Shalom! Welcome to the Shir Hadash Reconstructionist Community’s website. I am delighted to be the new spiritual leader of Shir Hadash!

Reconstructionism recognizes Judaism as the evolving religious civilization of the Jewish People. Reconstructionist Judaism is modern, American, democratic, egalitarian, inclusive, pluralistic and progressive. As a Reconstructionist Community, Shir Hadash honors both Jewish tradition and current insights and advances in the arts and sciences. Whether we consider Torah and the mitzvot to be of human or supernatural origin, all of us understand them—along with prayer and ritual—to be the responses of Jews to the divine in our world. We strive simultaneously to live fully in two realms: the Jewish world and contemporary American society.

If you have questions, you should know that so do we! If you are seeking a Jewish spiritual home or a different entry to Judaism, come and share an experience of Jewish life with us. Join us for a Shabbat service or dinner, Torah discussion, or other event. If you’d like to learn more or I can be helpful in any way, please don’t hesitate to contact me at rabstein@sbcglobal.net or 314.991.7972.

I look forward to seeing you and welcoming you to Shir Hadash!

Rabbi Lane Steinger