Shir Chadash Newsletter
November 25 - December 1, 2021
21 Kislev- 27 Kislev 5782
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This week, Tin Dangermond and Lesa Jeansonne completed their journeys to join the Jewish people. We welcome Moshe ben Rachel and
Eliora Rut bat Avraham v'Sarah under the wings of the Shekhinah! Mazal tov!
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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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Friday, November 26th
4 pm, Kabbalat Shabbat
Saturday, November 27th
9:30 am, Shabbat Morning Services celebrating the Simchat Bat of Riley Waxman
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
Friday, December 3rd - 6th Night of Hannukkah
4 pm, Kabbalat Shabbat
Saturday, December 4th - 7th Night of Hannukkah
9:30 am, Shabbat Morning Services
10:30 am, Mini Minyan + Junior Congregation
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Sunday, December 5th - 8th Night of Hannukkah
9 am, SHUL SCHOOL
9:15 am, Minyan with Men's Club
10:30 am, Virtual Guest Speaker, Rabbi Elliot Dorff
11:30 am, New Orleans Sufganiyot (Cafe Du Monde Truck in the Parking Lot)
5 pm, Ugly Sweater Chanukah Poker Night -
6:30 pm, Rabbi's Book Club
Tuesday, December 7th
11 am, Lunch & Learn
Wednesday, December 8th
10 am, Sisterhood Class: The Five Books of Miriam
7:30 pm, Education Committee Meeting
Thursday, December 9th
8 am, Morning Minyan
7:30 pm, NOLA Nights: Game Time - Register HERE
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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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Shir Chadash Events & Announcements |
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Join us on SUNDAY, DECEMBER 5TH for
Hannukkah activities and learning opportunities throughout the day!
Click HERE for details on all of our Hannukkah programming
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Lunch & Learn
“Poems to Change Your (Jewish) Life”
With gratitude to the Nat Leon Fund
Tuesday, December 7th - 11 AM
in the Social Hall
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 "The Journey" by Mary Oliver.
Lunch will follow the session.
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Game TIME
thursday, december 9th - 7:30 pm
@ Shir Chadash
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All adults come join Your Shir Chadash Community for a night of Scrabble, boggle And anomia. Themed PArsha treats will include hummus, pita, ful, Baklava, and a hibiscus spritz. |
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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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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: December 12th
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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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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