Publications
The International Institute for Secular Humanistic Judaism was created to serve as an intellectual and educational center, and one of the most important roles of an educational institution is to produce informative and enlightening materials. The IISHJ offers a variety of important publications for Secular and Humanistic Jews.
There are several ways to explore and obtain IISHJ publications
- Browse through our publications below – click on the cover image to browse the table of contents, to read the introduction or for more information.
- Download our current publications catalog (PDF) – a mail order form is included that can be printed out and returned by mail with a check or credit card (Visa/MC) information.
- IISHJ publications are available through Amazon.com – visit each publication’s page below for more information or for direct links to the Amazon listing.
- E-books of many IISHJ publications are now available in many formats, including Kindle, iBooks and Nook; see our list here.
If you have any questions, please contact our office at 847-383-6330 or email info@iishj.org. Discounts on bulk purchases (10 or more) or for educational institutions are available–call for more information.
Free discussion guides are available for selected publications – see specific book pages to download. More publications of interest to Secular and Humanistic Jews may also be found on the publication page of the Society for Humanistic Judaism.
Philosophy of Secular Humanistic Judaism
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Contemporary Humanistic Judaism: Beliefs, Values, Practices
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Judaism Beyond God
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Judaism in a Secular Age: An Anthology of Secular Humanistic Jewish Thought
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Beyond Tradition: The Struggle for a New Jewish Identity
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A Life of Courage: Sherwin Wine & Humanistic Judaism
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God-Optional Judaism
Jewish History
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A Provocative People: A Secular History of the Jew
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Jews and the Muslim World: Solving the Puzzle
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Reclaiming Jewish History
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The Quest for the Historical Israel: Debating Archaeology and the History of Early Israel
Inspiration
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Staying Sane in a Crazy World: A Guide to Rational Living
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Morning Meditations: Daily Meditations for Spiritual Humanists
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Secular Spirituality: Passionate Journey to a Rational Judaism
The Jewish Experience
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Humanist Readings in Jewish Folklore
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Pushcarts and Dreamers: Stories of Jewish Life in America
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Jews in the American Labor Movement: Past, Present, and Future
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Free Judaism & Religion in Israel