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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.
SHIRAT SHABBAT IS HERE!
Introducing our new initiative, Shirat Shabbat! We hope it will inspire a broad swath of people to take part. Our Shabbat morning services will feature diverse intellectual, social, spiritual, and tikkun olam programs. Shirat Shabbat will feature all key parts of the Shabbat service and, starting at 11:15 a.m., a different Shirat Shares segment every week.
Saturday, Feb. 4 • 10:00 a.m. on Zoom
Shabbat Morning with Guest Cantorial Student Kevin Mcintyre
Featuring Shirat Shmooze
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Saturday, Feb. 11 • 10:00 a.m in person and on Zoom
Shabbat Morning with Rabbi Rachel Gartner
Shirat Salon: David Ebenbach and Poetry for a Beautiful, Broken World
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Saturday, Feb. 18 • 10:00 a.m. on Zoom
Shabbat Morning Member-Led Service
Tikkun Talks: Special Guest Speaker from HIAS
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Saturday, Feb. 25 • 10:00 a.m in person and on Zoom
Shabbat Morning with Rabbi Rachel Gartner
Musician Michael Raitzyk and Hot Topic “Jews and Tattoos”
Upcoming Events
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Saturday ,
FebFebruary 11 , 2023
Shabbat, Feb 11th 10:00a
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Saturday ,
FebFebruary 18 , 2023
Shabbat, Feb 18th 10:00a
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Saturday ,
FebFebruary 25 , 2023
Shabbat, Feb 25th 10:00a
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Saturday ,
MarMarch 4 , 2023
Shabbat, Mar 4th 10:00a
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Monday ,
MarMarch 6 , 2023
Monday, Mar 6th 7:00p
We Need Actors! We are looking for actors for our Purim Shpiel! If you'd like to participate, email info@shirathanefesh.org. -
Saturday ,
MarMarch 11 , 2023
Shabbat, Mar 11th 10:00a
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Saturday ,
MarMarch 18 , 2023
Shabbat, Mar 18th 10:00a
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Saturday ,
MarMarch 25 , 2023
Shabbat, Mar 25th 10:00a
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AprApril 1 , 2023
Shabbat, Apr 1st 10:00a
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AprApril 6 , 2023
Thursday, Apr 6th 6:00p to 8:00p
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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.
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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. We have returned to our pre-COVID location approximately twice/month at the North Chevy Chase Christian Church, 8814 Kensington Parkway, Chevy Chase, MD 20815. Please check the calendar to confirm the dates. Our mailing address is PO Box 8681, Silver Spring, MD 20907-8681.
Mon, February 6 2023
15 Shevat 5783
Today's Calendar
Tu B'Shvat |
This week's Torah portion is Parshat Yitro
Shabbat, Feb 11 |
Candle Lighting
Friday, Feb 10, 5:22pm |
Havdalah
Motzei Shabbat, Feb 11, 6:31pm |
Tu B'Shvat
Monday, Feb 6 |