Shira Hadasha, Jerusalem

#376 among attractions in Jerusalem

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Shira Hadasha is a Jewish congregation in the German Colony neighbourhood of Jerusalem, which emphasizes a more expansive role for women in the synagogue. It founded in 2002 by a group of local residents, including Tova Hartman. Shira Hadasha's prayer service format has been adopted by a number of congregations in Israel, the United States, Canada, Europe, and Australia. ()

Local name: שירה חדשהEstablished: 2002 (22 years ago)Coordinates: 31°45'58"N, 35°13'18"E

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Nearby attractions include: Museum for Islamic Art, Mount Zion Cemetery, Cenacle, Jerusalem Cinematheque.

0.5 miW
Museum, Art museum, History museum
Museum for Islamic Art, Jerusalem
14 min walk • The Museum for Islamic Art in Jerusalem is a cultural gem nestled in the historic landscape of Israel's capital. Established in 1974, this museum is dedicated to the preservation and exhibition of Islamic art and artifacts, offering a window into the rich artistic...
0.6 miNE
Cemetery
Mount Zion Cemetery, Jerusalem
15 min walk • Mount Zion Cemetery, nestled in the ancient city of Jerusalem, Israel, is a historic site that has been the final resting place for many of the city's denizens over the centuries. This cemetery is not just a burial ground; it is a reflection of Jerusalem's diverse...
0.6 miNE
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Historical place
Cenacle, Jerusalem
16 min walk • The Cenacle, also known as the Upper Room, is a site of profound historical and religious significance located in the city of Jerusalem, Israel. This ancient structure is traditionally believed to be the site of the Last Supper, where Jesus shared a final meal with his...
~1900 ftNE
Cinema, Nightlife
Jerusalem Cinematheque, Jerusalem
10 min walk • Nestled at the heart of Jerusalem, not far from the Old City's ancient walls, lies the Jerusalem Cinematheque, a beacon of culture and film in Israel's capital. This prestigious cinema is more than just a place to catch the latest blockbuster; it's a hub for film...
0.4 miN
Historical place, Windmill
Montefiore Windmill, Jerusalem
11 min walk • The Montefiore Windmill stands as a striking landmark in the historical landscape of Jerusalem, Israel. This windmill, constructed of Jerusalem stone, was completed in 1857 to provide a reliable source of bread flour for the residents of the city.
0.6 miNE
Catholic basilica and abbey founded 1898
Abbey of the Dormition, Jerusalem
15 min walk • Abbey of the Dormition is a Catholic abbey belonging to the Benedictine Order in Jerusalem, on Mount Zion just outside the walls of the Old City near the Zion Gate. The Abbey is said to mark the spot where Mary, mother of Jesus, died.
0.4 miNE
Park
Valley of Hinnom, Jerusalem
11 min walk • The Valley of Hinnom is a historic valley surrounding Ancient Jerusalem from the west and southwest. The valley is also known by the name Gehinnom an alternative Biblical Hebrew form which survived into Aramaic and has received various fundamental theological connotations, and by the Greek and Syriac transliteration Gehenna.
~1610 ftNE
Museum, Archaeological museum, History museum
Menachem Begin Heritage Center, Jerusalem
8 min walk • The Menachem Begin Heritage Center is the official state memorial commemorating Menachem Begin, Israel’s sixth Prime Minister. The Center is located on the Hinnom Ridge, overlooking Mount Zion and walls of the Old City of Jerusalem.
~1500 ftNE
Archaeological site
Ketef Hinnom, Jerusalem
8 min walk • Ketef Hinnom is an archaeological site discovered in the 1970s southwest of the Old City of Jerusalem. Archaeological excavations held in the site uncovered a series of Iron Age period Judahite burial chambers, dating to the 7th and 6th centuries BCE.
0.6 miNE
Museum, History museum
Chamber of the Holocaust, Jerusalem
15 min walk • Chamber of the Holocaust is a small Holocaust museum located on Mount Zion in Jerusalem, Israel. It was Israel's first Holocaust museum.
0.5 miNE
Archaeological site
Excavations, Jerusalem
14 min walk • A number of archaeological excavations at the Temple Mount—a celebrated and contentious religious site in the Old City of Jerusalem—have taken place over the last 150 years.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Shira Hadasha?

Nearby attractions include Nature Museum, Jerusalem (3 min walk), German Colony, Jerusalem (4 min walk), Jerusalem Khan Theatre, Jerusalem (7 min walk), Liberty Bell Park, Jerusalem (7 min walk).

How to get to Shira Hadasha by public transport?

The nearest stations to Shira Hadasha:

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Bethlehem Road/Lloyd George • Lines: 7 (6 min walk)
Hama'abada/Hevron Road • Lines: 231 (7 min walk)