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Shir Chadash Newsletter
September 15 - September 21, 2022
19 Elul - 25 Elul 5782
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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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Counting Down to the High Holidays! | |
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The High Holidays are just around the corner! Don't let them sneak up on you!
Be prepared and stay up to date by clicking the image below.
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Bruchim HaBa'im
ברוכים הבאים
Welcome to our new members!
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We welcome Carol & Ben Berman, Jonathan Morton,
and Bruce & Judy Yaillen to our Shir Chadash family.
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Shir Chadash Calendar
All links have migrated to our webpage. Click here to get there!
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Friday, September 16th
6:15 pm, Zoom Kabbalat Shabbat
Saturday, September 17th - Leil Selichot
9:30 am, Shabbat Morning Services followed by Kiddush lunch
10:30 am, Children's Services
8:30 pm, Selichot: Saturday Night at the Movies
Sunday, September 18th
9 am, SHUL SCHOOL
9:15 am, Minyan with Men's Club followed by breakfast
10:15 am, Special Guest Speaker, Mark Schleifstein - "Climate Change in Louisiana"
4:30 pm, Teen/Tween Learning
Tuesday, September 20th
11 am, Lunch & Learn
7 pm, Rabbi Dr. Raphael Zarum Talk - "Why did God tell Abraham to sacrifice his son? The surprising truth of the Akeidah" - at Rogers Memorial Chapel (1229 Broadway)
Wednesday, September 21st
10 am, Sisterhood Class: The Land of Truth
7 pm, Rabbi Dr. Raphael Zarum Talk - "Hollywood & Holiness" - at the Uptown JCC
Thursday, September 22nd
8 am, Zoom Morning Minyan
Friday, September 23rd
6:15 pm, Shabbat Evening Services
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Saturday, September 24th
9:30 am, Shabbat Morning Services followed by Kiddush lunch
10:30 am, Children's Services
Sunday, September 25th - Erev Rosh Hashanah
NO SHUL SCHOOL
9:15 am, Minyan with Men's Club followed by breakfast
8 pm, Rosh Hashanah Evening Service followed by dessert reception sponsored by Past Presidents of Sisterhood
8 pm, Children's Erev Rosh Hashanah Activity
Monday, September 26th - Rosh Hashanah, Day 1
8:30 am, Rosh Hashanah Morning Service
10:30 pm, Babysitting & Children's Services
11 am, Teen Learning
5 pm, Tashlich (meet at the Rabbi's house)
6 pm, Minchah/Ma'ariv - at the Rabbi's house
Tuesday, September 27th - Rosh Hashanah, Day 2
8:30 am, Rosh Hashanah Morning Service
10:30 pm, Babysitting & Children's Services
Wednesday, September 28th - Fast of Gedaliah
8 am, Zoom Shacharit Minyan for Tzom Gedaliah
Thursday, September 29th
7 am, Morning Minyan (special IN-PERSON minyan for the Yahrzeit of Lisa Finkelstein's father, Sidney Aron)
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Our Health Committee update as of August 12, 2022 is as follows:
In the last 2-3 weeks, we have seen a precipitous drop in the rate of positive tests in the New Orleans area, and we are starting to see a drop in the hospitalization rate as well. In addition, our community threat level has been reduced from "High" to "Medium." All very encouraging news!
Unfortunately, we have also learned that with the recent highly contagious variants, vaccination does not prevent infection nor the ability to transmit the virus to others. However, it does continue to help protect against serious illness, hospitalization, and death. Therefore, vaccination remains important for one's personal protection but is less essential to the community's health at large.
As a result, the Health Committee has recommended that we lift our vaccine requirement for shul entry, and the recommendation was approved by the Board on Monday, August 8th. This decision is also in keeping with current local guidelines for schools and businesses.
We do continue to encourage everyone to be vaccinated, if eligible. The CDC recommends COVID-19 primary series vaccines for everyone ages 6 months and older, a booster for everyone ages 5 years and older, and a second booster for everyone ages 50 and older. Please note that special rules apply to those who are immunocompromised. Please visit the CDC website to learn more about staying up to date with vaccination.
Please click HERE to read our guidelines in full.
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Shir Chadash Events & Announcements | |
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Selichot: Saturday Night at the Movies
THIS Saturday, September 17th at 8:30 PM
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8:30 PM
Ma'ariv/Havdalah Services
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9 PM
Viewing of
"Hava Nagila"
with refreshments
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"Climate Change in Louisiana"
Special Guest Speaker, Mark Schleifstein
Co-sponsored by Sisterhood & Men's Club
THIS Sunday, September 18th at 10:15 AM
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Pop Quiz - True or False
- The Gulf of Mexico enjoys devouring the LA coast daily.
- Hurricanes are not a fan of climate change.
- Everyone enjoys 95+ temperatures and 100%+ humidity on a daily basis.
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Climate change in LA - Does it affect us?
For the answers to these and other questions join Sisterhood and Men's Club as we're enlightened by Mark Schleifstein this Sunday, September 18th. Minyan, breakfast, and a talk - come for one or come for all three!
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CLASSES WITH RABBI HOFFMAN
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Great Jewish Books
(of the Last Decade)
Once a month, Tuesdays, 7 PM
@ Rabbi Hoffman's Home
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Next Class: THURSDAY, October 20th
"Letters to My Palestinian Neighbors" by Yossi Klein Halevi
Numerous Jewish books are published every year, and many are of a very high quality. But what about the most important books, those that make a deep impact on the American Jewish community? In this course, led at Rabbi Hoffman’s home (aka the parsonage) one Tuesday evening per month, we will review a book together.
Please RSVP to Rabbi Hoffman at rabbiscott@shirchadash.org
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Lunch & Learn:
One Hour Responsa
With gratitude to the Nat Leon Fund
Once a month, Tuesdays, 11 AM
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Next Class: September 20th
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 Land of Truth
Wednesdays. 10 AM
Currently only available on Zoom
Join us on Wednesday mornings at 10 for lively teaching and discussion with Rabbi Hoffman of Jeffrey Rubenstein's book The Land of Truth.
The Talmud has numerous stories which address everyday life. Rather than being historical in nature, these tales are didactic, intended to teach an important lesson. The question is always what lesson are the Sages trying to teach?
All materials will be provided - come join us for an exploration of Talmudic texts in translation and enjoy!
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SHOW US YOUR SHAYNEH PONIM!
It’s been over 2 years since we have seen each other’s beautiful faces, fully unobstructed by masks. Now, Rabbi Scott Hoffman has joined us as our new spiritual leader. Let’s make it easier for him to put names to faces!
Please send in a photo of yourself as soon as possible to Sarah Lustig at shirchadash@shirchadash.org, so she can add it to your ShulCloud profile.
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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 children's programming!
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Click here for the most recent Shul School Recap!
If you have not yet registered your child(ren) and wish to enroll them,
please contact Chaviva Sands at educationdirector@shirchadash.org.
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Adopt-A-Family
Sisterhood has adopted several Jewish families for the High Holy Days. We will be purchasing Kosher Cajun gift cards for them which will be distributed by JFS prior to Rosh Hashanah. Your contribution (any amount) to this project will be greatly appreciated.
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Due date for receipt of contributions: Friday, 9/16.
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Feelings of satisfaction: immediate upon contribution being sent!
- Questions? Contact Charisse, 504-231-6464.
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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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Mosey on down to MSJE for a screening of the new documentary Jews of the Wild West. We will have two showings–September 15 and 17. Following the screening on September 15, join us for a conversation with filmmaker Amanda Kinsey about the making of her intriguing documentary, and hear more about the unique contributions that Jewish Americans made to shaping the western United States.
WHAT: Jews of the Wild West documentary screening
WHEN: September 15, 6:00pm, and September 17, 5:30pm
WHERE: Mintz Family Theater at MSJE
COST: $5 for MSJE Members, $10 for non-members
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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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Scott Hoffman
Rabbi
Executive Director
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Chaviva Sands
Director of Education & Programming
Sarah Lustig
Office Manager
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