Shir Libeynu

Welcome

Congregation Shir Libeynu is unaffiliated, liberal, inclusive and egalitarian. Our participatory services combine tradition and innovation. Shir Libeynu is Hebrew for "song of our hearts," and our services include prayers and music both ancient and modern. Our diverse community is a welcoming one.

The congregation holds Shabbat services on the first Saturday morning of each month, in the Michael Bernstein Chapel, on the 3rd floor of the Miles Nadal JCC, followed by a Kiddush. Free childcare is available during the services. We also offer adult education workshops and programs, the possibility to participate in our choir and chanting events, as well as holiday celebrations and Oneg Shabbat dinners throughout the year.

If you have any questions, just leave a message at (416) 465-5488 or shirlibeynu@yahoo.ca

Songs from Our Services

The Songs of Our Hearts

Shir Libeynu means “song of our hearts,” so music is an important part of all of our services. You can live stream our chazzan, Daniela Gesundheit, singing a number of the songs, prayers and chants that make our Shabbat services so special. Daniela includes possible variations, including suggestions for singing harmony.

A Message from our Chazzan

To the Shir Libeynu community and beyond,

I have always felt that my role as a Chazzan is to be a guide leading each congregant to his/her own voice by way of the vast and stunning musical canon that Judaism affords us.  While leading services,  congregation participation is my highest aim.

In an effort to unite our congregation — a congregation that comes from highly diverse backgrounds — I gathered these recordings of the most frequently sung prayers, chants, and songs from our Shabbat services.  My hope is that you might visit the site from time to time to become ever more familiar with the liturgy, allowing you to fully participate in the services when you attend.

Looking forward to singing with you.

All best,

Daniela Gesundheit

1 MA TOVU

2 HINEY MA TOV

3 HALLELUYAH

4 BAR’CHU

5 SHEMA_ V’AHAVTA

6 MI CHAMOCHA

7 OSEH SHALOM

8 TORAH SERVICE – PART 1

8 TORAH SERVICE – PART 2

9 TORAH BLESSINGS

10 MISHEBEIRACH

11 RETURNING TORAH TO ARK

12 V’SHAMRU VERSION ONE

13 V’SHAMRU VERSION TWO

14 ALEYNU

15 MOURNER’S KADDISH

16 ADON OLAM

17 MA NORA

18 L’CHA DUMIYA

19 ADONAY SEFATAY TEEFTACH

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shir Libeynu Siddurim

Congregation Shir Libeynu’s  siddur, Eit Ratzon, is used at our monthly Shabbat services, along with supplementary material that our leaders choose for the occasions.   We have ordered 60 siddurim that will belong permanently to the congregation. Many of our congregants have generously chosen to donate $40 to dedicate a congregational siddur to a loved one. Dedicating a siddur costs $40 (as a donation, it is tax deductible). 

For dedications, please Visit our PayPal site (We are not equipped to process credit card payments).

1. Donate $40 for each siddur you wish to purchase.

2. Click on “Instructions to Seller” to leave information  confirming your name, email address, and number of copies you wish to purchase.

3. Your copy will be inscribed as you instruct, with your name and that of the honoree, and you will see it in a siddur that we use at service.

THANK YOU!