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Shir Chadash Weekly Newsletter
October 19-26, 2018
Bar Mitzvah of Zach Breaux
Friday, October 19, 2018
8:00 pm at Shir Chadash
followed by dessert oneg
Looking Ahead!
Friday, October 19th
8:00 pm , Bar Mitzvah of Zach Breaux followed by dessert oneg (please note change in service time)

Saturday, October 20th
9:30 am , Shabbat Service followed by Kiddush lunch

10:30 am , Family Shabbat, Jr Congregation & Mini Minyan

4:00 pm , Taft Shabbat at the Adelman home, 4505 Taft Park, Metairie

Sunday, October 21st
9:00 am , Shul School

9:15 am , Minyan followed by Men's Club breakfast

12:00 pm , Shir Chadash Social Club lunch and movie, off site

5:30 pm , Teen Learning

Tuesday, October 23rd
4:00 pm , Shul School Uptown

Wednesday, October 24th
7:00 am , Minyan followed by breakfast

10:00 am , Sisterhood Class

Friday, October 26th
6:15 pm , Friday Night Plus with special speaker, Aaron Ahlquist on "What is 'Jewish Blood'? and "Are Jews A Race?" followed by dinner

Saturday, October 27th
9:30 am , Shabbat Service followed by Kiddush lunch

10:30 am , Learning to Lead


Sunday, October 28th
9:00 am , Shul School

9:15 am , Minyan followed by Men's Club breakfast

9:15 am , Parent Beit Midrash

Tuesday, October 30th
4:00 pm , Shul School Uptown

Wednesday, October 31st
7:00 am , Minyan followed by breakfast

10:00 am , Sisterhood Class

Thursday, November 1st
7:30 pm , Ten Paths to God

Friday, November 2nd
6:15 pm , Friday Night Service

Saturday, November 3rd
9:30 am , Shabbat Service followed by Kiddush lunch

10:30 am , Family Shabbat, Jr Congregation & Mini Minyan

After lunch , Shevachaya Shaiman from Tzefat will talk after lunch: The Many Dimensions of Beauty: Insights and Inspirations from Parashat Chayei Sarah.

4:30 pm, 4708 - Shabbat! at the Rabbi's house, see below for more details

Sunday, November 4th
9:00 am , Shul School

9:00 am , K'tonton

9:15 am , Minyan followed by Men's Club breakfast

5:30 pm , Teen Learning at the Rabbi's home
Parashat Lech Lecha
Torah: Genesis 16:1-17:27

  Haftarah: Isaiah 40:27-41:16
Taft Shabbat
October 20th at 4:00 pm
4505 Taft Park Ave, Metairie, LA 70002
 
Andy, Aleeza, Yakir and Reeva Adelman invite you to their home as an informal, friendly space to gather and shmooze. 

Expect children, adults, games, good conversation and really great food, with a festive Havdalah at the end. All are welcome.               
Parent Beit Midrash
P arent Bet Midrash
Sunday, October 28th
9:15 am – 10:45 am


Can you grab a little Jewish learning in your busy life? Yes! Join Rabbi Silver in the Sisterhood Beit Midrash for some wisdom on Talking to Your Jewish Child About…Sharing.  Existing study pairs are warmly invited to bring their own learning materials for a parallel session. 

Non-parents and grandparents are all welcome!
4708 - Shabbat!
November 3rd
4:30 – 6:30 pm

Join Rabbi Silver and Shmendrick the Mouse for an afternoon of fun with puppets, snacks and drinks. 

There will be three ‘theatres’ in the house for children to put on their own shows before gathering for a story with Rabbi Silver and Shmendrick. 

Please bring puppets if you have them!  
Ten Paths to God
Thursday,November 1, 15 & 29, 2018
7:30 pm
Shir Chadash

The sessions include “Prayer,” “Israel” and “Faith” as well as other core  aspects of what it means to be Jewish today. Rabbi Silver will facilitate the course, selecting and shaping the content to fit our community. All materials will be provided.
 
Friday Night Plus
Join us for services and a reasonably priced, delicious Friday night dinner, followed by a speaker or performance. 

We’re delighted to welcome Aaron Ahlquist from ADL as our first speaker on October 26th at 6:15 pm to address “What Is ‘Jewish Blood’? Are Jews A Race?” 

Dinner is $18 per person; RSVP by October 24th
Sheva Chaya Shaiman from Tzefat 
Saturday, November 3rd
After Lunch

We welcome the artist Sheva Chaya Shaiman from Tzefat for a talk after lunch: The Many Dimensions of Beauty: Insights and Inspirations from Parashat Chayei Sarah.
 
Sheva Chaya Shaiman originated in Denver, Colorado. She majored in visual art and art history at Princeton before immigrating to Israel in 1997. A glass blower and painter, she draws her inspiration from Jewish texts and spiritual teachings to create work filled with light, color, joy and depth.
Lunch and Learn and Dessert & Discuss
lunch and lean
Sponsored by the Nat Leon Education Fund
Tuesday, November 6, 2018
11:00 am (class)
12:00 pm (lunch)
at Shir Chadash 
 
Followed by one of Chef Johnson's delicious lunches
Sponsored by the Richard & Anne G. Uhry Fund
7:30 pm (class)
8:30 pm (dessert)
at the Uptown JCC Library
Scholar in Residence - Marc Michael Epstein
Community News
Schedule of Weekly Services
Shabbat
Fridays, 6:15 pm 
Saturdays, 9:30 am

Weekday
Sundays, 9:15 am
Wednesdays, 7:00 am

*Both Minyans are followed by breakfast*
Contact Us
Rabbi
 
Executive Director
 
Director of Youth Education and Community Engagement

Office Manager
 

Office Phone
504-889-1144
 
Office Fax
504-889-1146
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Weekly Donations
Bernard Berins Cemetery Fund 
In memory of Bernard Berins     
Jane Berins & Family

Caring Committee Fund
Elissa & Dr. Eddie Bluth 
In memory of your beloved mother, Ethel Weinberg       
Marlene & Reuben Friedman

Phyllis & Dr. Richard Levy           
In memory of your beloved mother, Ethel Weinberg       
Marlene & Reuben Friedman

Laurie, Paul, Ashley, Eli & Leah Sterbcow             
In memory of your beloved father and grandfather, Louis Dollin
Marlene & Reuben Friedman

Dr. Louis & Janice Stern
In honor of the birth of your great-grandson, Akiva Leonard Stern            
Marlene & Reuben Friedman

General Fund
Elissa Bluth & Phyllis Levy           
Condolences to you both on the loss of your mother      
Kitzi Goldman

Lisa & Mike Sackett & Family     
Deepest condolences on the loss of your mothers, Pearl Sackett & Celia Weinstein         
Debbie & Leon Pesses

Laurie & Paul Sterbcow & Family             
Deepest condolences on the loss of your father, Louis Dollin       
Debbie & Leon Pesses

Elissa & Ed Bluth            
Deepest condolences on the loss of your mother, Ethel Weinberg            
Debbie & Leon Pesses

The Tolmas Family         
In memory of my dear friend, Connie     
Debbie & Leon Pesses


Stan Bleich Lagniappe Fund
Leslie & Nathan Fischman
Mazel Tov on the birth of your granddaughter   
Caron Bleich

The Tolmas Family         
In memory of your beloved mother and grandmother, Connie    
Caron Bleich

Within our congregational family we extend
Mazel Tov to:
Jan & Henry Miller on the birth of their grandson,
Ryan Jaden Igersheim.

Proud parents are Melissa & Kevin, big sister, Samantha & big brother, Eric

Condolences to:
Simone Levine and Will Harrell, Elan & Ezra Levine-Harrell on the passing of their mother and grandmother, Noelle Tenedou Levine
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