Shir Chadash Newsletter
April 7 - April 13, 2022
6 Nisan - 12 Nisan, 5782
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Mazel Tov to
Evan Lazarus
and all his family
on the occasion of his
Bar Mitzvah!
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As Evan's Bar Mitzvah approaches, we acknowledge that many people in this world are not free and able to celebrate in the way that we can. Evan has chosen to help support a Ukrainian family who he and his family met through a common friend recently. Click HERE to learn more and donate.
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Mazel Tov to Bee Clancy, who last Sunday officially joined the Jewish People and came under the wings of the Shekhinah.
Welcome, Yonah Neta mi'beit Avraham v'Sarah!
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Shir Chadash Calendar
All links have migrated to our webpage. Click here to get there!
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Thursday, April 7th
7:30 pm, NOLA Nights: Songs of Freedom with Meryl Zimmerman - Register HERE
Friday, April 8th
6 pm, Kabbalat Shabbat
Saturday, April 9th
9:30 am, Shabbat Morning Services - celebrating the Bar Mitzvah of Evan Lazarus
10:30 am, Kids' Services
Sunday, April 10th
9 am, SHUL SCHOOL
9:15 am, Minyan with Men's Club followed by breakfast
10:30 am, WJWD with Sisterhood
Wednesday, April 13th
10 am, Sisterhood Class: The Five Books of Miriam
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Thursday, April 14th
8 am, Morning Minyan
7:30 pm, YAS (Young Adults at Shir Chadash) Happy Hour at Mid City Yacht Club - Register HERE
Friday, April 15th - Erev Pesach
9:30 am, Virtual Minyan & Siyyum Bechorot for First Borns with Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles
Saturday, April 16th - Day 1 of Pesach
9:15 am, Passover Services followed by lunch and home-baked treats
10:30 am, Kids' Services
Sunday, April 17th - Day 2 of Pesach
NO SHUL SCHOOL - PASSOVER BREAK
9:15 am, Passover Services followed by lunch and home-baked treats
10:30 am, Kids' Services
Wednesday, April 20th - Day 5 of Pesach
10 am, Sisterhood Class: Pesach Edition
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Our Health Committee update as of March 24, 2022 is as follows:
Local COVID numbers have improved dramatically in the last two months. As a result, on March 3rd, Mayor Cantrell lifted the indoor mask mandate for Orleans Parish. Thankfully, community spread has since remained low despite the recent Mardi Gras festivities, and Orleans Parish School Board lifted their mask mandate on Monday, March 21st.
Therefore, we are pleased to announce that masking at shul is now optional. We have also been able to largely resume our normal programming (babysitting, indoor dining, etc.), and the strict limitations on attendance numbers and spacing have been removed. Our vaccine requirement does, however, remain in effect for now. Please click HERE to read our guidelines in full.
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Shir Chadash Events & Announcements |
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On Tuesday, we buried our three Sifrei Torah irreparably damaged by Hurricane Ida and holy books from communities all over New Orleans in the ramp leading to the new Community Mikvah. Rabbis, students from the Day School, Shir Chadash congregants, and Bobby Garon, head of the Mikvah Board, all attended. What water destroyed, may water revive. |
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PESACH IS AROUND THE CORNER! |
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Songs of Freedom
TONIGHT, April 7th @ 7:30 PM
As Passover quickly approaches there is a laundry list of things that need to happen: kitchens to kasher, chametz to eat, and houses to clean. As chaos ensues on the home front, take a night off to celebrate freedom with our Shir Chadash community as we welcome Meryl Zimmerman back for a concert retelling of the Pesach story. Snacks and drinks will be provided as we hear the songs of freedom.
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YAS (Young Adults at Shir Chadash) Presents... |
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Happy Hour
Thursday, April 14th - 7:30 PM
@ Mid-City Yacht Club
440 S. St. Patrick Street
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It’s Passover eve, what better way to spend the night than with some friends, some beer, and some tasty chametz treats. Join your Shir Chadash friends for some drinks and refreshments at Mid-City Yacht Club from 7:30 - 9:30 pm. Come do some carbo-loading with us! Light snacks will be provided and as always, your first drink is provided by Shir Chadash.
Contact Nomi Kornfeld @ 585-749-4605 if you have any questions or difficulty finding the group.
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If you are interested in becoming a patron and would like to learn more, click HERE.
Invitations for the Shir Chadash Very English Tea with a New Orleans Flavor will be mailed out during the first week of May. In order to be included in the invitation as a patron, your response is required in the office by April 15th.
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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 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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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: THIS SUNDAY, April 10th
Will be held in the Beit Midrash and also available on Zoom
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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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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Together for Ukraine
Monday, April 25 | 7:00 p.m.
at The New Orleans JCC - 5342 St. Charles Ave.
Join the New Orleans community for a special humanitarian relief fundraiser emceed by Mark Romig on Monday, April 25 at 7:00 p.m. at The New Orleans Jewish Community Center. Attendees will hear from select speakers and enjoy a performance from a Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra quartet. The suggested minimum donation is $50 per person, with a suggested donation of at least $200 per person for reserved seating.
100% of all funds will be donated equally between the Jewish Federations of North America Ukraine Emergency Relief Fund and the Western Ukrainian Specialized Children's Medical Center in Lviv, Ukraine.
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The Jewish Federation of Greater New Orleans is finalizing plans for our unique mission to Israel from July 12-18, 2022. We have been unable to visit Israel for the past two years - how great is it that we get to return this summer? To make it extra special, we have planned a meaningful, educational, and historical itinerary - and in celebration of the mission, we're offering a special post-Carnival promotion.
Highlights of the Explore Israel Track include:
- Private meeting at the official residence of the President of Israel, Isaac Herzog
- Wine tasting at the Tishbi Winery
- Western Wall tunnel tour
- Explore the City of David and visit the Tower of David Museum
Participants will also enjoy an exclusive opportunity to attend the Opening Ceremonies of the Maccabiah Games, the third largest sporting event in the world.
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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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