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Shir Chadash Newsletter
May 11 - May 17, 2023
20 Iyar - 26 Iyar 5783
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On April 29th, Simone Levine, a member of Shir Chadash for over ten years, achieved a major election victory, becoming the new Orleans Parish Criminal Court Judge for Section A. She has proudly followed in the footsteps of Retired Judge Miriam Waltzer, Ms. Levine's mentor, who presided over Section A of Orleans Parish Criminal District Court from 1982-1992. Judge Levine won the election with broad support from the community, running on a platform of safe streets and fair courts.
We wish her the best of success in her new position and look forward to her future accomplishments in office!
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Mazel tov to our very own
Allison Fuhrman, daughter of George & Laura Fuhrman,
on her recent engagement to Benjamin Schindler!
May you have a long and
happy life together!
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Mazel tov to our very own
Stephan Miller, son of
Jan & Henry Miller,
on his recent engagement to Shira Schwartz!
May you have a long and
happy life together!
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We announced back in October that Dr. Edward Bluth was to be awarded the 2023 Gold Medal of the American College of Radiology (ACR), the highest honor of ACR grants, and this past Sunday, May 7, he was recognized for this accomplishment.
The ACR Gold Medal is awarded by the Board of Chancellors to an individual for distinguished and extraordinary service to the ACR or to the discipline of radiology. Dr. Bluth is one of three recipients receiving the award in 2023.
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Shir Chadash Calendar
All links have migrated to our webpage. Click here to get there!
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Friday, May 12th
6:15 pm, Kahn-gregational Shabbat Dinner & Services - RSVP HERE
Saturday, May 13th
9:30 am, Shabbat Morning Services, followed by Kiddush lunch sponsored by Robin & Nathan Lew in honor of their 52nd wedding anniversary
10 am, Babysitting
10:30 am, Learn to Lead (for ages 7-12)
Sunday, May 14th
9:15 am, Minyan with Men's Club, followed by a special Mother's Day Champagne Breakfast
10 am, Shul School Moving Up Ceremony & Field Day at the Metairie JCC
Tuesday, May 16th
7 pm, Great Jewish Books (of the Last Decade)
email rabbiscott@shirchadash.org to RSVP
Wednesday, May 17th
10 am, Sisterhood Class: The Book of Legends
Thursday, May 18th
8 am, Morning Minyan on Zoom
Friday, May 19th
6:15 pm, Shabbat Evening Services
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Saturday, May 20th
9:30 am, Shabbat Morning Services, followed by Kiddush lunch with dessert sponsored by Rochelle Sackett
10 am, Babysitting
Sunday, May 21st
9:15 am, Minyan with Men's Club, followed by breakfast
Tuesday, May 23rd
6:30 pm, YAS (Young Adults) Trivia Night at Bayou Beer Garden - RSVP HERE
Wednesday, May 24th
10 am, Sisterhood Class: The Book of Legends
Thursday, May 25th - Erev Shavuot
8 am, Morning Minyan on Zoom
8:30 pm, Tikkun Leil Shavuot Program with Rabbis Hoffman, Gerber, and Kaplan at Congregation Beth Israel - More details coming soon!
Friday, May 26th - Shavuot, Day 1
OFFICE CLOSED
9:15 am, Shavuot Services + Yizkor
6:15 pm, Shabbat Evening Services
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Shir Chadash Events & Announcements | |
Please RSVP if you wish to attend! All are welcome! | | |
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Nathan & Robin Lew invite you to join them in celebrating their 52nd wedding anniversary with services and a sponsored kiddush lunch to follow on THIS Saturday, May 13th. | |
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10 - 10:30 AM: Moving Up Ceremony in the Metairie JCC's Cafeteria
10:30 AM - 12 PM: Field Day and BBQ on the Metairie JCC's Bart Field
10:30 - 11 AM Relay Races | 11 - 11:30 AM Kids vs. Adults Soccer Game |
Sprinkler will open at 10:30 AM | Mother's Day Craft Table will open at 10:45 AM | Face Painting will be open from 11 AM - 12 PM | Silent Disco Headphones available
ALL ARE WELCOME!
Don't forget to bring a swimsuit or a change of clothes,
as there will be sprinklers and water balloons!
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Shir Chadash is offering a First Aid/CPR/AED Training Course from 1:30 - 6:30 PM on Sunday, May 28th for a reduced price! Please click below for more details. | |
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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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Last Classof the Year: May 16th
"How to Fight Anti-Semitism"
by Bari Weiss
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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Last Class of the Year: May 30th
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 Book of Legends
Wednesdays. 10 AM
Join us on Wednesday mornings at 10 for lively teaching and discussion with Rabbi Hoffman of The Book of Legends.
The Book of Legends brings to the English-speaking world the greatest and best-loved anthology of classical Rabbinic legends ever compiled. First published in Odessa in 1908 by the poet Hayim Nachman Bialik and editor Yehoshua Ravnitzky, it was recognized immediately as a masterwork in its own right and reprinted numerous times in Israel and now, the United States.
All materials will be provided - come join us for an exploration of Rabbinic 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.
Join us this week for a special Mother's Day Champagne Breakfast!
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! | | |
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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Jewish Texan art? It exists! The Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience will host a reception and guest lecture by Laura Huckaby, Curator of the San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts, on May 11th. Huckaby will discuss the work of Maurice Schmidt, currently on view at MSJE. The in-person event is free; registration is required.
Register at www.msje.org/events.
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How do you right a historic wrong? Can you ever really accept reparations for the evils of the past? Fifty years after the 1972 Munich Olympic massacre, Cajun author Warren Perrin explores the devastating terror attack and the murder – and legacy – of one athlete in particular, Jewish Tulane weightlifter David Berger, in his new book, “The Weight of History, the Power of Apology.” The book will officially launch with an author talk, book signing, and reception at the Museum of the Southern Experience on Wednesday, May 24 at 6pm. This is a FREE event.
Learn more HERE.
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The Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience is excited to announce the opening of its newest Special Exhibit! Titled “God, Goats and Pickup Trucks: Maurice Schmidt’s Visions of Texas,” the exhibition features 23 artworks celebrating the deep connection between the land and the divine that has come to characterize life in the Bible Belt. The collection ranges over the diverse Texas landscape through subjects both pastoral and holy.
Come see the exhibit, on display at MSJE until May 31, and mention that Shir Chadash is your congregation for a discounted ticket!
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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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Beloved member of the New Orleans Jewish community, Nita-Joan Sams, is seeking a full-time, live-in mature female companion who can also assist with transportation. Free room and board plus payment for services. Respondents must have a current driver's license and computer skills. If interested, please call 504.831.8475 x7245 (ask for Kiolga) or email kiolga@jfsneworleans.org. | |
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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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Scott Hoffman
Rabbi
Executive Director
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Chaviva Sands
Director of Education & Programming
Sarah Lustig
Office Manager
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