Judaism Beyond God - Softcover

Sherwin T. Wine

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1941718035 ISBN 13: 9781941718032

Publisher: International Institute for Secular Humanistic Judaism, 2017

Synopsis

Judaism Beyond God presents an innovative secular and humanistic alternative for Jewish identity. It provides new answers to old questions about the essence of Jewish identity, the real meaning of Jewish history, the significance of the Jewish personality, and the nature of Jewish ethics. It also describes a radical and creative way to be Jewish - new ways to celebrate Jewish holidays and life cycle events, a welcoming approach to intermarriage and joining the Jewish people, and meaningful paths to strengthen Jewish identity in a secular age.

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About the Author

Rabbi Sherwin Wine was the founder of Humanistic Judaism, a fifth alternative in Jewish life. Founding rabbi of the Birmingham Temple in Farmington Hills, Michigan (the first congregation Humanistic Judaism), he was also instrumental in the organization of the Society for Humanistic Judaism in 1969, the International Institute for Secular Humanistic Judaism in 1985, and the International Federation of Secular Humanistic Jews in 1986. Sherwin Wine was a modern-day Renaissance man whose interests ranged far and wide, leading him to found the Center for New Thinking in 1977, where he was primary lecturer for 30 years.

Review

As a secular Jew, Wine's words are a potent balm: comforting and inspiring, in equal measure. in this thoughtful, sound, clearly-articulated book, key aspects of contemporary Jewish identity are explored and explained with sensitivity, insight, and - above all - reasonableness. For those of us who advocate humanistic values and rationality, and simultaneously embrace our Jewish dentity, this book is home. --Phil Zuckerman, PhD, Author of The Secular Life

Rabbi Sherwin Wine created a new approach to Judaism that was at once philosophical and practical. He affirmed that it is better to live with integrity, even if that requires courage and creativity. If you ask yourself, "what is non-religious Judaism," or "how can I celebrate holidays and life cycle events in harmony with both Jewish culture and Humanistic values," you should start here. Rabbi Wine offers both challenges and solutions. This book is both important and astounding. --Rabbi Sivan Maas, Dean of Tmura-IISHJ

This influential book should be required reading for any Jew who defines themselves as atheist or agnostic. Sherwin Wine's secular Jewish philosophy of life changed my life for the better, and it might change yours. --Greg Epstein, NYTimes Best Selling Author of Good Without God

About this edition

• Publisher: International Institute for Secular Humanistic Judaism
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 1941718035
• ISBN 13: 9781941718032
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 265