Introduction

At Shir Tikvah our  youth education program is called Nashira, let us sing.  We believe strongly in experiential learning and strive to create meaningful  opportunities for the whole family to engage in Jewish learning.

At Nashira you might sing Hebrew songs with your toddler on your lap, study the birkat hamazon beside your fourth grader, or discuss Jewish ethics with Rabbi Ariel.  Your child might create and paint a wooden mezuzah, learn the Aleph Bet through movement, or discover that  homemade matzah is  pretty tasty.  Both you and your children will find yourselves part of a warm, welcoming community that embraces Jewish learning at every level.

The goal of  Nashira is to nurture participation, foster responsibility, and grow Jewish families who view Judaism as a vital presence in all aspects of their lives.

Nashira is comprised of Sunday morning classes, Shabbatonim, and holiday-centered events and workshops for toddlers  through high school students and their families.

Click Nashira Project Calendar 5772 for this year’s calendar.

Sunday morning classes begin October 23 at:

The Emerson School
105 NW Park Ave
Portland, OR 97209.

If you are not yet a member of Shir Tikvah, please contact the office or Ed and Leah Hershey at public.relations@shir-tikvah.net about joining before registering for classes.

registration form 5772 (link to forms)

January Happenings

The teachers and Rabbi will be expecting all students for at lease one special session on Shabbat during the month of January. Here are the details:
January 7, 10am-11.30am: BaMidbar, Devarim, and Bat/bar mitzvah candidate classes have a special Torah study and visit services for the Torah reading
January 21, 10.30am-11.30am: Bereshit attends Tot Shabbat tefilah and kiddush
January 28, 10.30am-11.30am: Shemot and VaYikra classes have a special Torah study and visit services for the Torah reading

For more information about Nashira, e-mail the office at nashiraprojectcoordinator@shir-tikvah.net .  Completed forms, with the fee, can be sent to:

Shir Tikvah
1631 NE Broadway, #314
Portland, OR 97232

Thank you for being a part of our exciting work in progress. We look forward to your partnership in making this coming year the best ever.

Don’t hesitate to call the Shir Tikvah office, 503.473.8227 during the year with any questions.