Shir Chadash Newsletter
July 14 - July 20, 2022
15 Tamuz - 21 Tamuz 5782
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Shir Chadash Calendar
All links have migrated to our webpage. Click here to get there!
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Friday, July 15th
6:15pm, Zoom Kabbalat Shabbat
Saturday, July 16th
9:30 am, Shabbat Morning Services followed by Kiddush lunch
Sunday, July 17th - Tzom Tammuz
9:15 am, Minyan with Men's Club
Wednesday, July 20th
10 am, Read & Lead with Sisterhood
Thursday, July 21st
8 am, Morning Minyan
Friday, July 22nd
6:15 pm, Friday Night Services with Oneg to follow
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Saturday, July 23rd
9:30 am, Shabbat Morning Services followed by Kiddush lunch - Join us in welcoming Rabbi Scott & Phyllis Hoffman back to New Orleans after a 30-year hiatus!
Sunday, July 24th
9:15 am, Minyan with Men's Club followed by breakfast
5 pm, YAS (Young Adults of Shir Chadash) Torah on Tap Register HERE
Wednesday, July 27th
10 am, Read & Lead with Sisterhood
Thursday, July 28th
8 am, Morning Minyan
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Our Health Committee update as of June 17, 2022 is as follows:
In the last few months, we have been able to largely resume our normal programming (babysitting, indoor dining, etc.), and remove the strict limitations on attendance numbers and spacing. We also lifted our mask mandate, while keeping our vaccine requirement in effect.
Recently, however, COVID-19 cases started creeping up again. Approximately a month ago, in response to the increased local positivity rates, we reinstated our mask mandate. While local positivity rates do remain elevated, we have not seen a significant increase in local hospitalizations or deaths. As a result and with the approval of the Board, we are returning to our mask optional policy.
Please click HERE to read our guidelines in full.
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Shir Chadash Events & Announcements |
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Welcome Weekend!
Friday & Saturday, July 22-23
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Purim 1993 at Chevra Thilim |
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We are thrilled to be hosting a special Shabbat in honor of Rabbi Scott & Phyllis Hoffman, who are returning to our community after 30 years. Come an join us for a Shabbat with spirited singing, camaraderie, good food, and Phyllis' unparalleled Haftarah chanting. This is a celebration 30 years in the making - DON'T MISS IT! |
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Come join the Young Adults of Shir Chadash for a drink and some Torah study on the weekly parasha led by our Rabbinic Intern, David Kaplinsky. First drink is on on us! See y'all there! |
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USY on Wheels Bus C
is coming to New Orleans this August!
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The dates are Aug 1st, 2nd, and 3rd.
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We need volunteers to help with prepping the space, serving dinner, and cleanup on August 1st and 2nd.
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Teens are welcome to join for dinner on the 1st and 2nd.
Contact Chaviva Sands at educationdirector@shirchadash.org if you are interested in volunteering or if your teen would like to join us for dinner one of these nights.
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Karen Sher
Membership Co-Vice President
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Barbara Kaplinsky
Membership Co-Vice President
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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, joining as our new spiritual leader is
Rabbi Scott Hoffman. 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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Andrea Rubin
Financial Secretary
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Hal Levkowitz
Men's Club President
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Minyan will be in the Sanctuary
at 9:15 am.
** This Sunday, July 17th, there will be no breakfast as it is a fast day**
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 the above image to register for the 2022-2023 Shul School year |
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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
Now that Rabbi Silver's class on "The Five Books of Miriam" has come to an end, please join us for the summer reboot of our Read & Lead series!
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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, veggies, 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: TBD
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, as we munch on pastries and coffee.
So many women and so little time …
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Attention parents with a kid heading off to Overnight Camp this summer!
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If you would like your child to receive a bit more mail while away, Sisterhood is glad to help! Email Charisse Sands at annsandsc@aol.com with your child(ren)'s:
- Name(s),
- Age(s),
- Camp name and address,
- Bunk number(s), and
- Arrival/departure dates
and someone from Sisterhood will send them a handwritten letter! Happy Camping!
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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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Scott Hoffman
Rabbi
Executive Director
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Chaviva Sands
Director of Education & Programming
Sarah Lustig
Office Manager
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