Shir Chadash Newsletter

June 22 - June 28, 2023

3 Tamuz - 9 Tamuz 5783

Friday, June 23rd

6:15 pm, Shabbat Evening Services

Saturday, June 24th

9:30 am, Shabbat Morning Services, followed by a Hot Dog Kiddush lunch sponsored by Jake Kottle in honor of his 85th birthday

10 am, Babysitting

Sunday, June 25th

9:15 am, Minyan with Men's Club, followed by breakfast

10:30 am, Games with Sisterhood

Wednesday, June 28th

10 am, Online Author Interview with Sisterhood - featuring Kristin Harmel, author of "The Book of Lost Names"

Thursday, June 29th

8 am, Morning Minyan on Zoom

Friday, June 30th

6:15 pm, Shabbat Evening Services

Saturday, July 1st

9:30 am, Shabbat Morning Services, followed by a special Kiddush lunch in honor of America's birthday

10 am, Babysitting

Sunday, July 2nd

9:15 am, Minyan with Men's Club, followed by breakfast



Wednesday, July 5th

10 am, Read & Lead with Sisterhood - led by Fran Simon on "Love at Second Sight" by Vivian Conan

Thursday, July 6th

8 am, Morning Minyan on Zoom



Friday, July 7th

6:15 pm, Shabbat Evening Services

Saturdays by the Pool

For the month of June, members of Shir Chadash will be allowed to use the Metairie JCC's pool on Saturdays FREE OF CHARGE. If you are a member of Shir Chadash aged 18 or up, without a JCC membership, simply provide photo ID and sign-in at the front desk.

The Metairie JCC's pool is open on Saturdays from 1-6:30 PM.

Join us for a special Kiddush Lunch following Shabbat Morning Services on Saturday, July 1st, to celebrate Independence Day! Lunch will include classics such as fried chicken, red beans & rice, potato salad, and of course, cake in honor of American's birthday!

We look forward to celebrating with all of you.

Wednesdays at 10 AM



Now that Rabbi Hoffman's class on "The Book of Legends" has come to an end, please join us for the summer reboot of our Read & Lead series, along with other activities such as online author interviews, gallery talks at NOMA, and more!

"The Book of Lost Names" by Kristen Harmel is a great read. Join Sisterhood on Wednesday, June 28th, at 10 AM for an engaging author interview and discussion.

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)

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 number(s), and
• Arrival/departure dates

and someone from Sisterhood will send them a handwritten letter! Happy Camping!

MSJE is partnering with the South African Jewish Museum on Sunday, July 9th at noon to share a conversation about how Jewish activists helped change systems built to oppress Black communities in the American South and Apartheid South Africa.

The virtual event will feature two sons exploring the legacies of their activist fathers: Nic Wolpe, the son of Harold Wolpe, a prominent South African anti-apartheid advocate who fought alongside Nelson Mandela, and was arrested and lived in exile for thirty years; and Michael Botnick, the son of A. I. Botnick, a high-profile Civil Rights activist in New Orleans who escaped an assassination attempt and went on to serve as regional director of the ADL.

This free, virtual event will be streamed live simultaneously in the US and South Africa. Register to receive the Zoom link HERE.

CHESED OPPORTUNITIES

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.

Assistance Requested

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.

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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