Shir Shabbat Services
a place where everyone knows your name
Shir Shabbat services are held in the chapel Saturdays at 10:30 am between Simchat Torah in the fall and Shavuot in the late spring. Congregational volunteers fill the positions of lay leader, lay cantor, Torah and Haftarah readers, and by delivering an explanation, or D'rash, relating to the Torah portion, or another Jewish topic.
As you enter the chapel, you will be greeted warmly and made welcome. The participants create a uniquely spirited and heartfelt atmosphere blending traditional prayers and music with relevant commentary on important issues. No expertise is required to attend, and all ages are welcome.
Get Involved: We welcome your involvement and participation! Please email our Shir Shabbat chair to find out more.
october
Date: October 17, 2020
Torah Portion: Bereshith
Haftarah Portion: Isaiah 42:5-43:11
Service: First Shir Shabbat
| LEADER ROLES | LEADER |
| Lay Leader(s): | Linda Allen |
| Lay Cantor(s): | Mark Allen |
| Torah Reader(s): | Carol Rosenberg |
| Haftarah: | Rabbi Aron |
| D'rash: | Rabbi Aron |
| Zoom & Page Manager: | Mark Allen and Rabbi Aron |
Date: October 24, 2020
Torah Portion: Noah
Haftarah Portion: Isaiah 54:1-55:5
Service: (Bar Mitzvah of Liam Chesser), Shir Shabbat
| LEADER ROLES | LEADER |
| Lay Leader(s): | David Singer |
| Lay Cantor(s): | Jan Rose |
| Torah Reader(s): | Diane Goldman |
| Haftarah: | (position available) |
| D'rash: | Davida Rosenbaum |
| Zoom & Page Manager: | David Singer |
Date: October 31, 2020
Torah Portion: Lech L'cha
Haftarah Portion: Isaiah 40:27-41:16
Service: Shir Shabbat
| LEADER ROLES | LEADER |
| Leader: | Rabbi Aron |
| Lay Cantor(s): | Shell Rubenstein |
| Torah Reader(s): | Val Swisher |
| Haftarah: | Carolyn Kerlin |
| D'rash: | Sharla Kibel |
| Zoom & Page Manager: | Pages - Rabbi Aron |
november
Date: November 7, 2020
Torah Portion: Vayeira
Haftarah Portion: II Kings 4:1-37
Service: (Bar Mitzvah of Sean Nguyen-Fell), Shir Shabbat
| LEADER ROLES | LEADER |
| Lay Leader(s): | (position available) |
| Lay Cantor(s): | Carolyn Kerlin |
| Torah Reader(s): | Reuben Levy |
| Haftarah: | (position available) |
| D'rash: | (position available) |
| Zoom & Page Manager: | (position available) |
Date: November 14, 2020
Torah Portion: Chayei Sarah
Haftarah Portion: I Kings 1:1-31
Services: (Bar Mitzvah of Devan Green), Shir Shabbat
| LEADER ROLES | LEADER |
| Lay Leader(s): | (position available) |
| Lay Cantor(s): | (position available) |
| Torah Reader(s): | Linda Allen |
| Haftarah: | (position available) |
| D'rash: | Linda Allen |
| Zoom & Page Manager: | (position available) |
Date: November 21, 2020
Torah Portion: Toldot
Haftarah Portion: Malachai 1:1-2:7
Service: (B'nai Mitzvah of Brody Horwitz and Sydney Fried), Shir Shabbat
| LEADER ROLES | LEADER |
| Lay Leader(s): | David Singer |
| Cantorial Soloist: | Kristin Gustavson |
| Torah Reader(s): | Diane Goldman |
| Haftarah: | Kristin Gustavson |
| D'rash: | (position available) |
| Zoom & Page Manager: | David Singer |
Date: November 28, 2020
Torah Portion: Vayeitzei
Haftarah Portion: Hosea 12:13-14:10; 7
Services: Shir Shabbat
| LEADER ROLES | LEADER |
| Lay Leader(s): | (position available) |
| Cantorial Soloist: | Kristin Gustavson |
| Torah Reader(s): | Kristin Gustavson |
| Haftarah: | (position available) |
| D'rash: | (position available) |
| Zoom & Page Manager: | (position available) |
december
Date: December 5, 2020
Torah Portion: Vayishlach
Haftarah Portion: Hosea 11:7-12:12
Service: Special Farewell to Rabbi Aron Shir Shabbat Service
| LEADER ROLES | LEADER |
| Lay Leader(s): | Jan Rose |
| Lay Cantor(s): | (position available) |
| Torah Reader(s): | (position available) |
| Haftarah: | Shell Rubenstein |
| D'rash: | (position available) |
| Zoom & Page Manager: | (position available) |
Date: December 12, 2020
Torah Portion: Vayyeshev
Haftarah Portion: Amos 2:6-3:8
Service: Adult B'nai Mitzvah Service
Date: December 19, 2020
Torah Portion: Mikketz
Haftarah Portion: I Kings 3:15-4:1
Services: (Bat Mitzvah of Ava Woodbury), Shir Shabbat
| LEADER ROLES | LEADER |
| Lay Leader(s): | David Singer |
| Lay Cantor(s): | (position available) |
| Torah Reader(s): | Diane Goldman |
| Haftarah: | (position available) |
| D'rash: | (position available) |
| Zoom & Page Manager: | David Singer |
Date: December 26, 2020
Torah Portion: Vayigash
Haftarah Portion: Ezekiel 37:15-28
Service: Shir Shabbat
| LEADER ROLES | LEADER |
| Lay Leader(s): | (position available) |
| Lay Cantor(s): | (position available) |
| Torah Reader(s): | Carol Rosenberg |
| Haftarah: | (position available) |
| D'rash: | Rabbi Aron |
| Zoom & Page Manager: | (position available) |
january
Date: January 2, 2021
Torah Portion: Vayechi
Haftarah Portion: I Kings 2:1-12
Service: Shir Shabbat
| LEADER ROLES | LEADER |
| Lay Leader(s): | (position available) |
| Lay Cantor(s): | (position available) |
| Torah Reader(s): | (position available) |
| Haftarah: | (position available) |
| D'rash: | (position available) |
Date: January 9, 2021
Torah Portion: Shemot
Haftarah Portion: Isaiah 27:6-28:13; 29:22-23
Service: Shir Shabbat
| LEADER ROLES | LEADER |
| Lay Leader(s): | (position available) |
| Lay Cantor(s): | (position available) |
| Torah Reader(s): | (position available) |
| Haftarah: | (position available) |
| D'rash: | (position available) |
Date: January 16, 2021
Torah Portion: Vaera
Haftarah Portion: Ezekiel 28:25-29:21
Services: (Bar Mitzvah of Henry Solomon), Shir Shabbat
| LEADER ROLES | LEADER |
| Lay Leader(s): | (position available) |
| Lay Cantor(s): | (position available) |
| Torah Reader(s): | (position available) |
| Haftarah: | (position available) |
| D'rash: | (position available) |
Date: January 23, 2021
Torah Portion: Bo
Haftarah Portion: Jeremiah 46:13-28
Service: (Bar Mitzvah of Arnie Pinck), Shir Shabbat
| LEADER ROLES | LEADER |
| Lay Leader(s): | (position available) |
| Lay Cantor(s): | (position available) |
| Torah Reader(s): | (position available) |
| Haftarah: | (position available) |
| D'rash: | (position available) |
Date: January 30, 2021
Torah Portion: Beshalach
Haftarah Portion: Judges 4:4-5:31
Service: Shir Shabbat
| LEADER ROLES | LEADER |
| Lay Leader(s): | (position available) |
| Lay Cantor(s): | (position available) |
| Torah Reader(s): | (position available) |
| Haftarah: | (position available) |
| D'rash: | (position available) |
february
Date: February 6, 2021
Torah Portion: Yithro
Haftarah Portion: Isaiah 6:1-7:6; 9:5-6
Service: Shir Shabbat
| LEADER ROLES | LEADER |
| Lay Leader(s): | (position available) |
| Lay Cantor(s): | (position available) |
| Torah Reader(s): | (position available) |
| Haftarah: | (position available) |
| D'rash: | (position available) |
Date: February 13, 2021
Torah Portion: Mishpatim
Haftarah Portion: Jeremiah 34:8-22; 33:25-26
Special Haftarah Portion for Shabbat Shekalim: II Kings 12:5-16
Service: Shir Shabbat
| LEADER ROLES | LEADER |
| Lay Leader(s): | (position available) |
| Lay Cantor(s): | (position available) |
| Torah Reader(s): | (position available) |
| Haftarah: | (position available) |
| D'rash: | (position available) |
Date: February 20, 2021
Torah Portion: Terumah
Haftarah Portion: I Kings 5:26-6:13
Special Haftarah Portion for Shabbat Zachor: Esther 7:1-10; 8:15
Service: (Bat Mitzvah of Alisa Freeman), Shir Shabbat
| LEADER ROLES | LEADER |
| Lay Leader(s): | (position available) |
| Lay Cantor(s): | (position available) |
| Torah Reader(s): | (position available) |
| Haftarah: | (position available) |
| D'rash: | (position available) |
Date: February 27, 2021
Torah Portion: Tetzaveh
Haftarah Portion: Ezekiel 43:10-27
Service: Shir Shabbat
| LEADER ROLES | LEADER |
| Lay Leader(s): | (position available) |
| Lay Cantor(s): | (position available) |
| Torah Reader(s): | (position available) |
| Haftarah: | (position available) |
| D'rash: | (position available) |
march
Date: March 6, 2021
Torah Portion: Ki Tissa
Haftarah Portion: I Kings 18:1-39
Special Haftarah Portion for Shabbat Parah: Ezekiel 36:22-36
Service: Shir Shabbat
| LEADER ROLES | LEADER |
| Lay Leader(s): | (position available) |
| Lay Cantor(s): | (position available) |
| Torah Reader(s): | (position available) |
| Haftarah: | (position available) |
| D'rash: | (position available) |
Date: March 13, 2021
Torah Double Portion: Vayakhel/Pekudei
Haftarah Portion: I Kings 7:40-50/I Kings 7:51-8:21
Special Haftarah Portion for Shabbat HaChodesh: Ezekiel 45:16-25
Service: Shir Shabbat with David Oshinsky
| LEADER ROLES | LEADER |
| Lay Leader(s): | (position available) |
| Lay Cantor(s): | (position available) |
| Torah Reader(s): | (position available) |
| Haftarah: | (position available) |
| D'rash: | (position available) |
Date: March 20, 2021
Torah Portion: Vayikra
Haftarah Portion: Isaiah 43:21-44:23
Service: (Bar Mitzvah of Evan Kay), Shir Shabbat
| LEADER ROLES | LEADER |
| Lay Leader(s): | (position available) |
| Lay Cantor(s): | (position available) |
| Torah Reader: | (position available) |
| Haftarah: | (position available) |
| D'rash: | (position available) |
Date: March 27, 2021
Torah Portion: Tzav
Haftarah Portion: Jeremiah 7:21-8:3; 9:22-23
Special Haftarah Portion for Shabbat HaGadol: Malachi 3:4-24
Services: Shir Shabbat
| LEADER ROLES | LEADER |
| Lay Leader(s): | (position available) |
| Lay Cantor(s): | (position available) |
| Torah Reader(s): | (position available) |
| Haftarah: | (position available) |
| D'rash: | (position available) |
april
Date: April 3, 2021
Torah Portion: Chol HaMoed Pesach
Haftarah Portion: Ezekiel 37:1-14
Service: Community Shabbat - Passover
| LEADER ROLES | LEADER |
| Lay Leader(s): | (position available) |
| Lay Cantor(s): | (position available) |
| Torah Reader(s): | (position available) |
| Haftarah: | (position available) |
| D'rash: | (position available) |
Date: April 10, 2021
Torah Portion: Shemini
Haftarah Portion: II Samuel 6:1-17:17
Services: Shir Shabbat
| LEADER ROLES | LEADER |
| Lay Leader(s): | (position available) |
| Lay Cantor(s): | (position available) |
| Torah Reader(s): | (position available) |
| Haftarah: | (position available) |
| D'rash: | (position available) |
Date: April 17, 2021
Torah Portion: Tazria-Metzora
Haftarah Portion: II Kings 4:42-5:19
Special Haftarah Portion for Shabbat Metzora: II Kings 7:3-20
Services: (Bat Mitzvah of Jamie Manning), Shir Shabbat
| LEADER ROLES | LEADER |
| Lay Leader(s): | (position available) |
| Lay Cantor(s): | (position available) |
| Torah Reader(s): | (position available) |
| Haftarah: | (position available) |
| D'rash: | (position available) |
Date: April 24, 2021
Torah Portion: Ahare Mot
Haftarah Portion: Ezekiel 22:1-19
Special Haftarah Portion for Shabbat Kedoshim: Amos 9:7-15
Service: Shir Shabbat
| LEADER ROLES | LEADER |
| Lay Leader(s): | (position available) |
| Lay Cantor(s): | (position available) |
| Torah Reader(s): | (position available) |
| Haftarah: | (position available) |
| D'rash: | (position available) |
may
Date: May 1, 2021
Torah Portion: Emor
Haftarah Portion: Ezekiel 44:15-31
Services: Shir Shabbat
| LEADER ROLES | LEADER |
| Lay Leader(s): | (position available) |
| Lay Cantor(s): | (position available) |
| Torah Reader(s): | (position available) |
| Haftarah: | (position available) |
| D'rash: | (position available) |
Date: May 8, 2021
Torah Portion: Behar
Haftarah Portion: Jeremiah 32:6-27
Special Haftarah Portion for Shabbat Bechukotai: Jeremiah 16:19-17:14
Services: (Bat Mitzvah of Lorraine Stokes), Shir Shabbat
| LEADER ROLES | LEADER |
| Lay Leader(s): | (position available) |
| Lay Cantor(s): | (position available) |
| Torah Reader(s): | (position available) |
| Haftarah: | (position available) |
| D'rash: | (position available) |
Date: May 15, 2021
Torah Portion: Bamidbar
Haftarah Portion: Hosea 2:1-22
Services: Last Shir Shabbat
| LEADER ROLES | LEADER |
| Lay Leader(s): | (position available) |
| Lay Cantor(s): | (position available) |
| Torah Reader(s): | (position available) |
| Haftarah: | (position available) |
| D'rash: | (position available) |