ABOUT
Our Community
Kol Hadash means "New Voice" in Hebrew. Honoring tradition with authenticity, learning and growing as humans, sharing meals, laughter and a sense of belonging...these are the values at the heart of Kol Hadash. Members have been raised in every branch of Judaism and come from many parts of the world. We are of mixed religious backgrounds,
Kol Hadash means "New Voice" in Hebrew. Honoring tradition with authenticity, learning and growing as humans, sharing meals, laughter and a sense of belonging...these are the values at the heart of Kol Hadash. Members have been raised in every branch of Judaism and come from many parts of the world. We are of mixed religious backgrounds, singles, Holocaust survivors, raised unaffiliated, and those who became Jews by choice. If you are you seeking a community to share celebrations as well as difficult times? Looking for a place to observe the New Year and Passover? A space within tradition where you don’t have to choose between your intellect and your heart? We're here to welcome you.
It's up to us to lift up humanity and repair the world.
Roy Calder, Founder of Kol Hadash
Our group was organized in 1987 by Holocaust survivor Roy Calder and others looking to celebrate cultural Jewish identity without centering beliefs around supernatural forces or a god in charge of the universe. Roy led an amazing life and we will forever be in his debt for lighting the fire of this unique community.
April 10, 1921 - March 3, 2009
Rabbi Sherwin T. Wine, Founder of Humanistic Judaism
Humanistic Judaism is a nontheistic movement in contemporary Jewish life. This progressive, people-centered denomination was cultivated by free-thinkers in the 1960's led by an extraordinary person, Rabbi Sherwin Wine, in the suburbs of Detroit.
Links and Resources
Jewish Humanist Heroes
Kol Hadash is part of a network of Humanistic and Jewish organizations offering ways to connect tradition and ritual to the generations to come. Find out more by these links.
Contact Us
Jewish Humanist Heroes
Jewish Humanist Heroes
Kol Hadash
Northern California Community for Humanistic Judaism
P. O. Box 2777
Berkeley, CA 94702
510-982-1455
Jewish Humanist Heroes
Jewish Humanist Heroes
Jewish Humanist Heroes
The Society for Humanistic Judaism nominates a Humanistic Jewish Role Model every year. We are proud of these individuals and you will be too.
LEADERSHIP
Board of Directors and Committee Chairs
- Acting President: Alyza "Lee" Salomon
- Vice President: Robyn Raymer
- Acting Treasurer: Alana Shindler
- Secretary: Alyza Lee Salomon
- Past President: Lindy Sinclair
- At-Large Members: Dave Harris, Joyce Lewbin, Marilyn Boxer