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Shirat HaNefesh: Your Jewish home in southern Montgomery County
Shirat HaNefesh (Song of the Soul) is an eclectic Jewish congregation rooted in community, music, learning, and social justice. We welcome everyone from young families to vibrant elders, from interfaith and LBGTQ couples to singles of all ages.
We value religious diversity, as our members range from Shabbat observant to secular. We seek through our practice, our prayer, our voices, and our questions to foster joyous Jewish living and build a more just world.
Upcoming Events
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Thursday ,
NovNovember 6 , 2025The Psalms Classes
Thursday, Nov 6th 12:00p to 1:00p
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Saturday ,
NovNovember 8 , 2025Shabbat Morning Services with Rabbah Arlene Berger
Shabbat, Nov 8th 10:00a
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Saturday ,
NovNovember 15 , 2025Member-Led Shabbat Service with David Balto and Ira Zukerman
Shabbat, Nov 15th 10:00a
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Sunday ,
NovNovember 16 , 2025Book Discussions
Sunday, Nov 16th 10:00a
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Thursday ,
NovNovember 20 , 2025The Psalms Classes
Thursday, Nov 20th 12:00p to 1:00p
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Saturday ,
NovNovember 22 , 2025Shabbat Morning Services with Rabbah Arlene Berger
Shabbat, Nov 22nd 10:00a
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Thursday ,
DecDecember 4 , 2025The Psalms Classes
Thursday, Dec 4th 12:00p to 1:00p
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Saturday ,
DecDecember 13 , 2025Shabbat Morning Services with Rabbah Arlene Berger
Shabbat, Dec 13th 10:00a
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Tuesday ,
DecDecember 16 , 2025The Psalms Classes
Tuesday, Dec 16th 12:00p to 1:00p
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Saturday ,
DecDecember 27 , 2025Shabbat Morning Services with Rabbah Arlene Berger
Shabbat, Dec 27th 10:00a
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Shirat Hanefesh In Action
Shabbat Morning Services
Shirat HaNefesh holds Shabbat morning about twice/month. Sometimes we expand the Torah service into a lively one-hour study session.
Tikkun Olam
Tikkun Olam (Repairing the World) is an integral part of Judaism and a fundamental part of the work of Shirat HaNefesh. Our Tikkun Olam Committee discusses and plans events addressing poverty, racism, immigration, food insecurity, policing, environmental issues/climate change, democracy in crisis, and other social justice issues.
Book Discussion
If you love to read and talk about books, you’re in good company. Our Book Discussions take place about every two months on a Sunday morning on Zoom. Click the link above for the 2025-2026 schedule.
Cemetery
Shirat HaNefesh has a cemetery section at Garden of Remembrance available for members’ needs. Our clergy and our Chesed and Bereave-ment Committee can help with planning and shiva. Please consult our guidance document, When Someone Dies , and contact us for help and comfort, at
info@shirathanefesh.org.
Wise Aging
Several groups of members have been meeting to explore the aging process and how to grow old with wisdom, joy, and patience. Please contact us at info@shirathanefesh.org if you are interested in starting a new group.
Lots More...
There’s lots going on at Shirat HaNefesh! Shabbat, our annual Chanukah party, Purim Shpiel, Second Night Passover Seder, Shavuot Tikkun, and musical and meaningful High Holiday services. Explore our website, get on our mailing list, and talk to our clergy about how Shirat HaNefesh can enrich your life.
Contact Form
Don't be shy – say Hello!
We’d love to get to know you. Please contact us using the form below or by emailing info@shirathanefesh.org. Twice/month we meet in person. Contact us at info@shirathanefesh.org for location information. Please check the calendar to confirm the dates. Our mailing address is PO Box 8681, Silver Spring, MD 20907-8681.
Sun, November 2 2025
11 Cheshvan 5786
This week's Torah portion is Parshat Vayera
| Shabbat, Nov 8 |
Candle Lighting
| Friday, Nov 7, 4:43pm |
Havdalah
| Motzei Shabbat, Nov 8, 5:50pm |
Shabbat Mevarchim
| Shabbat, Nov 15 |
MEMBERS: Find your account details, set up payments, add to, or edit, your yahrzeit list, find your friends in the directory, and more.If you have trouble logging in contact us at info@shirathanefesh.org
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Location
In North Chevy Chase near I-495. Please email info@shirathanefesh.org for location information.
Mailing Address
PO Box 8681 Silver Spring, MD 20907-8681
Phone
(202) 681-1319
Donations
Shirat HaNefesh is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization; our EIN is 51-0673575. Donations are tax-deductible .
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