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Learning is a lifelong pursuit. The B'nai Amoona team strives to provide multiple avenues to the joy of learning Judaism at every level. Whether you are new to Judaism or deeply involved in text study, we have regular classes and unique opportunities available.
Adult Education classes are generously sponsored by the Diane & Paul Gallant Adult Education Fund and the Stanley & Rochelle Ferdman Innovative Adult Education Fund. Todah Rabbah!
To discuss other payments options, please contact Claudia at 314-576-9990 x113. If you have questions about our programs and classes, please contact Rabbi Jeffrey Abraham at 314-576-9990 x136.
Famous Heretics in Jewish History, Facilitated by Assistant Rabbi Jared Skoff
Mondays, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm, Classes will be in person and on Zoom starting November 10
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm, Facilitated by Assistant Rabbi Jared Skoff
Come learn the Jewish perspective on Spinoza, Kaplan, and Jesus - famous Jewish figures who were rejected as heretics. Why were they controversial, and what have we learned from them?
The full list of Rabbi Skoff's favorite heretics will include: Elisha ben Abuyah, Benedictus de Spinoza (Baruch Espinosa), Rabbi Mordecai M. Kaplan, and Jesus of Nazareth.
Israel and the Jewish People: Schmooze in the News about Current Events in Israel,
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm, Facilitated by Senior Rabbi Jeffrey Abraham
Zoom: Click here for Zoom info
Are you constantly opening your online news sources or newspapers to read about Israel or other issues related to the Jewish people? Is what you’re reading accurate? What about what you hear on the news? Is it positive or negative? Between the newly formed government, Iran, Syria, Hezbollah, Hamas, and the Palestinians, we will have endless amounts of current events to speak about and delve into! Join Rabbi Abraham to discuss, evaluate, and learn more about the global landscape regarding both Israel and the Jewish people in the media based off of the current events for that particular week. There will always be something to discuss in this class. This class is complimentary.
A History of Hatred: The Ever-Present Threat of Antisemitism, facilitated by Rabbi Jeffrey Abraham
Tuesdays 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Classes will be in person and on Zoom beginning January 6.
Antisemitism has been described as a virus that mutates. In each historical period, hatred of Jews takes on a different form or focus, often as a reaction to the prevailing ideology of the time – be it religious, racist, or political.
In the aftermath of the October 7 massacre and the ongoing war in Gaza, antisemitism is, once again, reaching levels not seen since the Holocaust. Therefore, it is crucial for learners to understand the historical processes that have given rise to today's antisemitism. This understanding will help them comprehend the underlying forces and the recurring tropes used to depict Jews and the Jewish State over time.
In this six-part course, learners will explore pivotal periods, such as the interactions between Jews and early Christianity and Islam, medieval manifestations in Christian Europe, the rise of racially motivated antisemitism leading to the Holocaust, the influence of communism and Islamism on perceptions of Jews, and the contemporary landscape of antisemitism, encompassing both extreme right-wing and left-wing ideologies.
Join us to deepen your understanding of the development of antisemitism since ancient times.
Introduction to Judaism, Fall 2025, Facilitated by Rabbi Jared Skoff
Wednesdays, 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm, Classes will be in person from October 22 through May 27.
Whether you are new to Judaism or just want to get back to basics, this is a great opportunity to learn with Rabbi Jared Skoff. Come learn or relearn about the basic tenets of being Jewish and our Jewish people. Classes will cover Judaism’s biggest and most inspiring ideas as well as the nuts-and-bolts of daily Jewish living.
Including:
· History and culture of the Jewish people
· Holy days and festivals
· Shabbat
· Passover
· Jewish concepts of God and ethics and more!
The cost is $54 and includes the cost of a textbook.
Aleph Bet Hebrew, Fall 2025, Facilitated by Cantor Sharon Nathanson
Wednesdays from 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Classes will be in person from October 22 through May 27
Students will learn to decode the letters of the Hebrew Alphabet in this beginning Hebrew reading course.
This class is required for students taking Introduction to Judaism.
The Books that Didn't Make the Cut, Fall 2025, Facilitated by Rabbi Jeffrey Abraham
Wednesdays from 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Classes will be in person and on Zoom from October 22 through May 27
Come learn about the books in the Apocrypha, those books that did not make the cut for the Tanakh, our Hebrew Bible.
Torah for Today: 10:00 am, Facilitated by Rabbi Jared Skoff (2nd and 4th weekend) and Guests
Rabbi Jared Skoff will lead the discussions on the 2nd and 4th weekends with a guest speaker then other weeks. Join us to discuss the weekly Torah reading of our most sacred and ancient text. We seek to apply the relevant lessons of Torah to our lives today. This class is complimentary and in person at B'nai Amoona.
Register below to receive the livestream link weekly.
Adult B'nai Mitzvah
Becoming a Bar or Bat Mitzvah at the age of 13 is a special and transformative experience. Some of us never had the opportunity. Some of us want to relearn and experience again what we forgot. Still others want to be a positive Jewish role model for their children and grand-children. B'nai Amoona offers the opportunity to participate and celebrate the experience of becoming a Bar or Bat Mitzvah at any age.
We will work together to develop the skills of Hebrew Reading, Haftarah and Torah cantillation, in-depth study of the Torah, and other avenues of learning that are geared for the needs of an adult.
Please contact Cantor Sharon Nathanson to explore your Jewish journey as an Adult Bar or Bat Mtizvah.
324 S. Mason Rd
St. Louis, MO 63141
Phone: 314-576-9990
Fax: 314-548-6260
email: connect@bnaiamoona.com
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