Experience the High Holidays with Shirat HaNefesh!
High Holidays: Registration Still Open for Yom Kippur. See High Holiday Details
Hashiveinu, Chadeish Yameinu - Return Us, Renew Us
We will weave this theme through all our services.
Shanah Tovah!
Bring in the new year at our musical, soulful, participatory services.
See Online High Holiday Registration form
Click here to print out a paper version of the registration form.
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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Kol Nidre Service
Tuesday, Oct 4th 7:00p
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Yom Kippur Services
Wednesday, Oct 5th 9:30a
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Shabbat Morning Service with Rabbi Rachel Gartner (in person & on Zoom)
Shabbat, Oct 8th 10:00a to 12:00p
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Build our Sukkah!
Sunday, Oct 9th 4:00p to 6:30p
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Service and Potluck Dinner in the Sukkah: 6:30 pm-8:00 pm
Sunday, Oct 9th 6:30p to 8:00p
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Shabbat Morning with Guest Cantorial Student Kevin Mcintyre (on Zoom)
Shabbat, Oct 15th 10:00a to 12:00p
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Simchat Torah (in person or on Zoom)
Sunday, Oct 16th 7:00p to 9:00p
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Shabbat Morning Service with Rabbi Rachel Gartner (in person & on Zoom)
Shabbat, Oct 22nd 10:00a to 12:00p
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Member-Led Shabbat
Shabbat, Oct 29th 10:00a to 12:00p
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Shabbat Morning Service with Rabbi Rachel Gartner (in person & on Zoom)
Shabbat, Nov 12th 10:00a to 12:00p
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Shirat Hanefesh In Action
Shabbat Morning Services
Shirat HaNefesh holds Shabbat morning services every week, led by Rabbi Rachel Gartner, guest clergy, or lay members of the congregation. Sometimes we expand the Torah service into a 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 at a member’s home or on Zoom. Click the link above for the 2022-2023 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. It is in our prayers to return to our pre-COVID location soon: North Chevy Chase Christian Church, 8814 Kensington Parkway, Chevy Chase, MD 20815
Sun, October 2 2022
7 Tishrei 5783
Visiting Clergy Series
Shabbat Morning Service with Cantorial Student
Kevin Mcintyre (on Zoom)
Sat. September 24, 10:00am
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