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HEA Choir Initiative - SHIRU! (Singing Here, In Ru’ach and Unity)

Leah Peer, Eitan Kantor, Alice FasmanSinging together is a large part of HEA community involvement, from the launch of Shir Hadash services to the inclusion of a choir in the traditional High Holiday services, the creation of Levi’im service leaders, and the exciting and participatory HEA concert series. We are now excited to announce the launch of a new HEA choir initiative. We are now excited to announce the launch of a new HEA choir initiative, SHIRU! (Singing Here, In Ru’ach and Unity), under the leadership of Alice Fasman, Eitan Kantor and Leah Peer.

Mission Statement:

The mission of the SHIRU! is to enhance Jewish identity and community engagement through lifelong involvement in choral singing.

To that end, the SHIRU is launching three choirs:

  • Nevatim (sprouts): Kids choir for grades 2-5, Tuesdays, 5:00–5:45 p.m.
  • Kaftorim (buds): Youth choir for grades 6-12, Tuesdays 5:50-6:50 p.m. 
  • Prachim (flowers): Adult choir, open to ages 13 and up, Tuesdays, 6:55–8:30 p.m.

Performance Dates for 2025/2026

  • High Holidays - see calendar for specifics
  • Celebrating Shabbat Shira - Sunday afternoon, February 1, 2026
  • Heading Into Shavuot - Friday early evening, May 8, 2026

Upcoming Dates

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Placement Assessments will take place on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, between 5:00-8:00 p.m. for a 6-minute slot.

 

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Fri, May 9 2025 11 Iyyar 5785