The Mission of Shir Hadash Reconstructionist Synagogue is to inspire meaningful & contemporary Jewish living

 

The vision of Shir Hadash is to become a fully functioning Reconstructionist Jewish community that is based upon Jewish values, folkways and traditions and advances them in our own lives and throughout the world.

 

Holiness  (kedusha) - We explore and experience the transformative power of Jewish spirituality, worship and kavanah (intentionality) in our lives.

 

Wisdom  (hochma) - We enrich and empower our lives through the study of Jewish sacred texts, history, language, literature and civilization.

 

Community (kehillah) - We connect all Shir Hadash members together in a caring and sharing extended Jewish ‘family;’ we joyfully volunteer our time, talents and resources to supporting and leading our Shir Hadash community, its activities and projects. 

Thoughtfulness  (derech eretz) - We commit ourselves to mentschlichkeit - behaving with kindness, compassion, respect, dignity and sensitivity.

 

Healing the World  (tikkun olam) - We engage in the Jewish tradition of gemilut hassadim (social action), to improve the lives of others, the environment and the world around us.

 

Beauty (hidur mitzvah) - We elevate Jewish worship, learning, celebration and leadership through the creative arts and commitment to excellence. 

Love of Israel (ahavat yisrael) - We reach out in solidarity to the Jewish community worldwide; we support the State of Israel and encourage our members to visit the homeland of the Jewish People.