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Shalom,
This weekend our construction team will be working on the relocation of internal power, phone system and data lines.
The Tober building will be closed from 2:00 pm on Saturday until Tuesday morning. We do not have any scheduled programs during that time.
Daily Minyanim will continue to take place in the Main Sanctuary, however we will be unable to stream Services during this time. We apologize for this temporary inconvenience.
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.
Hope to see everyone there! Enjoy movie snacks and discussion. Please contact Liessa Alperin with any questions at liessa@bnaiamoona.com or 314-576-9990 x116
Sisterhood presents Mitzvah 2019
Laughs in the Lou with the Sklar Brothers February 24, 2019
Community Wine Tasting Fundraiser: A Passover Wine Sale Pre-Order Event Sunday March 3, 2019 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Kaplan Feldman Complex 12 Millstone Campus Dr | St. Louis, MO 63146 A wine pre-sale event where you can taste over 100 wines from all over the world! Most wines have scores above 85 points, many over 90+ (From top critics). A portion of your wine purchase goes directly to Congregation B'nai Amoona! CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS Can't make it? Watch for a pre-order form coming soon!
LRECC - Linda Rotskoff Early Childhood Center
Even ice can't keep this INCREDIBLE event from happening! NEW DATE:
Celebrate Grammy Tribute Book
Our Celebrate Grammy Book, a tribute to Barbara Shechter, is starting to take shape. Don't miss out in expressing your wishes to B'nai Amoona's "Grammy." Your tribute is due March 8 and can be made online or by completing the form mailed to you. Click HERE to download a tribute form or contact Gail Armstrong at 314-576-9990 x126 or gail@bnaiamoona.com
REMINDER: No MKLC this weekend, but we will see our 3-7th graders on Tuesday!
Youth Department
So much is happening next week... Looking forward to Songleader Boot Camp, Wednesday's screening of the film "Far From the Tree," Chalutzim/BAUSY's Hidden Valley Polar Plunge and more!
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!
Summer Scholarships are available for: Camp Ramot Amoona, Camp B'nai Ami, Israel Trips, Camp Ramah and Herzl Camp. Scholarship forms are due March 1, 2019.
Men's Club Demolition Ball - Sat., March 2, 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm Adrenaline Zone, 1879 S. Old Highway 94, St. Charles, MO Imagine bumper cars, hai alai and basketball all in one fun-filled game! That’s demolition ball! All, men and women alike, are invited to an evening full of fun, food (pizza), drink (beer and soft drinks) and spirited competition sponsored by Men’s Club. The nominal cost is $10.00/Men’s Club member and $15.00 each for everyone else payable at the door. No need to register; just come ready for a smashing good time!
Man/Youth of the Year Luncheon March 31 at 1:30 pm 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!
Collection for Annie Malone 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.
Bike Drive - March 10 The Social Action Committee is sponsoring a used bike drive on March 10 from 10:00 am until 1:00 pm in the south parking lot. Bikeworks will give the bikes to kids who cannot afford to buy one. They pick out a bike, repair it, and learn about bike maintenance. Donate your old bikes when you start spring cleaning. Volunteers are needed to give receipts and to put bikes in the truck. Questions: Laura Goldmeier 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...
Neta and Jerrod Jaskot on the birth of their son, Riev Asher. Proud big brothers are Haven and Sully Kessler. Grandparents are Rose Leonard and Jackie & Joe Jaskot.
Sharon and Michael Rosen & Barbara and Harry Shechter on the engagement of their son and grandson, Brandon Rosen to Jessica Sikora. Jessica is the daughter of Linda Sikora and the granddaughter of Harriet and Stanley (Z"L) Waxberg. Brandon is the brother of Amanda & Dustin Burleson and Jennifer Rosen. Jessica is the sister of Andrew Dolgin and Sebastian Sikora.
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
Galia and Milton Movitz, Senator John Danforth Israel Scholars Program for Adults DAY & TIME: Thu 11:30 am-1 pm, from 2/14-5/23 (no class on 3/21) TUITION: Free; Register directly with Rabbi Rovinsky at 314-498-6279 or rabbimike@jsustl.org . LOCATION: Jewish Federation of St. Louis, 12 Millstone Campus Dr, St. Louis, MO 63146
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.
Israel's Military Power Paradox and the Conflict with Hamas: A Talk with Brig. Gen. (ret.) Dr. Meir Elran February 22, 2015 – 12:15 pm – Hillman Hall, Room 70 Dr. Elran is the head of the Homeland Security Program at the Institute for National Security Studies in Tel Aviv. He was a career officer in the Israel Defense Forces and served as the deputy director of the Military Intelligence Directorate during the first Palestinian Intifada. He is an “Israel Institute” grant recipient. Click here for details
Welcoming Pardas Institute of Jewish Studies faculty member Gila Fine Wednesday, February 27, 11:30 am -1:00 pm at the Kaplan Feldman Complex, 12 Millstone Campus Drive, St. Louis, MO 63146 Why are women divided into saintly and seductive? How does a married couple go for years without intimacy? And why must the wife dress up as a prostitute to show her husband who she really is? Join us for a discussion of the domestic drama of R. Hiyya and his wife, read through the lens of Demosthenes and Nahmanides, Sigmund Freud, Oscar Wilde, Immanuel Kant, Martin Buber, Ruth Calderon, and Mad Men. 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.
J Associates Presents Lip Sync Live Saturday, March 9, 6:30 pm, Jewish Community Center -In the same spirit as the popular television show, "Lip Sync Battle," Lip Sync Live features popular music interpreted and lip synced by local community leaders. Local celebrity coaches have been working with the performers to choreograph and ensure an unforgettable night of fun and fundraising for the Jewish Community Center (The J). Co-Chaired by Jennifer Deutsch and Bridget Nathan, this event also features our very own Beth Deutsch, Erin Schneider, Dr. John Schneider, and Ken Rosenbaum. Tickets are $125 per person through February 21, and $140 thereafter, and include dinner and valet parking. For more information or to buy tickets, visit jccstl.com/lipsynclive or call Staci Gerchen at 314-442-3109
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 .
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Congregation B’nai Amoona 324 South Mason Rd St. Louis, MO 63141 314-576-9990 www.bnaiamoona.com
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