God-Optional Judaism: Alternatives for Cultural Jews Who Love Their History, Heritage and Community will be re-issued in the fall of 2016 and will be available from Jewish Currents, CSJO, and Amazon. The book provides ways for non-religious Jews to celebrate holidays and life cycle occasions and includes chapters on the diverse history of the Jewish people and on how to find or found a community of cultural Jews in which you can be Jewish in a way that is authentic both to you and to Jewish tradition. Written in a chatty, informal style, the book gives examples of how various cultural Jews have expressed their Jewishness with continuity, connection and commitment. Available by contacting info@tri-valleyculturaljews.So many books, so little time.
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God-Optional Judaism: Alternatives for Cultural Jews Who Love Their History, Heritage and Community will be re-issued in the fall of 2016 and will be available from Jewish Currents, CSJO, and Amazon. The book provides ways for non-religious Jews to celebrate holidays and life cycle occasions and includes chapters on the diverse history of the Jewish people and on how to find or found a community of cultural Jews in which you can be Jewish in a way that is authentic both to you and to Jewish tradition. Written in a chatty, informal style, the book gives examples of how various cultural Jews have expressed their Jewishness with continuity, connection and commitment. Available by contacting info@tri-valleyculturaljews.
We Rejoice in Our Heritage: Home Rituals for Secular and Humanistic Jews provides non-religious Jews with rituals that acknowledge and celebrate Jewish heritage with no references to any deity. Available from CSJO.org or by contacting info@tri-valleyculturaljews.
Kumzits! A Festivity of Instant Jewish Songs (with Pat Martz) is a compendium of 44 non-religious Jewish songs that are easy to learn, easy to sing, and have real meaning. Chords, words and music. $15. Available by contacting info@tri-valleyculturaljews.
Understanding Secular Humanistics Judaism. A collection of essays by leaders of the movement. Out of print. Contact info@tri-valleyculturaljews.