Shir Chadash Newsletter
August 18 - August 24, 2022
21 Av - 27 Av 5782
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Friday Night is BACK at Shir Chadash!
We have recently starting holding on-site, in-person Kabbalat Shabbat and Ma'ariv Services again! It has been so well-received that we've decided to do it every other week (alternating weeks)! So join us TOMORROW, August 19th, at shul OR on Zoom at 6:15 PM for a spirited, ruach-filled way to bring in Shabbat!
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Counting Down to the High Holidays! |
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The High Holidays are upon us. Don't let them sneak up on you! Be prepared and stay up to date by checking out all the links below: |
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Click here for an extra Yizkor Book submission card to fill out and send in. |
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Shir Chadash Calendar
All links have migrated to our webpage. Click here to get there!
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Thursday, August 18th
7:30 pm, RESCHEDULED NOLA Nights:
Soulmates & Sangria - Register HERE
Friday, August 19th
6:15 pm, Shabbat Evening Services
Saturday, August 20th
9:30 am, Shabbat Morning Services followed by Kiddush lunch
Sunday, August 21st
9:15 am, Minyan with Men's Club followed by breakfast
12 pm, Welcome Back Cookout!
Wednesday, August 24th
10 am, Read & Lead with Sisterhood
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Thursday, August 25th
8 am, Morning Minyan
Friday, August 26th
6:15pm, Zoom Kabbalat Shabbat
Saturday, August 27th
9:30 am, Shabbat Morning Services followed by Kiddush lunch
Sunday, August 28th
9:15 am, Minyan with Men's Club followed by breakfast
10 am, FIRST DAY OF SHUL SCHOOL
Wednesday, August 31st
10 am, Read & Lead with Sisterhood
Thursday, September 1st
8 am, Morning Minyan
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Our Health Committee update as of August 12, 2022 is as follows:
In the last 2-3 weeks, we have seen a precipitous drop in the rate of positive tests in the New Orleans area, and we are starting to see a drop in the hospitalization rate as well. In addition, our community threat level has been reduced from "High" to "Medium." All very encouraging news!
Unfortunately, we have also learned that with the recent highly contagious variants, vaccination does not prevent infection nor the ability to transmit the virus to others. However, it does continue to help protect against serious illness, hospitalization, and death. Therefore, vaccination remains important for one's personal protection but is less essential to the community's health at large.
As a result, the Health Committee has recommended that we lift our vaccine requirement for shul entry, and the recommendation was approved by the Board on Monday, August 8th. This decision is also in keeping with current local guidelines for schools and businesses.
We do continue to encourage everyone to be vaccinated, if eligible. The CDC recommends COVID-19 primary series vaccines for everyone ages 6 months and older, a booster for everyone ages 5 years and older, and a second booster for everyone ages 50 and older. Please note that special rules apply to those who are immunocompromised. Please visit the CDC website to learn more about staying up to date with vaccination.
Please click HERE to read our guidelines in full.
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Shir Chadash Events & Announcements |
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Lovingly sponsored by the Leon & Marilyn Katz Family Education Fund |
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Join us this Sunday!
ALL CONGREGANTS WELCOME!
Parent orientation and teacher introductions will be offered to all Shul School families.
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SHOW US YOUR SHAYNEH PONIM!
It’s been over 2 years since we have seen each other’s beautiful faces, fully unobstructed by masks. Now, Rabbi Scott Hoffman has joined us as our new spiritual leader. Let’s make it easier for him to put names to faces!
Please send in a photo of yourself as soon as possible to Sarah Lustig at shirchadash@shirchadash.org, so she can add it to your ShulCloud profile.
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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 the above image to register for the 2022-2023 Shul School year
If your children are returning Shul School students and none of their
pertinent information has changed, LET US REGISTER THEM FOR YOU!
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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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L’Shanah Tovah Greetings/Directory Underwriting |
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Interested in L’Shanah Tovah greetings and directory underwriting opportunities? The grand total of $75 includes the above plus Sisterhood membership dues. This is a bargain as well as an investment in Sisterhood. Your support enables us to provide excellent programming throughout the year as well as support for our religious school. Payment options: checks or online. Questions? Contact Charisse, 504-231-6464 |
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Adopt-A-Family
Sisterhood has adopted several Jewish families for the High Holy Days. We will be purchasing Kosher Cajun gift cards for them which will be distributed by JFS prior to Rosh Hashanah. Your contribution (any amount) to this project will be greatly appreciated.
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Due date for receipt of contributions: Friday, 9/16.
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Feelings of satisfaction: immediate upon contribution being sent!
- Questions? Contact Charisse, 504-231-6464.
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Wednesdays at 10 AM
Now that Rabbi Silver's class on "The Five Books of Miriam" has come to an end, please join us for the summer reboot of our Read & Lead series!
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Monthly, Sundays at 10:30 AM
Next Class: TBD
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, as we munch on pastries and coffee.
So many women and so little time …
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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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Scott Hoffman
Rabbi
Executive Director
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Chaviva Sands
Director of Education & Programming
Sarah Lustig
Office Manager
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