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Shabbat Services this Saturday will be in the Main Sanctuary, with Kiddush to follow in the Guller Banquet Hall. Please pardon our dust and, as always, thank you for your continued patience!
Bar Mitzvah of Jacob Abowitz son of Erica & Stuart Abowitz
9:30 am - Babysitting, Room 26
9:30 am - Shabbat Club, Room 24
10:15 am - Torah for Today with Rabbi Neal Rose, Mendelson Library
10:30 am - PJ Library Alive, Guller Chapel
10:30 am - Jr. Congregation, Multipurpose Room
12:30 pm - Halachah for Today during Kiddush
5:00 pm - Saturday Afternoon/Evening Services
6:29 pm - Shabbat Ends
6:30 pm - Havdalah of Hope
PJ Library Alive is part of our *NEW* format for Shabbat Youth Programming this Saturday! Please click here to learn more!
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.
From The Desk Of JTS Chancellor Arnold M. Eisen
Please clickhere to read a special letter from JTS Chancellor, Arnold M. Eisen.
Masorti Israel In Solidarity With American Jews
From the beginning, Israelis have known they could count on American Jewish solidarity and support.
The Dr. Morris Alex Jewish Ethics Weekend presents: ITZHAK BROOK, MD
Friday, November 9 KABBALAT SHABBAT WITH HARIF - 6:00 PM followed by a complimentary dinner & discussion "The Historical Perspectives and Long Term Effects on the Israeli Society of the Six Day and Yom Kippur Wars"
Saturday, November 10 SHABBAT SERVICES - 9:00 AM We welcome Dr. Brook as our special guest speaker: "A Physician’s Personal Experience of the Six Day and Yom Kippur Wars"
Dr. Brook's book will be available for purchase before and after Shabbat.
BA Adult Israel Encounter
Our 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
We look forward to seeing our families at Havdalah of Hope this Saturday at 6:30. Don’t forget to set your clocks back for Sunday morning!
Youth Department - BAUSY
9th - 12th grade teens can spend Thanksgiving weekend in Omaha with their EMTZA family! Register for Kinnus 2018 by November 8th to avoid late fees. For more information, contact EMTZA Region Teen Engagement Director, Anne Hope, at ahope@uscj.org.
If you have a child in any of our Youth Groups, Grades 3 -12, please request to join our new Facebook Group by CLICKING HERE! Questions? Contact Sarah at sarah@bnaiamoona.com or 314-576-9990 x108.
LRECC - Linda Rotskoff Early Childhood Center
BA Lehrhaus Adult Education Institute Updates
DATE CHANGE - NOW ON THURSDAYS, BEGINNING NOV. 1: Pirkei Avot: Opening our Ancestors' Spiritual Time Capsule Mendelson Library, 6:45 pm - Join Rabbi Orrin Krublit and delve into the rich text of Pirkei Avot - a book compiled by our ancestors with the explicit purpose of passing along their most treasured knowledge and wisdom. This class, led by Rabbi Orrin Krublit, will transform the way you think about Judaism, its place in the world, and your connection to our religion. If you wish to purchase a Pirkei Avot Lev Shalem volume for $23.40, please make checks payable to Rabbi Rose's Discretionary Fund. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
IT'S NOT TOO LATE TO JOIN! Wednesdays, 10:15 am in the Mendelson Library. 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”. Contact Linda Spitzer-Gavatin at lspitzer@ims-stlouis.com, with any questions. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Bowling with the Boys All men are invited to a "boys night out" on Saturday evening, November 10, beginning at 7:15 pm at the Tropicana Lanes. For just $10.00/man, each participant will receive two lines of bowling, rented bowling shoes, the use of a bowling ball and beer or soft drinks. No need to pay in advance - just pay at the door! The more, the merrier is certainly true of this event!
Sisterhood
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:
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 Click here to RSVP
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
11th Annual Eleonore & R. Herman Blumenthal Memorial Concert
This concert benefits the Social Action Committee at Congregation B'nai Amoona, Sunday afternoon, November 18, 2:00 pm. A donation of $18.00 to the Social Action Committee is suggested in lieu of ticket purchase.
For further information, call Fred Blumenthal at 314-772-2171.
Social Action & Men's Club Holiday Gift Wrap
Sunday, December 16
Please bring your NEW unwrapped gifts to B’nai Amoona and put them in the Holiday Gift Collection Box in the Tober Lobby or outside the Main Sanctuary, or you can bring your gifts with you when we wrap for Carver House.
Donations & Tributes
Remember - you can make your donations/tributes in honor or memory of your loved ones online by clicking HERE or contact Gail Armstrong at 314-576-9990 x126. Minimum of $18 per donation.
Scrip - Check out our NEW options!
We've added new retailers and you now have the option to order your Scrip online through ShulCloud.
Our Judaica Shop is still open by appointment only, but we hope to be publishing some regular open hours to shop for all your Chanukah needs! Please calll Charlene at 636-484-2596 to schedule an appointment.
In Our BA Community
Mazel Tov to Abby Abrams, daughter of Rick and Judy Abrams and past president of USY, for her article featured on the cover of this month's Time Magazine.
MAZEL TOV TO... Mark and Debbie Raisher and Bruce and Leslie Cohen on the recent engagement of their children, Kimberly Raisher and Jeffrey Cohen.
CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY OF...
Norman Schramm; beloved husband of Marilyn Schramm; dear father of Alan (Cindy) Schramm, Bonnie (Jay) Silverman, and Karen (Dave) Schroeder; dear grandfather of Erin and Michael Schramm, Jacob and Sam Silverman, Ryan (Ryan Burke) Vacca and Dana (Anthony) (Z"L) Gallo; dear great-grandfather of Graham and Foster Vacca and Nicholas and Gianni Gallo; dear son of Ben (Z"L) and Frieda (Z"L) Schramm; dear brother of Marvin Schramm(Z"L), Paul Schramm (Z"L), and Jack (Dorian) Schramm. Our dear husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle, cousin, and friend to many.
We Mourn The Passing Of The Victims Of The Shooting At Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburg, PA
Joyce Feinberg Rich Gotfried Rose Malinger Jerry Rabinowitz Cecil Rosenthal David Rosenthal Bernice Simon Sylvan Simon Daniel Stein
Melvin Wax Irving Youngner
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!
ClickHERE to read the Weekly Newsletter from the Israel21
Rabbi Gilad Kariv and Dr. Yizhar Hess: A panel discussion about the status of religious pluralism in Israel Both prominent proponents of pluralism in Israel, Rabbi Gilad Kariv and Dr. Yizhar Hess will present up-to-date information about what is happening on the ground in Israel as leaders of the Reform and Masorti Movement in Israel.
Thursday, November 13, 2018 at 7:00 pm Kaplan Feldman Complex 12 Millstone Campus Drive St. Louis, MO 63146 Register online at JFedSTL.org/events/Pluralism . For additional information, contact Kathy Schmeltz at KSchmeltz@JFedSTL.org or 314-442-3761.
Volunteers Needed at Covenant Place Covenant Place seeks volunteers for our new dinner program. Volunteers are needed Monday - Friday between 4:00-6:00 pm to help set up, serve and clear dinner. The Kosher dinner is catered by Kohn’s. Volunteering on an ongoing basis is preferred, however sporadic volunteers are welcome too. This is a wonderful volunteer opportunity for individuals or groups, and children age 10-15 are invited with an adult. In addition, Covenant Place hosts a monthly Sunday lunch that is perfect for a small group to volunteer together. Groups typically arrive around 11:30 am to set up and prep the food, and lunch is served at 12:30. Ideally the group plans and prepares the food, and Covenant Place reimburses the cost. If the group has entertainment (playing an instrument, singing, dancing, etc.) that is wonderful. Some months have entertainment already scheduled. Please contact Jessica Wax for more information or to volunteer 314-432-1610, or jwax@covenantplacestl.org .
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.
Ruta Vanagaite “Uncovering History: Genocide of Lithuanian Jews” November 14, 2018 at 11:45 am Holocaust Museum and Learning Center 2 Millstone Campus Drive Ruta Vanagaite is the best-selling author of Mūsiškiai (“Our People; Journey with an Enemy”), co-authored with world-famous Israeli Nazi-hunter Efraim Zuroff. She is 2016 Recipient of Medal of Valor from Simon Wiesenthal Center for her extraordinary work, uncovering mass genocide of Jews in Lithuania (1941-1944)
Jewish Family & Children's Services Presents: Top Pantry Chef Did you know JF&CS’ Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry feeds over 15,000 community members each year? Imagine if we could help even MORE people! Make this dream a reality by attending our Top Pantry Chef cook-off on November 15 from 6-8 p.m. in the Hilton St. Louis Frontenac at 1335 S Lindbergh.Our MCs, John Carney (KTRS) & Carolyn Chivetta (Roth Living), will lead the chefs in a live cooking competition using ordinary items available in the food pantry to create extraordinary dishes. Each guest will receive a sample of their creations, in addition to heavy appetizers and an open bar. Our judges will decide which chef prevails. Click here to purchase your ticket!
Olivette's 5th Annual 5k Turkey Trot to Benefit the Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry will be held on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 22, 2018. It is a chip timed event that had over 1,200 participants last year! This family friendly 5k run/walk course starts and ends at Stacy Park, down scenic Old Bonhomme Road and then through a paved tree lined path. Long sleeve Tech T-shirts, entertainment, refreshments and giveaways make the race a fun way to start your Thanksgiving Day! 100% of the proceeds benefit the Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry, which serves over 6,500 people each month.Between 2014 and 2017 the Olivette Turkey Trot has donated more than $24,500 to the Pantry. Strollers and dogs on leashes are welcome, but are asked to start at the back of the pack! Post-race beer provided by Urban Chestnut Brewery and 4 Hands Brewery. Put the giving in your Thanksgiving morning. For more info or to register, visit www.olivettemo.com/511/Olivette-Turkey-Trot-2018
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