Shir Chadash Newsletter
February 10 - February 16, 2022
9 Adar I - 15 Adar I 5782
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Attention Members: The office has transitioned to a new database system, ShulCloud. By now you should have received an e-mail with instructions on how to log in to your new ShulCloud Member Portals.
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Shir Chadash Calendar
All links have migrated to our webpage. Click here to get there!
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Thursday, February 10th
7 pm, NOLA Nights: Holy Spaces of YUM - Register HERE
Friday, February 11th
4:30 pm, Kabbalat Shabbat
Saturday, February 12th
9:30 am, Shabbat Morning Services - featuring a special d'var Torah by Dr. Joel Hoffman
10:30 am, Kids' Services
6:45 pm, Havdalah + Lecture titled “The Bible Doesn’t Say That!” by special guest, Dr. Joel Hoffman
Sunday, February 13th
9 am, SHUL SCHOOL
9:15 am, Minyan with Men's Club followed by special Lecture titled “What if I don’t Like What the Hebrew Means?” by special guest, Dr. Joel Hoffman
Wednesday, February 16th
10 am, Sisterhood Class: The Five Books of Miriam
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Thursday, February 17th
8 am, Morning Minyan
Friday, February 18th
4:30 pm, Kabbalat Shabbat
Saturday, February 19th
9:30 am, Shabbat Morning Services
10 am, Shul School Shabbat
4:30 pm, For Heaven's Cake
Sunday, February 20th
9:15 am, Minyan with Men's Club followed by breakfast in the Sukkah
10:30 am, WJWD (What Jewish Women Did) with Sisterhood
5 pm, Teen & Tween Learning
Wednesday, February 23rd
10 am, Sisterhood Class: The Five Books of Miriam
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The Health Committee recommendations for general activities are as follows:
- in-person programming and services may continue
- registration is only needed when large events are anticipated
- everyone must be masked
- cloth masks alone are not adequate
- surgical masks will be provided at the door as needed
- N95/KN95/KF94's are strongly encouraged
- everyone over age 12 who is eligible must be fully vaccinated
- social distancing between pods should be observed
- more relaxed liturgical practices will be in place (e.g. aaliyot may be taken either by the ark or by the Torah reader)
- people may schmooze/gather after services, but they must remain masked and food/drink will not be provided
- if a small group (e.g. Men's Club) chooses to have food/drink, it must be consumed outdoors
Click HERE for our full Covid Guidelines.
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Shir Chadash Events & Announcements |
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Holy Spaces of Yum
TONIGHT, Feb. 10th @ 7 PM
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Join us for an evening in one of the holiest Jewish spaces, the Shir Chadash Kitchen as we work through a few of the wonderful recipes that have been featured at NOLA NIGHTS. Nomi Kornfeld will lead a cooking and baking workshop with interspersed stories and memories of Shabbat cooking. Bring your memories and let the holy space be filled with good folks, food, and fun. |
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Please note:
Shabbat Morning Services will held in-person in the Sanctuary with an option to live-stream from home.
Saturday Evening and Sunday Morning Services and Lectures will be held in-person in the Chapel with an option to Zoom in from home.
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For Heaven's Cake
Saturday, February 19th @ 4:30 PM
2207 Jefferson Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70115
Come join us at the Adelman's home for some Shabbat Schmoozing and cake - followed by a community havdalah!
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Minyan will be in the Chapel at 9:15 am, followed by a special Lecture titled “What if I don’t Like What the Hebrew Means?” by special guest, Dr. Joel Hoffman.
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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Hamantashen Baking with Sisterhood
Sunday, March 6th - 10:30 AM
in the Shir Chadash Kitchen
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Join Sisterhood for some Hamantashen baking in preparation for Purim! Come whip up some delicious treats, and if you can resist gobbling them all up, you can freeze them for the entire family for the holidays. |
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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: February 20th
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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Designed for all community members, join SCN on Wednesday, February 16th at 12 PM for an online training on what to do in the event of an active threat.
Participants will:
- Understand how to prepare for an active threat event
- Learn how to survive an active threat event
- Know what to do when law enforcement arrives
- Be able to Commit to Action during an active threat event
To register, click the button below.
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This event is open to anyone between the ages of 21-59 interested in professional networking. |
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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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