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AT THE HEART OF OUR COMMUNITY IS SONG, OUR SHIR TIKVAH, OUR SONG OF HOPE.

We raise our voices in song and gratitude, helping each other come to a place of rest and release each Shabbat. On Shabbat, all of creation rests. All who come to uplift the dignity and sanctity of all of creation are welcome in the Shir Tikvah sanctuary - comers of all faiths, identity, gender, race, ability, and familial structure.

KABBALAT SHABBAT

On Friday night, we gather in our multi-modal sanctuary to greet Shabbat with song, poetry, learning and connecting with one another. Led by our rabbi team and by an inspiring constellation of community leaders, our Kabbalat Shabbat (welcoming Shabbat) services are musical, accessible (closed captions and a full transcript of the service are available), warm and connective.

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Simchat Torah - Safety in Solidarity

October 23, 2024; 5-9pm

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Jews renew our relationship with Torah each year by bringing Torah out onto the dance floor. Torah is not just a text to be read but a living, dynamic force guiding our community and personal growth.

The seven hakafot symbolize different facets of life and connection, each circle representing a unique aspect of blessing and renewal. By engaging with these circles, we open to a deeper, more intentional approach to how we relate to each other and to our communal commitments. Our relationships and aspirations can be as fluid and evolving as the dance itself.

Simchat Torah cannot be the same this year, as we mark the yahrzeit since last October 7th, since last Simchat Torah. This year, we meet Simchat Torah differently - allowing the rhythms of the seven hakafot (circles of blessing, yearning, life) to inspire the ways we connect with one another, the ways we dream, the ways we commit our energy in the coming year. 

We will begin Simchat Torah with a delicious meal and facilitated, connective conversation with our community, touching on themes of safety, solidarity and the world we’re trying to build together. RSVP here! 

We will then begin our Simchat Torah ritual - hearing the end of Torah only to begin again, followed by music, dancing and blessing. We will make space for the grief…and will reach towards what might be possible - we’ll dedicate our dancing to the miracle of life and take solace in being together.

Simchat Torah is the seal of our High Holy Day season and launches us into the new year in  earnest. We hope you will join us for a night of community connection and intentional ritual.

We raise our voices in song in this z’man simchateinu (time of our joy) as we are led in Hallel by rabbis and other prayer leaders from around the Twin Cities. Join us for the whole series or for a single morning - all are welcome! We raise our voices in song in this z’man simchateinu (time of our joy).

Mending in the Sukkah 

Over the past months, our community has moved through practices of tearing clothing as a means to hold and process our grief around Oct. 7th and the ongoing violence in Israel/Palestine. During the intermediary days of Sukkot, we will take on a practice of mending these torn materials as a means to pray for a year of repair.  With time to sew, weep, learn, sing and pray, we aim to honor our ongoing grief and anger while cultivating resilience and exploring the potential of hope.  Whether you are an experienced mender or new to textile arts, whether you come into this season with song, sorrow, tears or joy, you are welcome!  

7PM- 8:30PM Saturday, Oct. 19th - Havdalah, singing and mending with R’ Arielle 

1-4PM Sunday, Oct. 20th - An afternoon of mending and stories with Rachel Breen

6PM-7PM Tuesday, Oct 22nd - Torah of mending with R’ Joey

We raise our voices in song in this z’man simchateinu (time of our joy) as we are led in Hallel by rabbis and other prayer leaders from around the Twin Cities. Join us for the whole series or for a single morning - all are welcome! We raise our voices in song in this z’man simchateinu (time of our joy).

LGBTQ+/Queer Elders' Potluck Dinner 

In Shir Tikvah’s Sukkah

Connect with each other and nature at a potluck dinner during Sukkot in Shir Tikvah’s Sukkah. There is an ancient kabbalistic practice of inviting honored ancestors as ushpizin or guests to the festive meal. Come ready to share the LGBTQ+/Queer ancestors you would welcome.  Dress for the elements. In case of inclement weather we will gather inside. Please RSVP here and let us know what you will bring.

We raise our voices in song in this z’man simchateinu (time of our joy) as we are led in Hallel by rabbis and other prayer leaders from around the Twin Cities. Join us for the whole series or for a single morning - all are welcome! We raise our voices in song in this z’man simchateinu (time of our joy).

Mending in the Sukkah 

Over the past months, our community has moved through practices of tearing clothing as a means to hold and process our grief around Oct. 7th and the ongoing violence in Israel/Palestine. During the intermediary days of Sukkot, we will take on a practice of mending these torn materials as a means to pray for a year of repair.  With time to sew, weep, learn, sing and pray, we aim to honor our ongoing grief and anger while cultivating resilience and exploring the potential of hope.  Whether you are an experienced mender or new to textile arts, whether you come into this season with song, sorrow, tears or joy, you are welcome!  

7PM- 8:30PM Saturday, Oct. 19th - Havdalah, singing and mending with R’ Arielle 

1-4PM Sunday, Oct. 20th - An afternoon of mending and stories with Rachel Breen

6PM-7PM Tuesday, Oct 22nd - Torah of mending with R’ Joey

Mending in the Sukkah 

Over the past months, our community has moved through practices of tearing clothing as a means to hold and process our grief around Oct. 7th and the ongoing violence in Israel/Palestine. During the intermediary days of Sukkot, we will take on a practice of mending these torn materials as a means to pray for a year of repair.  With time to sew, weep, learn, sing and pray, we aim to honor our ongoing grief and anger while cultivating resilience and exploring the potential of hope.  Whether you are an experienced mender or new to textile arts, whether you come into this season with song, sorrow, tears or joy, you are welcome!  

7PM- 8:30PM Saturday, Oct. 19th - Havdalah, singing and mending with R’ Arielle 

1-4PM Sunday, Oct. 20th - An afternoon of mending and stories with Rachel Breen

6PM-7PM Tuesday, Oct 22nd - Torah of mending with R’ Joey

October Tot Shabbat takes us into the Shir Tikvah Sukkah! Our youngest and their families will sing, dance, and learn through Sukkot before each shaking the etrog and lulav. Oneg will include fall harvest treats.

AT THE HEART OF OUR COMMUNITY IS SONG, OUR SHIR TIKVAH, OUR SONG OF HOPE.

We raise our voices in song and gratitude, helping each other come to a place of rest and release each Shabbat. On Shabbat, all of creation rests. All who come to uplift the dignity and sanctity of all of creation are welcome in the Shir Tikvah sanctuary - comers of all faiths, identity, gender, race, ability, and familial structure.

KABBALAT SHABBAT

On Friday night, we gather in our multi-modal sanctuary to greet Shabbat with song, poetry, learning and connecting with one another. Led by our rabbi team and by an inspiring constellation of community leaders, our Kabbalat Shabbat (welcoming Shabbat) services are musical, accessible (closed captions and a full transcript of the service are available), warm and connective.

Peace, Aid and Solidarity in Israel/Palestine: Sharebacks with Shir Tikvah-niks, On zoom and in the Shir Tikvah Library, Register here

5:15PM Oct. 18 - Shabbat Sukkot - Sharon Jaffe: “I am a witness, Rabbis for Ceasefire multifaith delegation to Palestine”

Over a series of summer lectures, our community learned from the activism, heartbreak and struggles of Israeli and Palestinian leaders and thinkers.  This fall, we’ll continue our learning about the vital needs, hopes, and pains of Israelis and Palestinians with a series of sharebacks from Shir Tikvah members.  These Shir Tikvah-niks have recently returned from trips providing advocacy, material support and solidarity to Palestinians and Israelis impacted by violence.  From their stories, we hope to continue to deepen our understanding and empathy and explore models for how American Jews can support the sanctity of Israeli and Palestinian lives.  Bring yourself, your questions and a potluck item or snack to share.    

Past talks: 

Dianne Neumark-Sztainer and Hector Sztainer: “hostages, displaced families, collective trauma, resilience, volunteering…and many nuances: reflections from our two-month stay in Israel”

We raise our voices in song in this z’man simchateinu (time of our joy) as we are led in Hallel by rabbis and other prayer leaders from around the Twin Cities. Join us for the whole series or for a single morning - all are welcome! We raise our voices in song in this z’man simchateinu (time of our joy).

We raise our voices in song in this z’man simchateinu (time of our joy) as we are led in Hallel by rabbis and other prayer leaders from around the Twin Cities. Join us for the whole series or for a single morning - all are welcome! We raise our voices in song in this z’man simchateinu (time of our joy).

Join us on Zoom here!

Our second night of the JAMI year takes us into the Shir Tikvah Sukkah for the first night of Sukkot! During Noar T’filah, our weekly youth ma’ariv (weeknight service), we will sing and pray ourselves into the opening moments of our beloved harvest festival. Each student will have a chance to shake the etrog and lulav. Parents/Guardians are encouraged to join us.

We invite new JAMI families, new members, conversion students and anyone else who would like to help out to a special chance to connect and construct our communal Sukkah.  Bring yourself, your questions, and a potluck item.  On top of constructing and noshing, R’ Joey will share Torah about the history and customs of Sukkahs.  Register here.  

Join us in breaking our fast together on the front patio of St. Joan of Arc!

Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur services will be held in person at St. Joan of Arc, via YouTube Livestream, and on Zoom (hosted by the Makom Minyan)

Services are free, non-ticketed, and open to everyone without registration or membership requirements

Yizkor offers us a time to remember loved ones who have passed away. It connects us to our personal histories and the impact of those who have shaped our lives. This service also continues the theme of introspection, helping us to focus on making meaningful changes in our lives.

Neilah is the dramatic conclusion of Yom Kippur. It’s a time of intense reflection and final pleas for forgiveness. The shofar’s concluding blast symbolizes the sealing of our judgments, encapsulating our commitment to justice and righteousness as we prepare to enter the new year with a renewed sense of purpose and fairness. We end Neilah with havdalah, spirited dancing and breakfast.

After Yom Kippur morning services, we’ll have two sessions of learning, with several zoom and in-person options. If you’re interested, please stick around for these great learnings led by Shir Tikvah members and friends.  A detailed listing of class and access details can be found by visiting here.

Shir Tikvah offers childcare during the community-wide services on Erev Rosh HaShanah, Rosh HaShanah, Kol Nidrei, and Yom Kippur for children ages 2-4 years old. We look after and play with children while their parents/guardians are in services. Registration is required; we do not accept drop-ins. Childcare, like all Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur gatherings, takes place at St. Joan of Arc. The room in which childcare takes place is accessible. All materials are provided. Snacks are provided during childcare.

Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur services will be held in person at St. Joan of Arc, via YouTube Livestream, and on Zoom (hosted by the Makom Minyan)

Services are free, non-ticketed, and open to everyone without registration or membership requirements

The morning service of Yom Kippur asks us to confront our past and seek genuine change. It’s a day dedicated to self-examination and spiritual renewal, providing us with the opportunity to reflect deeply on our actions and commit to personal transformation. Through intense self-reflection and repentance, we strive to align our actions with a deeper embodiment of justice, aiming to correct past wrongs and commit to fair and righteous behavior.

Shir Tikvah offers camp during the community-wide services on Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur for children grades Kindergarten - 5th grade. We look after and engage children while their parents/guardians are in services. Registration is required; we do not accept drop-ins. Camp, like all Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur gatherings, takes place at St. Joan of Arc. The room in which camp takes place is accessible. All materials are provided. Snacks and lunch are provided during camp.

5785 is here! Start it in community at Shir Tikvah! This Yom Kippur, our Youth and Families T’filot (services) will center on the theme, “My Ancestors and Me: How do I hold both the old and the new?” During the Yom Kippur service, we will explore what it means to ground ourselves in our individual and collective pasts as we look to the future of the new year. During the Yom Kippur Morning service, we will sing and move through this theme of family and traditions as we ground in the present.

On Yom Kippur, we pick back up after the ten days since Rosh HaShanah: We dreamt of a new world on Rosh HaShanah, and on Yom Kippur we commit to doing our part to making those dreams our reality.

As 5784 ends and we approach 5785, we invite our 2nd through 5th graders and families to consider these prompts: Who is in our family? Who else? Why do we have a family? Consider sharing personal stories of close and extended relatives - especially elders and loved ones who have died as far back as you can name. Have this conversation as a family beforehand and bring your thoughts with you to the services you attend; we look forward to learning what is on your minds and to swapping stories!

Shir Tikvah Yom Kippur Youth and Families T’filot take place at St. Joan of Arc on Friday, October 11 and Saturday, October 12. All are welcome to all services; evening Youth and Families services are planned for 2nd through 5th graders and their families - and morning Youth and Families services are planned for newborns through 1st graders and their families.

Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur services will be held in person at St. Joan of Arc, via YouTube Livestream, and on Zoom (hosted by the Makom Minyan)

Services are free, non-ticketed, and open to everyone without registration or membership requirements

Kol Nidrei, held at the start of Yom Kippur, is an emotional and powerful entry into the Day of Atonement. This service sets the tone for Yom Kippur as a day dedicated to deep personal reflection and repentance. It sets the stage for a day focused on examining our actions through the lens of divine justice and fairness.

Shir Tikvah offers childcare during the community-wide services on Erev Rosh HaShanah, Rosh HaShanah, Kol Nidrei, and Yom Kippur for children ages 2-4 years old. We look after and play with children while their parents/guardians are in services. Registration is required; we do not accept drop-ins. Childcare, like all Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur gatherings, takes place at St. Joan of Arc. The room in which childcare takes place is accessible. All materials are provided. Snacks are provided during childcare.

5785 is here! Start it in community at Shir Tikvah! This Yom Kippur, our Youth and Families T’filot (services) will center on the theme, “My Ancestors and Me: How do I hold both the old and the new?” During the Kol Nidrei service, we will explore what it means to ground ourselves in our individual and collective pasts as we look to the future of the new year.

On Yom Kippur, we pick back up after the ten days since Rosh HaShanah: We dreamt of a new world on Rosh HaShanah, and on Yom Kippur we commit to doing our part to making those dreams our reality.

As 5784 ends and we approach 5785, we invite our 2nd through 5th graders and families to consider these prompts: Who came before us? What can be meaningful about looking backwards? What can be complicated about looking to the past? Why do we look behind us as we also look in front of us? Consider personal stories as you wrestle with this big theme. Have this conversation as a family beforehand and bring your thoughts with you to the services you attend; we look forward to learning what is on your minds and to swapping stories!

Shir Tikvah Yom Kippur Youth and Families T’filot take place at St. Joan of Arc on Friday, October 11 and Saturday, October 12. All are welcome to all services; evening Youth and Families services are planned for 2nd through 5th graders and their families - and morning Youth and Families services are planned for newborns through 1st graders and their families.