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WELCOME! |
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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. |
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Saturday, February 13
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10am - 12pm
■ HJ Adult Class
(Carmel Valley Library) |
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Gary Zarnow will lead a series of classes on The Philosophy
and History of Humanistic Judaism. The first class will feature a
discussion of Rabbi Sherwin Wine's DVD presentation: "The Secular
Revolution," reviewing the importance of the past 300 years in Europe
starting with the Renaissance up to the 20th Century and the how
philosophers from Spinoza to Dewey contributed to this revolution. Rabbi
Wine explains the impact of the transition in thought from a belief in
God and Torah to scientific reason and secular humanism. The series will
continue monthly through June on the 2nd Saturday of each month. There
is no charge for classes. |
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Saturday, February 20
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10:30am
■ Purim
(Encinitas Community Center) |
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Who doesn’t like to cheer for the hero and boo the villain?
During Purim, we celebrate the courage of standing up for justice and
decry the evil of hatred, but in a playful way. This Sabbath event will
include a chance for everyone to share the best of their hero or the
worst of their foe. So prepare to dress up or bring an object
representative of the person for the Purim Hall of Fame or Hall of
Shame. Please join Madrikha Beverly and soloist Janet Hammer, along with
pianist Marv Drucker, on February 20 at 10:30 a.m. at the Encinitas
Community and Senior Center. There will be some activities for the
children and an oneg refreshment with hamantashen will follow. |
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