CONGREGATION
FOR HUMANISTIC JUDAISM
3023 Proctor Road
SARASOTA FLORIDA, 34231
(941) 929-7771
E-Mail:
chjsarasota@hotmail.com
Affiliated
with the Society for Humanistic Judaism
Humanistic Judaism embraces a
human centered philosophy that combines rational thinking with a celebration
of Jewish culture and identity. Humanistic Jews value their Jewish identity
and the aspect of Jewish culture that offer a genuine expression of their
contemporary way of life. Humanistic Jewish communities celebrate Jewish
holidays and life cycle events with inspirational ceremonies that draw upon
but go beyond traditional literature. Humanistic Judaism affirms that human
beings possess the power and responsibility to shape their own lives and
that ethics and morality are not divine in origin but are human
responsibilities.
The
Society for Humanistic Judaism was
organized in 1969 by Rabbi Sherwin Wine. The Society's mission is to
mobilize people to celebrate Jewish identity and culture consistent with a
humanistic philosophy of life. (We have also provided the
Affirmations of Humanistic Judaism for your information.)
The Sarasota Congregation
Our Congregation has meetings on
a regular basis. often with a dynamic speaker on today's issues. Visit our
Events Calendar
for more details. We offer study groups (films, books, music, bible, wine),
social action activities and social events for our members. We celebrate
the High Holidays and Passover as well as other traditional Jewish festivals
and holidays. Our group was founded in 1996 and we now have over 325 members.
We welcome all people in the Bradenton, Sarasota, Venice area and beyond,
who feel they want to share a Humanistic Jewish way of life within a warm,
friendly congregation. We are recognized by and affiliated with the
Sarasota-Manatee Jewish Federation. We are also members of the Synagogue
Council.
For further .information, call our office at (941) 929-7771
Visit our Congregational Events Calendar for details of our activities
.
Our Monthly Newsletter,
"The
CHJ Connection", is available online. |
