Shabbat

Shir Hadash Reconstructionist Community meets to celebrate Shabbat in a variety of ways: 

Dinners are held the first Friday evening of the month, usually in a community member's home.

Services are on the 2nd and 4th Shabbat of the month and are held at the JCCA Staenberg Family Building beginning at 10am.

Shabbat Learning is the 3rd Shabbat of the month at JCCA Staenberg Family Building beginning at 10am.


Rabbi Ari Hendin has recorded a number of our Shabbat melodies.  To listen, click here

SHABBAT DINNERS

Our community meets for dinner monthly, usually at the home of a member.  We eat, talk and learn together in a family Shabbat environment.  Most meals are pot luck, all are vegetarian.   

2012 Shabbat Dinners will be on:

January 6

February 3

March 2

May 4

June 1

As a courtesy to our home hosts, RSVP is required to attend Shabbat dinners. Please contact us by the Monday before the dinner if you wish to attend.

For more information, contact Rabbi Lane Steinger (314) 991-7972 or rabstein@sbcglobal.net.


SHABBAT LEARNING

Once monthly we meet on Shabbat morning to learn together.  This is a wonderful opportunity to share ideas and develop our identity as a community of learners.

Once again this year we will alternate months:  a chapter or two from Finding a Spiritual Home and then a book or presentation of Jewish interest.  Please check our Calendar for details of the books and readings for this coming year.

We will meet on the following dates in 2012:

January 21

February 18

March 17

April 21

May 19

June 16

For more information, see the calendar or contact Rabbi Lane Steinger (314) 991-7972 or rabstein@sbcglobal.net.


SHABBAT SERVICES

Our Shabbat Morning Services are serious prayer in a relaxed, participative community.  All are welcome as we pray together and discuss the week's Torah portion.   We are known for our lively Torah discussions!

2011-2012 Shabbat Morning services will be held on the following dates:

December 24

January 14

January 28

February 11

February 25

March 10

March 24

April 14

April 28

For more information, contact Rabbi Lane Steinger (314) 991-7972 or rabstein@sbcglobal.net