Congregation Sirat Ha Yam, A Pluralistic Jewish Congregation, Nantucket, MA
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About Congregation Shirat Ha Yam

History of Congregation Shirat HaYam

1920s

First recorded instance of Jews living on Nantucket

1983

Congregation Shirat HaYam holds its first Shabbat service in July.  Over 150 people attend. More than 200 attend first High Holy Day services.

1990

Religious School classes begin, organized by year-round residents.

1996

Rabbi Rachel Sabath leads High Holy Day services.

1998

Membership reaches 200 families from 14 different states. Congregation joins Nantucket Interfaith Council.

1999

A full-time director is hired for the Religious School.

2003

We celebrate our 20th Anniversary as a Congregation.

P.O. Box 1145 • Nantucket, MA 02554 • 508-228-6588 • Services held at Unitarian Church on Orange Street