Pre Bar Mitzvah Participation of Chase Waldman
5:54 pm - Shabbat Ends
Sisterhood Shabbat - THIS SHABBAT Come join us for an uplifting morning not to be missed! We'll begin with Psukei Dezimra Yoga at 9:00 am to warm our minds and bodies to prayer. The morning's Torah Service will be interspersed with women’s commentary and voices, followed by a yummy Kiddush.
As we do on Yom Kippur, please help us fill the Bimah with bags of food and toiletries to support the Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry. As we will learn during the morning, it is a Mitzvah to help those less fortunate.
Join BA Men's Club for the WORLD WIDE WRAP
THIS SUNDAY, February 3, 2019 - 8:45 am - Main Sanctuary One of the beautiful things about Judaism is the opportunity to participate in rituals which are observed all over the world. Once a year, Men's Club is very intentional about a world wide observance of the Mitzvah of Tefillin. It is inspiring to know that on Super Bowl Sunday, B'nai Amoona's Guller Chapel will be filled with men and women who have taken on this ritual and is even more inspiring when one is aware that this is the case in Conservative congregations all over the state, all over the country and all over the world! This is an event that you won't want to miss! If you have never donned Tefillin before, there will be Men's Club members there to assist you. It is an unforgettable experience!
Separation & Desacralization Ceremony of our Guller Chapel
THIS SUNDAY, February 3 - 6:15 pm - Guller Chapel After 36 years of praying together, singing together, learning together, and growing together in our sacred and beautiful Guller Chapel, we now begin our journeytowards the construction of our new holy space. Please join us this Sunday evening at 6:15 pm for our final Minyan in the current Guller Chapel and a brief, yet poignant, Tekes Praydah, Ceremony of Separation and Desacralization. All are welcome as we remove our Torah Scrolls from their longtime home and formally decommission this holy space which has meant so much, to so many, for so long. May we go MeChayil LeChayil, from strength to ever greater strength!
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.
We look forward to seeing all of our 6th and 7th grade students and families for the World Wide Wrap tomorrow!
Movitz/Danforth Israel Program Last chance to sign up for the Movitz/Danforth Israel program taught by Rabbi Mike Rovinsky, Director of the Jewish Student Union of St. Louis (JSU), at Congregation B’nai Amoona! For more information, contact Liessa Alperin, liessa@bnaiamoona.com , or 314-576-9990 x116.
Bar Mitzvah Project Request: Hello, I am asking you to help me support the Little Bit Foundation for my Bar Mitzvah project. Little Bit is an organization local to St. Louis. Their goals are to break down barriers for students living in poverty and empower students to achieve their academic goals for the future while giving them love and hope. Kids with no food, bad clothes, and no hygiene items are less likely to go to school because they may be self conscious. One example of how Little Bit helps is this year they provided 54,544 hygiene items and 84,290 pieces of clothing for kids. I chose this project because all these kids are just like me, except they are not able to get what they need to succeed. You can donate new socks and underwear, new or gently used clothes, hygiene items like shampoo, conditioner, body wash, lotion, and washcloths; winter wear including jackets, hats, gloves, and scarves; dental items, school supplies, books, and stuffed animals. If everyone could donate at least one item it would make a big difference in the lives of many children. You can drop your items in the designated bin in the Tober Lobby. Thanks, Mitchell Smith
BA Lehrhaus Institute Adult Education - NEWS
Sundays, 10:15- 11:30 am, in the Hieken Conference Room, A Thinking Person's Judaism - This weekly interactive discussion focuses on timely, contemporary issues facing Jews and Judaism. This class is facilitated by Rabbi Neal Rose. This week's topic: "The Last Ethical Zionist": Remembering Amos Oz (A continuation of our honoring the life of Amos Oz.)
We are thrilled to announce and exciting NEW 7th Grade Program to Camp this summer! Click here to read more!
Camp Ramot Amoona is hiring for Summer 2019! If you are interested in being part of an incredible staff, or know someone who may be a great fit, please contact Sarah Shulman at sarah@bnaiamoona.com . Looking forward to hearing from you!
Men's Club
Man/Youth of the Year Luncheon March 31 at 1:00 This year we will be honoring Harvey Hieken as our Man of the Year and Lev Rose as the Youth of the Year.
Attention all Camp Ramot Amoona alumni! We need your help! Please click on the link and fill out your personal information so that we can continue to share details of the Reunion Celebration Weekend with you. We are updating our alumni database and this information will help us with the planning process. Feel free to share with any fellow campers, counselors, staff, etc. Todah Rabbah!
We will be collecting items for Annie Malone, a home in the city for children who cannot safely live with their parents or guardians. Often kids arrive on short notice. They could use the following: Dove white bar soap, travel soap containers, shampoo/conditioner, deodorant, hair grease, hair pic, toothpaste/toothbrush including young children's sizes, floss. We would also like pencils, pencil sharpeners, notebooks, school supplies. Our bins will be out for donations beginning January 21 and ending March 10. Please help us help these children! Contact Laura Goldmeier with any questions at 314-997-1253 or GoldDJLR@aol.com .
B'nai Amoona Judaica Shop
We are open by appointment! Call Charlene at 636-484-2596 to schedule a time to shop. Cash or check only, please.
In Our BA Community
MAZEL TOV TO...
Sheila & Jay Shucart, Kerry Rudin, Melodee Hinkle, Bernadine Rosen and Evelyn Rudin on the birth of their grandson and great-grandson, Andrew Jakob (AJ). Proud parents are Jennee & Matt Shuchart. Aunt, uncle and cousins are Heather, Brant, Madison and Brayden Miederhoff. Jaime Schuval and Joseph Edward Zacher on their recent engagement. Jaime is the daughter of Cindy & David Schuval and Joe is the son of Pamela and Thomas Zacher. Jaime is the sister of Matthew Schuval and Michelle & Geraldo Alvarez. Jaime is the aunt of Parker, Chase, and Hannah Schuval.
Robin & Mark Shulman and Francine & Jeffry Pollock on the birth of their granddaughter, Rebecca Jean Shulman. Proud parents are Amanda & Brent Shulman.
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
Join pro-Israel Americans from across the country at the exciting AIPAC Policy Conference. Register today!
Women's Philanthropy 2019 CommUNITY Engagement Event Join us on Thursday, February 21 at the Hilton St. Louis Frontenac Hotel for kosher food from all of St. Louis's Kosher caterers, the opportunity to learn about 29 different Jewish women's organizations, an inspirational talk on "Finding your Niche" from Ruchi Koval and a fun night out with old friends and new! Click here to register.
Jewish Federation of St. Louis on Show Me Israel 2019 Explore Israel from October 27 - November 4, 2019. Participate in one of four unique, customized tracks, and see Israel through your preferred lens: A Culinary Taste; Hi-Tech & Innovation; Politics & History; or Arts & Culture. Stay on the same track for the entire mission or switch between tracks. Itinerary and pricing available at JFedSTL.org/Show-Me-Israel . For more information, contact Karen Rader at KRader@JFedSTL.org or 314-442-3756.
Jewish Federation of St. Louis on Show Me Israel 2019 Explore Israel from October 27 - November 4, 2019. Participate in one of four unique, customized tracks, and see Israel through your preferred lens: A Culinary Taste; Hi-Tech & Innovation; Politics & History; or Arts & Culture. Stay on the same track for the entire mission or switch between tracks. Itinerary and pricing available at JFedSTL.org/Show-Me-Israel . For more information, contact Karen Rader at KRader@JFedSTL.org or 314-442-3756.
Academic Scholarships Available for St. Louis Area Students
Jewish Federation of St. Louis distributes a number of academic scholarships and interest-free loans to St. Louis area students. These scholarships are open to residents of the greater St. Louis metropolitan area, with a preference given to Jewish applicants. Click here for more information.
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 .
Congregation B’nai Amoona 324 South Mason Rd St. Louis, MO 63141 314-576-9990 www.bnaiamoona.com
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