About Shir Hadash

Shir Hadash is an evolving Reform Jewish congregation dedicated to providing a vital Jewish life, spiritual growth, and a sense of community for its members.

Founded in 1980, our congregation now numbers more than 500 member families. Our name means "New Song," and as a congregation we worship together through Song, Torah Study, and Community.

Location

Congregation Shir Hadash is located at 20 Cherry Blossom Lane, Los Gatos, California, near the corner of Cherry Blossom Lane, just east of Los Gatos Boulevard, and just south of Blossom Hill Road. (Map & Directions)

Worship

At Shir Hadash we have a variety of services, each with their own style. Our members love to sing, and our services include music reflecting a wide range of composers and musical styles appropriate to each service.

Shabbat services are generally held on Friday evenings at 8:00 pm and on Saturday mornings at 10:30 am. Once a month, we usually have a special Kabbalat Shabbat Service, with an emphasis on music and a shorter format, at 7:00 pm. Once a month, there is an early service at 6:30 pm that is usually followed by dinner at the Temple. We also have a monthly Family service at 7:15 pm, specially designed for families with children between the ages of 3 and 13. Tot Shabbat Services are held monthly for families with very young children. Occasional Havdalah Services are also scheduled.

From Fall through Spring, we also offer Torah Study on Saturday mornings preceding the morning service, and an alternative Minyan Service in parallel with the main service.

Our Temple Choir, under the direction of Cantor Felder-Levy, sings at High Holy Day Services and for selected Friday Services.

For more information, see About Services.

High Holy Day Services are held off site to accommodate our growing membership. Tickets for each family member are included in the membership. Students and military tickets are free and seniors (over 65) are given a reduced rate. Exchange privileges are extended to out-of-town guests who belong to a UAHC-affiliated Temple. Tickets for non-members are available for an additional charge. For more information, see our High Holy Days page.

Religious School

Our Religious School is a cornerstone of our Temple life. We have classes for ages Pre-K through 6th grade on Sunday mornings, 7th-10th grade on Tuesday evenings, and also Hebrew classes on Tuesday or Thursday afternoon. We encourage students to begin their religious training in Kindergarten and to start Hebrew classes in the 3rd grade in preparation for B'nai Mitzvah training later on. We have a family-oriented educational program so we have numerous opportunities for parents to participate in the learning process on Sunday mornings. For more information, see the Religious School registration page.

Adult Education

As a Temple, our membership and our adult education programs reflect the rich diversity of our community. We have a very active Adult Education Program. We regularly hold classes in Hebrew, Introduction to Judaism, Torah Study, Adult Bar/Bat Mitzvah preparation, and Life cycle and Holiday celebrations. Throughout the year we also sponsor several lectures by visiting scholars. For more information, see the Adult Education page.

Membership Information

For membership information, please contact the Temple office at 408-358-1751, or e-mail office@shirhadash.org.

Gift Shop

We have a fully-stocked gift shop that is open during Religious School and Hebrew School hours, and by appointment. We are often complimented on our extensive and unique items. For more information, call the Office at 358-1751.