Shir Chadash Newsletter
May 19 - May 25, 2022
18 Iyar - 24 Iyar, 5782
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Mazel Tov to Eli Wagner and all his family
on the occasion
of his Bar Mitzvah!
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Mazel tov to our Shul School graduates
and incoming students!
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Thanks to all who came together on Sunday for the Moving Up Ceremony and BBQ for Shul School. Each child grew so much in Shul School this year and they deserve to be celebrated for their hard work and dedication. Have a great summer! |
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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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Thursday, May 19th - Lag Ba'Omer
7:30 pm, YAS (Young Adults at Shir Chadash) Sips at Sidecar - Register HERE
Friday, May 20th
6pm, Kabbalat Shabbat
Saturday, May 21st
9:30 am, Shabbat Morning Services celebrating Eli Wagner's Bar Mitzvah
9:30 am, Babysitting
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 -
Wednesday, May 25th
10 am, Sisterhood Class: The Five Books of Miriam
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Thursday, May 26th
8 am, Morning Minyan
Friday, May 27th
6 pm, Kabbalat Shabbat - led by Zoe Finger
Saturday, May 28th
9:30 am, Shabbat Morning Services celebrating Zoe Finger's Bat Mitzvah
9:30 am, Babysitting
10:30 am, Kids' Services
Sunday, May 29th
9:15 am, Minyan with Men's Club followed by breakfast
Wednesday, June 1st
10 am, Read & Lead with Sisterhood
7:30 pm, Education Committee Meeting (congregants welcome!)
Thursday, June 2nd
8 am, Morning Minyan
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Our Health Committee update as of May 13, 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. In response, at the April board meeting, a motion was passed to reinstate our mask mandate should the local percent positivity rates exceed 3%. Unfortunately, the latest numbers show that the time has come. As a result, our mask mandate is now back in effect. We are hopeful that this will only be a short term measure.
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Shir Chadash Events & Announcements |
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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.
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YAS & Moishe House Present... |
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Trivia Night at Second Line
Monday, May 23rd - 7 PM
@ Second Line Brewery
433 N. Bernadotte St.
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This Monday, May 23 @ 7:00 pm is our first collaboration event with Moishe House New Orleans. We will be co-hosting Trivia night at Second Line Brewery in Mid-City. Snacks and drinks will be provided as well as very challenging questions for those of you who are trivia nerds. Come join the fun with Shir Chadash and Moishe House! |
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The Shir Chadash Education Committee will be meeting on Wednesday, June 1st,
All interested congregants are welcome to attend!
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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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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: THIS SUNDAY, 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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In collaboration with Home is Here NOLA, Touro Synagogue’s Project Reyacha is actively supporting asylum seekers arriving to the Greater New Orleans community. Touro is a “community support organization”. The need is great and there are many ways to lend support including through financial donations, medical and legal support, transportation assistance, and donations of household furniture and other items. Housing and food (both cooked and kitchen supplies) are always a need as well. Direct engagement with these new community members is also needed in order to support new community members’ success in their new homeland. Touro Synagogue welcomes non-Touro members as volunteers in this initiative.
Please contact Jill Israel, Touro Synagogue Project Reycha Coordinator, jisraelnola@gmail.com (504) 782-1199. Feel free to contact Ali Simon or Davida Finger for additional information.
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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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