Membership

From our VP of Membership

Welcome to Congregation Shir Shalom

We are excited to meet you and share our wonderful community with you.

Our congregation is a happy and welcoming community of folks who love to schmooze and celebrate Judaism in many different ways.

Talk to us about joiningCome to a service
Congregants singing together at an outdoor service under the tent
Many ways to belong

Find your own path

At Shir Shalom we strive to be many things for many people. Each of us comes to Judaism via our own path. Some members join us for services regularly, some as their needs move them, and others for special events and programs.

Shabbat services

Friday evening and Saturday morning services, in person or online.

Schedule of services

Holidays & events

The High Holy Days, our famous Purim Spiel and a myriad of other fun programs.

Upcoming events

Learning

Educational opportunities for adults, plus lifelong learning for every age.

Learn with us

Music

Join our Volunteer Choir, or enjoy the band Cantor Frank leads at services.

Cantor’s Corner
Reform & Reconstructionist

The first congregation of its kind

Congregation Shir Shalom is affiliated with the Reform and Reconstructing Judaism movements. We are the first merged congregation from both these movements in the United States.

Everyone has a home here.We are proud of our diversity in age, family structure, Jewish observance, ethnicity, religious and ethnic heritage, household geography and economics.

Rabbi Alex Lazarus-Klein and Cantor Arlene Frank
Our clergy

Meet Rabbi Alex and Cantor Arlene

Meet our amazing clergy team of Rabbi Alex Lazarus-Klein and Cantor Arlene Frank. Each has a zest for teaching and learning, along with caring sensitivity.

You’ll love Cantor Frank’s voice as she encourages worship through music. She also leads our band, a group of musicians who add fun and beauty to our services with their interesting interpretations of melodies.

For families

Community Religious School

Our Religious School is a collaborative environment made up of Reform, Reconstructing and Conservative Judaism students from Shir Shalom and other area congregations. It is bold and engaging for our members’ children, and our teachers and support staff are dedicated to inspiring a fun, lifelong love of Judaism.

From the Religious School Director
Ready when you are

Getting started

  1. Come by

    Want to join us for services? You are most welcome. Just let us know your name and that you might be coming.

  2. Say hello

    Our VP of Membership would love to chat with you any time about Congregation Shir Shalom.

  3. Become a member

    When you’re ready, our Executive Director and office staff will help you join.

Tara Karch Cross

Vice President of Membership

Questions, a first visit, or just a chat about whether Shir Shalom is right for you.

Send Tara a message

Joanne Marquisee

Executive Director

Information about becoming a member. Call 716-633-8877 or send a message.

Contact the office