Congregation Shir Shalom

06/18/2026

Join us for a vital evening where we look at the work of Federation in the year just passed and the year ahead, and hear from world-renowned advocate Jonny Daniels as he shares his insights into the strength of the Jewish people, the resilience of Israel, and the fight against antisemitism. We'll also recognize the wisdom and commitment of our outgoing leadership.

Jonny Daniels is the founder of "From the Depths", a powerful nonprofit committed to preserving Holocaust memory and restoring forgotten Jewish heritage across Europe. A former IDF paratrooper and senior adviser in the Israeli government, he brings bold leadership to the intersection of remembrance, diplomacy, and justice. Through global media, public speaking, and courageous outreach—he works to build bridges, challenge silence, and honor the past with action.

Light refreshments will be served. Kashrut observed. Register below:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfyTyywmyJ2kJ1Er5DnUYXoxusx_cqrsXo7ypEC-4RKqO3fSg/viewform

06/12/2026

Attention Congregation Shir Shalom Men's Club Members:

This Sunday's 10 AM Men's Club Planning Meeting will be held on Zoom.

Please use this link to join us:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81093670990

Meeting ID: 810 9367 0990
Passcode: 555400

Thank you.

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06/12/2026

You are always welcome at Congregation Shir Shalom.

In celebration of Pride Month, we invite you to join us for Pride Shabbat this Saturday morning, June 13th, and encourage you to share a story, poem or meaningful reading during our Kiddush Lunch.

Please let the Office know if you would like to participate - including if you would like to receive an honor during the service.

Please click here to download or print flyer with more details: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hKhjZj9nOCGDSaJNr_mr-m7x_uvhSinP/view?usp=drive_link

Congregation Shir Shalom
411 South Little Tor Road
New City, NY 10956
(845) 708-9181
[email protected]
Web: www.shirshalomrockland.org
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06/05/2026

We invite you to Learn Mah Jongg with your Shir Shalom Sisterhood.

Please click here to download or print flyer with the full details: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xI06HPZLFHyRWs5sTjyfqQcNEQGQvVW9/view?usp=sharing

06/05/2026

Congregation Shir Shalom's klezmer band, the "Klezmer Klatsch" put on a wonderful concert at the Montebello Seniors Club at the Montebello Commons in Suffern. It was great seeing so many Shir Shalom friends and congregants there. The group has two more performances scheduled for the summer: Fountainview/Monsey, 2000 Fountainview Dr, Monsey on Sunday, July 19 at 3pm and Braemer/Montebello, 250 Lafayette Ave., Suffern, Sunday, August 30 at 2pm. For more information on the Klezmer Klatsch, please email Mirel at [email protected]

Pictured from left to right in group photo: Cantor Barry Kanarek (upright bass), Cantor Amy Kanarek (featured vocalist), Mirel Verhoeff (piano / director), Ray Verhoeff (clarinet), Karen Glazer (flute), Bruce Pollack (percussion), Jerome Kleiman (percussion), Seth Kofinas (trumpet), Laurie Eilen (violin) and Isabel Laufer (violin).

06/01/2026

Mazal Tov to Rabbi Paul and Gerri Kurland who were our esteemed honorees at this year's Congregation Shir Shalom Journal Reception and Dinner Event.

We celebrated Rabbi Kurland on his retirement, and Rabbi and Gerri Kurland on receiving the Stanley Blumenthal Community Service Award.

This wonderful and very well attended event was held in the Congregation Shir Shalom Social Hall / Ballroom.

05/21/2026

We invite all Congregation Shir Shalom Sisterhood members to join us on Monday, June 8th at our Sisterhood Board of Trustees Installation Ceremony for the new year.

RSVP to Elinor Silver is a must and RSVP deadline is Thursday, June 4th.

Click here to download or print flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CG9sTG9WBLoFw2lodIOi5qnukiOGtfAY/view?usp=sharing

05/17/2026

Shavuot, the "Festival of Weeks" commemorates the giving of the Torah to the Israelites at Mount Sinai and marks the end of the 7-week "Counting of the Omer", concluding the barley harvest and beginning the wheat harvest.

Shavuot starts this upcoming Thursday evening, May 21st and typically is celebrated with extensive Torah study, reading the Book of Ruth, decorating with greenery and eating dairy meals (such as cheesecake, blintzes, ice cream, etc.). We are happy to provide our Congregation Shir Shalom Shavuot Schedule, or click here to download or print it: https://drive.google.com/file/d/121wMKIyUkqqznsgbo4NB84TT40SvgtQg/view?usp=sharing

05/10/2026

Mazal Tov to Jeanne Fefferman.

Jeanne is this year's most deserving recipient of Congregation Shir Shalom's annual Kenie Mittleman Eshet Chayil Woman of Valor Award. The award was presented at Sisterhood Shabbat by Donna Smith (last year's award recipient) and Andrea Fefferman Caloras (Sisterhood President) with appreciation and gratitude, and is in recognition of her ongoing distinguished service.

Photo of Jeanne Fefferman and Andrea Fefferman Caloras was taken at the recent Women's League Torah Fund Dinner.