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PLANNING AN EPIC RAIL TRIP/SPEAKING TOUR

I was able to snag a half-price #Amtrak railpass on a special, so I'm planning some cross-country travel, but I also would love to take advantage of this opportunity to get to do some speaking in different communities while […]

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Join the Spinoza Havurah for a Farbrengen (spirited discussion) on the topic of "Humanistic Spirituality and the Torah of our Lives" on Saturday, February 21, 2026.

It will be […]

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#IceOut #Minneapolis #HumanisticJudaism #Mazeldon

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Recording of the Jan. 24, 2026 #Shabbat service with the #SpinozaHavurah

Our D'var Torah and discussion was on Parashah Bo.

#Torah #HumanisticJudaism

Shabbat Bo – January 24, 2026 – Spinoza Havurah

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Join the #SpinozaHavurah at 10 am Eastern on January 24th for a cozy #Shabbat service including some discussion of parashah Bo.

#Torah #Judaism #Mazeldon #HumanisticJudaism

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Come join the #SpinozaHavurah (an international online Humanistic Jewish community) for our Shabbat zoom service on Saturday, November 22nd.

More details at:

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#HumanisticJudaism #Judaism #Shabbat #Humanism #Jewish […]

From World Cup to a cool head with Trump: why Mexico’s president is still so popular, one year on | CNN One year on from her inauguration as Mexico’s first female president, Claudia Sheinbaum still commands the sort of popular support many leaders can only wish for.

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#Mexico #ClaudiaSheinbaum #Sheinbaum #HumanisticJudaism

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Episode #3 of the #HumanisticTorah podcast is now out!

In this episode:

1. Reflections on last night's Interfaith Alliance of Oklahoma's Annual Dinner
2. Podcast round up- focusing on episodes from Judaism Unbound and […]

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I'm sharing my annual Humanistic blowing of the shofar video for anyone who hasn't had the chance to hear #shofar during his month of Elul (the Jewish month of preparation for the High Holidays)

Im dedicating this to all who are about the work of Tikun Olam (world repair), but especially to my […]

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I'm sharing an essay I wrote that has a controversial thesis: that Judaism should welcome and support converts who engage in another tradition's practices.

Along the way, I discuss two past classes […]

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You're invited to join the The Spinoza Havurah for an Arts Farbregen (led by myself) this Saturday at 10 am Eastern/3 pm UK.

(Registration link below)

The focus of our discussion for the farbregen will be some works of visual art, with each work of art being using as a spark for conversation […]

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You're invited to koin the The Spinoza Havurah for a celebration of PRIDE SHABBAT, this Saturday, June 21st at 10 am Eastern time/5 pm UK time.

I will be leading the service. Much of the service will be organized around our special Pride Menorah service (written by Martin Di Maggio) but we will […]

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Running a little behind on #ShavuotLive commentary (I did sleep a little --- but left the zoom running in my sleep in the hopes I would get some #Torah inspiration by osmosis).

For hour #11 we heard from Martín Di Maggio (from the The Spinoza Havurah and Humanistic Judaism UK) who spoke about […]

Enjoyed this conversation with Abigail Pogrebin about the new book - aired on the Jewish Broadcasting System this week! #HumanisticJudaism www.youtube.com/watch?v=shsb...

Shabbat/Pre-Shavuot Service, May 31, 2025 – Spinoza Havurah

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Join the Spinoza Havurah for a Shabbat morning/pre-shavuot service on Saturday, May 31st. See link for details.

#Shavuot #ShavuotLive #Shavuot2025 #JudaismUnbound #HumanisticJudaism

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Join the Spinoza Havurah on Saturday, May 31st at 10 am Eastern time for a Shabbat morning service led by James M.Branum, which will include an exploration of the “Ten Commandments of Humanistic Judaism” as […]

The alternative siddur for ‘God-optional’ services - The Jewish Chronicle Martin Di Maggio is leading efforts to establish Humanistic Judaism in the UK

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Very proud of my friend's work being highlighted in The Jewish Chronicle.

#HumanisticJudaism #Judaism #Siddur #Mazeldon

The alternative siddur for ‘God-optional’ services - The Jewish Chronicle Martin Di Maggio is leading efforts to establish Humanistic Judaism in the UK

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Very proud of my friend's work being highlighted in The Jewish Chronicle.

#HumanisticJudaism #Judaism #Siddur #Mazeldon

Text of candlelightjng liturgy, probably best to try OCR on it

Just got this in yhe mail from thr Society for Humanistic Judaism

This is great timing, just in time to fit into tonight's seder!

#Peach #Passover #HumanisticJudaism

Flyer from SHJ

Just got this in yhe mail from thr Society for Humanistic Judaism

This is great timing, just in time to fit into tonight's seder!

#Peach #Passover #HumanisticJudaism

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Who all is up late to see the #eclipse? I decided that, given our lunar calendar, that staying up late to see a lunar eclipse is a very Jewish thing to do.

But that raises the question --- what is the #Bracha (blessing) for seeing an eclipse?

And at what point in the eclipse should one recite […]

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The discussion will be a mix of personal and practical, in the hopes that participants will come away with new inspiration for planning/participating in seders in your community or online.

#Judaism #HumanisticJudaism

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Spinoza Havurah - Looking ahead to Pesach Farbrengen. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting. Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Spinoza Havurah - Looking ahead to Pesach Farbrengen. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

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Join us on Saturday, March 1st at 10 am Eastern for a Farbrengen (discussion session) led by @jmbranum.bsky.social on the topic of: Getting ready for Passover.

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#Pesach #Judaism #HumanisticJudaism

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Join us on Saturday, March 1st at 10 am Eastern for a #Farbrengen (discussion session) led by James M. Branum on the topic of: Getting ready for #Passover.

The discussion will be a mix of personal and practical, in the hopes that […]

Healing Together: The Role of Community in Grief Podcast Episode · Break the Silence, Build a Future · 2025-02-19 · 47m

Glad to represent #HumanisticJudaism on this podcast about death, grief, and mourning.
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I will admit that Mexican President Sheinbaum is one of my heroes these days.

#GulfOfMexico #Mexico #HumanisticJudaism #ClaudiaSheinbaum #Google

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Contemporary Humanistic Judaism - SHJ Event. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting. Join Rabbi Adam Chalom and Rabbi Jodi Kornfeld as they discuss the new volume "Contemporary Humanistic Judaism: Beliefs, Values, Practices" (Jewish Publication Society, 2025). To explore or order the ...

Excited to have a chance to discuss the book later this month with as many people as possible. You're welcome if you've read all, some or none of the book! Register at bit.ly/hjbooklaunch #HumanisticJudaism

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I'm sharing this link to the preview edition of the new issue of #HumanisticJudaism magazine, which focused primarily on the Jews of Latin America, but also on the @SHJ's Humanistic Jewish role model of the year, The […]

Adam Chalom and Jodi Kornfeld, "Contemporary Humanistic Judaism" (Jewish Publication Society, 2025) - New Books Network

Greatly enjoyed our conversation about the new book with Zalman Newfield of New Books Network - check out the just-released podcast here. #HumanisticJudaism

#Religions more #atheistic in nature 🌟:

1. #Buddhism 🧘‍♂️: Focus on enlightenment, not gods.

2. #Jainism 🌱: Rejects creator gods, emphasizes karma.

3. #Confucianism 📜: Ethics & social harmony.

4. #Taoism 🌊: Natural order over deities.

5. #HumanisticJudaism ✡️: #Secular values.

#Atheism #Religion