Shir Chadash Newsletter

November 3 - November 9, 2022

9 Cheshvan - 15 Cheshvan 5783

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME ENDS THIS SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6TH.


Remember to set your clocks back!

Shir Chadash Calendar
All links have migrated to our webpage. Click here to get there! 

Friday, November 4th

6:30 pm, New Series! - Davening, Dinner, & Discussion: Ethics of Journalism - Registration is now closed


** Please note the later start time for Shabbat Evening Services. Although the dinner and discussion will be in-person only for those who purchased tickets ahead of time, anyone may still attend services in-person or live-stream them online.**


Saturday, November 5th

9:30 am, Shabbat Morning Services in celebration of Will Samuels' z"l contributions to Shir Chadash, followed by Kiddush lunch


10:30 am, Children's Services


Sunday, November 6th

9 am, SHUL SCHOOL


9:15 am, Minyan with Men's Club, followed by breakfast


1 pm, Bark Mitzvah at LASPCA -

Learn more and register HERE


Thursday, November 10th

8 am, Morning Minyan on Zoom

Friday, November 11th - Veterans Day

6:15 pm, Shabbat Evening Services


Saturday, November 12th

9:30 am, Shabbat Morning Services, followed by Kiddush lunch sponsored by Judy Steinberg in celebration of Sylvan Steinberg's life


10:30 am, Children's Services


Sunday, November 13th

9 am, SHUL SCHOOL


9:15 am, Minyan with Men's Club, followed by breakfast and a special JWV (Jewish War Veterans) presentation in honor of Veterans Day


10:30 am, Hands on Art Program with Sisterhood - Latke Plate/Applesauce Bowl Painting - email annsandsc@aol.com to RSVP


4:30 pm, Teen/Tween Learning


Wednesday, November 16th

10 am, Sisterhood Class: The Land of Truth


Thursday, November 17th

8 am, Morning Minyan on Zoom


7 pm, Great Jewish Books (of the Last Decade) -email rabbiscott@shirchadash.org to RSVP

COVID-19 UPDATE
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.

We also continue to encourage everyone to mask while indoors, most especially for those at risk of serious disease (e.g. those who are moderately/severely immunocompromised).

Please click HERE to read our guidelines in full.

TZEDAKAH OPPORTUNITY

Vanessa Cohen is an early childhood educator at the New Orleans JCC. This will be her sixth year teaching there. Vanessa was recently diagnosed with advanced colorectal cancer. She is taking at least the first semester off from teaching to undergo aggressive cancer treatment which includes radiation and chemotherapy. If you know Vanessa, then you know she is one of the most caring and loving humans on this planet. She takes an interest in every single student. Teaching young and curious minds is Vanessa's greatest love, so for her to have to take extended time off of work must have been an especially challenging decision for her. As a teacher at the JCC, Vanessa has always supported her students and their families with so much enthusiasm and warmth. 


Even with health insurance, Vanessa will have many medical bills and extra expenses as a part of her treatment. FMLA will not be enough to support Vanessa with all of her routine and extra expenses. Now is our time to give back and show our support for Vanessa. Please donate if you can and please feel free to pass this on to anyone who may be willing to help.  

DONATE HERE TO HELP VANESSA IN HER TIME OF NEED
Shir Chadash Events & Announcements

Made possible by the generosity of the Nat Leon Education Fund


** Please note the later start time for Shabbat Evening Services**



REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED

Although the dinner and discussion will be in-person only for those who purchased tickets ahead of time, anyone may still attend services in-person or live-stream them online.

Learn More & Register Here!
Register HERE


CLASSES WITH RABBI HOFFMAN

Great Jewish Books

(of the Last Decade)

Once a month, Tuesdays, 7 PM

@ Rabbi Hoffman's Home

Next Class: Thursday, November 17th

"American Judaism" (2019 Edition)

by Jonathan Sarna


Numerous Jewish books are published every year, and many are of a very high quality. But what about the most important books, those that make a deep impact on the American Jewish community? In this course, led at Rabbi Hoffman’s home (aka the parsonage) one Tuesday evening per month, we will review a book together.


Please RSVP to Rabbi Hoffman at rabbiscott@shirchadash.org


Click here for the full 2022-2023 schedule and book list

Lunch & Learn:

One Hour Responsa

With gratitude to the Nat Leon Fund

Once a month, Tuesdays, 11 AM

Next Class: November 29th


Join Rabbi Hoffman for a one-hour session followed by a delicious catered lunch.  They will take a look at contemporary issues through the lens of Jewish sources. You don’t need to bring anything to class but yourself and your appetite – everything will be supplied to you. The course is based upon the responsa writings of Dr. David Golinkin of the Schechter Institute in Jerusalem.

Sisterhood Class: The Land of Truth

Wednesdays. 10 AM

In-person and available on Zoom

**Please note that there will be no class this upcoming week, November 9th**



Join us on Wednesday mornings at 10 for lively teaching and discussion with Rabbi Hoffman of Jeffrey Rubenstein's book The Land of Truth.


The Talmud has numerous stories which address everyday life. Rather than being historical in nature, these tales are didactic, intended to teach an important lesson. The question is always what lesson are the Sages trying to teach?  


All materials will be provided - come join us for an exploration of Talmudic texts in translation and enjoy! 

Sunday Shacharit Minyan
Minyan will be in the Chapel
at 9:15 am, followed by breakfast.
Zoom participation remains as an option.

Everyone welcome!
Thursday Shacharit Minyan


Join us at 8 am for our

virtual weekday minyan.

Click here for the most recent Family Newsletter

to learn more about upcoming children's programming!


If you have not yet registered your child(ren) and wish to enroll them,

please contact Chaviva Sands at educationdirector@shirchadash.org.

Sisterhood Corner

Shir Chadash Sisterhood Presents

Hands on Art:

Designing Your Very Own

Latke Plate & Applesauce Bowl

Sunday, November 13, 2022, 10:30 am

Supply list: Please bring a water bowl and an old shirt or apron you would not mind getting underglaze paint on.


Class size: 15 spaces available


Cost: $35 per Sisterhood member; $40 per non-Sisterhood member

Cost includes paint, firing, 2 pieces of ware, and lunch.



Contact Charisse Sands by text 504-231-6464 or e-mail annsandsc@aol.com to register.

Top 10 Reasons to Join Sisterhood!
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)

2023 MAH JONGG CARDS

It’s time to order your 2023 Mah Jongg cards. A portion of each card sold is donated to Shir Chadash Sisterhood. Thank you for your support! 


The selling of Mah Jongg cards last year earned $182 for Shir Chadash Sisterhood. Let's try to reach $200 for this year!


Regular cards are $14 and large cards are $15.


To order a card, please send a check made out to:

Harriet Hillson

4839 Bissonet Dr.

Metairie, LA 70003.


The deadline for ordering cards is January 13, 2023. 

Community Events and Announcements

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Immigrant Resettlement. Touro Synagogue continues its collaboration with Home is Here NOLA (www.homeisherenola.org), an organization working with a network of community support groups such as Touro for the resettlement of asylum seekers. Volunteers provide a wide variety of support to new community members, with the ultimate goal of facilitating self-sufficiency. Touro welcomes non-Touro members for this important effort. If you are interested in volunteering or just learning more, please contact Jill Israel (jisraelnola@gmail.com).


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Rabbi

Ricardo Totah
Executive Director 
Chaviva Sands
Director of Education & Programming

Sarah Lustig
Office Manager

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