Monthly Archives: August 2017

The New Jewish Landscape – 2017

Posted on August 28, 2017 by Rabbi Adam Chalom

This post is based on a sermon delivered at Kol Hadash Humanistic Congregation on August 25, 2017. You can hear audio of the sermon as delivered here.  2000 years ago, the Temple in Jerusalem was destroyed. This was a crushing … Continue reading →

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Forgiveness – Thoughts for Elul 5777

Posted on August 18, 2017 by Rabbi Adam Chalom

Elul, the last month of the Jewish year, can be a time of introspection and reflection. Rather than appealing beyond our world for forgiveness, we can turn to each other to both ask and offer a new chance, and we … Continue reading →

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Forbidden Phrases for the New Year 5778

Posted on August 15, 2017 by Rabbi Adam Chalom

These talks will be part of High Holiday services in September 2017 for Kol Hadash Humanistic Congregation and later available on The Kol Hadash Podcast and as separate posts here (adult events only). If you are interested in celebrating the Jewish New Year with us in Deerfield, … Continue reading →

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