MEMBERSHIP

With so many families facing economic hardships, Congregation Shir Ami, a reform congregation located in downtown Greenwich, is offering free membership and religious school (K-6) to all new members for the first year (2009-2010).

Dear Friends,

Thank you for considering Congregation Shir Ami as a part of your Jewish Life. On behalf of the congregation, we want to welcome you to experience all we have to offer, whether you're simply curious about who we are or are actively searching for a religious community for prayer, education and friendship. "Welcome" is a special word in this congregation: we truly welcome anyone wishing to practice Judaism or be affiliated with the practice of Judaism. You will experience this principle in all congregation activities.

Our first five years have been very exciting: we have observed multiple Shabbat worship services, celebrated 12 B'nai Mitzvah's, opened our religious school, participated in many Family Education days, and participated in exciting social action events, including Father's Hearth, Neighbor to Neighbor and Adopt a Family. Over the course of the coming year, we will celebrate more B'nai Mitzvah's, the High Holy Days, Sukkot, Simchat Torah, Hanukah, as well as Purim, Passover, and Shavuout. We have launched our SAT (Shir Ami Teens) programs, and continue to join together for new Family Education days. These activities are providing many opportunities for us to participate and expand our Jewish life, each at his/her own pace. Members of the congregation participate in the creation, development and/or implementation of all of these events.

Congregation Shir Ami acquired its own Torah which dates from the 1880s and was saved from the Holocaust by a Christian family in Poland.  A member of our congregation searched and found the Torah on a trip to Poland last summer, and spent the past year making arrangements to personally transport it from Poland to Greenwich in time for the High Holy Days.

We welcome you to join us for any of our congregational worship services and other activities. We are a modern congregation, using e-mail and www.CongregationShirAmi.org to keep the information flowing. You can also contact us at presidents (at) congregationshirami.org or 203.921.1001. Please feel free to contact any of us at any time to learn more about our Congregation or just to say hello.

We truly hope that you find a connection with our warm and diverse community and join Congregation Shir Ami. Welcome!

Sincerely,

Nancy Collamer and Ray Marschall
Presidents

Please explore this site as well as ask questions. We have so much happening that every one will be able to find their special niche. Feel free to call the Congregation phone number (203) 504-2424, or email us with your membership questions at:

membershipteam (at) congregationshirami.org

If you would like to view or download our membership application forms or information documents, please register at our Request Forms page where you can obtain our information interactively or indicate your preference for other delivery options.