The following d’var Torah is based on a teaching of Rav Kook, z”l, as well as an insight on this teaching by Rabbi Normal Lamm, z”l. The midrash states that “so great is peace, that even in a time of war, one needs peace.” What does this mean? Rav Kook suggests an answer based on the tephilla we recite nightly…
יְרוּשָׁלַיִם שֶׁל זְהַב שיר ולחן: נעמי שמר אֲוִיר-הָרִים צָלוּל כַּיַּיִןוְרֵיחַ אֳרָנִיםנִשָּׂא בְּרוּחַ הָעַרְבַּיִםעִם קוֹל פַּעֲמוֹנִים וּבְתַרְדֵּמַת אִילָן וָאֶבֶןשְׁבוּיָה בַּחֲלוֹמָהּהָעִיר אֲשֶׁר בָּדָד יוֹשֶׁבֶתוּבְלִבָּה חוֹמָה יְרוּשָׁלַיִם שֶׁל זָהָב וְשֶׁל נְחֹשֶׁת וְשֶׁל אוֹרהַלֹּא לְכָל שִׁירַיִךְ אֲנִי כִּנּוֹר אֵיכָה יָבְשׁוּ בּוֹרוֹת הַמַּיִםכִּכַּר-הַשּׁוּק רֵיקָהוְאֵין פּוֹקֵד אֶת הַר-הַבַּיִתבָּעִיר הָעַתִּיקָה וּבַמְּעָרוֹת אֲשֶׁר בַּסֶּלַעמְיַלְּלוֹת רוּחוֹתוְאֵין יוֹרֵד אֶל יַם-הַמֶּלַח…בְּדֶרֶךְ יְרִיחו יְרוּשָׁלַיִם שֶׁל זָהָב וְשֶׁל נְחֹשֶׁת וְשֶׁל אוֹרהַלֹּא לְכָל שִׁירַיִךְ…
Over the years, Shir Hadash has initiated, supported and/or guided the operation of a number of projects dedicated to improving the richness and diversity of Jewish life. Since Shir Hadash’s start-up assistance, many of these projects have gone on to great heights all on their own. Here are a few examples of programs we have offered assistance. 2000: Shir Hadash…
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Shir Hadash’s Hospitality House is a 3 bedroom apartment with a large outdoor space within easy walking distance of the shul, not to mention a whole host of nearby attractions — including the President’s House and the Jerusalem Theater (5 minute walk), the First Station and Emek Refaim (10 minute walk) and Ben Yehuda Street (15-20 minutes). Our goal of…
Shir Hadash offers an array of learning over the Shavuot holiday, including special shiurim on Shabbat immediately preceding the Chag, our ever popular Tikun Leil All-Night Learning at the Pear home, and a special Shavuot afternoon program for women. For the full details, read our this bulletin.
In 2020, Shir Hadash launched a new initiative: The Jonathan Pear Educational Farm, also known as PE’AH (P-ositive E-ducation though A-griculture in our H-omeland) Program. Located in the north of Israel – just outside of Rosh Pina – this farm is dedicated to not only having our members cultivate the land, but also sharing this experience with others — such…
For more specific information, and/or times related to Chagim, view our NEWS section. To stay updated via WhatsApp, join our group. PRAYER SERVICES – תפילה WEEKDAY Shacharit 8:15 AM Mincha 15 minutes before shkiya Maariv 18 minutes after shikya SHABBAT Parsha Class 8:00 AM Shabbat Morning 8:45 AM Torah Reading 9:30 AM D’var Torah 10:15 AM Kid’s Service 10:15 AM…
Source Sheet for Rabbi Robert Rhodes Parsha Class for Beshalach
Beginning this coming Elul (5782) / August (2021), Shir Hadash will add a new arrow to its Torah and programming quiver by hosting, guiding and teaching in the innovative and inspiring women’s Midrasha, Amudim. What makes this Midrasha for Women Shana B’Aretz Program so special? For starters, it offers an INTELLECTUAL ADVENTURE dedicated to providing: An innovative style which empowers…