Shir Chadash Newsletter
May 12 - May 18, 2022
11 Iyar - 17 Iyar, 5782
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Rabbi Silver's Farewell Event -
A Very English Tea with a New Orleans Flavor
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Click the image above, for more information! |
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If you have already donated towards this wonderful farewell event, it is still important that you send back your RSVP cards that are included in your invitation, or contact the office, to guarantee your place at the event.
If you haven't purchased a ticket or become a patron yet, do so NOW as space at the venue is limited and there are very few seats still available!
Click on the image above for patron levels, ticket prices, and payment methods.
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Shir Chadash Calendar
All links have migrated to our webpage. Click here to get there!
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Friday, May 13th
6 pm, Kabbalat Shabbat
Saturday, May 14th
9:30 am, Shabbat Morning Services
10:30 am, Kids' Services
4:30 pm, For Heaven's Cake - at 3211 Desoto St.
Sunday, May 15th
9 am, Shul School Field Day & Moving Up Ceremony - Register HERE
9:15 am, Minyan with Men's Club followed by breakfast
Wednesday, May 18th
10 am, Sisterhood Class: The Five Books of Miriam
Thursday, May 19th - Lag Ba'Omer
8 am, Morning Minyan
7:30 pm, YAS (Young Adults at Shir Chadash) Sips at Sidecar - Register HERE
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Friday, May 20th
5:30 pm, Backyard KabShab - at 134 S. Solomon St.
Saturday, May 21st
9:30 am, Shabbat Morning Services celebrating Eli Wagner's Bar Mitzvah
10:30 am, Kids' Services
Sunday, May 22nd
9:15 am, Minyan with Men's Club followed by breakfast
10:30 am, WJWD with Sisterhood
Monday, May 23rd
7 pm, YAS Trivia Night at Second Line Brewing - Registration coming soon!
Wednesday, May 25th
10 am, Sisterhood Class: The Five Books of Miriam
Thursday, May 26th
8 am, Morning Minyan
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Our Health Committee update as of May 12, 2022 is as follows:
In the last few months, we have been able to largely resume our normal programming (babysitting, indoor dining, etc.), and remove the strict limitations on attendance numbers and spacing. We also lifted our mask mandate, while keeping our vaccine requirement in effect.
Recently, however, COVID-19 cases have started creeping up again. Rest assured that we are monitoring the situation closely and should the local percent positivity rates trend over 3%, we will reinstitute our mask mandate.
Please click HERE to read our guidelines in full.
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Shir Chadash Events & Announcements |
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For Heaven's Cake
THIS SATURDAY, May 14th @ 4:30 PM
3211 Desoto St.
New Orleans, LA 70119
Come join us at the Finger Family's home
for some Shabbat Schmoozing and cake!
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YAS (Young Adults at Shir Chadash) Presents... |
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Sips at Sidecar
Thursday, May 19th - 7:30 PM
@ Sidecar Bar
1114 Constance St.
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Slide on down to Sidecar in the CBD for a laid back patio atmosphere. They have incredible frozen drinks on tap and fun snacks. This will be our last solo event of this year so come join us for a last round before we say goodbye until the fall. As always, your first drink and snacks are on Shir Chadash!
Contact Nomi Kornfeld @ 585-749-4605 if you have any questions or difficulty finding the group.
Stay tuned for information on a special joint event with Moishe House!
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Backyard KabShab: Potluck Edition
Friday, May 20th at 5:30 PM
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It's the wonderful time of year in New Orleans where we can be outside all the time! Come join the Shir Chadash Community in MidCity for backyard Kabbalat Shabbat, hosted by the Arnold Family. Snacks will be provided, but feel free to bring your own beverages, chairs, and a vegetarian dish to share! |
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**Note: Kabbalat Shabbat will still be accessible on Zoom for those who can't make it in person! ** |
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Minyan will be in the Chapel at 9:15 am, followed by breakfast.
Zoom participation remains as an option.
Everyone welcome!
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Thursday Shacharit Minyan |
Join us at 8 am for our
virtual weekday minyan.
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Click here for the most recent Family Newsletter
to learn more about upcoming programming and Shul School!
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Click here for the most recent Shul School Recap!
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Top 10 Reasons to Join Sisterhood! |
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10. Sisterhood needs & values you
9. Interesting discussions & conversations
8. Opportunities to learn new skills
7. Being a part of something bigger than yourself
6. Connections to individuals around the world
5. Longest ongoing Torah study class in NOLA
4. Innovative programming
3. Increased longevity & decreased stress
2. Unmatched support system
1. Lasting friendships
For details about membership, dues payments, or contributing, please click HERE.
Information and/or questions, contact Charisse Sands at 504-231-6464 or annsandsc@aol.com (Sisterhood in subject line)
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Wednesdays at 10 AM
“The Five Books of Miriam”
What if “He” i.e. God is a “She”? What if women were writing and interpreting the Torah, midrashim, etc. from the beginning?
Join us on Wednesday mornings at 10 for lively teaching and discussion with Rabbi Silver of Ellen Frankel's book The Five Books of Miriam: A Woman's Commentary on the Torah.
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Monthly, Sundays at 10:30 AM
Next Class: TBD
Good Lookin’ Cookin’
A volunteer Chef du Jour will teach us how to prepare old and new favorites including entrees, desserts, veges, etc. Helpful tips and conversation round out each session.
Ingredient lists will be e-mailed several days in advance so you will be able to purchase ingredients and prepare the dishes in real time. Voila! Sunday's tasty dinner will be prepared and ready to be eaten!
If you would like to volunteer to be a Chef du Jour, receive ingredient lists in advance, or want more information, please contact Charisse Sands, annsandsc@aol.com (Good Lookin' Cookin' in subject line), 504-231-6464.
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Monthly, Sundays at 10:30 AM
Next Class: May 22nd
WJWD – What Jewish Women Did (& Coffee)
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Once a month, a brief bio of one or two Jewish women who have made contributions in science, literature, etc. will be discussed while munching on pastries and coffee.
So many women and so little time …
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Are you celebrating a simcha and need some bubbly? We have just the thing!
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Community Events and Announcements |
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Avodah invites you to join in celebrating inspirational justice work within the New Orleans Jewish community THIS SUNDAY, May 15th at 11am at Touro Synagogue!*
Avodah organizes the annual celebration in New Orleans to honor individuals who emulate our vision of a community in which members devote themselves to building a more just world. This year we are thrilled to honor three distinguished leaders – Dr. MarkAlain Déry, Arnie Fielkow, and Simone Levine.
*For the health and safety of our community, this event will follow all CDC recommended guidelines and offer livestream options.
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Poetry Reading & Writing Workshop
with Marian Moore and Whitney Mackman
THIS SUNDAY, May 15, 1:30-3:00pm
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Join poets Marian Moore, author of Louisiana Midrash, and Whitney Mackman, creative writing instructor at Loyola University, at MSJE on Sunday, May 15, from 1:30pm-3:00pm, for a fun, casual, doesn't-have-to-rhyme-but-it-can poetry writing workshop. Hear from these poets about their work and creative process. Explore our galleries for poetic inspiration from Southern and/or Jewish history. Then, write our own poetry and share it with the group (or not)! No experience necessary, just bring your creative self.
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The Grant Center for the American Jewish Experience, in affiliation with the American Jewish Historical Society Biennial, is hosting a free public concert, "Building Bridges in New Orleans: Jazz and the Making of Cross-Cultural Connections" on Sunday, May 15 at 7:15pm in Dixon Hall on Tulane's campus. The program will be emceed by Glenn Hartman (of the Klezmer All-Stars) and will feature John Boutté and Wendell Brunious.
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Rabbi
Executive Director
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Nomi Kornfeld
Director of Education & Programming
Sarah Lustig
Office Manager
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