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Community of Shir Hadash

“Behold how good and pleasant it is
for brothers and sisters to dwell together in unity!”
—Psalms 133:1

Congregation Shir Hadash members are involved in a wide variety of activities which focus on learning, spiritual growth, community service or building community. Many opportunities exist for creativity and leadership; all of them strengthen our community and offer a wonderful way to get to know others with similar interests

Caring Committee

The Caring Committee serves our congregants by offering care and support to those who are ill, in mourning, housebound or returning home with a new baby. A cooking committee ensures there is a supply of frozen, homemade meals for shut-ins and their families. Our Caring Committee provides an extended family within Shir Hadash by sending a message of involvement and concern from member to member in good times and in difficult times. Shir Hadash also provides a support group for unemployed/underemployed workers, a support group for members dealing with loss, and a weekly recovery meeting.

Choir

Joining one of our choirs is a great way to share your love of music with others. Members age 13 and older are invited to participate in the adult choir. Elementary school age students can participate in the Makelah Children’s Choir.

College Outreach

Keeping in touch with our college age members is a priority at Shir Hadash. Events are held over summer vacation or winter break for these students. Addresses and Emails of college students are collected from parents, so that letters and packages can be sent periodically. Programs are also offered during the year for parents of college age students.

Confirmation Mentors

Confirmation mentors meet for structured discussion and one-on-one time with confirmation students five times a year, providing a listening ear and supporting teens when it is most needed.

Committees

Committees are the working arm of the Congregation, the means through which members work together to carry out the goals and ideals of Shir Hadash. Working with others in an area you feel passionate about is a great way to make friends and to become integrated into our community. We have a committee for every interest!

Freilach Menschen

Freilach Menschen (Happy Folk) is for Shir Hadash members in their senior years, care givers and anyone who is interested. This group meets monthly at Shir Hadash. Lunch is provided for a nominal fee and members are asked to bring a dessert to share. A special program is offered at each meeting.

Havurah

A Havurah is meant to provide an extended family experience for congregants, many of whom do not have family nearby. A Havurah is a small group of Congregation members who meet regularly for companionship and to explore Jewish and other interests. Some havurot are neighborhood based, others are based on children’s ages or similar interests such as theater.

Men’s Club

The major objective of the Men’s Club is to increase the level of interactions among men of the congregation by providing opportunities for contact through participation in service projects that support the Congregation and social events that educate and entertain our members.

Women of Reform Judaism (WRJ)

Join our local chapter of Women of Reform Judaism for monthly events, providing social and educational opportunities. WRJ manages the Shir Hadash gift shop and sponsors the fall new member dinner. Fundraising programs, such as birthdaygrams, support congregation needs, particularly scholarships for special programs.

Sharing a Meal Together

Our members enjoy eating together. The first Friday of each month, enjoy a purchased, catered dinner at 7:30 p.m., following the 6:30 Kabbalat Shabbat service. Potluck meals are part of many other celebrations at Shir Hadash including an end of summer dinner at Blossom Hill Park and class dinners for the Religious School families. Enjoying dessert at the Oneg following Friday evening services provides additional opportunities to connect.

Youth Groups

Congregation Shir Hadash's four youth groups, Club 3/4, Club 5/6 JYG, and SHAGY offer opportunities for fun, camaraderie, and informal learning to students in grades 3-12. For more information about our youth groups, download our Youth Group Brochure (PDF).