Kol Hadash participates with many local and national Jewish and Humanistic organizations to create a variety of opportunities for secular and Jewish connections and community.
Jewish and Humanistic Organizations
Society for Humanistic Judaism
Many members of Kol Hadash are active members of the Society for Humanistic Judaism,(SHJ), our national organization of Humanistic Jewish congregations and communities.
International Institute for Secular Humanistic Judaism
Rabbi Chalom also serves as the Dean for North America of the International Institute for Secular Humanistic Judaism (IISHJ), which offers rabbinic and leadership training, publications, and public events to further the movement's intellectual work.
jBaby Chicago
Throughout the year, for each major Jewish holiday, we present free storytime sessions for children 0-3 years old, funded by a grant from jBaby Chicago, a program of the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago.
Secular Coalition of America
Through our membership in the Society for Humanistic Judaism, we participate in the Secular Coalition for America, which advocates and lobbies on behalf of nontheistic Americans.
Chicago Coalition of Reason
Locally, we are members of the Chicago Coalition of Reason, which connects various Humanistic and non-theistic organizations in Chicagoland.
Values in Action
Through our Values in Action activities, we support many not-for-profit organizations, including:
A Safe Place
We collect Wish List items at High Holidays, and in the past have knitted blankets, built a garden, stocked a library, run 5ks and more.
Aspiritech
Kolhadash.com refresh (summer, 2017) was site-tested by Aspiritech, a non-profit organization based in Highland Park, IL. that trains and employs people with asperger’s syndrome and high-functioning autism for software testing and other quality assurance services.
Chai Lifeline
Community Alternatives
We collect winter Holiday gifts for children coping with disabling conditions.
PADS of Lake County
We serve dinner for the homeless at a local PADS shelter. We prepare meals and supervise overnight shelter for homeless men and women.
North Shore Unitarian Church
Our services are held at the beautiful North Shore Unitarian Church located at 2100 Half Day Road, Deerfield.