Humanistic Jews engage actively in Judaism throughout their lives by celebrating the cycle of life within a Jewish context. 

Humanistic rabbis and madrikhim/madrikhot (ordained ceremonial leaders) participate in birth celebrations, coming of age ceremonies (Bar/Bat Mitzvah and confirmation), adoption to Humanistic Judaism (Humanistic Judaism does not emphasize conversion, but a non-Jewish partner can engage or be adopted into our group of like-minded people committed to our personal and communal Jewish identity.

In Humanistic Judaism, life-cycle ceremonies are designed specifically to meet the very human needs of those participating in the ceremony. Well-trained leaders will listen carefully to what the individuals and families need and work with them to develop a ceremony that meets those needs, while being consistent with the values and philosophy of Humanistic Judaism.

Most celebrations may, but need not, be conducted by a rabbi or an ordained ceremonial leader (madrikh/madrikha).

Rabbi Jeffrey Schesnol is an Ordained Rabbi and member of the Association of Humanistic Rabbis. He can perform all life-cycle events which conform to Humanistic values and philosophy.

For additional information on Humanistic Celebrations, please CLICK HERE. 
To see our calendar of events, please CLICK HERE.

If you have questions regarding an event, celebration, gathering, or in general, please fill out the form below and one of our members will contact you.