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Bar mitzvahs without God
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When Mark Neuman celebrated his bar mitzvah seven years ago at the Peretz Centre for Secular Jewish Culture in Vancouver, B.C., he didn't read from Torah, wear a yarmulke or pronounce Hebrew blessings. He gave a talk on the psychology of Jewish humor.
Published on Thursday 29th of July 2010 09:06:27 PM
January New York Jewish culture events
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The secular New Year's first month is rich in New York Jewish culture with offerings in nearly every artistic genre.
Published on Thursday 29th of July 2010 09:06:27 PM
Finding information about Jewish movements or denominations
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Some Jewish people describe themselves as "secular", "cultural", "ethnic", or "nonaffiliated" Jews. Others identify themselves as members of a particular Jewish movement, denomination, or strand. To obtain information (i.e., the philosophies and practices) about one or more of these strands, click on the links listed in the article..
Published on Thursday 29th of July 2010 09:06:27 PM
Sherwin Wine: How do I give my child a Jewish identity?
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Sherwin Wine, founder of Humanistic Judaism, discusses how to give your child a Jewish identity through a secular Bar & Bat Mitzvah ceremony that emphasizes history, culture, and values.
Published on Thursday 29th of July 2010 09:06:27 PM
Sherwin Wine: What's the difference between Traditional Jewi
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Sherwin Wine, founder of Humanistic Judaism, discussions the challenge of reconciling modern science and reason with traditional Jewish beliefs and culture. He discusses the difference between his beliefs as a secular and cultural Jew, his Orthodox Jewish brethren, and the beliefs of his ancestors (e.g. belief in the resurrection).
Published on Thursday 29th of July 2010 09:06:27 PM
"Do not hold everything as gold that shines like gold."
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