The worldwide Secular Humanistic Jewish movement has grown to include many individuals and communities that wish to participate in building a contemporary form of Jewishness and to define more precisely the meaning of their identification with the Jewish people. There is no single way to be Jewish.
Jewish identity is a developing historical phenomenon.
Jews in many places throughout history have developed varied ways to affirm and express their identity. Secular Humanistic Judaism recognizes this pluralism, both within the Jewish people as a whole and among Secular Humanistic Jews, as an essential feature of Jewish life. An integral part of Jewish identity is a deep attachment to the state of Israel, its culture, and its people. Secular Humanistic Jews seek to make their words and actions reflect their convictions. Secular Humanistic Jews derive inspiration, appreciation, and enlightenment from Jewish experience and creativity, both past and present, as well as from the experience and creativity of other cultures.