Ad-Olam Mission Statement

Ad Olam - Synagogue Without Walls

Ad Olam – Synagogue Without Walls is an Outreach and Inreach program to Jews and non-Jews alike who want to connect with and learn about Jewish spirit and traditions.

Rabbi Hanan Sills, the founder of Ad Olam and the Joys of Jewishing, states that over these past 30+ years the mission of Ad Olam is “nothing less than the mitzvah of reviving the home as the center of Jewish life, which it was for millennia.” Today we as a collective, as a part of our evolving vision, also see that the Ad Olam Mission is to bring people home to the Jewish spirit within.

We do this by:

●   Bringing Jewish traditions and observances into people’s homes where the spirit of Judiasm has always thrived.

●   Increasing people’s understanding, appreciation and love of Jewish spirit, values and traditions by offering relevant, personal and joyous study of Jewish history and religion.

●   Acting as a bridge from people’s current experience into a Jewishing practice and community through:

Ř      Creating meaningful and accessible observances

Ř      Empowering individuals and collective creative expressions and programs in art, music, dance/movement, meditation, and spiritual and physical healing

Ř      Connecting people to synagogues and other Jewish community resources

Rabbi Hanan is also available by appointment (as his health allows) for mentoring, family counseling, and “Coming-Home to Jewish being and becoming” sessions. For all private appointments we ask that you be mindful and give a freewill offering to the Rabbi (based on a sliding scale) in appreciation for his time. He receives no income from Ad Olam other than what he receives for High Holy Days.

 

Ad Olam Board:

Officers: Dr. Jordan Michels     Denise Goldfarb

                         Andrea Coles-Bjerre                   

Others:  Chico Schwall             Janice Medvin

               Ken Rothman              Rabbi Hanan Sills


 




Loving Reminder
All contributions to Ad-Olam are tax deductible to the extent that they are gifts, with no consideration received. Bequests, legacies, devises, transfers or gifts to Ad-Olam are deductible for federal estate and gift tax purposes if they meet the applicable provisions of the I.R.S. Code.

Continued financial support of Rabbi Hanan and the Ad-Olam outreach work is a significant mitzvah and an important action in sustaining our spiritual community. We want to thank those of you who have given generously of your time or money for the support of Ad-Olamís work. We literally could not exist without your support.




For more information or to be added to the email list for news of upcoming events please call Rabbi Sills at (541) 344-7945 or email Ad Olam