High Holy Days at Shir Hadash

Shanah Tovah,

Rosh Hashanah always catches us by surprise. Showing up with a shofar blast and a chorus of angels proclaiming, "Hinei Yom HaDin!" "The New Year is here - Judgement Day has arrived." An unexpected summons... So we stop, turn and listen to the arresting voice within and around us. (Rabbi Lewis Eron)

Intentions and Instructions

An intention (kavanah) from our clergy team:
 “When the world feels stormy and out of order, we are deepening our roots. Amid the loneliness epidemic, we are deepening our roots. In the face of social injustice and moral bankruptcy, we are deepening our roots. In a time of  information overload and thinner personal connection, we are deepening our roots.”

This year we’re leaning into Deepening Roots — מעמיקים את השורשים. Each of us is seeking grounding connections—with our own souls, with Torah and practice, with family, and with this community. Whether you’re new to Shir Hadash or here since the beginning, it’s always the right time to go deeper so we can grow higher.

Across the Days of Awe we’ll pray, sing, and study; we’ll do the work of Teshuva - of growth oriented reflection. We will strengthen our foundations so we can be grounded, and yet uplifted. Bring your joy, your pain, your voice…your kids, your parents, your neighbors. Let’s deepen our roots in community, and let’s keep elevating life with Jewish tradition.

*Learn about our Elul Project: "Deepening Roots" at the bottom of this message.

Participate in our High Holy Days Appeal

An Intention: Deepen the Roots of Our Community

You are the roots of Shir Hadash. Our community counts on you in order to grown and flourish. Please give generously to this year's appeal as we celebrate 45 years of being a solid foundation for Jewish life in the South Bay. 

This is our moment to go deeper so we can grow higher - join us and donate today.

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Participation Amount

Participation is optional. Choose a suggested amount below, or enter a self-entered amount, if you wish to participate.$360 Apple Seed - הנני Hineni - I am here!$540 Apple Slices - הננו Hinenu - We are here!$1,800 Bushel of Apples - לחיים - L'Chayim - for life!$3,600 Apple Tree - לדור ודור - L'dor V'dor - from generation to generation.$18,000 Abundant Orchard - שפע - Shefa - for a future of growth and abundance.

Self-entered Amount - Your contribution always counts!

Visual Instructions

Visit each event for additional information or to register.

This year we are reducing our footprint and yet we want to make sure that everyone feels connected as we go paperless. If you or someone you know needs a printed version of any of our communications please email tamar@shirhadash.org and let us know.

Elul Project: Deepening Roots 

Roots are the foundation and the sustainment of life. Flourishing and reaching higher requires deep roots and so we invite you to engage weekly in our Elul Project- a great opportunity to reflect on the roots we have and we want to deepen. 

Each week, beginning the week of August 25th, a prompt will be emailed inviting you to participate. Please add a word, a phrase, a text, a picture - your connection to our deepening roots - in the Sanctuary Lobby. Feel free to visit at your convenience during business hours or on Shabbat to participate. 

Week 1: The Spirituality Root

We will gather as a community on Selichot, September 13 at 4:30pm, to share a moment of awe for the roots that weave us together as we complete our Elul Project.