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Humanistic Judaism

Okay, kiddo, so there's a type of Judaism called humanistic Judaism. It's kind of like regular Judaism, but it focuses more on things like goodness, kindness, and being a good person.

Imagine you have a list of things that make you a good person, like sharing with your friends or helping a lost puppy. Humanistic Judaism is all about doing those things and trying to make the world a better place.

Another thing that's different about humanistic Judaism is that it doesn't always believe in a God or higher power like some other types of Judaism do. Instead, it puts emphasis on celebrating Jewish culture and history, and using those things to create a sense of community and belonging.

So, in short, humanistic Judaism is all about being a good person and part of a community, even if you don't necessarily believe in a higher power. It celebrates Jewish culture and history, and encourages people to do good things to make the world a better place.