Jewish communities regardless of belief in God ⓘ secular, human-centered approach to Jewish life ⓘ |
| rejects |
divine revelation as a source of authority
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theistic beliefs as a basis for Jewish identity ⓘ |
| religiousTradition |
Humanistic Judaism
NERFINISHED
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Judaism ⓘ |
| serves |
cultural Jews
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non-theistic Jews ⓘ secular Jews ⓘ |
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