Great Thinkers, Jews and Non Jews

In his continuing exploration of the Roots of Secular Humanistic Judaism, Rabbi Adam Chalom, Dean for North America of the International Institute for Secular Humanistic Judaism, discusses two groups of thinkers tangentially related to the movement. The first are non-Jewish philosophers of secularism and humanism, from the ancient Greek Epicurus to contemporary thinkers and activists. They are not part of the Jewish story, but they share our beliefs and values. The second are secularized modern Jews, many of them famous, who may share our approach to life but may be more inspirational in their example than in their thoughts about Judaism.

For more on the Roots of Secular Humanistic Judaism, these titles are recommended:
- Judaism in a Secular Age: An Anthology of Secular Humanistic Jewish Thought (ed. Kogel & Katz).

- Beyond Tradition: The Struggle for a New Jewish Identity (ed. Cousens).

For more information on the International Institute for Secular Humanistic Judaism, visit www.iishj.org.

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