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
Thursday, October 3, 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!
Adult Tot Make 'n Take: Rosh Hashana
Sunday, October 6, 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).
Yom Kippur Family Service
Saturday, October 12, 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 20, 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.
Hanukkah Family Celebration
Sunday, December 15, 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.
Tu B’Shevat Family Fruit Seder
Sunday, February 9, 10:30 am
A wonderful celebration of the cycling of the seasons and our connections to the natural world. Intended for all ages.
Purim Family Celebration
Sunday, March 16, 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.
Passover Family Seder
Sunday, April 6, 10:30 am
A fun and casual setting for children to learn about Passover's interesting history, and customs. Intended for all ages.
Adult & Tot Make 'n 
Take
Introduce your young child to secular celebrations of Jewish holidays through songs, stories and hands-on activities.
Children age 3-6 years with their grown-up join Kol Hadash Humanistic Congregation with Rabbi Adam Chalom for holiday stories, songs, crafts and fun! Each child will decorate their own special object - something different for each holiday - to take home. We will have a holiday-themed snack, too. There is time for adults to schmooze (chat) and connect with other parents with young children.
- 9:30-10:30am is for 3-6 year olds with their grown-up
- Open to everyone – with advance registration, please
- Free for Kol Hadash members, $10 per class for all others
- Siblings are welcome at either class.
Please contact our Youth Education Director, Ilana Shaffer, at youthed@KolHadash.com or 773-209-8266 with questions about our Youth Education.
Questions? Contact our administrator, Jeremy Owens, at (847) 383-5184 or info@KolHadash.com.