Shir Chadash Newsletter
April 21 - April 27, 2022
20 Nisan - 26 Nisan, 5782
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CHAG PESACH SAMEACH!
Due to tomorrow being chag, we can't send out our regular Shabbat e-mail, but don't you worry - you can view it HERE!
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Dear Friends,
As most of you know, the Rabbi’s Farewell Event, “A Very English Tea with a New Orleans Flavor”, will be held on Sunday, June 12, at the beautiful Windsor Court Hotel. You should receive your invitation very soon.
The Patron Committee, in tribute to our Shir Chadash Family, is listing all patrons regardless of their patron category, alphabetically with no differentiation as to donation made. Listing all of us donors/patrons together, we believe is symbolic. It represents our harmony and unity, as we come together to honor Rabbi Silver and raise necessary funds for our shul. It also reflects our commitment to the true meaning of Tzedakah.
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If you are interested in becoming a patron and would like to learn more, click HERE. |
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Mazel tov to Richard Smith, grandson of Sue Rae & Ken Bishop, on being selected to receive the Columbus B. Hopper Scholarship Endowment Award in Criminal Justice & Legal Studies at the University of Mississippi.
Join us in wishing Richard, who will be graduating in May 2023 with a major in Criminal Justice and a minor in Psychology, a huge mazel tov on this wonderful achievement!
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Shir Chadash Calendar
All links have migrated to our webpage. Click here to get there!
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Friday, April 22nd - Day 7 of Pesach
9:15 am, Passover Services + Yizkor followed by lunch and home-baked treats
5:30 pm, Erev Shabbat Service followed by dinner cooked by Rabbi Silver and Nomi - Registration closed
Saturday, April 23rd - Day 8 of Pesach
9:15 am, Passover Services followed by lunch and home-baked treats
10:30 am, Kids' Services
Sunday, April 24th
9 am, SHUL SCHOOL
9:15 am, Minyan with Men's Club followed by breakfast
5 pm, Teen & Tween Learning
Wednesday, April 27th
10 am, Sisterhood Class: The Five Books of Miriam
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Thursday, April 28th - Yom HaShoah
8 am, Morning Minyan
7:30 pm, YAS (Young Adults at Shir Chadash) Craft Beer at Courtyard Brewery - Register HERE
Friday, April 29th
6 pm, Kabbalat Shabbat
Saturday, April 30th
9:30 am, Shabbat Morning Services
10:30 am, Kids' Services
Sunday, May 1st
9 am, SHUL SCHOOL
9:15 am, Minyan with Men's Club followed by breakfast
5 pm, Teen & Tween Learning
Tuesday, May 2nd
11 am, Lunch & Learn
Wednesday, May 3rd - Yom HaZikaron
10 am, Sisterhood Class: The Five Books of Miriam
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Our Health Committee update as of March 24, 2022 is as follows:
Local COVID numbers have improved dramatically in the last two months. As a result, on March 3rd, Mayor Cantrell lifted the indoor mask mandate for Orleans Parish. Thankfully, community spread has since remained low despite the recent Mardi Gras festivities, and Orleans Parish School Board lifted their mask mandate on Monday, March 21st.
Therefore, we are pleased to announce that masking at shul is now optional. We have also been able to largely resume our normal programming (babysitting, indoor dining, etc.), and the strict limitations on attendance numbers and spacing have been removed. Our vaccine requirement does, however, remain in effect for now. Please click HERE to read our guidelines in full.
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Shir Chadash Events & Announcements |
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On Tuesday, May 3rd, hundreds of New Orleans non-profits will be participating in GiveNOLA Day –
a city-wide day of philanthropy!
GiveNOLA Day is a 24-hour, online charitable giving event, to inspire people to give generously to our nonprofit organizations that are creating a vibrant community for all.
Early giving has officially begun and you can help us get a head start on our goal by making a gift today.
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YAS (Young Adults at Shir Chadash) Presents... |
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Craft Beer at Courtyard
Thursday, April 28th - 7:30 PM
@ Courtyard Brewery
1160 Camp Street
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As Jazz Fest looms on the horizon, come relax and have some craft beer on Shir Chadash. You can only buy Courtyard beer on site, so if you have not been here yet, NOW is your chance to try something new! Relax into the craziness of Jazz Fest with some friends, some snacks, and unique and tasty beverages. As always, your first drink and snacks are on Shir Chadash!!
Contact Nomi Kornfeld @ 585-749-4605 if you have any questions or difficulty finding the group.
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Lunch & Learn
“Poems to Change Your (Jewish) Life”
With gratitude to the Nat Leon Fund
Tuesday, May 3rd - 11 AM
Shir Chadash Social Hall
Followed by lunch
Join Rabbi Silver to explore how an English poem dialogues with Jewish themes, in the poem and in our lives.
This month’s poem is TBD.
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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 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
Next Class: TBD
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: May 22nd
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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Are you celebrating a simcha and need some bubbly? We have just the thing!
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Community Events and Announcements |
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Together for Ukraine
THIS Monday, April 25 | 7:00 p.m.
at The New Orleans JCC - 5342 St. Charles Ave.
Join the New Orleans community for a special humanitarian relief fundraiser emceed by Mark Romig on Monday, April 25 at 7:00 p.m. at The New Orleans Jewish Community Center. Attendees will hear from select speakers and enjoy a performance from a Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra quartet. The suggested minimum donation is $50 per person, with a suggested donation of at least $200 per person for reserved seating.
100% of all funds will be donated equally between the Jewish Federations of North America Ukraine Emergency Relief Fund and the Western Ukrainian Specialized Children's Medical Center in Lviv, Ukraine.
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Presented on Thursday, April 28 at 7:00 p.m. at Congregation Gates of Prayer, the Jewish Community Center’s community Holocaust Memorial Program features local Holocaust survivors—and sisters—Anne Levy and Lila Millen, who will join us to share their moving story as we screen a newly made film about their lives.
During the program, we will remember and honor New Orleans Holocaust survivors as we light the menorah that was hand crafted for the Jewish Community Center by local survivor Isak Borenstein, z”l.
Special thanks to the Jewish Endowment Foundation Holocaust Project and the New American Social Club for their support of this program and to the Feil Family Foundation/Lakeside Shopping Center for their continued support of Jewish cultural programs.
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Avodah invites you to join in celebrating inspirational justice work within the New Orleans Jewish community on Sunday, May 15th at 11am at Touro Synagogue!*
Avodah organizes the annual celebration in New Orleans to honor individuals who emulate our vision of a community in which members devote themselves to building a more just world. This year we are thrilled to honor three distinguished leaders – Dr. MarkAlain Déry, Arnie Fielkow, and Simone Levine.
*For the health and safety of our community, this event will follow all CDC recommended guidelines and offer livestream options.
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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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