NJC Calendar

May, 2008

The Jewish Community News New Orleans Jewish Newspapers have been delivered to the congregation. Please pick up your copy the next time you come to the synagogue.

They are on the table in the foyer..


Members: The complete list of those running for the 2008 – 2009 Board of Trustees are as follows:

Jesse Berman - Courtney Engeran - Michael Fawer - Rosalind Letellier -
Frank Levy - Roxanne Newman - Patti Oppenheim - Candy Rosenblum - Ellen Steigman

(Jesse Berman’s name was inadvertently left off the mail out)

Tuesday, May 6
– Gala Meeting 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday, May 6
– Stennis space Center will host Hermann Wygoda , Author of the book “In the Shadow of the Swastika”
Call the office for important information if you plan on attending. 951-7976

Friday, May 9 – Celebrate Israel’s 60th Birthday Shabbat Services.
Israeli Foods appetizer hour begins at 6:30 p.m. Services begin at 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, May 10 – Shabbat Services 10 a.m.

Keep the Dates:

Tuesday, May 13 – Fundamentals of Judaism with Rabbi Julie 11:00 a.m.

Saturday, May 17 – NJC presents our annual Fundraiser – Casino Royale 2008
To donate an item, or to get tickets, please call the office at 951-7976,
or contact secretary@northshorejewish.org .

Sunday, June 1 – Annual Congregation Meeting 4 p.m.


The Goldring-Woldenberg Jewish Community Center- Metairie is seeking a highly motivated and dynamic person to fill the full-time position of Children's program and Day Camp Director. A bachelor's degree is required. Camp experience must include administrative skills involving hiring, supervision of staff and a Jewish background. Please email resume to Wendy@nojcc.com.


Jewish Family Services is here to provide not only financial help, but also mental health support during these trying times. For older adults, the Homemaker Program, Lifeline Emergency Response System, and Case Management are also available.

A grant of $700 per Jewish adult (21 years of age and older) is available for those whose primary legal address was in the Greater New Orleans area on August 29, 2005. Funding for this grant is given with love and care through United Jewish Communities (UJC) – the umbrella organization of our Jewish Federation. To apply, contact Jewish Family Service 504-831-8475 (New Orleans. In Baton Rouge call (225) 379-7393. On the Northshore call (985) 264-1619. If you are currently outside of Greater New Orleans, contact JFS in your community.


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If you have photos or memorabilia that you would like to contribute to the NJC scrapbook, please send to

Bobette Szyller, 75464 Hwy. 25 Covington, LA 70435