April 2016
Muslim/Jewish Halaqa-Seder: A Celebration of the Exodus Story
Join us for dramatic reenactments of scenes from the Exodus Story from Muslim and Jewish scriptures followed by engaging interfaith table conversations and a halal/kosher dinner among Muslim and Jewish members of South Bay communities. Last year’s event was sold out. Register online at ing.org/events/muslim-jewish-halaqa-seder-a-celebration-of-the-exodus-story/ At last year’s event, a group of Muslims and Jews gathered in Palo Alto on Sunday, March 29th, 2015, for a one-of-a-kind Seder and Halaqa that looked at scenes from the Exodus story from the…
Find out more »April 2017
Yom HaShoah: Community Holocaust Remembrance Day
From Kindertransport to the Refugees of 2017 Congregation Shir Hadash is proud to host the Community Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Memorial) Service on Sunday April 23rd. The program will begin at 6:30 pm with a presentation by Eric Kay who, as a child, was rescued by the Kindertransport. There will be a slide show of art work and poetry by students from Fisher Middle School, the Harker School, St. Andrews, St. Mary's, Yavneh, Granada School and the Congregational Religious Schools. Finally Rabbi Jennie Rosenn, Vice…
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May 2018
Know Your Neighbor: Ladies Afternoon Tea
Sponsored by Islamic Networks Group and Women of Shir Hadash Free and open to the public, however, please register here so that we can set enough tables and chairs for all in attendance. While people in our community come from a variety of backgrounds, ideologies, and religions, one thing many of us hold in common is a shared appreciation of food, coffee, and tea. Join us for the opportunity to get to better know others in our community over high tea, snacks,…
Find out more »November 2019
Los Gatos Interfaith Thanksgiving Service 2019
Interfaith Thanksgiving Service TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2019 • 28 CHESHVAN 5780 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Sanctuary This year, the Congregation Shir Hadash is proud to be hosting the Los Gatos Interfaith Thanksgiving Service! Take a break from house cleaning and meal preparation the week of Thanksgiving and come over to our synagogue to enjoy a beautiful service with clergy and lay leaders from eight local congregations. As always, the music will be provided by a joint choir. There will be a…
Find out more »March 2020
American Leadership Forum Silicon Valley Faith Leader Dialogue
American Leadership Forum Silicon Valley (ALFSV), People Acting in Community Together (PACT), Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC), Silicon Valley Interfaith Council (SiVIC), and Islamic Network Group (ING) are coming together to bring to you an opportunity to hear from leading civil rights activist Eric Ward. Eric Ward is a national expert on the relationship between hate violence and preserving democratic institutions, governance, and inclusive societies and he brings nearly 30 years of expertise in community organizing and philanthropy. Along with…
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