And you shall rejoice! The Torah refers to Sukkot as זמן שמחתנו, a time of our rejoicing. Celebrate and enrich your Sukkot with inspired learning from JTS scholars on the themes of the holiday. Moadim l’simcha.
Erev Sukkot Services, Sunday, September 23 6:15 pm- Guller Chapel
Sukkot I, Monday, September 24 9:00 am - Main Sanctuary 6:15 pm - Main Sanctuary
Sukkot II, Tuesday, September 25 9:00 am - Main Sanctuary 6:15 pm - Guller Chapel
Hoshanah Rabbah, Sunday, September 30 9:00 am - Guller Chapel followed by a festive breakfast
Shemini Atzeret - Sunday, September 30 6:15 pm - Guller Chapel Shemini Atzeret - Monday, October 1 9:00 am - Main Sanctuary 11:00 am (Approx) Yizkor - Main Sanctuary 1:00 pm - Minchah Gedolah - Early Minchah - Main Sanctuary
Simchat Torah - Monday, October 1 5:00 pm - Pre Simchat Torah Dinner - Wolff Auditorium --> RSVP HERE! 5:30 pm - Ma'ariv - Guller Chapel 5:45 pm - Hakafot, Dancing, Fun for All - Wolff Auditorium Simchat Torah - Tuesday, October 2 9:00 am - Main Sanctuary 10:15 am - Hakafot & Special Kiddush 6:15 pm - Minchah, Study Session & Ma'ariv to end Simchat Torah - Guller Chapel
Registration is now closed. Contact Andy Schwebel for details at andy@bnaiamoona.com or 314-576-9990 x106
Lulav & Etrog
A huge TODAH RABBAH to Ed & Rita Balk for their generous donation of Lulav & Etrog sets. These sets will be used throughout B'nai Amoona and will truly enhance all of our Sukkot celebrations!
Capital Campaign
Act now... Make a difference... Every dollar counts! Join the many B’nai Amoona families who are already helping to secure "Our Future…ATIDEYNU - עתידנו - for generations to come.
Contact Mark Dana at markadana62@gmail.com or 314-502-3277, and make your pledge to help sustain our Kehillah.
BA Adult Israel Encounter
The next BA Adult Israel Trip is scheduled for November of 2019. Contact Amy to reserve your spot! amy@bnaiamoona.com or 314-576-9990 x131
This Sunday is our Kick Off for MKLC and also Formal Youth Programing! Pre K- 6th graders with parents should join us at 9:00 am in the Wolff Auditorium. Our programing ends at 11:00am followed byan amazing BBQ for all to enjoy hosted by Men’s Club and sponsored by the Klei Kodesh!
Youth Department
Weekly Wednesday BAUSY programs resume during Sukkot on September 26! Come join the bunch for Sushi in the Sukkah!
Atid Amoona (Grades 3-5) and Kadima (Grades 6 and 7) will be hosted by our teens in Chalutzim and BAUSY for our Annual Pizza in the Hut event on the last day of Sukkot, September 30.
Visit the BA website, the bulletin and/or the Shul calendar for all High Holy Day happenings. Please contact Sarah at sarah@bnaiamoona.com with any questions.
Linda Rotskoff ECC
We loved having so many families join us for our Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur Young Family Services. We are looking forward to seeing everyone at Sukkot at BA next week.
Pajamas in the Sukkah Young Family Dinner and Havdalah Sept. 29, 5:00 pm Last chance to register! Deadline is tomorrow Sept. 21st, end of day - CLICK HERE !
BA Lehrhaus Adult Education Institute Classes
Wednesdays, 10:15 am in the Mendelson Library. Class begins Oct. 10 ATIDEYNU 2.0: Conversations in Search of a Meaningful Judaism Facilitated by Rabbi Neal Rose. As we begin the reconstruction of our Synagogue’s physical plant, we also need to explore a series of conversations about the blueprint for our communities' future social, emotional and spiritual aspirations. We will start by listening to the voices of younger Jews, from a variety of Jewish communities, who will talk and reflect about “things to come”. These voices are found in a collection of essays edited by Rabbi Sidney Schwarz. The book is entitled Jewish Megatrends. Contact Linda Spitzer-Gavatin at lspitzer@ims-stlouis.com , with any questions. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Sisterhood Schmooze in the Sukkah B’nai Amoona Sisterhood invites the congregation to Schmooze in the Sukkah Wednesday, September 26, 10-12 There will be an opportunity to Schmooze with Klei Kodesh, Staff, lay leaders, and fellow Congregants in the B’nai Amoona Sukkah Please RSVP to Linda Spitzer Gavatin, lspitzer@ims-stlouis.com
We invite you to be part of Sisterhood as membership signup goes on-line! Be Empowered. Be Enriched. Be Engaged. Sisterhood enhances family and community life through educational and social programming! Sisterhood supports all aspects of our Synagogue life! Please join today by clicking the button below:
Save the Date - A Sisterhood Brunch to Thank You for Joining - Sunday, November 4, 10:00 am - Noon
Join us for a delicious brunch as we present: MAKING A WORLD of DIFFERENCE: A Vision for our Jewish Community with special guest, Karen Aroesty, Regional Director, ADL Heartland
Watch for RSVP info coming soon!
Torah Fund The 5779 Torah Fund pin envelopes the Hebrew word for “future” (Atid) with a stylized Magen David. It represents our wish for a distinctly Jewish future, for ourselves as individuals, our families, and our communities.
To donate, please drop off your check to the Rabbinic Suite (see Amy or Laurie). Please make checks payable to “Torah Fund”. Cash or check only, please. Torah Fund Co-Chairs: Mercedes Gelman, mercegelman@gmail.com & Lori Sheinbein, davidandlori@gmail.com Sisterhood President: Nancy Goodman, njgoodman@sbcglobal.net Torah Fund Treasurer: Andrea Cantor
Men's Club
Back-to-School Barbeque - Erev Sukkot, Sun, Sept. 23 - 11:30 am-1:00 pm "If there is no flour, there is no Torah; but if there is no Torah, there is no flour" (Pirkei Avot 3:1) In conjunction with the Kick Off of MKLC and Youth Programming for that day, the Men's Club is holding its annual Barbeque lunch open to the entire congregation. Food and learning are the staffs of Jewish life. Please join us!
Scotch in the Sukkah - September 29 Enjoy a wide variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages along with snacks of all kinds, including cheese balls, at the end of Shabbat Sukkot. This activity is for adults only, and the cost per person is only $21.00 if imbibing. For those serving as designated drivers and not drinking alcohol, there is no cost. Bring your friends!
Member 2 Member
CALLING ALL YOUNG PROFESSIONALS! During this exciting time at B’nai Amoona we call upon our most valuable resources, YOU, to partner with us to help welcome our newest members to B’nai Amoona!
We are specifically in need of single or professional members between the ages of 20-40 years old to join this M2M task force! We are so happy that this cohort of new members is joining—and we want to be sure they connect with others in this stage of their lives.
Your warm outreach to a new member(s) can be as simple as a phone call introducing yourself and welcoming them to our congregation. We encourage you to invite the new member(s) to join you for coffee or plan to meet at an upcoming B’nai Amoona Shabbat Service or event.
Our goal is to make sure each potential new member feels comfortable and welcomed in our warm congregation.
Here is how to participate: Step 1: Send an Email of Interest to: sarah@stolker.com Step 2:Please include the following: - All Family Members Names (and children/ages if applicable) - Your Email and Phone Contact Info
Your involvement helps ensure that B’nai Amoona will continue to be a spiritual home to both existing members and new members of our family.
Sababa: Jewish Arts & Cultural Festival
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 14 11:00 am - 6:00 pm CAMPUS OF WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY 6475 FORSYTH BLVD 63105
DON'T MISS OUR BA BOOTH FEATURING CHEF JON'S WORLD FAMOUS KNISH BAR!
Sababa is a cutting-edge, outdoor festival showcasing the vibrancy of contemporary Jewish culture. The Festival features local, regional and national visual art exhibitors, culinary experiences and musical performances, as well as St. Louis Jewish organization booths.
Festival artist and B'nai Amoona member Aura Kavadlo, Jewlry Designer of Pomegranates & Honey, specializing in Jewish-themed, soulful pieces that elevate the everyday! View her designs on Facebook HERE!
Amazon Smile
As the New Year approaches, and our theme changes, let's continue to "be mensches" and shop with Amazon. By using just one little word, "Smile", Amazon will donate 0.5% of our eligible purchases to our very own B'nai Amoona. Simply sign in to AmazonSmile instead of Amazon, choose Congregation Bnai Amoona (note no apostrophe) as your charity of choice and once you do that, your shopping experience remains the same and B'nai Amoona reaps the benefit. Amazon Prime members retain all their perks . Thank you for helping Amazon Prime support B'nai Amoona.
New Scrip Options!
Just in time for the New Year, we've add **New** gift card options for our scrip program.
We've added new retailers and you now have the option to order your scrip online through ShulCloud.
Ruth Morgan: beloved wife of Henry Morgan (Z"L), loving mother of Edward (Anna) Morgan, Judy (Rick) Abrams, devoted grandmother of Jennie Morgan (David) Brodski, Jacob Morgan, Orly Morgan, Abigail Abrams and Gordon Abrams and great-grandmother of Emilia Brodski. Ruth was the daughter of Abe and Jennie Drucker (Z"L) and sister of Boris (Barbara) Drucker (Z"L).
Gary Michael Levy; beloved husband of Joan Levy Levy; father of Jennifer Leigh Levy(Joseph Cowart) and Jonathan Justus Levy M.D. (Z"L); brother of JoRose (Richard) (Z"L) Cohn; son of Max (Z"L) (Sigma) (Z"L) Levy; uncle of Creighton (Plia) Cohn; great-uncle of Leetal, Matan and Orly Cohn; son-in-law of Marion Levy Mendel; and brother-in-law of B. H. Jr. (Margie)Levy.
In the Jewish Community
The JCRC & International Institute are Seeking Volunteers The JCRC & International Institute are teaming up to register new Americans for healthcare dureing the upcoming enrollment period. Want to help? Sign up for their free online training! All volunteers will be paid for their time!
The Jewish Coalition for New Americans (JCNA), a committee of the JCRC, provides a unified Jewish response to welcoming immigrants, migrants, and refugees. For more information, please contact Alyssa Banford, abanford@jcrcstl.org or 314-442-3894
The St. Louis Jewish Light Presents St. Louis’ Largest Mah Jongg Tournament Take part in a one-of-a-kind Mah Jongg tournament for both casual and competitive players. The Jewish Light hosts its inaugural event, Miles and Miles of Tiles—the largest Mah Jongg tournament ever to take place in St. Louis. Cash and other prizes will be awarded to top finishers.
The event takes place on Sunday, October 21, 2018 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at the Sheraton Clayton Plaza Hotel. A Kosher meal will be provided with your registration. Complimentary parking
L'Chaim! Women Changing the World Women’s Philanthropy of the Jewish Federation of St. Louis will host an evening of celebration, community, and giving featuring Linor Abargil. The only Israeli to be crowned Miss World, Linor Abargil is an actress, model, attorney and global advocate in the fight against sexual violence. Tickets are $65 each. "Starting Strong with Linor" VIP Pre-Event tickets are $180 each and include one ticket to L'Chaim! Women Changing the World Visit JFedSTL.org/L’Chaim2018 to register by Friday, October 26. Questions? Please contact Katie Sheldon at WP@JFedSTL.org or 314-442-3751
What's Happening with Poland? The Role of Museums in Historical Debates Featuring Dr. Barbara Kirshenblatt-Gimblett, Chief Curator of the Core Exhibition at the POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews and the Association of the Jewish Historical Institute of Poland. Thursday, October 11, 2018 at 7:00 pm Holocaust Museum & Learning Center Theater Jewish Federation of St. Louis Click here for details.
Interfaith Couples Mission to Israel Experience Israel together with your interfaith partner on this unique mission! May 12 – 21, 2019 Applications are due November 9, 2018 - Register Today!
Jewish community members and their spouses/partners who identify as an interfaith couple are invited to travel to Israel as part of a special cohort. Create community with your fellow participants as you learn from each other and navigate what it means to be an interfaith couple in St. Louis.
This trip is designed to engage couples with Israel and understand the importance of the land, culture, people and economy from the perspective of each other’s faith. Supported by the Jewish Federation of St. Louis and the generosity of Stuart and Susie Zimmerman, this highly subsidized trip is open to eight couples.
The land cost is fully subsidized. There is an optional group flight available for $995.00 per person.
USCJ - Hurricane Florence: How You Can Help In the next few days, we expect that Hurricane Florence will cause tremendous damage along the southeast US coast and directly affect many in our community. USCJ has been in communication with the 14 congregations in the path of the storm - just two have been advised to evacuate but we anticipate great need in the coming days and weeks.
While we encourage you to give to organizations that directly support hurricane relief (such as NECHAMA and the local federations), please consider also giving now to USCJ’s Disaster Relief Fund .
Donations to the USCJ’s Disaster Relief Fund will assist our kehillot directly to support their members in their time of need and provide the critical infrastructure relief not supported by other means. This is what our network provides; Conservative kehillot helping Conservative kehillot. This past year, thanks to your generosity, we provided over $100,000 to help:
Support the reconstruction of a computer laboratory at Congregation Shaare Zedeck at the Jewish Community Center of Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria swept through the island
Pay for the transportation of pews from Los Angeles, CA to Houston, TX for Congregation Beth Yeshurun after Hurricane Harvey demolished their sanctuary
Provide kosher Shabbat dinners and the purchase of Jewish ritual items for families of Congregation Beth Ami in Santa Rosa, CA after forest fires ravaged their community
Please make your gift now to provide aid and support to our kehillot and their members in the path of the storm.
Good News from Israel
We are excited to include this section into our weekly newsletter that will include links to good news coming out of Israel!
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