Denise Handlarski is the rabbi of SecularSynagogue.com, an online community for Jews and those who wish to hang out with Jews.
She serves people who are Jewish, Jew-ish, secular, agnotic, atheist, spiritual but not religious, or culturally Jewish. She is an ordained rabbi through the International Institute for Secular Humanistic Judaism and a member of the Association of Humanistic Rabbis. She is licenced to perform life cycle events including wedding ceremonies, funerals and memorials, baby namings, and Bar and Bat Mitzvahs.
Humanistic Judaism has a focus on how Jewish identity can bring meaning to our lives and deepen our experiences of our relationships, our communities, and our world. Denise’s particular focus is on “Tikkun Olam,” or repairing the world, and how Jewish culture encourages ethical behaviour. Delighting in and reflecting human creativity, intellect, and emotion, Denise creates ceremonies that inspire those being celebrated and in attendance.
