Shir Chadash 
Weekly Newsletter
May 18-25, 2018
Friday, May 18th
  • 6:15 pm,  Friday Night Services
Saturday, May 19th - Erev Shavuot
  • 9:30 am, Shabbat Services followed by kiddush lunch. Desserts are co-sponsored by Rochelle Sackett & Eileen Wallen in honor of the birthdays of Rochelle & Dana
     
  • 8:30 pm, Tikkun Leyl Shavuot at Beth Israel
Sunday, May 20th - Shavuot
  • 9:15 am, Morning/Yizkor Services followed by kiddush lunch
     
  • 4:00 pm, Taft Shavuot at the Adelman home, 4505 Taft Park, Metairie
     
  • 6:45 pm, Mincha/Ma'ariv
In This Issue
Parashat Bemidbar
Erev Shavuot
Torah:
Numbers 2:1-3:13
 
Haftarah:
Hosea 2:1-22
 
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
 

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

Quick Links
This Coming Week at Shir Chadash
Monday, May 21st - Shavuot-  Office Closed
  • 9:15 am, Morning Services followed by kiddush lunch
Wednesday, May 23rd
  • 7:00 am, Minyan followed by breakfast
  • 10:00 am, Sisterhood Class 
Thursday, May 24th
  • 6:30 pm, Virtual Parasha Dinner at the Uptown JCC Library (please note change in location)
  • 7:00 pm, A Sweet Celebration in Song at the Uptown JCC. Dedicating our New J and honoring our donors, featuring guest performer Cantor Azi Schwartz
Friday, May 25th
  • 6:15 pm, Friday Night Services
Saturday, May 26th
  • 9:30 am, Shabbat Services including the Auf-ruf of Rebecca Title & Michael Waxman followed by kiddush lunch sponsored by Sheryl & Peter Title
     
  • 10:30 am, Family Shabbat & Jr Congregation
Sunday, May 27th
  • 9:15 am, Minyan followed by Men's Club breakfast
Monday, May 28th - Memorial Day - Office Closed

Wednesday, May 30th
  • 7:00 am, Minyan followed by breakfast
  • 10:00 am, Sisterhood Class
Thursday, May 31st
10:00 am, Nearly New Merchandise Acceptance (May 31-June 29) 

Friday, June 1st
  • 6:15 pm, Friday Night Services
Saturday, June 2nd
  • 9:30 am,  Shabbat Services followed by kiddush lunch 
     
Nearly New
  
HELP WANTED

The annual observance of Shavuot celebrates the mitzvah of tzedakah by leaving the gleanings of our fields to the less fortunate. At our Nearly New sale our gleanings are offered to the less fortunate at an affordable price that allows those with fewer means to preserve their dignity by not merely accepting handouts. The sales proceeds also help mitigate our expenses throughout the year.

The more donations we receive the more we can provide. The more we can provide the more it helps both the Shir Chadash and our greater communities. We can accept donations of almost any gently used household item, clothing or furnishing. except upholstered furniture, knives and old TV's and computers. Unsold items are then donated to local charities.

You can help not only by donating no longer needed items, but also by volunteering your time. Preparing for the sale requires a large amount of time. Volunteering in this effort could allow us to bond with old friends from the greater Shir Chadash community and make new ones. Any volunteering of time is truly appreciated.  There is no set schedule for each volunteer, but any help you can give is welcome.

This annual event has always been a success for the synagogue and for the greater community. With the ongoing support of our Shir Chadash family we can continue to grow and thrive.
 








Please keep these dates in mind                 
Collection dates:   May 31-June 29

Collection times:   Sun , M-F 10-1                                  Tu, Th 6-8 pm

Sale Dates:             July 8 -9 10-2; 
                               July 10 4-8      
  
Half Price Day:     July 15 10-2   
   
Bag Sale Day:      July 16 6-8

For information on how you can volunteer contact Lisa Finkelstein:

lisaafinkelstein@gmail.com or 504.236.5293

For information on arranging pick ups of heavier items contact Bruce Yaillen:
execdir@shirchadash.org or 504.889.1144
 
  






 
 


Tikkun Leyl Shavuot
 
Tikkun Leyl Shavuot on West Esplanade
Saturday May 19, 8.30 pm - late
 
Our shared Tikkun Leyl Shavuot this year will address the issue of poverty. It will feature a choice of sessions with Rabbis Greenberg, Silver and Loewy as well as a musical contribution from Jennie Lavine and Alysse Fuchs of Avodah, followed by a panel discussion with the Rabbis - Poverty: Is the Torah Capitalist or Socialist? There will be cheesecake early, and gumbo and whisky later, and the chance to study after midnight with Rabbi Greenberg. 

More information to follow!

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Shavuot Services
 
Sunday, May 20th
9:15 am, Morning/Yizkor Services
Torah service led by Julie Steinhaus and her prayer class, 
followed by kiddush lunch

6:45 pm, Mincha/Ma'ariv
 
Monday, May 21st
9:15 am, Morning Services followed by kiddush lunch
Taft Shavuot
  
***Please note: change in date***

Taft Shavuot 
Sunday, May 20th 
4:00 -7:00 pm
4505 Taft Park Ave, Metairie, LA 70002
 
Andy, Aleeza, Yakir and Reeva Adelman invite you to their home as an informal, friendly space to gather and shmooze.  Expect children, adults, games, good conversation and really great food, with a festive Havdalah at the end.  All are welcome.                             
Virtual Parasha Dine and Discuss
 
Shir Chadash
Virtual Parasha Dine and Discuss
 
Thursday, May 24th
6:30 - 8:00 pm pm
at the Uptown JCC Library
(Please note change in location)
Sponsored by the 
Richard and Anne Uhry Education Fund 
 
An evening of studying and a delicious dinner prepared by Chef 
Community Events
Weekly Donations
General Fund
For Honors Received          
Jacqueline & Beryl Ames
 
Josh Force, Ken Klein & so many others       
In honor of all who devote their energies to Shir Chadash     
Jacqueline & Beryl Ames
 
Herbert J. Garon Memorial Fund for Ramah Darom & USY Israel Programs
Bobby Garon & Robin Levy               
In memory of Margot Garon            
Beth Hershberg
                 
Rabbi Silver          
In memory of your stepmother, Ruth           
Beth Hershberg
                 
Louis Stern            
In honor of your birthday
Beth Hershberg
                 
Ed & Elissa Bluth
In honor of the birth of your grandson         
Beth Hershberg
                 
Bobby Garon & Robin Levy               
In memory of Margot Garon            
Rene & Cathy Lichtman

Bobby Garon & Robin Levy               
In memory of Margot Garon            
Ruth & Joel Loeffelholz
 
Rochelle Sackett
In honor of your special birthday   
Ruth & Joel Loeffelholz
 
Bobby Garon & Robin Levy               
In memory of Margot Garon            
Jeannine Burk
 
Rochelle Sackett
In honor of your 80th birthday       
Jeannine Burk
 
Rabbi Silver          
In memory of your stepmother, Ruth           
Jeannine Burk

Bobby Garon & Robin Levy & Family
In memory of your mother and grandmother, Margot Garon
Joyce Ellis

Rene Lehmann
In memory of your dear friend, Margot Garon
Joyce Ellis

Rabbi's Discretionary Fund
In appreciation shown to us and great teaching Jacqueline & Beryl Ames
 
Yahrzeit Fund
In memory of Mr. Wolfe Gerber & Mrs. Wolfe (Bella Gerber)    
Mr. & Mrs. Peter Title
 
In memory of Leah Merlin                 
Paul & Laurie Sterbcow

In memory of Lee Pailet
Sanford Pailet