ABOUT CONGREGATION SHIR AMI
Serving Neighboring Fairfield County, CT and Westchester County, NY



                                           


Szydlowiec survivors
with Cantor Axe at Torah Dedication




Congregation Shir Ami
30 Myano Lane
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 921-1001

 

 

 

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MESSAGE BOARD

SHABBAT SERVICES AND SPECIAL EVENTS AT SHIR AMI

Sunday Sunday May 4, 10:00am-2:00pm

at Old Greenwich Civic Center

Israel at 60 Community Yom Haatzmaut Celebration

Hear a program by the Israel Defense Force Choir

 

Friday, May 9, 7:30pm at Shir Ami

Shabbat Service and Music Jam

 

Saturday, May 17, 10:00am

at Pinetum Garden Education Center

on Bible Street in Cos Cob

Shabbat Service with Rabbinic Ordination of Cantor Axe

Dr. Garles G. Agin, officiating Rabbi and Guest Speaker

 

Friday, June 6, 7:30pm at Sterling Glen

Shabbat/Shavuot Service

Celebration of 5th year with Shir Ami Families

SATs, Religious School Students, and our friends at Sterling Glen

 

Saturday evening, June 7, 7:30pm at Stamford's Rich Forum

Shir Ami 5th Year Gala Celebration Cantor’s Cabaret

Light dinner and champagne dessert reception

 

SOCIAL ACTION

Neighbor to Neighbor at Christ Church

May 3, 8:30-12:00

 

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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