Description: Inclusive and caring, Shir Shalom is a Reform Jewish congregation that strives to inspire all with our traditions of enriching cultural and spiritual experiences: progressive worship, joy through music, relevant education, genuine personal connections and meaningful social action in Northern Westchester and Fairfield counties.
In The Wilderness: Numbers in Haiku jemerman May 10, 2023 Image These Haikus focus on weekly Torah portions.
Crossing Over jemerman May 9, 2023 Jewish Rituals and Symbols Image I’m feeling very peaceful today. I went to the mikvah this morning. I was a little nervous, just because official rites of passage can be a little scary. But I knew everyone was going to be super nice and supportive (and they were!).
Taking Care of Our Kids by Taking Care of Ourselves: Mental Health for New Parents jemerman May 3, 2023 Health and Wellness Image When we began writing this piece, we realized just how similar our experiences were as women who became first-time mothers during the COVID-19 pandemic. We gave birth a week apart, both via C-section, and both of our sons were premature.