Events for June 12, 2021 - November 4, 2020

Mincha G’dola

Shir Hadash hosts a mincha g'dola each weekday Sunday through Thursday at 1:20 PM.  Following the minyan, Rabbi Pear learns a Mishna a day.  This learning can be found on our Facebook Group as well as in the archives on our YouTube channel.

Yahrzeit Shiur: Is Teshuvah Enough for Corrupt Politicians?

Rabbi Pear will offer a talk in commemoration of the 2nd yahrzeit of his father, Moshe ben Shmuel (Martin K. Pear). The topic this year relates to how different legal systems - the US Constitution, Israeli Law and Halacha - view a convicted politician's right to stand for election ... a topic not only relevant given today's political climate, but…

Weekday Morning Minyan

Join our weekday Shacharit Sunday through Friday at 8:15 AM. Same time for Rosh Chodesh, Fast Days and Chol HaMoed (our Shabbat morning tephilla is at 8:45 AM). During Corona, all tephillot are outside.

Daf Yomi

Learn daf yomi with Rabbi Dov Kidron each morning Sunday - Friday from 9 - 10 AM. This class is available on this Zoom link, as well as in person at Shir Hadash.

Parsha Plus

Join Peta Pellach SUNDAY MORNINGS from at 10:30 AM for a fascinating and innovative exploration of the weekly Torah portion. E-mail Peta at [email protected] for the Zoom invitation. This class will also appear on Shir Hadash's Facebook Group. About the instructor: Peta is a fifth generation Australian who made Aliyah in 2010. She is Senior Fellow of the Kiverstein Institute,…

Great Jewish Ideas: The Idea of Knowing

Join Peta Pellach MONDAY MORNINGS AT 10:30 AM for a survey of some of the most important ideas in Jewish thought, practice and history. E-mail Peta at [email protected] for the Zoom invitation. This class will also appear on Shir Hadash’s Facebook Group. About the instructor: Peta is a fifth generation Australian who made Aliyah in 2010. She is Senior Fellow of…

Pirkei Avot Study

Join us TUESDAY AFTERNOONS for a weekly study of the ethical and philosophical principles most cherished by our Rabbis of old.  Noon (12 PM) for about 30 minutes.  Facilitated by Rabbi Pear.  Click here for the Zoom link.

Amudim Learning

On Wednesday afternoons, Shir Hadash hosts Amudim - an innovative post high school gap year program for young women - for it's weekly day of learning in Jerusalem. Included among the scholars offering ongoing classes Shir Hadash's co-founder and Rebbetzin, Dr. Rachel Pear (who teaches Jewish views on evolution). To learn more about Amudim, and it's unique approach to Yeshiva…

Meaning in Mitzvot

Join us WEDNESDAY NIGHTS AT 8 PM (Israel Time) for an exploration of one of the 613 Commandments in the Torah.  We use the Sefer HaChinuch as our primary source material, but quickly expand our survey to include a variety of philosophical, legal and ethical perspectives.  Click here for the Zoom link.

Conversion Program

Shir Hadash is pleased to offer a 11 month course of study for potential converts to Judaism in conjunction with the Nativ Civilian Program, the National Center for Identity and Conversion. This course will meet twice weekly beginning just after Chanuka. If interested in learning more, e-mail [email protected]. The preparation course introduces students to a rich world of content, including…