Welcome to Religious Education at Shir Chadash
Our Vision for Our Religious Education
At Shir Chadash, we believe study and learning are fundamental to the establishment of a strong and active Jewish community. We provide an extraordinary number of learning opportunities for children and adults, and we pride ourselves on being on the cutting edge of educational practice in both areas.
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the 2024-2025 Religious School year!
If you are interested in learning more about our innovative and exciting Shul School for 2-12 year olds, teen learning for 13-18 year olds or adult learning opportunities, please email our education coordinator.
Adult Education at Shir Chadash

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- Every Wednesday at 10 AM, join our Sisterhood class, which delves into a variety of topics. Click here for more details.
- Once a month on a Tuesday, you can join us at 11 AM for a Lunch & Learn Class. For more information about our latest Lunch and Learn, click here.
- Additional events, such as the Davening, Dinner, and Discussion Series and various seasonal holiday learning opportunities, can be found here on our main calendar or through our weekly email newsletters.
Meet Our Coordinator of Education & Musical Engagement
David Wesson graduated from Hebrew College with a Masters of Jewish Studies in 2006, focusing on Jewish Philosophy and Thought. During that time, he taught at the Prozdor Hebrew High School, where he developed and taught classes such as “Wrestlers with Faith” and “The Universal Search.” Following graduation, he taught Jewish Studies at the Rashi School, Boston’s Reform Jewish Day School, before moving to Gloucester, MA, where he served as the Director of Congregational Learning for four years. It was during his time in Gloucester that he honed his Jewish song leading skills. In 2015, he trained to become a Clinical Chaplain, and for nearly nine years, he has served as an Interfaith Hospice Chaplain. Throughout, he has maintained his connection to the Jewish world, particularly through music. He served as Rosh Ruach at the Cohen Hillel Academy, Director of Musical Programming at Temple Sinai in Marblehead (with Rabbi David Cohen-Henriquez), and most recently, for the past five years, at Beth Shalom of the Blue Hills in Milton.
David is eager to return to the classroom as the Director of Judaics at the JCDS and to contribute to revitalizing the Shir Chadash religious school and community! He is thrilled to collaborate once again with Rabbi David and to be in a city that has always held a special place in his heart. Additionally, his daughter, Talia, will be joining him in New Orleans as a freshman at Tulane.
David has already made connections with many of you on his recent residency at Shir Chadash. He looks forward to meeting more of you, and becoming a vital part of the Shir Chadash community. He is excited to share his love of Jewish learning and music with you all!
Interested in teaching Jewish education?
Shir Chadash Conservative Congregation is always on the lookout for Shul School Teachers, Hebrew Tutors, and Jr. Congregation Leaders. Email our education coordinator for more information.