Humanistic Judaism

Humanistic Judaism A cultural, humanistic way to connect with Jewish identity and community for those who identify as secular, part- or “just Jewish,” atheist, or agnostic.

WHAT IS HUMANISTIC JUDAISM? Humanistic Judaism offers cultural and secular Jews a nontheistic alternative in contemporary Jewish life. It defines Judaism as the cultural and historical experience of the Jewish people. Humanistic Judaism embraces a human-centered philosophy that combines rational thinking with a deep connection to the Jewish people and its culture. Humanistic Jews value their Jewis

h identity and the aspects of Judaism that offer a genuine expression of their contemporary way of life. Humanistic Jews 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 symbols and liturgy. If you believe that cultural Judaism is important to a contemporary Jewish identity and that cultural Jewish communities and an organized Humanistic voice enhance the Jewish experience for secular and Humanistic Jews, then SHJ is for you.

06/19/2026
Although only officially recognized as a federal holiday as of June 2021, Juneteenth (also called Emancipation Day) has ...
06/19/2026

Although only officially recognized as a federal holiday as of June 2021, Juneteenth (also called Emancipation Day) has been honored and celebrated by Black Americans for generations. Juneteenth marks the day the last enslaved people in the US learned of their freedom. It is a time of not only celebration, but of reflection, education, and community.

If you're looking for ways to bring more education to your local Jewish community, or just for yourself, Jews of Color Initiative is an excellent resource!

- Today In Jewish History - 1922: Margaret Louise Gelders (June 18, 1922 - October 16, 2015) was born in Birmingham. ...
06/18/2026

- Today In Jewish History - 1922: Margaret Louise Gelders (June 18, 1922 - October 16, 2015) was born in Birmingham. Alabama. She is better known as Marge Frantz, a prominent American social activist, labor organizer, and pioneering academic. She was part of the first generation of scholars to introduce and teach women’s studies courses at the university level in the United States. She dedicated her life to three intersecting causes: socialism, civil rights, and feminism.
Marge Frantz worked as a union organizer, campaigned for civil rights, and fought to repeal the women's poll tax. After earning her PhD, she spent nearly 3 decades teaching American Studies and Women's Studies at the University of California, Santa Cruz. She was initially married to fellow activist Laurent Frantz, with whom she had four children. Later in life, she lived openly with her long-term partner, Eleanor Engstrand, becoming a vital mentor and role model for LGBTQ+ students.

Hope will never be silent.Harvey MilkHumanistic Jewish Role Model2022-2023
06/16/2026

Hope will never be silent.

Harvey Milk
Humanistic Jewish Role Model
2022-2023

A 🌟Member Exclusive🌟 webinar series!Join us for Parsha of The Month Club! Meet the leadership of Humanistic Judaism as t...
06/15/2026

A 🌟Member Exclusive🌟 webinar series!
Join us for Parsha of The Month Club! Meet the leadership of Humanistic Judaism as they discuss a monthly parsha (torah portion) from a humanistic perspective. Rabbi Jodi Kornfeld speaks this coming Thursday at noon eastern time.
Register in the comments for the zoom link.
Not a member yet? We'll see you in the comments for that too!!

Shabbat Shalom!
06/12/2026

Shabbat Shalom!

- Today In Jewish History - 1889: birthdate in Montgomery, Alabama, of Joseph Lewis (June 11, 1889 - Nov. 4, 1968), p...
06/11/2026

- Today In Jewish History - 1889: birthdate in Montgomery, Alabama, of Joseph Lewis (June 11, 1889 - Nov. 4, 1968), prominent Jewish American freethinker, atheist activist, and publisher. He became one of the most vocal and aggressive public advocates for secularism and the strict separation of church and state in the United States during the mid-20th century. He joined the Freethinkers of America in 1920 and later became its president, a position he used to launch numerous legal battles against religious practices in public institutions.
Lewis authored several books critical of religion, including The Tyranny of God (1921), The Bible Unmasked (1926), and An Atheist Manifesto (1954).

06/10/2026

While Jews are sometimes called “The Chosen People,” sometimes we a...

👇 Blog link in comments🌈 Originally published in the Spring 2023 issue of Humanistic Judaism Magazine, Max and Stacy sha...
06/09/2026

👇 Blog link in comments🌈
Originally published in the Spring 2023 issue of Humanistic Judaism Magazine, Max and Stacy share their coming out experiences and the impact humanistic values and advocacy can have on the LGBTQ+ community.

👇Donald's story is linked in the comments👇 We are happy to welcome Carlos Donald Oliva (Donald) as a member of the Human...
06/05/2026

👇Donald's story is linked in the comments👇
We are happy to welcome Carlos Donald Oliva (Donald) as a member of the Humanistic Jewish family. Converted originally through a Reform synagogue, Donald is reaffirming his commitment to the Jewish people through Humanistic Judaism as his philosophy has developed and grown. His Hebrew name is Daniel.

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