Our Offices will be closed on Monday, May 27 in observance of Memorial Day. Minyan times will be 9:00 am and 4:00 pm.
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.
Capital Campaign Town Hall Meetings
The feedback from these meetings which took place over a year ago was very positive. We would like to offer another series of town hall information sessions. These will include a financial update on the campaign, update on the construction and an opportunity to ask questions. We hope you will join us. All meetings will take place in the Banquet Hall.
West County Community Tikkun Leil Shavuot at Traditional Congregation
SATURDAY, JUNE 8 6:15 pm - Minchah (with different Service options available) 7:00 pm - 11:20 pm - Program Please join us for a night of study, prayer, music, community, Schmoozing and Noshing facilitated by the Clergy & Education Staff of B’nai Amoona, Shaare Emeth, Shir Hadash, Temple Emanuel, Temple Israel, Traditional, United Hebrew, and The Center for Jewish Learning at the Jewish Federation of St. Louis
BA Sisterhood's Summer Wednesday Morning Continuing Education Series facilitated by Rabbi Neal Rose Wednesdays, June 12 - August 21, 9:45 - 11:30 am in Guller Banquet Hall Gimmel Mysticism, Madonna and Modernity:A study in Modern Day Kabbalists and Mysticism $15 for Sisterhood and Men's Club members and $30 for non-members Additional $24 book fee: The Kabbalah Reader: A Source of Visionary Judaism by Edward Hoffman Books can be purchased from Amy Maupin in the Rabbinic Suite or at the first class. Please make checks payable to Rabbi Rose's Discretionary Account. Please call Barb Hoffman at 314-691-0435 or email Mzbarb50850@aol.com for more information Click here to register.
MKLC
We had a beautiful Confirmation service this past week and look forward to honoring our seniors next Shabbat, June 1st! Look for MKLC registration coming soon.
Camp Ramot Amoona 2019
Don’t forget to register your camper(s) for Summer 2019 at Machane (Camp) Ramot Amoona! Questions about camp? Please contact Sarah at sarah@bnaiamoona.com . We are looking forward to a fabulous summer at Whitfield!
Due to construction throughout the Shul, we are going to postpone the Ramot Amoona reunion. Our new date will be: June 26-28, 2020. Watch for more exciting details to come!
Sisterhood
Book Club B'nai Amoona's Sisterhood has a Book Club that we share with Kol Rinah's Sisterhood. Meetings are on the 4th Thursday of each month at the St. Louis County Library Headquarters on Lindbergh Blvd (across from Plaza Frontenac) from 10:00 - 11:30 am. New members are always welcome! You do not need to attend every month, just come when you can, nor is it required that you have read (or finished reading) the book selection for the month!
June 27 - Spark of Light by Jodi Picoult July 25 - Kaddish.com by Nathan Englander
For more information on the Book Group or author events, please call Enid Weisberg-Frank at 314-576-2864.
Social Action Committee
Volunteers Needed for Camp The Jewish Coalition for New Americans is looking for volunteers for its summer camp. Volunteers should be at least 13 years old. Camp will be from 7/8-8/1 Monday through Thursday between 8:00 am and 12:30 pm. It is held at the International Institute while the parents of campers learn English. A training session of 1.5 hours will be held.
The Mendelsohn Library is going VIRTUAL for the Summer! The library books are in offsite storage for the summer due to construction. When construction is completed, the Library will be approximately where the former chapel was located.
We will continue to purchase new books and update you in occasional E-nouncments. Many titles are available in local public libraries through local request. Additional titles may be available through InterLibrary Loan (ILL). We will indicate which titles can be found in the St. Louis County Library system.
History The Lost Book of Moses: The Hunt for the World’s Oldest Bible (SLCL) The Rag Race: How Jews Sewed Their Way to Success in America and the British Empire by Adam D. Mendelsohn Spies of No Country: Secret Lives at the Birth of Israel by Matti Friedman (SLCL)
Beginning in early June, there will be a collection box on the north side of the Sanctuary for you to return Mendelson Library Books. Please, do not use the collection box to deposit books that you wish to donate to B’nai Amoona. We do no have space to store or review donations over the summer months. Please consider contributing those donations to the JCC Used Book Sale. Please feel free to borrow returning Mendelson Library books from the Collection Box.
Marcy & Rick Williams whoese son,Seth Williams, graduated from the University of Missouri's Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program; Seth is the husband of Rebecca Williams, father of Henry, and son-in-law of Judy & Jerry Levy. Rick Abrams who is receiving the Newmark Emerging Leader Award at this year's JCRC’s Tzedek Awards ceremony for his tireless work on community relations for the betterment of our region. The event will be held on Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at 5:00 pm at Washington University. To attend and/or make a donation in Rick's honor, please click HERE .
B'nai Amoona's Delmar Gardens West "Welcome Shabbat" Volunteers, who were selected as one of this year's STL Jewish Light Unsung Heroes. This group includes Beverly Chervitz, Laurie Cohen, Mark Dana, Joel Dennis, Jay Englander, Harvey Greenstein, Ron Heller, Richard Hitt, Andrew Oberman, Sherry Phillips, Randi Shenberg, Joel Spigel, and Phyllis Traub. Click HEREto read about all of this year's recipients and RSVP for the reception held in their honor.
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
Mirowitz STEAM Studio Sunday, June 2, 9:30 am - 11:30 am Hands-on discovery for your pre-schooler that turns "once upon a time" into scientific discovery. This event is free and open to the public, but space is limited. RSVP at www.mirowitz.org/events .
Seeking Community Gatekeepers
Jewish Family & Children’s Service is seeking “community connectors” to serve as Gatekeepers for vulnerable seniors. A Gatekeeper helps keep an eye out for relatives, neighbors, or friends who may be struggling with the challenges of aging. The JF&CS team will reach out to and work with these identified seniors one-on-one to develop a plan that helps them maintain independence, confidence, and a sense of connection to the local community. If you are interested in learning more about how you can serve as a gatekeeper, or if know of someone who could benefit from senior support, please reach out to Ken Schwartz at 314-812-9320 or kschwartz@jfcs-stl.org .
JProStl Debuts Series Focusing on Career by Age and Stage JProStl, the professional association for staff who work throughout the St. Louis Jewish community, is launching a new series, Sharing the Journey. Throughout the summer, staff are invited to choose a session that best fits with their age and career stage. Each discussion will be led by a Rabbi/Jewish educator and one or more professional colleagues.
All programs will take place at the Jewish Federation of St. Louis’ Kaplan Feldman Complex, 12 Millstone Campus Drive, from Noon to 1:30 pm.
The first program, Launching a Meaningful Career, will take place on Wednesday, June 5, and be facilitated by Rabbi Lori Levine of Congregation Shaare Emeth and Nava Kantor of Federation. Participants will reflect on the skills, connections, and vision to grow one’s career. Following in the series on Wednesday, June 19, is Establishing Your Reputation and Expertise for staff in their early 30s to 40 with Rabbi Adam Bellows of United Hebrew, Erin Schreiber of Maryville Hillel, and Andrew Goldfeder of Temple Emanuel.
Future sessions will include Reimaging What’s Possible, for late 30s to 50, Sharing Your Wisdom for late 40s to 50, and Creating a Legacy for 55+.
For information and to RSVP, contact Marci Mayer Eisen at 314-442-3810 or MEisen@JFedSTL.org .
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 pm. 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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