Shabbat morning
Services are held every Saturday morning and begin at 9:30am.
Community life
Programs, participation and lifecycle support.
Find Shabbat times, children's programs, participation pathways, Bnei Mitzvah information and lifecycle support in one place.
Weekly life
The weekly rhythm at a glance.
Service times, children's programs and calendar details for the week ahead.
Children's programs
Tots and primary-aged children have dedicated Shabbat programming from 11:00am to 11:30am.
Community calendar
Check the home page for upcoming simchas, and email our administrator, Rachel, for bookings or fuller details.
Through the year
A full calendar of community life.
Beyond weekly Shabbat, Shira comes together for Jewish holidays, learning, celebration and connection throughout the year.
Jewish holiday services
Services for Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, Simchat Torah, Pesach, Shavuot and other holidays bring the community together to mark the Jewish calendar.
Invited talks and learning
Diverse guest speakers and scholars join Shira through the year for drashot, panel discussions, shiurim and community conversations on a wide range of topics.
Communal dinners
Shared Shabbat and festival meals bring members and visitors together around the table for food, song and connection.
Cultural events
Music nights, film screenings, book discussions, art exhibitions and other cultural programming reflect the creative life of the community.
Kids' Purim party
Shira's annual kids' Purim party brings costumes, games, food and festivities for the younger members of the community.
Community gatherings
Social events, volunteer initiatives and informal get-togethers keep Shira connected beyond Shabbat services.
Bnei Mitzvah
A thoughtful, child-centred path to Bnei Mitzvah.
Shira's Bnei Mitzvah program brings together ritual preparation, learning, inclusion and social action. Girls and boys are encouraged to read Torah and speak before the congregation, with families supported throughout the process.
Child-centred learning
Accessible to varied backgrounds
Social action component
Inclusive framework
Get involved
Practical ways to take part.
Read from the Torah
Practice material and guidance for members who want to build their leyning skills.
Open Torah reading guideGet an aliyah
Blessings, transliteration and practical guidance for taking an aliyah.
Open aliyah guideLead services
Preparation material, mentoring and practice support for members building confidence as service leaders.
Open service-leading pageMegillah and prayer resources
Seasonal reading and service-preparation resources for community members and service leaders.
Lifecycle and care
Support beyond the celebration itself.
Shira offers support around births, weddings, anniversaries, yahrzeits, funerals, minyanim, grief and pastoral care throughout the year.
Cultural life
Music, learning and community events
Shira's cultural fund supports invited speakers, communal dinners, cultural events, holiday programming and celebrations like the kids' Purim party.
See cultural fund and giving options