This Shabbat Shira, which shares a weekend with Tu B’Shvat (our celebration of the renewal of trees and nature) and HIAS Refugee Shabbat, we are partnering with Minnesota Interfaith Power and Light (MNIPL) and the Shir Tikvah Sanctuary and Immigrant Justice Committee to lift our voices in solidarity with the immigrant community and in celebration of the resilience of our planet. With musical direction from Sarina Partridge, a wonderful community choir leader and organizer with Minnesota Interfaith Power and Light, and Torah from members of our Sanctuary and Immigrant Justice committee, our service will weave together themes of environmental and climate justice with power song to sustain us.
We will have three gatherings (January 15, 22, 29) from 5-6:30 in the Shir Tikvah sanctuary ahead of Shabbat Shira, where Sarina will teach songs and we will let our harmonies emerge, which will culminate on Shabbat Shira (February 3) and Tu b’Shvat (February 5). There will be snacks, a chance to learn about themes of Tu b’Shvat, and ample opportunity to sing together, guided by Sarina.
We hope that this Shabbat Shira will be gentle and connective, offering a chance for us to revel in the sweetness of our voices together and in the power of choosing to gather in the coldest of seasons. We hope you will also join us for Tu b’Shvat on February 5th, when we will continue to sing together and to honor the renewal of our planet.
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.