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Perspectives on Israel and Gaza
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With more and more campuses consumed with protests over the conflict in Gaza, reasoned debate and philosophical perspective are in short supply. Two recent adult educations at Kol Hadash offer some of each - feel free to watch and share, if not "enjoy"! Click the links below to view.
What Counts as Genocide?
The Laws of War and the Gaza Conflict
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Mazel tov to Molly Kleinman and her family on a wonderful Bat Mitzvah this weekend! She focused on tradition and change, varieties of the Shema and gefilte fish, and the importance of helping others - wonderful!
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Mazel Tov to Lori and Scott Gerberding on the upcoming marriage of their son Kevin.
Do you have news? We'd love to share it. Engagements, Weddings, Babies, B Mitzvahs, Anniversaries, Graduations, Awards, Nominations, Appointments, Honors, Achievements. Email Jeremy in the office at info@KolHadash.com with YOUR news.
Honor a mitzvah, wedding, a yartzheit, passing, or other special event with a donation. Celebrate a friend or loved one or wish them well in a time of difficulty by making a donation in their honor.
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6th/7th Grade
Class Shabbat Service
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Friday, April 26, 7:30pm
North Shore Unitarian Church
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Our 6th-7th grade class has been learning about antisemitism and the Holocaust, sadly relevant topics this school year. Join us for a special adult Shabbat to commemorate the tragedy and to learn from it.
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We had a wonderful Passover Seder of 80+ people this week. It's always so great when we get to celebrate together. Thank you to Jim Lederer and everyone at Bluegrass Restaurant in Highland Park for making our seder a smashing success!
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Development Committee Meeting
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Thursday, April 25, 7:30pm
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This committee plans our annual gala parties and works on fundraising ideas. If you'd like to attend this meeting or have questions, please contact David Hirsch at development@KolHadash.com.
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Sunday, April 28
Our Sunday School at
Deerfield High School
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9:30-11:30am - Sunday School
9:30-11:30am - Sunday School Tryout & Open House
11:00-11:30am - Secular Week of Action Student Volunteer Session
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Open House & Sunday School Tryout
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Sunday, April 28, 9:30am
at our Sunday School at Deerfield High School
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We welcome non-members to join us - there is no expectation of a commitment by coming to this program.
Are you thinking about how to expose your children to Jewish culture and identity? Your family is welcome to ‘try out’ our Sunday School by visiting their grade’s class for the day. Kol Hadash Humanistic Congregation holds weekly Sunday School classes for students in Kindergarten through Confirmation. Each class has a well-defined curriculum, covering topics in Jewish history, literature and culture. We encourage children to value their Jewish identity and to think for themselves. Our whole school -- students, teachers, and families -- come together to celebrate Jewish holidays as well as for special programs on Jewish culture, community service activities and more. Questions to Ilana Shaffer at youthed@kolhadash.com or 773-209-8266
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All-Student Volunteer Session
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Sunday, April 28, 11:00-11:30am
at our Sunday School at Deerfield High School
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For the Secular Week of Action, we have an All-Student Volunteer Session benefiting Mimi’s House that provides support and resources to those impacted by the child welfare system. Please participate in our Mimi’s House Collection Drive by bringing their most-needed items. Please see list below of Collection Drive most-needed items. After this student volunteer session, local elementary school children in the foster care system will receive a backpack full of the items from our Collection Drive along with a handmade card and small toy. Questions to Ilana Shaffer at youthed@kolhadash.com or 773-209-8266.
Collection Drive, most-needed items:
* Shampoo, travel size 3oz
* Conditioner, travel size 3oz
* Toothbrush, child-size, individually wrapped
* Toothpaste, travel size .85oz
* Body Wash, travel size 3oz
* Dental Floss or Dental Floss Picks, individually wrapped
* Deodorant, individually wrapped
* Underwear, pack of 5-7, for all genders, children’s size 6-10
* Socks, pack of 6-10, for all genders, children’s small-medium
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Mondays at 11:45am
Di Pescara in Northbrook Court
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Join us at Di Pescara’s in Northbrook Court for canasta & lunch. Great fun! Everyone invited! Questions? Contact Joyce Hirsch 847-446-6949 or jah231@comcast.net
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Join Us to Honor Rabbi Adam
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Saturday, June 8, 7:00pm
North Shore Unitarian Church
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Let's honor Rabbi Chalom's contributions by learning, singing & celebrating the Humanistic Jewish Movement to which he has devoted his professional life. The evening will include a reception before the service ― a short Havdalah service, including the Kol Hadash Choir! ― guest speaker Paul Golin (Executive Director of the Society for Humanistic Judaism) on the past 20 and next 20 years of our movement and our Jewish Community ― presentations and tributes to Rabbi Chalom ― a special dessert buffet oneg. Click the button below to register today!
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Women's Group: Online Chat
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Join us on the first Wednesday night of each month. It's a wonderful opportunity to socialize without leaving home! Questions? Contact Judy Rosenzweig at jwr449@att.net
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Graduation & Ordination Shabbat
Friday, May 3, 6:00pm
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This Shabbat, the International Institute for Secular Humanistic Judaism will ordain two new Humanistic rabbis and graduate 9 Life Cycle Officiants and Leaders/Madrikhim. The celebration is taking place at the Congregation for Humanistic Judaism of Metro Detroit (formerly Birmingham Temple), whose services stream live on their YouTube channel. Visit iishj.org/2024-ordination-conference-registration/
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Adult Learning: Arguing Jewishly:
Dispute, Debate, Dialogue – A Day of Learning
Saturday, May 4
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As part of its ordination celebration, the International Institute for Secular Humanistic Judaism is hosting a “Day of Learning” at the Congregation for Humanistic Judaism of Metro Detroit. Visit iishj.org/2024-ordination-conference-registration/ for more information or to register for the Zoom webinar.
8:00am-8:50am – Secular Humanistic Torah Study featuring Rabbi Jeffrey Falick (CHJ-Detroit) and Rabbi Sivan Maas (Tmura-IISHJ) on “Achrei Mot” (Leviticus 16:1–18:30).
9:00am-9:50am – Arguing Jewishly I: From Kvetch (complaint) to Community featuring Rabbi Adam Chalom, Rabbi Susan Averbach, Rabbi Jodi Kornfeld and Rabbi Denise Handlarski. Over the centuries, Jewish civilization found ways to domesticate disputes, accepting multiple interpretations and diverging opinions. How can this tradition of debate provide models we can use to deal with differences today?
10:00am-10:50am – Arguing Jewishly II: The Power of Words featuring Rabbi Adam Chalom, Rabbi Denise Handlarski, Rabbi Sivan Maas. Today, we argue ever more fiercely over the meaning of words: “free speech” “Zionishm” “justice” “antisemitism” “democracy” are just some of the battlefields. Can our Jewish past teach our present how to constructively disagree?
Remember, be sure to register for the Zoom webinar at iishj.org/2024-ordination-conference-registration/
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Values in Action at Highwood Food Bank
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Friday, April May 3 & 17 at 2:45-5:00pm
Fort Sheridan Metra Station
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Ellen V. & Philip L. Glass Holocaust Commemorative Series: Honoring the Past to Transform the Future: Yom HaShoah Commemoration
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On-site @ Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center (9603 Woods Dr., Skokie, IL 60077)
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Join us for a poignant and reflective afternoon as Illinois Holocaust Museum, Sheerit Hapleitah of Metropolitan Chicago, Jewish United Fund/Jewish Federation of Chicago, and CJE SeniorLife Holocaust Community Services commemorate Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day) and mark the 15th anniversary of Illinois Holocaust Museum.
This powerful intergenerational commemoration will be led by Sam Harris, Holocaust Survivor and Museum President Emeritus; Muriel Blumstein, 2nd-Generation descendant of Holocaust Survivors and daughter of Museum Founder and Board Member Barbara Steiner (z”l); and Dan Thalheimer, 3rd-Generation descendant of Holocaust Survivors, Museum Board Member, Co-Founder of 3G Chicago, and grandson of Museum Founders and Board Members Walter (z”l) and Eva Thalheimer. The commemoration will also include remarks by dignitaries; a candle-lighting ceremony featuring Survivors, descendants of Survivors, and community leaders; a reading of the Legacy of Holocaust Survivors and the Pledge of Acceptance of the Second Generation; as well as memorial prayers and song chanted by Hazzan Jacob Sandler from North Suburban Synagogue Beth El. Judge Abbey Romanek, Museum Board Vice President, will serve as the master of ceremonies.
Together, we will honor the memory of those who were murdered during the Shoah and pay tribute to those who survived and have made a better world for us all.
Registration: https://ihm.ec/yomhashoah2024
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Saturday, May 18, 5:00-7:00pm
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A casual way for our Sunday School families to meet up and chat and enjoy a meal together in one of our homes. Each family will bring a dish for the potluck dinner (you’ll let us know of allergies or dietary restrictions). And, you will also have the materials and blessings for a brief Havdallah service (marking the end of Shabbat).
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