Shir Chadash Newsletter
November 18 - November 24, 2021
14 Kislev- 20 Kislev 5782
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Hannukkah is just around the corner!
Click HERE for details on all of our upcoming events!
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Shir Chadash Calendar
All links have migrated to our webpage. Click here to get there!
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Thursday, November 18th
7 pm, YAS (Young Adults at Shir Chadash) Sips at Second Line - at Second Line Brewing - Register HERE
Friday, November 19th
4 pm, Kabbalat Shabbat
Saturday, November 20th
9:30 am, Shabbat Morning Services
10:30 am, Mini Minyan + Junior Congregation
4 pm, For Heaven's Cake
Sunday, November 21st
9 am, SHUL SCHOOL
9:15 am, Minyan with Men's Club
10:15 am, Coffee with Ken
10:30 am, Good Lookin' Cookin' AND WJWD (What Jewish Women Did) with Sisterhood
5 pm, Teen & Tween Learning
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Wednesday, November 24th
10 am, Sisterhood Class: The Five Books of Miriam
Thursday, November 25th - Thanksgiving
8 am, Morning Minyan
Friday, November 26th
4 pm, Kabbalat Shabbat
Saturday, November 27th
9:30 am, Shabbat Morning Services celebrating the Naming of Rebecca & Michael Waxman's daughter, Riley.
Sunday, November 28th - 1st Night of Hannukkah
NO SHUL SCHOOL - THANKSGIVING BREAK
9:15 am, Minyan with Men's Club
Wednesday, December 1st - 4th Night of Hannukkah
10 am, Sisterhood Class: The Five Books of Miriam
Thursday, December 2nd - 5th Night of Hannukkah
8 am, Morning Minyan
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Our current practices are as follows:
- Masks must be worn inside the building.
- Everyone who comes inside the building must be fully vaccinated if eligible.
- Proof of vaccination is required. Please provide it to us in advance or be prepared to present at the door.
- Only those who are fully vaccinated may come onto the bimah and/or participate in services.
- Unvaccinated children may come into the sanctuary, provided they are masked and stay with their pod.
- Please maintain physical distance from those outside of your pod.
Click HERE for our full Covid Guidelines.
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Men’s Club has resumed in person morning Minyan!
Minyan will be in the Chapel at 9:15 am, followed by breakfast in the social hall. 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 programming and Shul School!
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Click here for the most recent Shul School Recap!
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Top 10 Reasons to Join Sisterhood! |
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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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Wednesdays at 10 AM
“The Five Books of Miriam”
What if “He” i.e. God is a “She”? What if women were writing and interpreting the Torah, midrashim, etc. from the beginning?
Join us on Wednesday mornings at 10 for lively teaching and discussion with Rabbi Silver of Ellen Frankel's book The Five Books of Miriam: A Woman's Commentary on the Torah.
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Monthly, Sundays at 10:30 AM
First Class: November 21st
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.
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Monthly, Sundays at 10:30 AM
Next Class: November 21st (in conjunction with Good Lookin' Cookin')
WJWD – What Jewish Women Did (& Coffee)
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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 …
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It’s time to order your 2022 Mah Jongg card. A portion of each card sold is donated to Shir Chadash Sisterhood. Thank you for helping Sisterhood!
The regular size print card is $9.00. The large print card is $10.00.
To order a card, please send a check made out to Harriet Hillson to 4839 Bissonet Dr., Metairie, LA 70003.
The deadline for ordering cards is January 21, 2022.
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Shir Chadash Events & Announcements |
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YAS (Young Adults at Shir Chadash) Presents... |
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Sips at Second Line
TONIGHT, November 18th @ 7 PM
at Second Line Brewing
433 N. Bernadotte St.
New Orleans, LA 70119
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Come to Second Line Brewing Company for a Thursday nightcap. Your first hard cider, lager, stout, or coke is on Shir Chadash. Bring a friend, game, and a snack to share! Hope to see you there. |
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For Heaven's Cake
Saturday, November 20th @ 4 PM
51 Fontainebleau Dr.
New Orleans, LA 70125
Come join us at Gary Lazarus' home for some Shabbat Schmoozing and cake - followed by a community havdalah!
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COFFEE WITH KEN
Sunday, November 21, 2021
10:15 - 11:15 AM in the Beit Midrash
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What’s on your mind when you think about Shir Chadash? As we plan a vibrant future together, it’s vital to me to hear your thoughts, your concerns and your aspirations for our community. We only grow stronger by addressing each other’s needs.
So please come and let's talk. We're back in-person! I’ll be there with a listening ear.
I look forward to seeing you.
Ken Klein
President
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Did Rabbi Silver Name Your Baby? |
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We are updating our Life Cycles database. If Rabbi Silver named your baby, or a baby in your family, please email Rabbi Silver to confirm the date of the ceremony and the baby's Hebrew and English names. Thank you!
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Need some bubbly for the holiday season? We have just the thing!
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Community Events and Announcements |
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Louisiana Jewish Coalition returns with
Looking Toward the Future
Originally scheduled for August 29 (and postponed because of Hurricane Ida), the third installment of the Louisiana Jewish Coalition's webinar series, "Looking Toward the Future," has been rescheduled for Sunday, November 28 at 10:00 a.m.
ADL's Southern Division Director of Community Engagement, Aaron Ahlquist, will guide a candid discussion between Israeli and Palestinian Parents Circle participants Rami Elhanan and Laila Alsheikh, followed by a journalistic perspective from Herb Keinon of The Jerusalem Post.
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Come celebrate Chanukah at the JCC with holiday treats and a live concert by The Maccabeats! Popular with all ages, The Maccabeats are a premier a cappella group and YouTube sensation known for their beautiful harmonies, catchy rhythms, and creative lyrics and videos. We are thrilled to have them return to the Uptown JCC on Sunday, November 28 for this fun, family-friendly celebration out back on Bart Field. Beginning at 2:00 p.m., this event is free and open to the community but advance registration is required. Sign up at nojcc.org to join the waitlist. As long as weather allows the event to remain outside, everyone on the waitlist will be welcome to attend. Proof of vaccination is required for all guests ages 12 and older.
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The New Orleans Jewish Community Center is seeking an experienced, creative, and outgoing individual to play a key role in organizing and coordinating the local Big Easy BBYO chapter as the primary offering by the JCC for teen engagement. The JCC strives to provide an inlusive, fun, safe, stimulating, and supportive environment for all teens. We are leaders, mentors, advocates, and positive role models enabling youth to grow, develop a positive sense of self, and a lifelong commitment to the community. This is a part time position at the New Orleans Jewish Community Center.
If you are at all interested in applying or think you would be a good fit please take a look at the application! We really value the BBYO community here in New Orleans, even if we are small.
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Rabbi
Executive Director
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Nomi Kornfeld
Director of Education & Programming
Sarah Lustig
Office Manager
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