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
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