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		                                    Celebrate Jewish culture in a meaningful way		                                </span>
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		                                    We believe in the power of people		                                </span>
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		                                    A relevant Jewish education for the next generation		                                </span>
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		                                    Connect with like-minded people who do not think alike		                                </span>
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		                                    Live in harmony with what you believe		                                </span>

Doing Jewish Differently

We celebrate Jewish identity and culture by replacing worship with human responsibility and equality.

 
 
 

People not Prayer

Human beings have the intelligence and wisdom to determine the purpose and course of their lives, free of supernatural guidance.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Welcoming Intercultural Families and LGBTQIA+

Everyone should celebrate who they are, including intercultural families who feel connected to both Jewish and other religious or cultural heritages.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Engaging Rabbi

"To be Jewish is to be an heir to Jewish tradition, not a museum curator. The tradition is ours to adapt and use consistent with our values and beliefs." -- Rabbi Adam Chalom

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Customized B Mitzvahs

Instead of being assigned the weekly Torah portion, we empower our students to think for themselves and choose their reading from the Torah or other Jewish literature based on their interests and inspiration.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Meaningful Holiday Celebrations

Instead of doing things because "that's the way they've always been done," we explore the meaning behind holiday traditions and adapt them for today.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Innovative Membership Model

Money should not matter in finding a meaningful connection. Members freely choose their annual financial contribution, another example of how we "say what we mean and mean what we say."

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

Please join us for our upcoming events

Guests are always welcome!

 

Upcoming Events

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  • Monday ,
    SepSeptember  25 , 2023
     
     
    Yom Kippur Family Service

    Monday, Sep 25th 2:00p to 3:00p
    Being a Parent Being a child is hard, but so is parenting. Together we’ll explore what parents can do to develop their own power and voice while still loving and listening to their families. Our Family services are aimed at children ages 4-11 though all are welcome to attend. These services are free and open to everyone. No advanced reservation is required. For children up to age 6 along with a grown up, we have High Holidays for Tots on Sunday, September 17 at 9:30-10:30am at our Sunday School at Deerfield High School. This program is free and open to everyone. Advanced registration is encouraged please follow this to register.

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  • Monday ,
    SepSeptember  25 , 2023
     
     
    Yom Kippur Memorial Service

    Monday, Sep 25th 3:30p to 5:00p

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  • Friday ,
    SepSeptember  29 , 2023
     
     
    Values in Action at Highwood Food Bank

    Friday, Sep 29th 2:45p to 5:00p
    Join us at the Highwood Food Bank as we load groceries into cars. The Highwood Food Bank has permanently moved to the Fort Sheridan Metra Station, south of the corner of Sheridan Road and Old Elm Road, east side of the tracks. Volunteers will park west of the Starbucks in spaces facing the tracks (no cost to park). Email valuesinaction@KolHadash.com if you are interested in volunterring with us, or have any questions.

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  • Sunday ,
    OctOctober  1 , 2023
     
     
    No Sunday School

    Sunday, Oct 1st 9:30a to 11:30a

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  • Sunday ,
    OctOctober  1 , 2023
     
     
    Sukkot Family Service & Pizza Dinner

    Sunday, Oct 1st 4:00p to 6:00p
    Celebrate fall by joining us for our free, all-ages event in our Sukkah to celebrate the harvest festival of Sukkot. Rabbi Adam Chalom will lead a brief service - you’ll have a chance to hold the lulav branches and etrog fruit - and sing along with the guitar. We will have hands-on craft activities for children, who can hang their creations in our Sukkah or take them home. Please bring chairs or blankets to sit in and around our sukkah (and there is a rain plan on-site!). Our celebration then moves indoors for a pizza dinner, including salad, fruit and dessert (gluten-free options available). The dinner is $5 per-person (children 5 and under are free).

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Mon, September 25 2023 10 Tishrei 5784