About Congregation Shir Ami

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 06830
(203) 504-2424

MESSAGE BOARD

Please join us for Shir Ami’s
Women's Night Out
Thursday, June 25, 2009 7:00pm at the home of Lori Allee

Please bring a main course, salad, or dessert for the Pot Luck Dinner

Bring new or gently used clothes as a donation for Dress for Success
a non-profit organization that provides interview suits,
confidence boosts, and career development
to low-income women in over 75 cities worldwide.

Share good food, friends and fun
with all the women of Shir Ami.

Please RSVP and request address information
sherishirami@gmail.com

SAVE THE DATE

Please join us for a very special
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

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