Temple Shir Hadash is an independent congregation serving the needs of the Jewish population in Westford and neighboring towns. Temple Shir Hadash was formed in 2001 by a group of families with the vision of having a vibrant synagogue in our own community. We are committed to an open approach to worship which encourages participation by families with a variety of observational styles. We have a wonderful Rabbi, Michael Weinstein, who leads our monthly Shabbat and High-Holiday services.  He is also available for all life cycle events.  Our religious school has classes for all ages of children taught by very creative teachers. We elected Officers for 2011-2013 following a meeting in April 2011. Board Members were elected following a meeting in April 2011.   Committee Chairs are appointed by the Board.
Board of Directors		Officers (5)    Jim Trager, President    Tali Holzman, Vice-President    Rick White, Treasurer    Cynthia Peraner, Secretary    Neil Mager, Past President
		Board Members (6)    Peter Berson    Nancy Beshansky    Alan Derr    Linda Diamond    Alisa Himelfarb    Rob Klamka
Rabbi		Rabbi Michael Weinstein Rabbi Karen Landy, Emeritus
Committee Chairs		Joe Diamond, Communications Committee Linda Diamond & Vickie Barry, Education Committee TBD, Fundraising Committee Peter Berson, Membership Committee Alisa Himelfarb, Physical Space Committee Hyman Beshansky & Mark Himelfarb, Ritual Committee TBD, Social Committee Marcie Trager & Shelley Uram, Social Action Committee
Committees		1.  Fundraising Treasurer sits on this Committee but is not necessarily the Chair Dues, budget for committees, grants, fund raising 2.  Communications Internal, including newsletter External, including public relations Website 3.  Ritual Major decisions about the way we practice Updating prayer folders Managing monthly Shabbat services 4.  Social/Social Action Mitzvahs Social activities and events 5.  Family Education Pre-school and Kindergarten 1st thru high school Adult education 6.  Membership Outreach to new members Tending to the membership at large 7.  Physical Space Operations Location search Central source of information

If you are interested and want to learn more, please contact us via this website or by mail. Temple Shir Hadash P.O Box 221 Westford, MA 01886 (800) 792-0969