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Shir Chadash Newsletter
May 18 - May 24, 2023
27 Iyar - 4 Sivan 5783
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Hudson Samuels was born this past Saturday, May 13, 2023, to proud parents Geoffrey & Anna Samuels.
Mazel tov to our proud new grandpa, Marc Samuels, and proud new great-grandma, Madilyn Samuels
Welcome to the world, Hudson!
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Congratulations to Ezra Horwitz, son of Ellie Streiffer &
Ben Horwitz, on winning 3rd place in the MSJE Essay contest.
Click HERE to read
Ezra's winning essay.
Mazel tov, Ezra, on this
wonderful accomplishment.
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Mazel tov to our Shul School graduates
and incoming students!
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This past Sunday we wrapped up Shul School with a Moving Up Ceremony and Field Day. Our students did a fantastic job this year and we are proud of all they are accomplishing and learning while with us. They had a much deserved fun day with sprinklers, field games, and lots of treats.
We can't wait to continue learning together next year! Have a good summer!
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Shir Chadash Calendar
All links have migrated to our webpage. Click here to get there!
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Friday, May 19th
6:15 pm, Shabbat Evening Services
Saturday, May 20th
9:30 am, Shabbat Morning Services, followed by Kiddush lunch with dessert sponsored by Rochelle Sackett
10 am, Babysitting
Sunday, May 21st
9:15 am, Minyan with Men's Club, followed by breakfast
Tuesday, May 23rd
6:30 pm, YAS (Young Adults) Trivia Night at Bayou Beer Garden - RSVP HERE
Wednesday, May 24th
10 am, Sisterhood Class: The Book of Legends
Thursday, May 25th - Erev Shavuot
8 am, Morning Minyan on Zoom
8:30 pm, Tikkun Leil Shavuot Program with Rabbis Hoffman, Gerber, and Kaplan at Congregation Beth Israel
Friday, May 26th - Shavuot, Day 1
OFFICE CLOSED
9:15 am, Shavuot Services + Yizkor
6:15 pm, Shabbat Evening Services
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Saturday, May 27th - Shavuot, Day 2
9:30 am, Shabbat/Shavuot Morning Services, followed by Kiddush lunch
10 am, Babysitting
10:30 am, Family Shabbat featuring special musical guest, Meryl Zimmerman
Sunday, May 28th
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 30th
11 am, Lunch & Learn
Wednesday, May 31st
10 am, Sisterhood Class: The Book of Legends
Thursday, June 1st
8 am, Morning Minyan on Zoom
Friday, June 2nd
6:15 pm, Shabbat Evening Services
Saturday, June 3
9:30 am, Shabbat Morning Services, followed by Kiddush lunch
10:30 am, Learn to Lead (for ages 7-12)
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Shir Chadash Events & Announcements | |
Registration is appreciated, but not required. We hope to see you there! | |
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Shir Chadash is offering a First Aid/CPR/AED Training Course from 1:30 - 6:30 PM on 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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Lunch & Learn:
One Hour Responsa
With gratitude to the Nat Leon Fund
Once a month, Tuesdays, 11 AM
Last Class of the Year: May 30th
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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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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How do you right a historic wrong? Can you ever really accept reparations for the evils of the past? Fifty years after the 1972 Munich Olympic massacre, Cajun author Warren Perrin explores the devastating terror attack and the murder – and legacy – of one athlete in particular, Jewish Tulane weightlifter David Berger, in his new book, “The Weight of History, the Power of Apology.” The book will officially launch with an author talk, book signing, and reception at the Museum of the Southern Experience on Wednesday, May 24 at 6pm. This is a FREE event.
Learn more HERE.
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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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