Shir Chadash Newsletter
July 21 - July 27, 2022
22 Tamuz - 28 Tamuz 5782
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Pictures are now available from Rabbi Silver's Farewell Tea! |
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We bid farewell to Rabbi Silver in style on June 12th with A Very English Tea with a New Orleans Flavor at the Windsor Court Hotel - and the pictures are now available! A big shout out to all our attendees, donors, and volunteers who made this special day possible and one to remember!
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Shir Chadash Calendar
All links have migrated to our webpage. Click here to get there!
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Friday, July 22nd
6:15 pm, Shabbat Evening Services with Oneg to follow
Saturday, July 23rd
9:30 am, Shabbat Morning Services followed by Kiddush lunch - Join us in welcoming Rabbi Scott & Phyllis Hoffman back to New Orleans after a 30-year hiatus!
Sunday, July 24th
9:15 am, Minyan with Men's Club followed by breakfast
5 pm, Torah on Tap with YAS (Young Adults of Shir Chadash) at Bayou Beer Garden - Register HERE
Wednesday, July 27th
10 am, Read & Lead with Sisterhood
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Thursday, July 28th
8 am, Morning Minyan
Friday, July 29th
6:15pm, Zoom Kabbalat Shabbat
Saturday, July 30th
9:30 am, Shabbat Morning Services followed by Kiddush lunch
Sunday, July 31st
9:15 am, Minyan with Men's Club
Wednesday, August 3rd
10 am, Read & Lead with Sisterhood
Thursday, August 4th
8 am, Morning Minyan
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Our Health Committee update as of July 15, 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.
In the last few days, however, local COVID-19 positivity rates have started to significantly increase. Unfortunately, local hospitalizations have begun creeping up again as well. As a result, we will be opening up the back of the sanctuary to allow for maximal ventilation during services. We also STRONGLY ENCOURAGE everyone to mask while indoors. Lastly, we suggest that anyone who is at high risk for serious infection consider staying home and joining us via Zoom for the time being.
Please click HERE to read our guidelines in full.
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Shir Chadash Events & Announcements |
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Welcome Weekend!
Friday & Saturday, July 22-23
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Purim 1993 at Chevra Thilim |
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We are thrilled to be hosting a special Shabbat in honor of Rabbi Scott & Phyllis Hoffman, who are returning to our community after 30 years. Come an join us for a Shabbat with spirited singing, camaraderie, good food, and Phyllis' unparalleled Haftarah chanting. This is a celebration 30 years in the making - DON'T MISS IT! |
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Come join the Young Adults of Shir Chadash for a drink and some Torah study on the weekly parasha led by our Rabbinic Intern, David Kaplinsky. First drink is on us! See y'all there! |
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Unveiling for Sandra Burstein z”l
Sunday, July 31st @ 10 AM
Jewish Burial Rites Cemetery
4321 Frenchman St. - New Orleans, LA 70122
All are welcome to join the family to honor Sandra’s memory.
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USY on Wheels Bus C
is coming to New Orleans this August!
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The dates are Aug 1st, 2nd, and 3rd.
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We need volunteers to help with prepping the space, serving dinner, and cleanup on August 1st and 2nd.
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Teens are welcome to join for dinner on the 1st and 2nd.
Contact Chaviva Sands at educationdirector@shirchadash.org if you are interested in volunteering or if your teen would like to join us for dinner one of these nights.
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Karen Sher
Membership Co-Vice President
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Barbara Kaplinsky
Membership Co-Vice President
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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.
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Andrea Rubin
Financial Secretary
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Hal Levkowitz
Men's Club President
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Mark & Diane Schleifstein have an 8x8 sukkah kit (including the lattice panels, the 2x4s, metal braces, and instructions) from The Sukkah Project® to give away to anyone who wants it! Please contact Diane Schleifstein if interested at dianeys2005@yahoo.com. |
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Minyan will be in the Sanctuary
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 the above image to register for the 2022-2023 Shul School year |
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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
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!
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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, 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.
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Monthly, Sundays at 10:30 AM
Next Class: TBD
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, as we munch on pastries and coffee.
So many women and so little time …
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Attention parents with a kid heading off to Overnight Camp this summer!
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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!
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Community Events and Announcements |
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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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Scott Hoffman
Rabbi
Executive Director
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Chaviva Sands
Director of Education & Programming
Sarah Lustig
Office Manager
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