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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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  • Monday ,
    MarMarch  20 , 2023
     
     
    Women's Group: Canasta

    Monday, Mar 20th 1:30p to 2:00p
    If you like to kibbitz, come to canasta. You like the company of other awesome Kol Hadash women. All are welcome. For more information about all WE Group activities, contact Joyce Hirsch (WE@kolhadash.com)

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  • Tuesday ,
    MarMarch  21 , 2023
     
     
    Adult Education: Contemporary

    Tuesday, Mar 21st 7:30p to 8:30p
    Over the last twenty-five years, the movement of Secular Humanistic Judaism has had to negotiate the differences between “secular Jewishness” and “Humanistic Judaism.” Some prefer community schools, others appreciate the support of congregations. What they all share is an approach to Jewish life—cultural, this-worldly, appreciating the past and creating for the future.

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  • Friday ,
    MarMarch  24 , 2023
     
     
    Values in Action at Highwood Food Bank

    Friday, Mar 24th 2:45p to 5:00p
    Join us at the Highwood Food Bank as we load groceries into cars. The Highwood Food Bank has permanently moved to the Fort Sheridan Metra Station, south of the corner of Sheridan Road and Old Elm Road, east side of the tracks. Volunteers will park west of the Starbucks in spaces facing the tracks (no cost to park). Email valuesinaction@KolHadash.com if you are interested in volunterring with us, or have any questions.

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  • Sunday ,
    MarMarch  26 , 2023
     
     
    No Sunday School

    Sunday, Mar 26th (All day)

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  • Monday ,
    MarMarch  27 , 2023
     
     
    Women's Group: Canasta

    Monday, Mar 27th 1:30p to 2:00p
    If you like to kibbitz, come to canasta. You like the company of other awesome Kol Hadash women. All are welcome. For more information about all WE Group activities, contact Joyce Hirsch (WE@kolhadash.com)

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