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Shalom all! Just a quick note to advise that I will depart for the Aspen Institute's Executive Seminar on Leadership, Values, and the Good Society on Friday 3/8 and return on Friday 3/15. In my absence, Cantor Sharon, Rabbi Orrin, and Rabbi Neal will be available to assist with any religious, spiritual or pastoral matters. I will have my cell phone with me, but will be limited in my ability to respond to calls or emails until the evening, as I have several very full days of classes, meetings and seminars. Thank you for allowing me to participate in this unique opportunity and Lehitraoat! ~ Rabbi Carnie Shalom Rose
Shabbat Spotlight
Friday, March 8
5:44 pm - Candle Lighting
6:00 pm - Friday Evening Services, Main Sanctuary
Parashat HaShavua: Pekudei
Saturday, March 9
9:00 am - Shabbat Morning Services, Main Sanctuary
Inclusion Shabbat
9:30 am - Childcare, Room 26
9:30 am - Shabbat Club, Room 24
10:15 am - Torah for Today with Rabbi Neal Rose: The Well Dressed Kohane(?)
10:30 am - Junior Congregation, MultiPurpose Room
5:00 pm - Saturday Afternoon/Evening Services, Main Sanctuary
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.
CLICK HERE to read about some exciting upcoming events from our Vice President of Development, Beth Saltzman.
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
Men's Club Shabbat - March 30 - 9:00 am Men's Club's motto is "Do Jew!" Each year the members of Men's Club model that motto by participating in all aspects of a Shabbat morning service. Please participate with your Men's Club on Shabbat morning, March 30, at 9:00 am.
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 - THIS SUNDAY The Social Action Committee is sponsoring a used bike drive THIS SUNDAY, 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 .
Sisterhood
Mother's Day Toiletry Drive Sisterhood is running a Mother's Day toiletries drive to collect toiletries for women's shelters. We are working in partnership with Traditional Congregation Sisterhood.
We will have installed a collection receptacle in the Sanctuary lobby for drop-off. This will continue until April 28.
In the Mendelson Library
Dear Friends,
With Thanks We wish to thank the family of Paul Mendelson (Z"L) for the large book donation from Paul’s large and well loved library.
Memoirs My Own Words, by Ruth Bader Ginsburg, 2016. The Point Of It All, A Lifetime of Great Loves and Endeavors, by Charles Krauthammer, 2018.
Fiction (Young Adult, Adult) Green, by Sam Graham, 2018. Recent guest speaker in St. Louis. The World to Come, by Dara Horn, 2006.
Poetry We Need to Talk, selected and new poems by Michael Castro, Poet Laureate, St Louis, 2015. The Thorough Earth, by Louis Daniel Brodsky, 1989.
Israel Dear Zealots, Letters from a Divided Land, by Amos Oz, 2018. When Christians Were Jews, The First Generation, by Paula Erickson, of Boston University and Hebrew University, 2018.
We are open by appointment! Call Charlene at 636-484-2596 to schedule a time to shop. Cash or check only, please.
JF&CS Office Hours at BA
JF&CS is coming to you with walk-in hours at Bnai Amoona, Mondays 2:00-5:00 pm. During walk-in hours, Michael will provide assessments, locate resources, and arrange for follow-up - all without an appointment. You can come to find services for yourself or for a loved one. Contact Michael at 314-812-9307 or mfaccini@jfcs-stl.org with any questions.
In Our BA Community
MAZEL TOV TO... Rabbi Shulamit Cenker on the birth of her granddaughter, Elliott Ruth Rosner. Proud parents are Seth & Dr. Chelsea Rosner, and big brothers are Jacob & Mason.
Samantha & Daniel Katzman on the birth of their daughter, Peyton Shay Katzman. Grandparents are Ben & Andrea Keller.
WE MOURN THE PASSING OF... Neal Novack; beloved husband of Cindy Stein Novack; dear father of Adam Novack (Rose Tian), Jeremy Novack and Julia Novack; dear brother of Marlene Novack (Barry Strauss), Aaron Novack (Nancy), Janice Parker (Mike) and Sheri Novack (Kerry Meyer) ;beloved son of Ruth Novack-Alper and Joseph Novack (Z"L). Our dear uncle, cousin and friend.
Mike Resnick; beloved husband of Bernice Kotner Resnick; loving father and father-in-law of Mindy Sue Rosenthal (Rabbi Edward) and Lisa Ann Resnick (Kim Maxey); proud grandfather of Jonah Rosenthal (Heather) and Gabriella Rosenthal; exuberant great-grandfather of Belle; dear brother and brother-in-law of the late David A. Resnick (late Mary) and the late S. Jim Resnick (the late Ruth). Dear brother-in-law, uncle, cousin and friend to many, including his wonderful caregivers.
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 Interfaith Conference, Generation to Generation Thursday, March 28, 2019, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm St. Stanislaus Polish Heritage Center - 1413 North 20th Street, St. Louis, MO, 63106 The cost is $12 for the Conference and lunch (Vaad Kosher by request). For more information, please call Sandy Greenberg at 314-570-2610 or email greenbergsandy19@gmail.com. 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.
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.
Temple Israel to Host its 12th Annual Israeli Film Festival Open to the entire St. Louis community! Congregation Temple Israel is hosting its 12th annual Israeli Film Festival on Sunday, March 31, 2019 from 3:30 pm – 8:15 pm.Guests will enjoy two Israeli films and Israeli-style refreshments and cuisine during intermission, and are welcome to attend one film or stay for both. The event is free of charge and open to the entire St. Louis community. A donation of $5 per person is suggested to help cover the cost of refreshments. RSVP is also required at www.ti-stl.org/Films or by phone to Jody Gerth at 314-432-8050
JNF Community Reception - "Special in Israel, Special in Uniform" Sunday, March 31 3:00 pm Hilton St. Louis Frontenac 1335 South Lindbergh Blvd., St. Louis, MO RSVP by March 20 at jnf.org/stl or 314-635-0400
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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