Shir Chadash Newsletter
June 23 - June 29, 2022
24 Sivan - 30 Sivan, 5782
Shir Chadash Calendar
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Friday, June 24th
6:15 pm, Friday Night Services

Saturday, June 25th
9:30 am, Shabbat Morning Services followed by hot dog Kiddush lunch sponsored by Jake Kottle in honor of his birthday

Sunday, June 26th
9:15 am, Minyan with Men's Club followed by breakfast

Wednesday, June 29th
10 am, Read & Lead with Sisterhood

Thursday, June 30th
8 am, Morning Minyan
Friday, July 1st
6:15pm, Kabbalat Shabbat

Saturday, July 2nd
9:30 am, Shabbat Morning Services followed by Kiddush lunch - Join us in welcoming Rabbi Scott Hoffman for his first Shabbat with Shir Chadash!

Sunday, July 3rd
9:15 am, Minyan with Men's Club followed by breakfast

Wednesday, July 6th
10 am, Read & Lead with Sisterhood

Thursday, July 7th
8 am, Morning Minyan
COVID-19 UPDATE
Our Health Committee update as of June 17, 2022 is as follows:
 
In the last few months, we have been able to largely resume our normal programming (babysitting, indoor dining, etc.), and remove the strict limitations on attendance numbers and spacing. We also lifted our mask mandate, while keeping our vaccine requirement in effect. 
 
Recently, however, COVID-19 cases started creeping up again. Approximately a month ago, in response to the increased local positivity rates, we reinstated our mask mandate. While local positivity rates do remain elevated, we have not seen a significant increase in local hospitalizations or deaths. As a result and with the approval of the Board, we are returning to our mask optional policy.  

Please click HERE to read our guidelines in full.
Shir Chadash Events & Announcements
Friday Night is BACK at Shir Chadash!

Tomorrow, June 24th, we are holding our first on-site in-person Kabbalat Shabbat and Ma'ariv Services since 2020! So join us at shul OR on livestream at 6:15 PM for a musical, ruach-filled way to bring in Shabbat!

Join us this Saturday, June 25th, for our special annual hot dog Kiddush lunch sponsored by Jake Kottle in honor of his birthday! Come for the prayer, stay for the hot dogs, and don't forget to wish Jake a great, big HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
For those who missed it, here is rabbinic intern David Kaplinsky's d'var torah from this past Shabbat: "Gratitude and Change." Join us this Shabbat morning (and evening) as David will again share words of Torah with our community!
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, joining as our new spiritual leader is
Rabbi Scott Hoffman. 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.
Sunday Shacharit Minyan
Minyan will be in the Chapel at 9:15 amfollowed by breakfast.
Zoom participation remains as an option.

Everyone welcome!
Thursday Shacharit Minyan

Join us at 8 am for our
virtual weekday minyan.
Click the above image to register for the 2022-2023 Shul School year
Sisterhood Corner
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)
CLASSES JUST FOR YOU!
Wednesdays at 10 AM

Now that Rabbi Silver's class on "The Five Books of Miriam" has come to an end, please join us for the summer reboot of our Read & Lead series!
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, veggies, 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.
Monthly, Sundays at 10:30 AM
Next Class: TBD
 WJWD – What Jewish Women Did (& Coffee)
Once a month, a brief bio of one or two Jewish women who have made contributions in science, literature, etc. will be discussed, as we munch on pastries and coffee. 
So many women and so little time …  

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!
Community Events and Announcements
Join the Jewish Community Center THIS SUNDAY, June 26 at 11:00 a.m. for a lovely jazz brunch honoring JCC Executive Director Leslie Fischman, who is retiring after 25 years at the J. 

As executive director for the past eleven-and-a-half years, Leslie has guided the JCC through many storms—both figuratively and literally. Through hurricanes and a COVID lockdown, a capital campaign and major construction, she has expanded our facilities and our programming, while always striving to create a welcoming, engaging and safe environment for all.

Catered by Melanie Blitz, the brunch is just one small way to celebrate Leslie. Come raise a glass as we make a toast in her honor and thank Leslie for planting the seeds for our very bright future.

RSVP online by clicking this link, by calling (504) 897-0143, or in person at the reception desk. The cost is $18 per person. 
Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience welcomes New York Times best-selling author, activist, and comedian (and Mobile, Alabama native) Annabelle Gurwitch THIS SUNDAY, June 26 from 3 - 4 p.m. She’ll tell us about her newest work You're Leaving When? Adventures in Downward Mobility as well as her southern Jewish story in a way only she can - with humor and insight. Annabelle will also be signing her newest book after the program. 
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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