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Shira, the shule of song, is an inclusive Orthodox community in Melbourne that embraces a commitment to Jewish law (halakha) and social action (tikkun olam).

Modelled on the Shira Hadasha community in Israel, we have sought out the opportunities afforded by traditional Jewish sources for increasing the inclusion of women in our liturgical practices. This permits the participation and leadership of women in certain parts of the prayer service, including Torah reading.

Our singing in prayer is not only about aesthetics but it is our primary religious medium of avodah she-ba-lev (service of the heart). Music is a mode of expression which engages our minds and souls on a deeper level, creating a dance of intimacy with God.

Our social action programmes aim to engage us with our religious obligations to fight injustice and oppression. Our community strives to seek a meaningful balance between all aspects of the rabbinic aphorism, ‘If I am not for myself, who am I, but if I am only for myself, what am I?’

Everyone is welcome to Shira; we are a dynamic, growing community that values the participation of all our members.

More information? Explore our developing website or subscribe to our weekly newsletter by emailing us at song@shira.org.au

SHABBAT@SHIRA

All services at 222 Balaclava Rd

Kabbalat Shabbat, Fridays at 6.30 pm

Shabbat morning, 9.45 am

Children’s service starts at 10.30 am

See Shira calendar (below) for weekly events

To receive our newsletter email us at song@shira.org.au

To sponsor a kiddush for a special occasion email us at kiddush@shira.org.au

To book a simcha at Shira contact simcha@shira.org.au

 

BAR/BATMITZVAH PROGRAM

Email youth@shira.org.au