.png) The Humanorah, the SHJ's primary symbol | |
| Founded | 1969 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Rabbi Sherwin Wine |
| Type | 501(c)(3) |
| 38-2221910[1] | |
| Headquarters | Farmington Hills, Michigan, U.S. |
| Paul Golin (2014)[1] | |
| Mary Raskin | |
Revenue (2014) | $333,193[1] |
| Expenses (2014) | $364,025[1] |
| Endowment | $681,129[1] |
| Staff | 4[1] (in 2013) |
Volunteers (2013) | 35[1] |
| Website | shj |
The Society for Humanistic Judaism (SHJ), founded by Rabbi Sherwin Wine in 1969,[2] is an American 501(c)(3) organization[1] and the central body of Humanistic Judaism, a philosophy that combines a non-theistic and humanistic outlook with the celebration of Jewish culture and identity while adhering to secular values and ideas.
The SHJ assists in organizing new communities, supporting its members, and providing a voice for Humanistic Jews.[1] It gathers and creates educational and programmatic materials for topics including holidays and rites of passage, and sponsors training programs and conferences for its members. The Humanistic Youth Group ("HuJews") subdivision offers programs for teens and young adults, including an annual conclave. The SHJ publishes a monthly online newsletter and a biannual topical journal and member newsletter.
The Society participates in both the Jewish and non-religious worlds as a Hillel International partner, a participant in the General Assembly of the Jewish Federations of North America, and a member of the Secular Coalition for America. Miriam Jerris is the current rabbi of the SHJ.[3]
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "Form 990: Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax" (PDF). Society of Humanistic Judaism. Guidestar. April 30, 2014.
- ^ Hevesi, Dennis (July 25, 2007). "Sherwin Wine, 79, Founder of Splinter Judaism Group, Dies". The New York Times.
- ^ "Humanistic Judaism's Rabbi Miriam Jerris will be leading Rosh Hashanah services at Kol Hadash next month". The Jewish News Weekly of Northern California. San Francisco Jewish Community Publications Inc. Retrieved February 15, 2015.