Kol Hadash: Chicago‘s home for Humanistic Judaism

Welcome to Kol Hadash, the only full-service Humanistic Jewish congregation in the Chicago area. read

Join us for an exploration of: Half Jewish? The Heirs of Intermarriage read

Discover a Judaism that is relevant to your everyday life...consider joining Kol Hadash! read

Reserve your place today! Seating is limited! read

Rabbi Chalom's two-year Adult Education course continues this year with Jewish Culture & Philosophy read

Kol Hadash members have many opportunities to assist people in need read

Take a look at the beautiful new ark, hand-crafted by Kol Hadash member Phil Reed read

Upcoming Events

Sunday School with PreK: February 5

Tu B'Shevat Seder: Sunday, February 5

6th-Grade Hebrew School: Sunday, February 5

B'nai Mitzvah Class: Monday, February 6

4th/5th Grade Family Service: Friday, February 10

Rabbi Adam Chalom

Rabbi Adam Chalom Rabbi Adam Chalom’s family is a microcosm of the Jewish world. His mother comes from an Ashkenazi East European Yiddish Socialist and Reform Judaism background and was born in the Midwest, while his father comes from the Brooklyn community of Syrian Sephardic Orthodox Jews. They found common ground in Humanistic Judaism, and Adam was raised as a Humanistic Jew at the Birmingham Temple in suburban Detroit, Michigan, the founding congregation of Humanistic Judaism.

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