April Shabbat Dinner

From the blackberry of gill benedek:

I am currently sitting in the Shrewberry neighborhood center, a stop and go 10 min car ride from the moishe house. Around me are 20 New Orleans residents armed with their very own hhc - handheld computer for you non-federal employees. Everyday for this week I will be training as an address enumerator for the 2010 US census. As a second job, my primary incentive was the position's generous hourly wage. Additionally, it is also providing me with inside look at federal programming.

One example of federal bureaucracy: with every person I talk to I have to give them the D-31 slip of paper ensuring that all the information is confidential. If anyone has questions about the D-31 piece of paper they can send an email to the "Paperwork Reduction Project 0607-0809".

New Orleans is eagerly anticipating for the completion of the official census, the key measure of population demographics. The entire New Orleans community is holding its breath to see exactly what type of change it is. Has the population grown? Where is it distributed? What are the income and education demographics?

City hall and businesses point to the census as key driver to spur investment. It also has a very immediate impact - federal dollars are allocated to districts based on their population size. New Orleans has had a tough time getting its population numbers with any clear certainty.

Alright, I need to go. But keep your eyes open for your friendly neighborhood census taker. Hopefully I won't get canned for taking a few days off over Passover.

Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry

Moishe hosts Stanford Volunteers

Last week Moishe Nola hosted a group of Stanford Sprink Breakers for a conversation about the history of the recent rebuilding effort.

Nate Rothstein joined the house for this panel discussion that addressed the relevance of recent graduate activity in post-Katrina neighborhood/city-wide development.

March Shabbat

Friday Night's Dinner was a blast!

The house was packed for our first spring Shabbat, and with a little luck we may be able to expand into the backyard for next month's dinner.

New Puppy

Moishe House New Orleans get's a Puppy!

Josie is a hound sheppard mix, or so we think. Jon picked Josie up last week from the pound and at only a few months old, she is still working out a few of the basics.

Gill and Jon spent the day touring a UJC group around the LowerNinth. Moishe House has been involved with UJC for nearly a year and is alway ready to connect interested visitors with the rich history and ongoing community development here in New Olreans.

Photo: Gill and Jon are shown with Moishe House St. Louis's own Yoni at the conclusion of the tour. March 2009

THANK YOU ALL

for making the Broadmoor Harvest Festival
a success.



CLICK HERE FOR PHOTOS

QUICK RECAP

1. - Best Dish at Potluck: 1st - Daniel's Killer Kugel, 2nd - Meghan's Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Cookies, 3rd - Jon's Salad in a Pot* *Jon contests my applause meter judging
2. # of Volunteers Gutting Gail Watson's House: 10 volunteers
3. Total Participants: 187 friends and neighbors
   

A Special Thank you to our partners: B'Nai Israel Hurricane Relief Committee, Broadmoor Development Corporation, Broadmoor Improvement Association, Neighborhoods Partnership Network, AVODAH, Brian Bain, Chris Rausch, Nola Yurp

COMING THIS NOVEMBER

MOISHE NOLA Makes 40 under 40

Upcoming Events: We are excited to keep the momentum moving forward from the Broadmoor Harvest Festival. After a wild celebration on the night of November 4th, we're inviting you to join us to see the New Orleans Big Easy Rollergirls November 9th. Other events this month include our Shabbat Potluck (every 2nd Friday of the month), the start of The Great Cinema Watching Corp, a Ping-Pong tournament and hopefully the first class with Rabbi Uri.

See the Calendar Below:



November 4th CLICK HERE FOR FULL MAP
7:00pm to 8ish - Election Results on the Big Screen
Juju Bag Cafe, 5363 Franklin Avenue

9ish - DJ Soul Sister Election Throwdown
One Eyed Jacks'




November 9th
Matisyahu Concert - At HOB

November 11th

Ping Pong Tournament at Roberts Bar, Calhoun Street

November 14th
Shabbat Potluck at Moishe Nola
Drinks at 7, Dinner at 8 (Vegetarian Thanksgiving)

November 17th (tentative)
The Great Cinema Watching Corporation
**** With Critics Rob "May or May Not Be" Hamilton & Ted "Fishook McGloin" Hornick
Send Your Movie Requests to Us.

Last Week of November
Rabbi Uri Class - Hopefully

Other Ideas for December: Art Exhibit @ MN, Jewish History of New Orlean Part II, Hornick Hoedown # 24.

Most Importantly!!! You Can Create Your Own Event

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Best Wishes to Our Dear Ophira - The Recently Departed {to Maryland}.

*Ophira Glamour Shot - Cowgirl Pose