Holiday Celebrations for Families and Children
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.