Welcome to the Westchester Community for Humanistic Judaism
Acknowledging our Jewish Culture and Historic Connections with a Distinctive Humanist Approach
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SHJ’s Humanistic
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Interesting articles from a 1945 Palestine Tribune (thanks to Gerald Varley):
A Humanistic Aficomen for Purim
> Resource Guide for Westchester Residents in Economic Transition
Please join us for a special
afternoon with the noted author
Bennett Muraskin Sunday, May 20, 2:30 pm Ethical Culture Society of Westchester, 7 Saxon Wood Road, White Plains Mr. Muraskin, author of “Humanist Readings in Jewish
Folklore”, “Let Justice Well Up Like Water: Progressive
Jews from Hillel to Helen Suzman”, and, most recently, ”The
Association of Jewish Libraries Guide to Yiddish Short Stories”,
will discuss some selected short stories with an emphasis on family
and relationships.
Hear how writers such as I.B Singer, Sholem Aleichem, I.L. Peretz and others have contributed to Yiddish culture and shed light on Jewish life under difficult circumstances.
Mr. Muraskin has written for “Jewish Currents” and other
publications, often reviewing books on Jewish topics. He is also the
Adult Education Director for the Jewish Cultural School and Society of
New Jersey. There is no charge for admission but donations are always
welcomed. For more information, please contact Charlotte Klein by
calling 914-218-8535 or by emailing CharlotteKlein48@verizon.net.
The Westchester Community for Humanistic Judaism offers a non-theistic alternative in contemporary Jewish life. It is affiliated with the Society for Humanistic Judaism , which was established by Rabbi Sherwin T. Wine in 1963 in Detroit, Michigan, and has grown into a worldwide movement.
Humanistic Judaism embraces a human-centered philosophy that combines the celebration of Jewish culture and identity with an adherence to humanistic values and ideas.
Humanistic Jews value their Jewish identity and the aspects of Jewish culture that offer a genuine expression of their contemporary way of life. 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.
