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.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Jewish organization
non-theistic Jewish movement
nonprofit organization
religious organization
activity advocacy on issues affecting secular and Humanistic Jews
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
emphasis on human responsibility and ethics
human-centered Judaism
non-theistic Judaism
rejection of supernaturalism
country United States of America
surface form: United States
emphasizes cultural continuity
human autonomy
human dignity
reason
focusesOn Jewish community life
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
provide a home for Jews who affirm a human-centered Judaism
support communities practicing Humanistic Judaism
hasIdeology Jewish secularism
secular humanism
language English
Hebrew
opposes defining Jewishness solely in religious or theistic terms
promotes critical study of Jewish history and texts
inclusive Jewish communities regardless of belief in God
secular, human-centered approach to Jewish life
rejects divine revelation as a source of authority
theistic beliefs as a basis for Jewish identity
religiousTradition Humanistic Judaism NERFINISHED
Judaism
serves cultural Jews
non-theistic Jews
secular Jews

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Jewish denominations hasPart Society for Humanistic Judaism