Orthodox Jewish Humanism
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Orthodox Jewish Humanism or Frum Humanism is a Humanist movement but, unlike Humanistic Judaism, is not secular in anyway, shape, or form. Thus, the term "Orthodox." This group of Humanists are Orthodox Jews from many sects of Orthodoxy, including, but not limited to Hassidic groups; for example, members of Chabad may be found within the movement. Haredi Jews can also be found within this movement.
The basic belief of Frum Humanism is the that one can't truly serve God without serving one's fellow. Members of the movement place a large role on Social Justice, including health care and helping to end poverty. Frum Humanists point to the Torah and other parts of the Tanakh as evidence for their beliefs. For example:
7. If there will be among you a needy person, from one of your brothers in one of your cities, in your land the Lord, your God, is giving you, you shall not harden your heart, and you shall not close your hand from your needy brother. 8. Rather, you shall open your hand to him, and you shall lend him sufficient for his needs, which he is lacking. 9. Beware, lest there be in your heart an unfaithful thought, saying, "The seventh year, the year of release has approached," and you will begrudge your needy brother and not give him, and he will cry out to the Lord against you, and it will be a sin to you. 10. You shall surely give him, and your heart shall not be grieved when you give to him; for because of this thing the Lord, your God, will bless you in all your work and in all your endeavors. 11. For there will never cease to be needy within the land. Therefore, I command you, saying, you shall surely open your hand to your brother, to your poor one, and to your needy one in your land.-Devarim (Deuteronomy) 15.7-11
13. You shall not oppress your fellow. You shall not rob. The hired worker's wage shall not remain with you overnight until morning. 14. You shall not curse a deaf person. You shall not place a stumbling block before a blind person, and you shall fear your God. I am the Lord.... 16. You shall not stand idly by while your neighbor's blood is shed...18...you shall love your neighbor as yourself. I am the Lord.-Vayikra (Leviticus) 19.13-18
11. Therefore, because you have trodden on poor, and the burden of grain you take from him, houses of hewn stone you have built but you shall not dwell therein, precious vineyards you have planted, but you shall not drink their wine. 12. For I know that your transgressions are many, and your sins are mighty; you who oppress the just, taking ransom, and turning aside the needy in the gate.-Amos 5.11-12
