How do Humanistic Jews define Judaism?
Humanistic Jews consider Judaism as the shared 4,000-year-old historic experience and culture of the Jewish people. We affirm our Jewish identity without reference to divine authority and believe that Judaism evolves as the Jewish people evolve. Humanistic Jews view their Judaism as a family identity–a family they are either born into or choose to become a part of. They know that there are Jews of many different races who hold many different religious and philosophical beliefs. Just as there are special bonds within most families, there are bonds that connect all Jews. Humanistic Jews value this family connection.
