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Havurah Shir Hadash Jewish Renewal Synagogue and Temple in Ashland, Oregon.
We are an extended family of Jews by birth and by choice. We are blessed to be a dynamic, egalitarian, spiritual community, rich in diverse approaches to Jewish learning and practice. We strive to deepen personal connection to the Divine through prayer, music, movement, and storytelling. We are proud to be an LGBTQ Safe Zone. In this time of Covid-19 we are dedicated to maintaining a connection with our community. Check out our classes and services being offered via Zoom online!
Jewish Spirituality with Rabbi David Zaslow every Tuesday at noon resuming in September
Reb David’s class is a free-wheeling class covering a wide variety of teachings. Sign up for our announcements to see what is coming up.
Learn MoreSave Lives in Israel
THE HAVURAH RAISED FUNDS TO SEND PROTECTIVE, BULLETPROOF VESTS TO RESERVE SOLDIERS IN ISRAEL! Your generosity saves lives! Now we are rasing funds for a young man, here in Ashland studying at SOU, who has now been called up to join us reserve unit in Israel. He will be serving close to where Gil is …
Learn MorePirkei Avot & The Book of Samuel with Rabbi Emanuel Ben David
These classes takes place Thursdays via Zoom, from 12 – 1:00 PM and alternate with eachother. Pirkei Avot is the teachings of our ancestors. It is considered to be a manual for ethical and moral behavior, as relevant today as it was at its inception, 1800 years ago. The Book of Samuel tells many seminal …
Learn MoreHebrew Classes with Ayala
Ayala Zonnenschein has lived in Israel for 14 years and speaks Hebrew. She teaches three levels: Beginner’s, Advanced Beginner’s Hebrew for those who know the Aleph Bet, can read and would like to improve fluency in reading as well as learn vocabulary and practice prayers (new 10 week block begins in September 2023) and Intermediate Conversational class.
Call Ayala at 541-292-0805 for more info or contact via email at ayala@ashlandhavurah.org.
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Save Lives in Israel
THE HAVURAH RAISED FUNDS TO SEND PROTECTIVE, BULLETPROOF VESTS TO RESERVE SOLDIERS IN ISRAEL! Your generosity saves lives! Now we are rasing funds for a young man, here in Ashland studying at SOU, who has now been called up to join us reserve unit in Israel. He will be serving close to where Gil is serving and also needs protective equipment. Rabbi Emanuel met with him and we will be pruchasing equipment to send with him for his unit. Please keep your donations coming. Rabbi Emanuel Ben-David, an Israeli living here in Ashland and serving the Havurah, received a call for help from his son, Gil, who is in the IDF reserves.
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The Book of Samuel wth Rabbi Emanuel Ben David
Every other Thursday at noon, via Zoom. The Book of Samuel tells many seminal stories from ancient Israel’s political history, including the rise of the Davidic kingdom.
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Monday Morning Movement with Maggidah Cyrise via Zoom
We’ll use music and very simple movements to gently embody our prayers. This minyan is a place to begin our preparation for the New Year, and to come together to enjoy praying with our breath and bodies.
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High Holy Days 2023/5784
Everyone is invited to join Rabbi David Zaslow, Rabbi Sue Morningstar, Rabbi Emanuel Ben David, Maggidot Cyrise and Ayala, along with the Asiyah Trio for inspirational, musical, prayerful services, stories by Maggidah Devorah Zaslow and teachings. Advanced registration is required by clicking on the link below. Services will be offered in-person and via Zoom. All welcome! High Holy registration is free for Havurah members. CLICK HERE to join today!
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The Book of Samuel with Rabbi Emanuel Ben David
A Class on the Books of Samuel: Religion, Politics, Longing for Order and More…
Every other Thursday, beginning July 20th, from 3:30 – 4:30 PM via Zoom
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Pirkei Avot with Rabbi Emanuel
ry other Thursday from 12 – 1:00 PM
Pirkei Avot is the teachings of our ancestors. It is considered to be a manual for ethical and moral behavior, as relevant today as it was at its inception, 1800 years ago.
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Jewish Spirituality with Rabbi David Zaslow – every Tuesday, at noon.
Classes will resume in September. This is a free-wheeling class – Reb David will teach on whatever is calling to him. Recent topics have included A Journey Through Genesis – Torah Study, Kabballah Meditation and Levels of the Soul. Join our mailing list to see what topics are coming up.
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Services & Classes via Zoom Live Streaming
We are offering a wide array of services and classes via Zoom. Please check our calendar for the most updated schedule. If you wish to be added to our Announcements please click on CONTACT above. Our Zoom links are in the announcements.
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Hebrew Classes with Ayala
Ayala Zonnenschein has lived in Israel for 14 years and speaks Hebrew. She is currently offering three classes: Beginner’s for those who know the alef bet and can read, though not fluently, Advanced Beginner’s Hebrew for those who can read Hebrew , have some knowledge of vocabulary and would like to improve fluency in reading as well as learn vocabulary with the intention of learning to unpack Hebrew roots and become more fluent in reading and understanding prayer. Finally an intermediate conversational class.
Call Ayala at 541-292-0805 for more info or contact via email at ayala@ashlandhavurah.org.