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Shir Chadash Newsletter
April 20 - April 26, 2023
29 Nisan - 5 Iyar 5783
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On Tuesday, May 2nd, hundreds of New Orleans non-profits will be participating in GiveNOLA Day –
a city-wide day of philanthropy!
GiveNOLA Day is a 24-hour, online charitable giving event, to inspire people to give generously to our nonprofit organizations that are creating a vibrant community for all.
Early giving has already begun and you can help us get a head start on our goal by making a gift today.
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Baby Boy Chazin, weighing in at 6 lbs, was born yesterday, April 19, 2023, to proud parents Molly & Shai Chazin of Jacksonville, FL.
Mazel tov to our proud new Great Grandma, Eileen Wallen, and Great Aunt, Dana Wallen. Congratulations also to proud Grandparents, Margie Wallen and Tom Cinoman and Uncle Jack Cinoman.
Welcome to the world!
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Gavriel Yosef Dayan, weighing in at 7 lbs 4 ounces, was born April 11, 2023, to proud parents Sarah & Oren Dayan of Aventura, FL.
Mazel tov to our proud new Great Grandparents, Sue Rae Brown & Ken Bishop. Congratulations also to proud Grandpa, Joel Brown.
Welcome to the world, Gavriel!
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Shir Chadash Calendar
All links have migrated to our webpage. Click here to get there!
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Friday, April 21st
6:15 pm, Davening, Dinner, and Discussion: Ethics and Collecting in the Art and Antique World - 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.**
Saturday, April 22nd
9:30 am, Shabbat Morning Services, followed by Kiddush lunch
10 am, Babysitting
10:30 am, Learn to Lead (for ages 7-12)
Sunday, April 23rd
9 am, SHUL SCHOOL
9:15 am, Minyan with Men's Club, followed by breakfast
Tuesday, April 25th - Yom HaZikaron
11 am, Lunch & Learn
Wednesday, April 26th - Yom Ha'Atzmaut
10 am, Sisterhood Class: The Book of Legends
Thursday, April 27th
8 am, Morning Minyan on Zoom
New time! 6:15 pm, Special Back-to-Back Program at Rabbi Hoffman's Home: Great Jewish Books (of the Last Decade), followed by viewing of online Hadassah Book Review led by Rabbi Hoffman's brother, Wayne Hoffman at 7:30 pm (dinner will be served!) - email rabbiscott@shirchadash.org to RSVP
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Friday, April 28th
6:15 pm, Shabbat Evening Services
Saturday, April 29th
9:30 am, Shabbat Morning Services, followed by Kiddush lunch
10:30 am, Children's Services
Sunday, April 30th
9 am, SHUL SCHOOL
9:15 am, Minyan with Men's Club, followed by breakfast
1:30 pm, CPR/AED Training - Please contact the Shir Chadash Office, shirchadash@shirchadash.org, if interested in participating - Learn more HERE
Tuesday, May 2nd - GIVE NOLA DAY!
If you'd like to include Shir Chadash in your giving on this city-wide day of philanthropy, click HERE
Wednesday, May 3rd
10 am, Sisterhood Class: The Book of Legends
Thursday, May 4th
8 am, Morning Minyan on Zoom
Friday, May 5th
6:15 pm, Shabbat Evening Services
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Shir Chadash Events & Announcements | |
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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.
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Please RSVP if you wish to attend! All are welcome! | | |
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Shir Chadash is offering a First Aid/CPR/AED Training Course from 1:30 - 6:30 PM on either Sunday, April 30th or Sunday, May 28th for a reduced price! Please click below for more details. | |
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CLASSES WITH RABBI HOFFMAN
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Great Jewish Books
(of the Last Decade)
@ Rabbi Hoffman's Home
JOIN US THIS WEEK FOR A SPECIAL BACK-TO-BACK PROGRAM:
6:15 PM - Great Jewish Books (of the Last Decade)
7:30 PM - Viewing of online Hadassah Book Review, led By Rabbi Hoffman's brother, Wayne
Dinner will be served.
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Next Class:
NEXT THURSDAY, April 27th
"The Lord is My Shepherd"
by Harold Kushner
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
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Lunch & Learn:
One Hour Responsa
With gratitude to the Nat Leon Fund
Once a month, Tuesdays, 11 AM
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Next Class: THIS TUESDAY,
April 25th
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.
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Sisterhood Class: The Book of Legends
Wednesdays. 10 AM
Join us on Wednesday mornings at 10 for lively teaching and discussion with Rabbi Hoffman of The Book of Legends.
The Book of Legends brings to the English-speaking world the greatest and best-loved anthology of classical Rabbinic legends ever compiled. First published in Odessa in 1908 by the poet Hayim Nachman Bialik and editor Yehoshua Ravnitzky, it was recognized immediately as a masterwork in its own right and reprinted numerous times in Israel and now, the United States.
All materials will be provided - come join us for an exploration of Rabbinic texts in translation and enjoy!
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Minyan will be in the Chapel
at 9:15 am, followed by breakfast.
Zoom participation remains 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 children's programming!
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Click here for the most recent Shul School Recap! | | |
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)
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Community Events and Announcements | |
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Celebrate Israel Independence Day at the Uptown JCC with dinner and a live concert by Ethiopian Israeli Gili Yalo on Tuesday, April 25. The program begins at 5:30 p.m. with a brief Yom Ha’Zikaron ceremony led by members of the New Orleans Jewish Clergy Council and a performance of “Hatikva” by students from the Jewish Community Day School. The Yom Ha’Atzmaut celebration follows at 6:00 p.m. with delicious Israeli food prepared by Dvash Catering.
This fun evening is free and open to the community.
Register at nojcc.org/Israel75 to join the celebration.
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Jewish Texan art? It exists! The Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience will host a reception and guest lecture by Laura Huckaby, Curator of the San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts, on May 11th. Huckaby will discuss the work of Maurice Schmidt, currently on view at MSJE. The in-person event is free; registration is required.
Register at www.msje.org/events.
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The Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience is excited to announce the opening of its newest Special Exhibit! Titled “God, Goats and Pickup Trucks: Maurice Schmidt’s Visions of Texas,” the exhibition features 23 artworks celebrating the deep connection between the land and the divine that has come to characterize life in the Bible Belt. The collection ranges over the diverse Texas landscape through subjects both pastoral and holy.
Come see the exhibit, on display at MSJE until May 31, and mention that Shir Chadash is your congregation for a discounted ticket!
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Some of our congregants have some difficulty driving at night, but still wish to attend evening services and programming. Shir Chadash wishes to be as inclusive as possible and hopefully provide assistance to those who may need it.
If you need assistance in getting to shul in the evening OR are able and willing to provide a ride to those in need, please fill out the survey below.
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Beloved member of the New Orleans Jewish community, Nita-Joan Sams, is seeking a full-time, live-in mature female companion who can also assist with transportation. Free room and board plus payment for services. Respondents must have a current driver's license and computer skills. If interested, please call 504.831.8475 x7245 (ask for Kiolga) or email kiolga@jfsneworleans.org. | |
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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.
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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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