Meet Our Members

 

Wanted a More Relevant Judaism

Irene & Al

Buffalo Grove, Illinois

Irene and Al came to High Holiday services to see if Humanistic Judaism was right for them. They were both brought up Reform and they raised their two children Reform, but they wanted a congregation that focused on how to be Jewish in today's world. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Impressed with Students' Confirmation Speeches

Alisa & Bruce and Family

Deerfield, Illinois

Alisa grew up in a 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. 

 

 

 

 

Disillusioned with Conservative Judaism

Leah & Helga and Family

Highland Park, Illinois

Leah belonged to a Conservative synagogue but left disillusioned and had been unaffiliated for quite a few years. She and Helga attended several Kol Hadash High Holiday Family Services with their son and found that the services resonated with them. Our philosophy feels true to both their individual beliefs and family structure.

 

Willing to Drive an Hour Each Way!

Nancy & Mike and Family

Geneva, Illinois

While on vacation, Nancy and Mike heard Rabbi Chalom speak. At the time, they belonged to a Reconstructionist congregation, but after their conversation with Rabbi Chalom, they joined Kol Hadash. They didn't even mind driving one hour each way to bring their son to Sunday School.

 

Emma & Tony

Highwood, Illinois

Emma was raised Catholic but discovered that her family had hidden Jewish roots. Tony was also raised Catholic but never felt connected to the Church. They started visiting different Jewish congregations in the hopes of making a connection to Judaism. They found that Kol Hadash’s liturgy, music and community were the perfect fit.