Shir Chadash Newsletter
February 3 - February 9, 2022
2 Adar I - 8 Adar I 5782
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Attention Members: The office has transitioned to a new database system, ShulCloud. By now you should have received an e-mail with instructions on how to log in to your new ShulCloud Member Portals.
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Join us in wishing a great big Mazel Tov to Sher Garner Law Offices for being named 2022 Best Law Firm, both nationally and regionally, and to four of our very hard-working members, who have been specifically honored. |
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Leopold Sher
Sher Garner Best Lawyers
Sher Garner Lawyers of the Year
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Steven Klein
Sher Garner Best Lawyers
Sher Garner Lawyers of the Year
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Joshua Force
Sher Garner Best Lawyers
Sher Garner Lawyers of the Year
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Stuart Kottle
Sher Garner "Ones to Watch"
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Shir Chadash Calendar
All links have migrated to our webpage. Click here to get there!
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Thursday, February 3rd
7:30 pm, YAS (Young Adults at Shir Chadash) Happy Hour at Parleaux Beer Lab - Register HERE
Friday, February 4th
4:30 pm, Kabbalat Shabbat
Saturday, February 5th
9:30 am, Shabbat Morning Services
10:30 am, Kids' Services
4:30 pm, For Heaven's Cake
Sunday, February 6th
9 am, SHUL SCHOOL
9:15 am, Minyan with Men's Club followed by breakfast in the Sukkah
10:30 am, Hamantashen Baking with Sisterhood
5 pm, Teen & Tween Learning
Wednesday, February 9th
10 am, Sisterhood Class: The Five Books of Miriam
7:30 pm, Education Committee Meeting (congregants welcome!)
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Thursday, February 10th
8 am, Morning Minyan
7 pm, NOLA Nights: Holy Spaces of YUM - Register HERE
Friday, February 11th
4:30 pm, Kabbalat Shabbat
Saturday, February 12th
9:30 am, Shabbat Morning Services - featuring a special d'var Torah by Dr. Joel Hoffman
10:30 am, Kids' Services
6:45 pm, Havdalah + Lecture by special guest, Dr. Joel Hoffman
Sunday, February 13th
9 am, SHUL SCHOOL
9:15 am, Minyan with Men's Club followed by special Lecture led by Dr. Joel Hoffman
Wednesday, February 16th
10 am, Sisterhood Class: The Five Books of Miriam
Thursday, February 17th
8 am, Morning Minyan
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The Health Committee recommendations for general activities are as follows:
- in-person programming and services may continue
- registration is only needed when large events are anticipated
- everyone must be masked
- cloth masks alone are not adequate
- surgical masks will be provided at the door as needed
- N95/KN95/KF94's are strongly encouraged
- everyone over age 12 who is eligible must be fully vaccinated
- social distancing between pods should be observed
- more relaxed liturgical practices will be in place (e.g. aaliyot may be taken either by the ark or by the Torah reader)
- people may schmooze/gather after services, but they must remain masked and food/drink will not be provided
- if a small group (e.g. Men's Club) chooses to have food/drink, it must be consumed outdoors
Click HERE for our full Covid Guidelines.
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Shir Chadash Events & Announcements |
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YAS (Young Adults at Shir Chadash) Presents... |
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Party at Parleaux
TONIGHT, February 3rd - 7:30 PM
@ Parleaux Beer Lab
634 Lesseps St.
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We're back! Sorry we had to reschedule! Party at Parleaux with us for a beautiful outdoor drinking and eating experience. Your first beverage is on Shir Chadash! Yummy snacks will be provided. |
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For Heaven's Cake
Saturday, February 5th @ 4:30 PM
7830 Freret Street
New Orleans, LA 70118
Come join us at Ben Horwitz & Ellie Streiffer's home for some Shabbat Schmoozing and cake - followed by a community havdalah!
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The Shir Chadash Education Committee will be meeting on Wednesday, February 9th,
All interested congregants are welcome to attend!
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Hamantashen Baking with Sisterhood
THIS SUNDAY, February 6th - 10:30 AM
in the Shir Chadash Kitchen
Join Sisterhood for some Hamantashen baking in preparation for Purim! Come whip up some delicious treats, and if you can resist gobbling them all up, you can freeze them for the entire family for the holidays.
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Holy Spaces of Yum
Thursday, Feb. 10th @ 7 PM
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Join us for an evening in one of the holiest Jewish spaces, the Shir Chadash Kitchen as we work through a few of the wonderful recipes that have been featured at NOLA NIGHTS. Nomi Kornfeld will lead a cooking and baking workshop with interspersed stories and memories of Shabbat cooking. Bring your memories and let the holy space be filled with good folks, food, and fun. |
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Minyan will be in the Chapel at 9:15 am, followed by breakfast in the Sukkah.
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: February 20th
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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Join the Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience on Sunday, February 6th from 3-4:30 PM for a talk and book signing with T.K. Thorne, author of Behind the Magic Curtain: Secrets, Spies, and Unsung White Allies of Birmingham’s Civil Rights Days. She’ll discuss this fascinating book, which peels back history’s veil to reveal little-known or never-told stories of an intriguing cast of characters including progressive members of the Jewish, Christian, and educational communities who helped bring about justice and forward racial equality and civil rights.
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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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