As a Reconstructionist Jewish community, our core values include a commitment to personal and communal growth through learning and study.

Group Study

• Shabbat Study– Monthly Shabbat discussion (3rd Shabbat) , and occasional (fifth Shabbat), of historical Jewish texts as well as contemporary Jewish philosophers (including Kaplan, Telushkin, Heschel, Neusner, Hoffman and others) and non-fiction and fiction authors. Discussions are led by our members, our dynamic Shir Hadash rabbi or visiting scholars. Topics are selected by the membership. Currently we alternate months: reading a chapter of Exploring Judaism: A Reconstructionist Approach one month and then a novel of Jewish interest the next.

• Future Scholar Weekends – Periodic weekend study with visiting scholars. Shir Hadash regularly invites experts in various relative fields from St. Louis or the Reconstructionist movement to share their expertise.

Self Study

Adults are encouraged to work with study partners (spouses, colleagues, friends) to examine texts that interest them and bring their learnings back to the community.
Our rabbi is happy to provide guidance and book recommendations.