Rabbi 
Adam Chalom is a dynamic and illuminating speaker, a clear and inspiring teacher, a warm and welcoming presence at Kol Hadash, and a leading voice in the movement of Humanistic Judaism. Rabbi Chalom has served as the rabbi of Kol Hadash Humanistic Congregation since 2004.
Rabbi Chalom earned a B.A. in Judaic Studies from Yale University; a Master’s Degree in Hebrew and Jewish Cultural Studies at the University of Michigan; his rabbinic ordination from the International Institute for Secular Humanistic Judaism (IISHJ), and his PhD at the University of Michigan. He is also Dean for North America of the IISHJ, the leadership and rabbinical training institution of the worldwide movement of Secular Humanistic Judaism; serves on the Executive Committee of the Association of Humanistic Rabbis; and is on the editorial board of the quarterly magazine Humanistic Judaism.
Rabbi Chalom and his wife A. J. were both raised asHumanistic Jews. Together, they expect Humanistic Judaism and Kol Hadash Humanistic Congregation to grow as more people connect with its powerful message of personal dignity, integrity, self-reliance and mutual support. To learn more about Rabbi Chalom’s views on Humanistic Judaism, visit his blog, podcast, YouTube channel, publications, and Shofar columns.
