CONGREGATION SHIR AMI
A REFORM JEWISH CONGREGATION
Serving Neighboring Fairfield County, CT and Westchester County, NY



                                           


Szydlowiec survivors
with Rabbi Axe at Torah Dedication




Congregation Shir Ami
services are held at:

Shir Ami Sanctuary and Religious School
Located at Christ Church Greenwich
254 East Putnam Avenue
Greenwich, CT 06830

Rabbi's Study and Administrative Office
2001 West Main Street
Suite 100D
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 504-2424

 

 

 

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MESSAGE BOARD


L'Shanah Tovah!

If you are not a member of Shir Ami and need a home for the holidays
please join our family for Yom Kippur...
there are no fees...but reservations are required.

...and bring your young children, grandchildren, nephews, friends
to our High Holy Day Children's Service...

Please email Sheri Jacobson
sherishirami@gmail.com


Scheduling Woes?? Check out our 2009-2010 Calendar


If you missed our Beach Service this year, take a peek in...
Shir Ami Shabbat Beach Service July 10th, 7:30 pm. 


For additional information please email Sheri Jacobson
sherishirami@gmail.com


SOCIAL ACTION

Neighbor to Neighbor
is currently in need of cereal, oatmeal, canned fruit,
dried beans, (kidney and black), 100% juice, canned fruit, canned tomatoes,
peanut butter (no larger than 20oz please), jelly, Spring clothing, especially for Boys and Infants and
volunteers who can lift on Wednesdays anytime from 8:30 to 12:30

 

 

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  WHAT ARE WE?
  • ...A Reform Jewish Congregation, with Torah at the center,
        embracing our heritage while creating new ways to bring
       us closer to each other and closer to God.
  • ...A congregation welcoming anyone wishing to practice
       Judaism or be affiliated with the practice of Judaism.
  • ...A Congregation that provides caring support through all of
       life's events, while celebrating diverse backgrounds and
       affirming the value of each individual.
    ...A Congregation that values life-long learning and provides
       educational opportunities for all.
   WHO ARE WE?
  • ...A Congregation seeking active participation in
       congregational life.
  • ...A Congregation open to the exploration of music and the
       arts, as well as social and ethical issues, as integral to our
       worship, education, and community life, while maintaining
       a deep connection to Jewish tradition.
  • ...A Congregation committed to Tikkun Olam-Social Action
       for the purpose of improving our world.

  WHAT DO WE PROVIDE?

  Worship

  • ...High Holy Day services including Selichot, Rosh Hashana,
       Yom Kippur
  • ...Services for Children and Babysitting
  • ...Friday Night Shabbat services two times each month for
       worshippers of all ages.
  • ...Shabbat Morning Bar and Bat Mitzvah

  Education

  •  Grades K-6
    ...Weekly Hebrew and Judaic Studies

  •  Grades 7-12
    ...Regularly scheduled programs for teens
    ...Educational and community service activities
    ...Social Gatherings

  •  Bar and Bat Mitzvah Private Tutorial

  •  Informal Family Education
    ...Creating Holy Space
    ...Touring Jewish New York
    ...Dedication — the Symbol of Chanukah
    ... Purim for the Child in All of Us
    ...Sounds, Sights and Tastes of Passover

  Life Cycle and Pastoral Care
  • Weddings/Funerals/Memorial Services

  • Brit Milah/Baby Namings/B'nai Mitzvah

  • Bikur Cholim in the hospital or at home

  Social Action
  • On going projects

  • Immediate responses to world need

 Online Communication

  • On the web: www.congregationshirami.org

  • Monthly news letters and e-mail