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Shir Chadash Newsletter
October 26 - November 1, 2023
11 Cheshvan - 17 Cheshvan 5784
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Please be aware that due to security concerns, we are, for the time being, implementing a new security protocol in which we will require Photo ID from non-members or unfamiliar faces joining us for services. We hope you understand and still decide to join us in prayer as we observe and celebrate Shabbat. | |
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Dear Shir Chadash community,
As the war in Israel continues, let’s maintain our unwavering support for Israel. We should always bear in mind that there is no separation between us and our brothers and sisters in Israel. This week, let's focus our efforts on charitable giving. The war is having an impact on Israel's economy, and your contributions will help to mitigate the massive negative effect on people's lives.
We, the leadership of both Shir Chadash and of the New Orleans Jewish community, are here to assist you. Below you will find a list of resources which can help, whether you are seeking pastoral support, an opportunity for pro-Israel advocacy, or a chance to help Israel financially. Please feel free to take advantage of these resources as fully as you like. And if you need additional help, please feel free to call us in the office.
Pray for the peace of Jerusalem.
Rabbi Scott Hoffman
Click HERE to read an op-ed to the Times-Picayune
by our very own JFGNO CEO, Robert French, titled "'We are brokenhearted but not broken.' Israel cannot back down".
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PASTORAL CARE
These are unprecedented times and we understand that some may need an extra helping hand or someone to talk to. Whether you are one of the many in our community who have friends, family, or loved ones in Israel, or you need a compassionate ear to help come to grips with this past week's events, please don't hesitate to reach out to Rabbi Hoffman at the office, 504-889-1144, or by email at rabbiscott@shirchadash.org.
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RESOURCES
We are fortunate enough to have several Jewish organizations, both local and national, that are continually updating their websites with resources that may be helpful in navigating this difficult time. Please see some below:
The Jewish Federation of Greater New Orleans
The United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism
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JFS (Jewish Family Service) is offering free counseling to Israeli members of our Greater New Orleans community. Simply call (504) 831-8475 and ask for Michelle or email her at michelle@jfsneworleans.org. | | | |
UPDATES ON OUR SHIR CHADASH FAMILY IN ISRAEL | |
Stephan Miller, son of Jan and Henry Miller, is serving in the IDF. He is located in Tel Aviv. He has played an instrumental role in providing information to foreign journalists and in guiding them to see first-hand the sites of the massacre. | | | |
Goldi Sibony, daughter of Judy and Bruce Yaillen, is currently visiting from Jaffa, Israel, along with her husband Joseph and their 3½-year-old son, Leo. Leo is presently enrolled at JCC Nursery School. The family is expecting a new baby. | | | |
Mark Ivker, son of Fran and Barry Ivker, is safe at home in Jerusalem, along with his family. | | | |
If you or a direct family member is in Israel and would like to provide an update to the community as well, please email Sarah Lustig at shirchadash@shirchadash.org. | |
Shir Chadash Calendar
All links have migrated to our webpage. Click here to get there!
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Friday, November 10th
6:15 pm, Shabbat Evening Services
Saturday, November 11th - Veterans Day
9:30 am, Shabbat Morning Services with a special Veterans Day addition, followed by Kiddush lunch
10 am, Babysitting
10:30 am, Learn to Lead (for ages 7-12)
Sunday, November 12th
9 am, SHUL SCHOOL
9:15 am, Minyan with Men's Club, followed by breakfast sponsored by Nathan & Robin Lew in honor of Veterans Day
2:30 pm, YAS (Young Adults at Shir) Friends-giving Potluck at Lakeshore Park - RSVP HERE
Monday, November 13th
7 am, Minyan (for the Yahrzeit of Elliot Finkelstein's father, Julius Finkelstein)
Wednesday, November 15th
10 am, Sisterhood Class: The Bible Says...That?
Thursday, November 16th
8 am, Morning Minyan on Zoom
7 pm, Great Jewish Novels (of the 20th Century) - email rabbiscott@shirchadash.org to RSVP
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Friday, November 17th
6:15 pm, Shabbat Evening Services
Saturday, November 18th
9:30 am, Shabbat Morning Services, followed by Kiddush lunch
10 am, Babysitting
Sunday, November 19th
9 am, SHUL SCHOOL (no Gan class)
9:15 am, Minyan with Men's Club, followed by breakfast
10:30 am, Hands on Art Program (Latke Plate Painting) AND/OR Games with Sisterhood - contact Charisse Sands at annsandsc@aol.com for more information
Wednesday, November 22nd
10 am, Sisterhood Class: The Bible Says...That?
Thursday, November 23rd - Thanksgiving Day
OFFICE CLOSED
8 am, Morning Minyan on Zoom
Friday, November 24th
OFFICE CLOSED
6:15 pm, Shabbat Evening Services
Saturday, November 25th
9:30 am, Shabbat Morning Services, followed by Kiddush lunch
10 am, Babysitting
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Shir Chadash held its Mensches and Merriment ‘fun’raiser on November 5th before a crowd of more than 180 attendees. This celebration honored nine special honorees: Drs. Fran and Barry Ivker, Diane and Mark Schleifstein, Rochelle Sackett, Janice and Dr. Louis Stern z” l, and Judge Miriam and Bruce Waltzer. The fundraiser, which exceeded all goals, was co-chaired by Barbara Kaplinsky and Carole Cukell Neff supported by 40 dedicated committee members. | |
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Photography done by: Jeff Strout
STAY TUNED FOR MORE PICTURES!
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Shir Chadash Events & Announcements | |
CLASSES WITH RABBI HOFFMAN | |
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Great Jewish Novels
(of the 20th Century)
Once a month, Tuesdays, 7 PM
@ Rabbi Hoffman's Home
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Next Class: THURSDAY,
November 16th
"Night"
by Elie Wiesel
The twentieth century saw the flourishing of multiple genres of Jewish literature. Great novels were written in pre-war Europe, the newly-established state of Israel, and the first immigrant generation in the United States. Come and discuss the ways in which this literature shaped, and was shaped by, our Jewish world.
Please RSVP to Rabbi Hoffman at rabbiscott@shirchadash.org
Click here for the full 2023-2024 schedule and book list
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Lunch & Learn:
Codes of Jewish Law
With gratitude to the Nat Leon Fund
Once a month, Tuesdays, 11 AM
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Next Class: November 28th
Join Rabbi Hoffman for a one-hour session followed by a delicious catered lunch, provided free of charge thanks to the generosity of the Nat Leon Fund. We will be looking at the various codes of Jewish law and see how Jewish sources have wrestled with questions both timeless and current. You do not need to bring anything but a hunger to learn – and perhaps a hunger for lunch. Translations will be based, wherever possible, upon the materials found in www.sefaria.org.
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Sisterhood Class: The Bible Says... That?
Wednesdays. 10 AM
In-person and available on Zoom
The so-called “historical” books of the Bible – that is, Judges, Joshua, I/II Samuel, and I/II Kings are filled with exciting and colorful stories. But are these stories satirical? Are they filled with hidden messages? Are they both didactic and entertaining? Come and join us for an exploration of these books of the Bible and learn that our ancestors’ tastes were not always far removed from our own. All materials will be provided, so just come and enjoy.
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Minyan will be in the Chapel
at 9:15 am, followed by breakfast.
Zoom participation remains 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
children's programming!
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Click here for the most recent Shul School Recap!
If you have not yet registered your child(ren) and wish to enroll them,
please do so HERE or contact
Chaviva Sands at educationdirector@shirchadash.org.
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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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UPCOMING CLASSES & PROGRAMMING! | |
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Games with Sisterhood
Monthly, Sundays at 10:30 AM
Next Session: November 19th
Join us at Shir Chadash for Mah Jongg, Rummikub, or bring a game of your choice and friends. Snacks and coffee provided.
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Rosh Chodesh Gathering & Learning
Monthly, Sundays at 10:30 AM
Next Session: December 10th
Rosh Chodesh is a special time for women to gather and learn. This year Sisterhood will be studying the Girls in Trouble curriculum, a project of Alicia Jo Rabins. We will follow individual women through their stories in the Torah by engaging in studying Torah text, considering the story’s relevance to our own lives, and generating our own creative interpretations. This curriculum brings biblical women to life, demonstrating the power of these often understudied stories and highlighting the ways in which they can help us navigate our own complicated lives.
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Community Events and Announcements | |
On November 16th, the Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience will host an Opening Event for our newest Special Exhibition, "A Better Life for Their Children: Julius Rosenwald, Booker T. Washington, and the 4,978 Schools that Changed America." This evocative photography exhibit tells the story of the Rosenwald schools, an early 20th-century Black education project in the Deep South created through a pivotal Black-Jewish partnership. Photographer Andrew Feiler will share stories from creating the collection. | |
Scott Hoffman
Rabbi
Executive Director
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Chaviva Sands
Director of Education & Programming
Sarah Lustig
Office Manager
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