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By Lisa Katz, About.com Guide to Judaism since 1999

Shira Hadasha is a New Song

Monday July 14, 2008
In Jerusalem in 2001, a group of orthodox residents, who yearned for a more equalitarian prayer service, founded a new minyan - Shira Hadasha (A New Song). The service increases women's participation and leadership in Jewish prayer, while staying within the constraints of Jewish law (halacha). Shira Hadasha is enormously popular, spreading worldwide, and impacting modern orthodox Judaism.

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August 4, 2007 at 6:34 pm
(1) Carol says:

This is a WONDERFUL place for Kabbalat Shabbat services, celebrating women’ contributions and role in Judaism. When I am in Israel, I cannot imagine going anywhere else. Arrive early - the room fills fast.

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