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

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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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  • Thursday ,
    DecDecember  7 , 2023
     
     
    Steering Committee
    Thursday, Dec 7th 7:30p to 9:00p
    The Steering Committee meets monthly. Members are welcome to attend Steering Committee meetings; contact the chair at scchair@KolHadash.com if you wish to attend or if you have questions.

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  • Friday ,
    DecDecember  8 , 2023
     
     
    Shabbat Service: Humanistic Hanukkah Shabbat
    Friday, Dec 8th 7:30p to 9:00p
    Join us to light candles, sing songs, spin dreidels and enjoy lots of candles - for Shabbat and for Hanukkah! You are also encouraged to bring your own menorah along to light it with us.

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  • Friday ,
    DecDecember  8 , 2023
     
     
    Community Alternatives Hanukkah Gift Collection
    Friday, Dec 8th 7:30p to 9:00p
    The Kol Hadash Values in Action Committee is collecting gifts for children in need by participating in the Community Alternatives Unlimited holiday giveaway program. See this flyer for details (including a wish list). Contact Jeremy at info@KolHadash.com with questions.

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  • Sunday ,
    DecDecember  10 , 2023
     
     
    Sunday School
    Sunday, Dec 10th 9:30a to 11:30a
    Kol Hadash's Youth Education is a once-a-week program - we meet weekly on Sunday Mornings. SUNDAY SCHOOL: We have weekly Sunday School class at 9:30-11:30am for Kindergarten through 9th Grade Confirmation. HEBREW LEARNING: Our 5th grade students initially learn Hebrew through Individual Tutoring in half-hour sessions, which families schedule at their convenience directly with our Tutor. In 6th grade, our students further their Hebrew learning at Sunday School in Rabbi Adam Chalom’s B Mitzvah Prep class. In preparation for their B Mitzvah, our students will again meet with our Hebrew Tutor for individual sessions. ADULT-TOT: Our enrichment class for 2-6 years olds with a grown-up, Preschool Jewish Discovery, meets monthly on Sundays at 10:30-11:30am. It is free and open to everyone - come once or every month! FAMILY PROGRAMS: About one Sunday a month, our whole school -- students, teachers, families, and guests -- come together to celebrate Jewish holidays as well as for special programs on Jewish culture, community service activities and more. Please join us to celebrate the Jewish holidays - our family programs are free and open to everyone! SUNDAY SCHOOL TRY OUT: Wondering whether we are a fit for your family? We welcome you to join us to find out - there is no expectation of a commitment. Are you thinking about how to expose your children to Jewish culture and identity? Your family is welcome to ‘try out’ our Sunday School by visiting their grade’s class for the day. Kol Hadash Humanistic Congregation holds weekly Sunday School classes for students in Kindergarten through 9th grade Confirmation. Each class has a well-defined curriculum, covering topics in Jewish history, literature and culture. We encourage children to value their Jewish identity and to think for themselves. Each month, our whole school -- students, teachers, and families -- come together to celebrate Jewish holidays as well as for special programs on Jewish culture, community service activities and more. Questions to Youth Education Director Ilana Shaffer at youthed@kolhadash.com or 773-209-8266

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  • Sunday ,
    DecDecember  10 , 2023
     
     
    Community Alternatives Hanukkah Gift Collection
    Sunday, Dec 10th 9:30a to 11:30a
    The Kol Hadash Values in Action Committee is collecting gifts for children in need by participating in the Community Alternatives Unlimited holiday giveaway program. See this flyer for details (including a wish list). Contact Jeremy at info@KolHadash.com with questions.

    MORE INFO

 

Thu, December 7 2023 24 Kislev 5784