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Mission
Shir Hadash is a Synagogue, Educational Institute and Israel Advocacy Center dedicated to:
Our Location
Shir Hadash is located at #1 Yakov Rubin Street, overlooking the beautiful “Moon Grove” Parkland on the border of the German Colony and Talbiya neighborhoods of Jerusalem. Located in the heart of Jerusalem’s English speaking population, in close proximity to hotels, and nestled amidst the city’s premier cultural landmarks, this site is perfectly suited to enable Shir Hadash to fulfill its mission of impacting the entire Jewish world.
Populations Served
JERUSALEM RESIDENTS: Established citizens and new Olim alike
GROUPS: Birthright, Teen Tours, Jewish Professionals, Synagogue Missions, Delegations of Political, Clergy & Civic Leaders By strengthening their connection to Israel, Shir Hadash strengthens Israel.
OVERSEAS INDIVIDUALS: Tourists, recurrent visitors, students. People transformed by their Israel experience who go on to transform Jewish lives and communities wherever they go.
Rabbi Haim (Ian) Pear
Founder, Rabbi and Director
University Students
Visiting from Australia
what we do
Our Programs
Shir Hadash not only offers a plethora of traditional classes (as can be found in our ongoing weekly and Shabbat schedule as well the Shir Hadash Community wide Beit Midrash) but also a variety of novel learning opportunities
Each week, hundreds of people from across the city and across the religious spectrum – as well as groups visiting from overseas – come together to enjoy joyous prayer services, communal fellowship & inspiring learning at Shir Hadash
Both Shir Hadash locations are dedicated to strengthening Israel by strengthening the connection to the Jewish people, state and land of thousands of visitors who spend time in Israel on different programs each year.
Keeping Jerusalem Vibrant – Each year thousands of olim hadashim – new immigrants – choose to live in Jerusalem as part of their Zionist return home …
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Have You Read?
``The Accidental Zionist`` by Rabbi Pear
“A refreshing twist” perfectly suited “for an audience of modern sensibility … brilliant … charming.” The Jerusalem Post
from the Rabbi
Our goal – to make Jews of every background feel welcome in our community and feel empowered to grow as individuals, as Jews and as human beingsRabbi Ian PearRabbi & Educator