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Meg McSherry Breslin Chicago Tribute:

On the surface, Deerfield's Congregation Beth Or can have the look and feel of any number of Jewish congregations. There's the Friday night synagogue service with the rabbi at the helm, celebrations of Jewish holidays and lively youth education classes.

Yet most members have a vastly different approach to their Jewish faith: They don't believe in God.

Beth Or is part of the Humanistic Judaism movement, a relatively tiny group of Jews who derive inspiration from other people, not a supreme power. ...

"If I didn't think there was a deity that was answering my questions, then it felt very hypocritical to say those kinds of words," he said. "Yet I felt a strong sense of identity with the Jewish culture and my Jewish roots. Humanistic Judaism offered a way to celebrate my Jewishness without compromising my principles."

Humanist sect also honors its Jewish roots

Richard Evans Lee
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The focus on Humanistic Judaism is on humanity. The Tribune article you reference accurately describes the religion as atheistic. More information is available at http://kolhadash.com

Posted by: Ron | March 28, 2004 9:37 AM

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