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The Humanistic Jewish Congregation is a compelling option for modern Jewish identity in the San Diego Area. Humanistic Jews understand Judaism as the human-centered history, culture, civilization, ethical values, and shared experiences of the Jewish people. We believe that individuals shape their own lives independent of a supernatural authority. (philosophy)

You may recognize that our humanistic views of Jewish culture, traditions, and observances correspond with the way in which you would like to cherish your Judaism. Our warm, caring community welcomes anyone who identifies with Judaism, including intercultural families. (about us)

We hope our website will give you an understanding of Humanistic Judaism and we encourage you to visit our congregation. Please feel free to contact us for more information.

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Tikkum Olam
For all of our events, we will be having an ongoing food collection for needy families. Please bring non-perishable items and we will distribute them throughout San Diego County.

Friday, May 3 at 6:30pm
Shabbat Dinner
Member's Home

At the end of a busy week of routines and demands, imagine the pleasure of relaxing around the dinner table talking with friends. That’s the experience you’ll have at the next Friday night Sabbath dinner, starting at 6:30 p.m., at the home of Esthr Singer. A complete Italian dinner with vegetarian options will be provided at a cost of $15 per adult and $8 per child 10 and under. We’ll celebrate the Sabbath with a little singing and ceremony before dinner. For dessert, we'll taste selections from Jewish literature in honor of the upcoming holiday of Shavuot. If you have a favorite, bring it to share.

Please be sure to RSVP by Thurs., May 2 to Beverly Zarnow at 858-549-3088 or by email at madrikha@kahalam.org to get the address and directions. Guests are welcome. As always, please bring canned and boxed food for the Jewish Family Service food bank.

Saturday, May 11 at 10:00am
Adult Education Class
Carmel Valley Library

The Enlightenment and the Jews

This is the eighth class in the 10-part series: Reclaiming Jewish History. This month we will feature a video talk by Lois Dubin, Associate Professor of Religion and Biblical Literature at Smith College. With an M.A. and Ph.D. from Harvard University, Dubin specializes in post-Biblical Jewish history and thought. She wrote the award-winning book The Port Jews of Habsburg Trieste: Absolutist Politics and Enlightenment Culture. All the lectures in the video series are part of the International Institute of Secular Humanistic Judaism's Colloquium in 1997. Even if you missed the first seven classes you can still attend this one. Admission is free and no texts are required. Each session consists of a video lecture by a prominent Judaic scholar followed by a question-and-answer period. For more information or directions contact: Gary Zarnow, 858-549-3088 or by email president@kahalam.org.

Saturday, May 18 at 10:30am
Shabbat
Member's Home (new location)
Please call 858-549-3088 to RSVP

The New Anti-Semitism

Jews living in the Diaspora around the world today enjoy the benefits of being integrated well into the countries in which they reside. Yet living alongside an open-minded populace are groups organized to bring Jews harm. At the May 18 Shabbat program, starting at 10:30 a.m., Kahal Am President Gary Zarnow will present background on the roots and dangers these groups pose today. Some of the groups he will explore are the Golden Dawn in Greece to the National Front in England to The Order in the United States. In addition, he will share who is fighting their hatred through education and action.

Please remember to bring non-perishable food items for the food bank of Jewish Family Service to this and all Kahal Am programs.