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Shir Chadash Newsletter
September 1 - September 7, 2022
5 Elul- 11 Elul 5782
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Friendly Reminders:
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The new Sisterhood Directory will be published soon! If you are a Congregational or Sisterhood member and your contact information has changed recently, or you DO NOT want to be listed, please contact the front office ASAP.
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If you would like the names of your loved ones to be published in this year's Yizkor Book, please submit the names and payment to the office before Friday, September 9th.
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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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Shir Chadash Calendar
All links have migrated to our webpage. Click here to get there!
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Friday, September 2nd
6:15 pm, Zoom Kabbalat Shabbat
Saturday, September 3rd
9:30 am, Shabbat Morning Services followed by Kiddush lunch
Sunday, September 4th
NO SHUL SCHOOL - LABOR DAY WEEKEND
9:15 am, Minyan with Men's Club followed by breakfast
Wednesday, September 7th
10 am, New Class! - Sisterhood Class: The Land of Truth
Thursday, September 8th
8 am, Morning Minyan
Friday, September 9th
6:15 pm, Shabbat Evening Services
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Saturday, September 10th
9:30 am, Shabbat Morning Services followed by Kiddush lunch sponsored by Sheryl & Peter Title in honor of their granddaughter, Bria Bloom's, first birthday
10:30 pm, Kids' Services with Special Guest, Stacey Glazer
8:15 pm, USY Ice Cream Meet & Greet with SWUSY Engagement Coordinator, Stacey Glazer
Sunday, September 11th
9 am, SHUL SCHOOL
9 am, Good Lookin' Cookin' with Sisterhood
9:15 am, Minyan with Men's Club followed by breakfast
11:30 am, Cheer @ Shir: Saints Season Opener Party - Register HERE
Tuesday, September 13th
7 pm, New Class! - Great Jewish Books
Wednesday, September 14th
10 am, Sisterhood Class: The Land of Truth
Thursday, September 15th
8 am, Morning Minyan
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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
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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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: September 13th
"People Love Dead Jews"
by Dara Horn
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
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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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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Rosh HaShanah is right around the corner! Join Sisterhood in the Shir Chadash kitchen and bake a honey cake to sweeten the end of your meal, or enjoy with a cup of coffee or tea.
Date: Sunday, September 11th
Time: 9 - 11 a.m.
Cost: $10. All ingredients/supplies provided.
RSVP: Charisse at 504-231-6464 or annsandsc@aol.com.
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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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On November 1, 2022, Israel will hold its fifth national election in 3.5 years, reflecting an ever-widening chasm in Israeli society. Join Shoresh Institution president, Professor Dan Ben-David, one of Israel’s leading economists, for a big-picture perspective of Israel’s underlying domestic challenges – some existential – that are often obscured in the conventional, but outdated, discourse on the country.
Join us on Tuesday, September 13 from 6:45 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Uptown Jewish Community Center for this talk. Register here. Questions? Contact Michelle Neal at michelle@jewishnola.com.
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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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