Wednesday, October 7 at 7:00 pm
An informal participatory gathering led by Rachel Miller and Eli Sontz centered around music, singing, and community. We’ll delve into Shabbat Renewal melodies, niggunim and more! All voices are welcome.
Limmud - Adult Learning @ CSH
"When I daven (pray) I speak to God. When I study (Jewish texts) God speaks to me."
Rabbi Louis Finkelstein
Welcome, Honor, Embody
Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 7:00 pm
This month we will gather as a community on Rosh Hodesh Heshvan, the New Moon, to tune into the rhythms of the Jewish calendar through ritual, meditation, song and embodied Jewish wisdom.
Program facilitated by Mimi Nelson Oliver, DMin Open to all women and those who identify as women
Introduction to Judaism
For more information contact Sharon Wyner at 978-565-4450 or email swyner@lappinfoundation.org.
Past Events
The Book of Psalms
The ancient poetry of the Psalms captures heartfelt cries to God from the depth of the human experience. From suffering to joy, explore this ancient liturgy and find its relevance for today.
Our Stories about the Stories in the Bible
Isaac: Spiritual Warrior
Noah & Jonah: Subversive Sequels
Esther & Joseph: Survival in the Diaspora
Judah, Tamar, & Leah: Anatomy of Heroism
A Reporters Notebook
An Eyewitness Account from Israel
An Eyewitness Account from Israel
A conversation as we hear an eyewitness report, from Steven A. Rosenberg, editor and publisher of the Jewish Journal, on his reflections and experiences on his recent trip to Israel.
Intermarriage—Let’s Talk About It
On the North Shore, more children are being raised Jewish in intermarried families than in in-married ones. To meet the needs of the Jewish community, intermarried families must know that at Shirat Hayam they will be welcomed, understood, and supported. How do we get there? Following up on Rabbi Michael’s Yom Kippur sermon, this fall we offered several opportunities to discuss this topic. We will continue the conversation.
Shabbat (Saturday), December 2 • 11:25 AM Rabbi Michael’s sermon
Coming this spring 2024: “Oyes and Joys of Interfaith Grandparenting”
Click HERE for a recording of the Shabbat Service from October 28, 2023, “Personal Stories of Intermarriage” – a panel discussion with Robert Powell and Anne Selby at Shirat Hayam. (discussion occurs at 2:21:00)
Jewish Law and Abortion
In light of the recent events, Rabbi Michael will teach the Jewish view on abortion.
Listen to the recording below…
Leaks, Law & Politics: the Supreme Court & the Future of Reproductive Rights in America
Dan Urman runs Northeastern University’s undergraduate Law & Public Policy and Northeastern Law School’s Masters and Certificate Programs. He teaches undergraduate and graduate courses about Law, Politics and Public Policy. Dan also sits on Northeastern’s Jewish Studies academic advisory board and serves as faculty advisor for Northeastern’s pre-law fraternity.
Dan earned a JD from Harvard Law School, an MPhil in Politics & International Relations from the University of Oxford as a Marshall Scholar, and a BA in History & Political Science at UCLA. He lives in Marblehead with his wife and three children and they are member of Congregation Shirat Hayam.
Watch the recording below:
Watch for more learning opportunities to come!