Category Archives: General HJ

Yaakov Malkin – A Tribute

Posted on July 26, 2019 by Rabbi Adam Chalom

Many parents have only a few children. A great teacher has many children, because the teacher’s students become teachers themselves, sharing wisdom even wider. Continue reading →

Posted in General HJ | Tagged , , | 1 Comment

Tree of Life

Posted on November 5, 2018 by Rabbi Adam Chalom

The Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh contains multitudes…. Continue reading →

Posted in General HJ | Tagged , | 1 Comment

Jewish and True

Posted on June 29, 2018 by Rabbi Adam Chalom

Humanistic Judaism evaluates choices from its inheritance through two criteria: 1) Is it Jewish, does it enhance Jewish connections? And 2) Is it true, does it reflect my values and beliefs? Continue reading →

Posted in General HJ, Kol Hadash Shofar | Leave a comment

Doing Jewish

Posted on May 18, 2018 by Rabbi Adam Chalom

Should we stop talking about “being Jewish,” and instead focus on “doing Jewish?” Continue reading →

Posted in General HJ, Kol Hadash Shofar | 3 Comments

Embracing Complexity

Posted on January 12, 2018 by Rabbi Adam Chalom

This post first appeared in The Shofar newsletter of Kol Hadash Humanistic Congregation in November 2017 Did you know that the largest organization in the world that supports the teaching of evolution and opposes the death penalty is the Catholic Church? Political … Continue reading →

Posted in General HJ, Kol Hadash Shofar | Leave a comment

A Culture of Blessing

Posted on January 9, 2018 by Rabbi Adam Chalom

What positives can Secular Humanistic Jews distill from the traditional culture of blessing? Continue reading →

Posted in General HJ | 1 Comment

The New Jewish Landscape – 2017

Posted on August 28, 2017 by Rabbi Adam Chalom

This post is based on a sermon delivered at Kol Hadash Humanistic Congregation on August 25, 2017. You can hear audio of the sermon as delivered here.  2000 years ago, the Temple in Jerusalem was destroyed. This was a crushing … Continue reading →

Posted in General HJ | Leave a comment

Dealing with the “God” Question

Posted on May 19, 2017 by Rabbi Adam Chalom

This short list of 6 FAQ’s (Frequently Asked Questions) on the “God” question is intended to help Secular Humanistic Jewish teachers with their students and parents with their children. Continue reading →

Posted in General HJ, Humanistic Judaism journal | Leave a comment

Why Jewish Culture Matters

Posted on May 17, 2017 by Rabbi Adam Chalom

This post was sparked by preparation for a June 4, 2017 concert by the Maxwell Street Klezmer Band hosted by Kol Hadash Humanistic Congregation. Click here for more information or to sign up to attend. When some people hear “cultural Judaism” … Continue reading →

Posted in General HJ | 2 Comments

These Hands – Yom Kippur Morning 5777

Posted on October 20, 2016 by Rabbi Adam Chalom

What can these hands do? Continue reading →

Posted in General HJ, Holidays | 1 Comment