Shir Chadash Newsletter
April 14 - April 20, 2022
13 Nisan - 19 Nisan, 5782
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Latest time to eat chametz: 10:27 AM |
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Latest time for burning chametz: 11:44 AM |
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To the Shir Chadash Community -
This week, we wired over $9,000 to the Bogdonova family. Thank you to everyone who donated money to join me in supporting Olga and her family. It helped make my bar mitzvah so much more meaningful to me and I’m sure it has helped them a ton. I am so pleased that so many of you joined me in support of Olga, her family and all those she continues to help and support. THANK YOU!
~ Evan Lazarus
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Mazel tov to our very own Dr. Ed Bluth for being recognized as being in the top 2% of his field worldwide.
The ranking, based on a significant Stanford University study, is considered the most prestigious worldwide, measuring academic achievement based on bibliometric information and includes more than 160,000 researchers from the more than 8 million scientists considered to be active around the globe.
Join us in wishing Dr. Bluth a huge mazel tov on this incredible achievement!
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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 14th
7:30 pm, YAS (Young Adults at Shir Chadash) Pre-Passover Beer Party at Mid City Yacht Club - Register HERE
Friday, April 15th - Erev Pesach
7 am, Virtual Minyan & Siyyum Bechorot for First Borns led by Rabbi Mordecai Schwartz - Register HERE
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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Thursday, April 21st - Day 6 of Pesach
8 am, Morning Minyan
Friday, April 22nd - Day 7 of Pesach
9:15 am, Passover Services + Yizkor followed by lunch and home-baked treats
5:30 pm, Erev Shabbat Service followed by dinner cooked by Rabbi Silver and Nomi - Register HERE
Saturday, April 23rd - Day 8 of Pesach
9:15 am, Passover Services followed by lunch and home-baked treats
10:30 am, Kids' Services
Sunday, April 24th
9 am, SHUL SCHOOL
9:15 am, Minyan with Men's Club followed by breakfast
5 pm, Teen & Tween Learning
Wednesday, April 27th
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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YAS (Young Adults at Shir Chadash) Presents... |
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Pre-Passover Beer Party
TONIGHT, 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 tomorrow, 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 week will be a special Pesach Q&A class!
“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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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
- Fun and educational lunch at Levinsky Market
- Explore the City of David and visit the Tower of David Museum
- Dialogue with Anat Hoffman about "Women of the Wall"
Participants will also enjoy an exclusive opportunity to attend the Opening Ceremonies of the Maccabiah Games, the third largest sporting event in the world. You'll also be joined by representatives from the state government of Louisiana.
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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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