Secular Humanistic Jews understand Judaism as the human-centered history, culture, civilization, ethical values, and shared fate of the Jewish people. Encompassing many languages and a vast body of literature, art, dance, music, and food, Judaism is much more than a set of religious beliefs and practices. Secular Humanistic Jews have a strong connection to Jewish history and culture and are committed to the future of the Jewish People. Secular Humanistic Jews rely on reason, rather than faith, to understand the world and believe that human intelligence and experience are capable of guiding their lives.

Secular Humanistic Jews believe that Jewish history is a human saga, a testament to the significance of human power and responsibility. We identify with the experience and culture of the Jewish people and we celebrate our Jewish identity at holidays and special moments of our lives using practices, rituals and language that are consistent with our secular beliefs and ideals. We enrich our knowledge by studying the collected teachings and experiences of the Jewish people, as well as modern ideas based on rational inquiry.

Secular Humanistic Jews build communities to help strengthen their Jewish identity and that of their children. These communities enable their members to grow together, learn more about their history, and embrace our wonderful Jewish heritage.

We have learned that our children's connection to their Jewish identity develops along with their involvement in community. Cultural Jewish communities help our children understand holidays and literature from a secular humanistic perspective. The educational programs teach children to be proud of their Jewish heritage - to value its unique culture and to participate in its rich traditions in a way that is compatible with their parents' secular beliefs. Secular Humanistic Judaism provides an alternative for secular Jews and their children to fully participate in Jewish life.