The people behind the voice.
Rabbi Adam Chalom, PhD leads a team of teachers, tutors, and long-time members of Kol Hadash Humanistic Congregation — from our Youth Education Director and Music Director to the classroom teachers our own children learn from every Sunday.
Rabbi Adam Chalom is a dynamic and illuminating speaker, a clear and inspiring teacher, and a warm and welcoming presence at Kol Hadash — a leading voice in the movement of Humanistic Judaism. He has served as the rabbi of Kol Hadash…
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Rabbi Emeritus Daniel Friedman was the rabbi at Congregation Beth Or in Deerfield, Illinois, for 35 years until his retirement in 2000. When he arrived, Beth Or was a Reform temple; he eventually led its conversion to Humanistic Judaism,…
Youth Education Director at Kol Hadash since 2019 and a member since 2013. Background in marketing communications and non-profit management. Grew up traditional in Oklahoma City and Atlanta and had an "aha!" moment discovering Humanistic…
Grew up as a Humanistic Jew and has been singing at Kol Hadash services since our founding; Music Director since 2014. MA in Learning Disabilities — brings that lens to every learner she works with, from Sunday School to B Mitzvah families.
Hebrew tutor since 2000 across the Chicagoland Jewish community. Was the first girl to have a Saturday-morning Bat Mitzvah at her childhood congregation. Certified Professional Coach — teaches Hebrew for comprehension and confidence, not…
Teaching Kol Hadash's 4th/5th grade class since 2018. BA in Psychology and a Master of Arts in Teaching (Elementary Education). Both of her daughters completed our Sunday School through Confirmation — she teaches from the inside.
Discovered Humanistic Judaism in 2005 and completed all three years of Kol Hadash's adult education cycle. A dentist by profession and a dog-agility competitor on the weekends — brings patience, curiosity, and a great sense of humor to the…
Our youngest learners' team. Michelle is a founding member of Kol Hadash (2001) who taught the 1st–3rd grade class for more than a decade; Irene co-leads the classroom with her, blending storytelling, art, and hands-on holiday projects.