Kehilat Shira Hadasha | |
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Hebrew: קהלת שירה חדשה | |
Religion | |
Affiliation | Modern Orthodox Judaism |
Rite | Partnership minyan |
Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Synagogue |
Status | Active |
Location | |
Location | 12 Emek Refaim, German Colony, Jerusalem |
Country | Israel |
Location of the synagogue in Jerusalem | |
Geographic coordinates | 31°45′58.17″N 35°13′18.03″E / 31.7661583°N 35.2216750°E |
Architecture | |
Founder | Tova Hartman |
Date established | 2002 |
Website | |
shirahadasha |
Shira Hadasha (Hebrew: שירה חדשה, lit. 'New Song') is a Modern Orthodox Jewish congregation and Synagogue, located at 12 Emek Refaim, in the German Colony neighbourhood of Jerusalem, Israel. The congregation emphasizes a more expansive role for women in the synagogue.[1] It was founded in 2002 by a group of local residents, including Tova Hartman.[2][3] Shira Hadasha's prayer service format has been adopted by a number of congregations in Israel, the United States, Canada, Europe, and Australia.