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Shir Chadash 
Weekly Newsletter
October 13-20, 2017
Wednesday, October 11th
  • 6:45 pm, Minchah/Ma'ariv
Thursday, October 12th
  • 9:15 pm, Shemini Atzeret Morning/Yizkor Services
  • 6:30 pm, Simchat Torah Service/Program
Friday, October 13th
  • 9:15 am, Simchat Torah Morning Services
  • 6:15 pm, Friday Night Services - Baby Naming of Edith Arnold.  The community is warmly invited to join Edith and her family for cake and coffee after services.
Saturday, October 14th
  • 9 :30 am,  Special Aliyah for new births since last year
  • 10:30 am, Family Shabbat & Jr Congregation
  • After lunch, Virtual Parasha discussion
Sunday,  October 15th
  • 9:00 am, Shul School 
  • 9:15 am, Minyan followed by Men's Club breakfast
  • 6:30 pm, Teen Learning
In This Issue
Shabbat Bereshit
Torah:
 Genesis 2:4-4:26

Haftarah:
Isaiah 42:5-43:10

Within our congregational family we extend
Mazel Tov to:
 Jack & Rachel Merlin on the birth of their granddaughter 
Aviva Dori , proud parents are Rebecca and Marshall Scheetz 

Schedule of Weekly Services
Shabbat
Fridays, 6:15 pm 
(8:00 pm during July)
Saturdays, 9:30 am
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Weekday
Sundays, 9:15 am
Wednesdays, 7:00 am
*Both Minyans are followed by breakfast*

Contact Us
Rabbi
 
Executive Director
 
Director of Youth Education and Community Engagement

Office Manager
 
Johnson
Chef


Office Phone
504-889-1144
 
Office Fax
504-889-1146

Quick Links
This Coming Week at Shir Chadash
Monday, October 16th
  • 6:45 pm, Executive Board Meeting
  • 7:30 pm, Regular Board Meeting
Tuesday, October 17th
  • 4:00 pm, Shul School
Wednesday, October 18th
  • 7:00 am, Minyan followed breakfast
  • 10:00 am, Sisterhood Class
  • 5:00 pm, Tzedek Minyan at the home of Davida Finger and Josh Lichtman, 1023 Dublin St. Please bring a vegetarian potluck dish to share.  We will begin with Minchah, then eat and study together.
Friday, October 20th
  • 6:15 pm, Friday Night Services
Saturday, October 21st
  • 9:30 am, Shabbat Services followed by kiddush lunch
  • 4:00 pm, Dog Shabbat - we will honor our pets in the afternoon and give them a chance to get to know each other.  We'll meet at Rabbi Silver's home, 4708 Hessmer Ave. Both pet and human treats will be provided.
Sunday, October 22nd
  • 9:00 am, Shul School
  • 9:15 am, Minyan followed by Men's Club breakfast
New Babies Blessing
BLESSING FOR NEW BABIES
  new baby
As is our custom, we will be offering a special Aliyah to the Torah on Shabbat Bereishit (October 14) for families who have had new arrivals since last Shabbat Bereishit!  Please join us as Rabbi Silver  offers you and your little ones a special blessing.  Older siblings are very welcome too! 

Simchat Torah Celebration

Thursday, October 12th, 6:30 pm
Dinner followed by kids program, services, dancing !



Join us for our annual Hot Dog Dinner to celebrate Simchat Torah! Dinner will be followed by Ma'ariv and dancing with the Torahs, as we celebrate the completion of our Torah cycle, and start all over again! 
 
There will be a special program for kids ages 3-11.

Tzedek Minyan
 
The next meeting of the Tzedek Minyan will be at the home of Davida Finger and Josh Lichtman, 1023 Dublin St, from 5-7pm on Wednesday October 18.
 
Please bring a vegetarian potluck dish to share.  We will begin with Minchah, then eat and study together.


Pet Shabbat


On October 21 we will be reading the parashah of Noah.  As we did last year, we will honor our pets in the afternoon and give them a chance to get to know each other.  We'll meet at Rabbi Silver's home, 4708 Hessmer Ave, from 4:00 to 6:00 pm.  Both pet and human treats will be provided.

Shir Chadash Brick Fundraiser

Dear Shir Chadash Community,
 
We are grateful for your continued support of this now ongoing project. Orders continue to come in and the next installation date will be announced shortly.
 
Thanks again. 
Weekly Donations
Caring Committee Fund 
To:            Joan Berenson    
                  In honor of receiving the Roger Bissinger Memorial                                Award   
From:      Marlene & Reuben Friedman           
 
To:            Bob Kutcher         
In honor of becoming President of the Louisiana Bar                             Association         
From:      Marlene & Reuben Friedman           

Gilda Finkelstein Gift of Israel Fund
To:            Julie & Alex Steinhaus       
Mazel Tov on the birth of your son, Gabriel
From:      Marlene & Reuben Friedman           
                 
To:            Elliot & Lisa Finkelstein     
Mazel Tov on the birth of your grandson, Gabriel     
From:      Marlene & Reuben Friedman 

Gilda Finkelstein Gift of Israel Fund
To:            Charlene Pukof   
 For Your Full Recovery      
From:      Rosalie & Harris Dulitz
  
Herbert J. Garon Memorial Fund for Ramah Darom & USY Israel Programs
To:            Joan Berenson    
Mazel Tov on being awarded the Roger Bissinger                                     Memorial Award    
From:      Bobby Garon & Robin Levy
                 
To:            Viviane Friedman                 
 In memory of your beloved mother               
From:      Bobby Garon & Robin Levy
 
To:            Rene Lehmann   
 In honor of the birth of your great-grandson              
From:      Bobby Garon & Robin Levy
                 
To:            Julie & Alex Steinhaus       
 In honor of the birth of your son   
From:      Bobby Garon & Robin Levy
 
To:            Lisa & Elliot Finkelstein     
 In honor of the birth of your grandson         
From:      Bobby Garon & Robin Levy
          
Lagniappe Fund
To:            Martha & Moses Yoselevitz & Family             
In memory of your beloved father Benito   
From:      Pat & Steve Klein                 
 
Yahrzeit Fund
In memory of Golda & Sam Rodman              
From:      Sara Gaethe