Shir Chadash Newsletter
April 28 - May 4, 2022
27 Nisan - 3 Iyar, 5782
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On Tuesday, May 3rd, 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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Rabbi Silver's Farewell Event -
A Very English Tea with a New Orleans Flavor
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Click the image above, for more information! |
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If you have already donated towards this wonderful farewell event, it is still important that you send back your RSVP cards that are included in your invitation, or contact the office, to guarantee your place at the event. |
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Many of you have asked for a copy of the poem Rabbi Silver read in the Yizkor service for Pesach. It is by Rabbi Karyn Kedar and can be found at the link below.
May the memories of all we love be for a blessing.
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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 28th - Yom HaShoah
7 pm, Yom HaShoah Holocaust Memorial Program - at Congregation Gates of Prayer
Friday, April 29th
6 pm, Kabbalat Shabbat
Saturday, April 30th
9:30 am, Shabbat Morning Services
10:30 am, Kids' Services
Sunday, May 1st
9 am, SHUL SCHOOL
9:15 am, Minyan with Men's Club followed by breakfast
5 pm, Teen & Tween Learning
8 pm, Virtual SWUSY Alumni Gala - honoring Will Samuels z"l - Register HERE
Tuesday, May 3rd
11 am, Lunch & Learn
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Wednesday, May 4th - Yom HaZikaron
10 am, Sisterhood Class: The Five Books of Miriam
Thursday, May 5th - Yom HaAtzmaut
8 am, Morning Minyan
7 pm, NOLA Nights: Ceramics with Suzy - Register HERE
7:30 pm, Rescheduled YAS (Young Adults at Shir Chadash) Craft Beer at Courtyard Brewery - Register HERE
Friday, May 6th
6 pm, Kabbalat Shabbat
Saturday, May 7th
9:30 am, Shabbat Morning Services
10:30 am, Kids' Services
Sunday, May 8th
9 am, SHUL SCHOOL
9:15 am, Minyan with Men's Club followed by breakfast
Wednesday, May 11th
10 am, Sisterhood Class: The Five Books of Miriam
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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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Lunch & Learn
“Poems to Change Your (Jewish) Life”
With gratitude to the Nat Leon Fund
Tuesday, May 3rd - 11 AM
Shir Chadash Social Hall
Followed by lunch
Join Rabbi Silver to explore how an English poem dialogues with Jewish themes, in the poem and in our lives.
This month’s poem is "Love After Love" by Derek Walcott.
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Ceramics with Suzy
Thursday, May 5th - 7 PM
Do you have a cup to say kiddush or sanctify the fruit of the vine on Friday evenings? Where did it come from? Maybe the cup has been passed down for generations or you use a regular wine glass; but this NOLA NIGHTS you have a chance to create your very own kiddush goblet. Suzy Lazarus will lead a 2 hour ceramics workshop for 25 lucky people. Appetizers and drinks will be provided.
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YAS (Young Adults at Shir Chadash) Presents... |
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Craft Beer at Courtyard
Rescheduled
Thursday, May 5th - 7:30 PM
@ Courtyard Brewery
1160 Camp Street
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As Jazz Fest looms on the horizon, come relax and have some craft beer on Shir Chadash. You can only buy Courtyard beer on site, so if you have not been here yet, NOW is your chance to try something new! Relax into the craziness of Jazz Fest with some friends, some snacks, and unique and tasty beverages. As always, your first drink and snacks are on Shir Chadash!!
Contact Sarah Lustig @ 847-641-1092 if you have any questions or difficulty finding the group.
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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: May 22nd
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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TONIGHT, April 28 at 7:00 p.m. at Congregation Gates of Prayer, the Jewish Community Center’s community Holocaust Memorial Program features local Holocaust survivors—and sisters—Anne Levy and Lila Millen, who will join us to share their moving story as we screen a newly made film about their lives.
During the program, we will remember and honor New Orleans Holocaust survivors as we light the menorah that was hand crafted for the Jewish Community Center by local survivor Isak Borenstein, z”l.
Special thanks to the Jewish Endowment Foundation Holocaust Project and the New American Social Club for their support of this program and to the Feil Family Foundation/Lakeside Shopping Center for their continued support of Jewish cultural programs.
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Avodah invites you to join in celebrating inspirational justice work within the New Orleans Jewish community on Sunday, May 15th at 11am at Touro Synagogue!*
Avodah organizes the annual celebration in New Orleans to honor individuals who emulate our vision of a community in which members devote themselves to building a more just world. This year we are thrilled to honor three distinguished leaders – Dr. MarkAlain Déry, Arnie Fielkow, and Simone Levine.
*For the health and safety of our community, this event will follow all CDC recommended guidelines and offer livestream options.
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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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