William and Sandra discovered Kol Hadash when they were looking for an officiant for their wedding. They choose Rabbi Chalom, and decided to also check out Kol Hadash as a community. They became members a few short months after their wedding. William is a previous member of the American Humanist Association. They live in Palatine.
Sandra and Giovanni started their son in Sunday School at a Reform congregation near their home but came to Kol Hadash looking for an alternative where they could feel more comfortable. Sandra attended an Orthodox Jewish day school. Giovanni was raised in a Catholic home. They live in Long Grove.
Michelle decided to join Kol Hadash after attending a number of our events and feeling that Kol Hadash is a good place to put down roots. She lives in Deerfield with her daughter.
Reform congregation that never felt quite right for her, and Bruce attended a Conservative congregation. Their first visit to Kol Hadash was a Confirmation service. They were impressed with what the students had to say and hoped their own children would be as thoughtful when they reached that age. They live in Deerfield.