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. Check out our classes and services being offered via Zoom online!
Our Origin Story
by Rabbi David Zaslow Almost 2,000 years ago the Romans destroyed our holy Temple in Jerusalem. It’s fascinating that the Talmud does not blame the Romans for its destruction, but takes a look inward and puts the responsibility on ourselves. Our sages do not exonerate the Romans, and the horrors they committed are not excused. …
Learn MoreWisdom Garden School Next Gathering, November 24th@ 9:30 AM!
Registration is still open! CLICK HERE to learn more and to register. Want to come check us out? Contact Ayala Zonnenschein at ayala@ashlandhavurah.org
Learn MoreJewish Spirituality with Rabbi David Zaslow Tuesdays at noon
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, Levels of the Soul and the names of G’d. Join our mailing list to see what topics are coming up. Classes resume after August break on …
Learn MoreViewpoint: The dangerous misuse of words by Rabbi David Zaslow
January 11, 2024
Highly charged terms such as ‘genocide’ and ‘apartheid’ only promote divisiveness if they are applied inaccurately
By Rabbi David Zaslow
Criticism of a nation’s policies is a vital feature of thriving democracies like the United States and Israel. But the misuse of words in order to advance one’s belief only adds fuel to the fires of divisiveness and hatred.
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Jewish Spirituality with Rabbi David Zaslow Tuesdays at noon.
Classes resume after August break on September 3. No class on October 1 and 8.
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, Levels of the Soul and the names of G’d. 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.