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Holiday Celebrations for Families and Children

For all major Jewish holidays, we have fun celebrations for children that give them an
understanding of Jewish culture, literature, history, values and ethics, and help them
explore what “Being Jewish” and “Doing Jewish” mean to them. 
 
 
 
 

Visit Kol Hadash for children-friendly Jewish celebrations throughout the year. Parents, grandparents and guests are always welcome! All family holiday celebrations are free and open to everyone.

For more information, contact our administrator, Jeremy Owens, at info@KolHadash.com, or 847/383-5184.

 

Rosh Hashana Family Service

 Saturday, September 16, 2:00 pm

 
Kol Hadash Humanistic Congregation 
at the North Shore Unitarian Church
2100 Half Day Road, Deerfield
 

A wonderful way for families to celebrate together in a relaxed and child-friendly atmosphere. Intended for families with children ages 4-11 (and their grown-up), but younger children are very welcome — we have a high noise tolerance!

 

High Holidays for Tots

Sunday, September 17, 9:30 am

Kol Hadash Sunday School at Deerfield High School
1959 N. Waukegan Road, Deerfield
 

A fun way to sing, dance and play our way into the Jewish New Year! Intended for families with children ages 0-6 (and their grown-up). See this flyer for more information

 
 
 

Yom Kippur Family Service

Monday, September 25, 2:00 pm

 
Kol Hadash Humanistic Congregation 
at the North Shore Unitarian Church
2100 Half Day Road, Deerfield
 

 An opportunity to reflect on new beginnings together. Intended for families with children ages 4-11 (and their grown-up), but younger children are very welcome — The room is noisy with all the shofar-blowing!

 

Sukkot Family Celebration

Sunday, October 1, 4:00 pm

 
Kol Hadash Humanistic Congregation 
at the North Shore Unitarian Church
2100 Half Day Road, Deerfield
 

At Kol Hadash our celebration lives outdoors, where we gather in and around our sukkah [holiday hut] sharing stories and singing songs. See this flyer for more information.

 
 

Hanukkah Family Celebration

Sunday, December 10, 10:30 am

Kol Hadash Sunday School at Deerfield High School
1959 N. Waukegan Road, Deerfield
 

Our warm and welcoming Hanukkah celebration is open to everyone and will shed “new light” on an old tradition. Advance registration is required and there is a small fee to cover the cost of lunch. See this flyer for more information.

 

 

Tu B’Shevat Family Fruit Seder

Sunday, January 21, 10:30 am

Kol Hadash Sunday School at Deerfield High School
1959 N. Waukegan Road, Deerfield
 

A wonderful celebration of the cycling of the seasons and our connections to the natural world. Intended for all ages. See this flyer for more information.

 
 
 
 

Purim Family Celebration

Sunday, March 17, 10:30 am

Kol Hadash Sunday School at Deerfield High School
1959 N. Waukegan Road, Deerfield
 

 A grand time dressing in costume and playing games, while celebrating the triumph of good over evil in the biblical tale of Queen Esther. Activities for all ages. See this flyer for more information.

 
 
 

Passover Family Seder

Sunday, April 21, 10:30 am

Kol Hadash Sunday School at Deerfield High School
1959 N. Waukegan Road, Deerfield
 

 A fun and casual setting for children to learn about Passover's interesting history, and customs. Intended for all ages. See this flyer for more information.

 
 

See, Sing, Celebrate!

Ages 0-2 with a grown-up

10:30-11:30 am on selected Sundays
Kol Hadash Sunday School at Deerfield High School
1959 Waukegan Road (park and enter through rear/east entrance)

Advance registration for Kol Hadash members (free)
Advance registration for non-members ($10 per class).  

Help your child experience Jewish holidays each month for the first (or second) time! Join Rabbi Adam Chalom and Kol Hadash Humanistic Congregation for music, stories and fun. Parents can schmooze (socialize) while their kids snack and play, and each family will take home something they’ve made to make their holiday more meaningful.

 

Jewish Discovery

Ages 3-6 with a grown-up

9:30-10:30 am on selected Sundays
Kol Hadash Sunday School at Deerfield High School
1959 Waukegan Road (park and enter through rear/east entrance)

Advance registration for Kol Hadash members (free)
Advance registration for non-members ($10 per class).

Join Rabbi Adam Chalom and Kol Hadash Humanistic Congregation to explore a Jewish holiday each month through interactive songs, books and hands-on activities. Each family will take home something they’ve made to make their holiday more meaningful. There is time for a snack and for children and parents to socialize, too. At-home resources will be provided.

Questions? Contact our administrator, Jeremy Owens, at (847) 383-5184 or info@KolHadash.com.

Mon, September 25 2023 10 Tishrei 5784