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Shir Chadash Newsletter
December 29, 2022 - January 4, 2023
5 Tevet - 11 Tevet 5783
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Some of our congregants have some difficulty driving at night, but still wish to attend evening services and programming. Shir Chadash wishes to be as inclusive as possible and hopefully provide assistance to those who may need it.
If you need assistance in getting to shul in the evening OR are able and willing to provide a ride to those in need, please fill out the survey below.
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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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Jewish student from New Orleans
requesting help for undergraduate thesis
Blake Ziegler, a New Orleans native and Gates of Prayer member, is now a senior studying political science and philosophy at the University of Notre Dame. As part of his degree, he is completing an undergraduate thesis that explores how political affiliation influences interdenominational relations in the American Jewish community, particularly how American Jews consider their political and religious identities when voting.
The primary aspect of his thesis involves a survey of American Jews that will take no more than 10 minutes to complete. Anyone interested in assisting this young man is encouraged to participate by clicking the button below. Information pertaining to informed consent is available on the first page of the survey along with Blake's contact information if you have any further questions about the study or his thesis.
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Shir Chadash Calendar
All links have migrated to our webpage. Click here to get there!
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Friday, December 30th
6:15 pm, Shabbat Evening Services
Saturday, December 31st - New Year's Eve
9:30 am, Shabbat Morning Services, followed by Kiddush lunch
10 am, Babysitting
Sunday, January 1st - New Year's Day
NO SHUL SCHOOL - WINTER BREAK
9:15 am, Minyan with Men's Club, followed by breakfast
Wednesday, January 4th
10 am, Sisterhood Class: The Land of Truth
Thursday, January 5th
8 am, Morning Minyan on Zoom
6 pm, YAS (Young Adults at Shir Chadash) Happy Hour at Le Bon Temps Roule - 4801 Magazine St.
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Friday, January 6th
6:15 pm, Shabbat Evening Services
Saturday, January 7th
9:30 am, Shabbat Morning Services, followed by Kiddush lunch sponsored by Lisa & Elliot Finkelstein in honor of Lisa's 70th birthday
10:30 am, Children's Services & Babysitting
Sunday, January 8th
9 am, SHUL SCHOOL
9:15 am, Minyan with Men's Club, followed by breakfast
4:30 pm, Teen/Tween Learning
Wednesday, January 11th
10 am, Sisterhood Class: The Land of Truth
Thursday, January 12th
8 am, Morning Minyan on Zoom
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Our Health Committee update as of December 7, 2022 is as follows:
'Tis the season for respiratory viruses . . . A "tridemic" of COVID, influenza, and RSV is currently upon us. As a result, we strongly encourage you to stay up to date with your COVID and flu vaccines. Bivalent COVID boosters are available for those ages 5 years and older. Flu vaccine is available for those ages 6 months and older. Please visit vaccines.gov to find a location near you. We also encourage frequent handwashing and wearing a mask in crowded indoor spaces. And if you are feeling sick, please stay home to help reduce the transmission of virus to others. Zay gezunt! Be well!
Please click HERE to read our guidelines in full.
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Shir Chadash Events & Announcements | |
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No registration required. If you can't find the group,
please text or call Chaviva Sands at (504) 237-1522.
We look forward to seeing you there!
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Everyone can be part of the campaign to replace 19 of our worn Torah covers. Giving opportunities from $36 to $2000+ (including inscription, 17 still available). From now almost until Passover (April 1, 2023) your donation to the Fred Bronfin Torah Preservation Fund will be a part of this campaign. Give in honor of any occasion: birthday, anniversary, thank you, or just because. The goal is to have the new covers on display for Rosh Hashanah 5784.
To make your donation, contact the shul office or click the button below.
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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: January 17th
"Jews and Power"
by Ruth Wisse
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
Click here for the full 2022-2023 schedule and book list
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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: January 31st
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
In-person and 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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Minyan will be in the Chapel
at 9:15 am, followed by breakfast.
Zoom participation remains 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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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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It’s time to order your 2023 Mah Jongg cards. A portion of each card sold is donated to Shir Chadash Sisterhood. Thank you for your support!
The selling of Mah Jongg cards last year earned $182 for Shir Chadash Sisterhood. Let's try to reach $200 for this year!
Regular cards are $14 and large cards are $15.
To order a card, please send a check made out to:
Harriet Hillson
4839 Bissonet Dr.
Metairie, LA 70003.
The deadline for ordering cards is January 13, 2023.
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Community Events and Announcements | |
Immigrant Resettlement. Touro Synagogue continues its collaboration with Home is Here NOLA (www.homeisherenola.org), an organization working with a network of community support groups such as Touro for the resettlement of asylum seekers. Volunteers provide a wide variety of support to new community members, with the ultimate goal of facilitating self-sufficiency. Touro welcomes non-Touro members for this important effort. If you are interested in volunteering or just learning more, please contact Jill Israel (jisraelnola@gmail.com). | |
Scott Hoffman
Rabbi
Executive Director
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Chaviva Sands
Director of Education & Programming
Sarah Lustig
Office Manager
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