Shir Chadash Newsletter
May 26 - June 1, 2022
25 Iyar - 2 Sivan, 5782

Mazel Tov to Zoe Finger
and all her family
on the occasion
of her Bat Mitzvah!
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.

If you haven't purchased a ticket or become a patron yet, do so NOW as ticket sales close on Tuesday, MAY 31ST.
Click HERE to read what the Jewish Federation
had to say about this exciting, upcoming event!
Shir Chadash Calendar
All links have migrated to our webpage. Click here to get there! 
Thursday, May 26th
8 am, Morning Minyan

Friday, May 27th
6 pm, Kabbalat Shabbat - led by Zoe Finger

Saturday, May 28th
9:30 am, Shabbat Morning Services celebrating Zoe Finger's Bat Mitzvah

9:30 am, Babysitting

10:30 am, Kids' Services

Sunday, May 29th
9:15 am, Minyan with Men's Club followed by breakfast

Wednesday, June 1st
10 am, Read & Lead with Sisterhood

7:30 pm, Education Committee Meeting (congregants welcome!)

Thursday, June 2nd
8 am, Morning Minyan
Friday, June 3rd
6pm, Kabbalat Shabbat

Saturday, June 4th
9:30 am, Shabbat Morning Services

10:30 am, Kids' Services

Sunday, June 5th - Day 1 of Shavuot
9:15 am, Shavuot Services + Yizkor

10:30 am, Kids' Services

4:30 pm, Cheesecake-o-rama at the Kahns!

Monday, June 6th - Day 2 of Shavuot
9:15 am, Shavuot Services

9:30 am, Babysitting

Wednesday, June 7th
10 am, Read & Lead with Sisterhood

Thursday, June 8th
8 am, Morning Minyan
COVID-19 UPDATE
Our Health Committee update as of May 13, 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 have started creeping up again. In response, at the April board meeting, a motion was passed to reinstate our mask mandate should the local percent positivity rates exceed 3%. Unfortunately, the latest numbers show that the time has come. As a result, our mask mandate is now back in effect. We are hopeful that this will only be a short term measure. 

Please click HERE to read our guidelines in full.
Shir Chadash Events & Announcements
The Shir Chadash Education Committee will be meeting on Wednesday, June 1st,
at 7:30 p.m., via Zoom.

All interested congregants are welcome to attend!
Sunday Shacharit Minyan
Minyan will be in the Chapel at 9:15 amfollowed by breakfast.
Zoom participation remains as an option.

Everyone welcome!
Thursday Shacharit Minyan

Join us at 8 am for our
virtual weekday minyan.
Click here for the most recent Family Newsletter
to learn more about upcoming programming and Shul School!
Sisterhood Corner
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)
CLASSES JUST FOR YOU!
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!
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.
Monthly, Sundays at 10:30 AM
Next Class: TBD
 WJWD – What Jewish Women Did (& Coffee)
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 …  

Attention parents with a kid heading off to Overnight Camp this summer!
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 numbers(s), and
  • Arrival/departure dates
and someone from Sisterhood will send them a handwritten letter! Happy Camping!
Community Events and Announcements
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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Executive Director 
Nomi Kornfeld 
Director of Education & Programming

Sarah Lustig
Office Manager
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