Open House August 28, 2011

Visit our expanded facilities, and meet our clergy and members of the congregation. Learn about upcoming events and opportunities for socializing, study and service, tour our religious school and our Early Childhood Center.

Join our Membership Chairperson, Amy Nishide, and clergy members for a tour and fun for the youngsters in a bounce house and a craft for young writers.

Shir Hadash is an evolving, vibrant, growing Reform Jewish congregation dedicated to providing a vital Jewish life, spiritual growth, and a sense of community for its members. Our name means "New Song," and as a congregation we worship together through Song, Torah Study, and Community. Founded in 1980, our congregation now numbers more than 600 member families.

Learn about our special membership program for those under 35, as well as interfaith couples. Congregation Shir Hadash is located in the heart of Silicon Valley.

At Shir Hadash we have hold a variety of services, each with their own style. Our members love to sing, and our services include music reflecting a wide range of composers and musical styles appropriate to each service.

As a Temple, our membership and our adult education programs reflect the rich diversity of our community. We have a very active Adult Education Program. We regularly hold classes in Hebrew, Introduction to Judaism, Torah Study, Adult Bar/Bat Mitzvah preparation, and Life cycle and Holiday celebrations. Throughout the year we also sponsor several lectures by visiting scholars.

Our Religious School is a cornerstone of our Temple life. We have classes for ages Pre-K through 6th grade , 7th-10th grade , as well as Hebrew classes and B'nai Mitzvah training. We encourage students to begin their religious training in Kindergarten and to start Hebrew classes in the 3rd grade in preparation for B'nai Mitzvah training later on. We have a family-oriented educational program with numerous opportunities for parents to participate .

Official Website: http://www.shirhadash.org/calendar/e/02382