Welcome to the Westchester Community for Humanistic Judaism
Acknowledging our Jewish Culture and Historic Connections with a Distinctive Humanist Approach
> Rabbi Frank Tamburello on “Passover for the Rest of Us”
> Rabbi Frank Tamburello on Shavuot
> Radio Interview with Rabbi Tamburello
> You and the Jewish Community
> Johnny Clegg:
SHJ’s Jewish Humanist
Role Model of the Year 2023-2024
“I know it’s Shabbat and I’d like to celebrate but with whom and where? And Hebrew? It’s Greek to me!”
“I’m Lost on Rosh Hashanah and I don’t know where to go. Traditional services? Always felt like I was on the outside looking in.”
“On Yom Kippur, I feel like I need to connect with past generations and my roots, but haven’t found the right venue yet.”
Do you find yourself asking these questions? I know I did before joining WCHJ.
J. Levine — Secretary, WCHJ
By being a member of the Westchester Community for Humanistic Judaism, one participates in a Community which has a common interest in being with like-minded people, whose goal is to promote continuation and celebration of Jewish history, ethics and ideals within the framework of Humanism in a consistent and committed fashion while developing ongoing relationships with other members. Membership dues ensure that that these values will be continued by ongoing and consistent programs of Jewish themes (music, theater, discussions, study groups, etc.) as well as observance of the major Jewish holidays, and allow for effective publicity so that our congregation may grow. Basically, payment of membership dues indicates commitment to our organization and provides support for our existence.
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.
Like all member congregations of the Society for Humanistic Judaism, WCHJ welcomes people of all ages, experiences, and sexual orientation.
