From 144989fb15de03bb73e35bef800206522f2215ff Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: LinuxRocks2000 Date: Sun, 7 Apr 2024 22:21:26 -0400 Subject: [PATCH] Update humanism.md --- humanism.md | 18 ++++++++++++++++-- 1 file changed, 16 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/humanism.md b/humanism.md index c4585aa..a4170e1 100644 --- a/humanism.md +++ b/humanism.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- layout: default -title: Humanism +title: Humanistic Judaism --- Humanism is a focus on action instead of wishful thinking and an occupation with the affairs and general welfare of humankind. @@ -14,4 +14,18 @@ We believe in an inclusive Judaism which affirms humanitarian values and is at p Our focus in Judaism is primarily on secular worldly/humanistic matters namely the concept of Tikkun Olam (fixing the world) along with values such as equality and Social Justice. -Our humanism is apolitical and doesn’t discriminate based on belief, ethnicity, nationality, sex, orientation, race, etc. To us all humans are inherently equal. \ No newline at end of file +Our humanism is apolitical and doesn’t discriminate based on belief, ethnicity, nationality, sex, orientation, race, etc. To us all humans are inherently equal. + +We celebrate Judaism’s cultural diversity and acknowledge that Jews come from many cultures. + +There is no way to look Jewish, rather Jews have a variety of customs and traditions from all over the world. + +Our focus is on Kuwaiti Jews and their heritage namely in Kuwait and abroad and the Mizrahi culture in general. + +We do not privilege one tradition over another rather we connect with the heritage of our lands and seek to accommodate a plurality of traditions in our members to connect with the wider Jewish world. + +Kuwait has a special place in our hearts given that our initiative was based on it and on serving its Jewish community. + +However as humanists our vision is worldwide and our concern reflects many cultures both Jewish and non-Jewish. + +We seek to promote a safe space where differences are understood and respected. This is a community to celebrate humanity as a whole with a focus on Judaism and preserving Mizrahi culture.