Song and Risk Taking for Faith

Every year there is one week where the Jewish Sabbath service is especially devoted to song. “Shabbat Shira” commemorates the Israelites marching out of Egypt and crossing the Red Sea on dry land. For this year’s celebration, Saturday, January 11, The Emanuel Synagogue’s Religious School children took part in the musical service as well as a special program afterwards focusing on the theme of risk-taking based on faith. Director of Education, Judith T. Fox told a story illustrating the positive impact taking a risk for faith (such as leaving Egypt and following God’s command to march into the Red Sea) can have. Students and their parents then shared stories of their own risk-taking and what they learned from these experiences. This photo shows the students preparing their musical selections.  

The Emanuel Synagogue, located at 160 Mohegan Drive, West Hartford, CT  06117 is a  vibrant, egalitarian Conservative Jewish community, It’s members are empowered to seek a meaningful and robust path to Jewish values for everyday living.  Our down-to-earth ambience is a welcome respite from the social pressures of suburban life. Learn more about us at  www.emanuelsynagogue.org