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.
Did you miss our amazing "choir" singing Adon Olam to the tune of Gloria at Shabbat Zimrah last week? No need to have the"Blues," just click the video below to watch it on Vimeo! Todah Rabbah to B'nai Amoona's Composer-in-Residence, Andy Curry for this special arrangement and to our gifted singers.
New Bulletin Delivery
We are excited to announce a new partnership with the Jewish Light. Beginning this July, next week, our BA Bulletin will now be published monthly instead of every other month. The Bulletin will be delivered to your homes as an insert in the Jewish Light. The Jewish Light has graciously agreed to send the Jewish Light free of charge to each and every one of of our members. If you do not currently receive the Light, we have arranged for you to be added to the weekly distribution, beginning June 26. We are very excited about this partnership. It gives you the best of both worlds . . . things happening at B’nai Amoona and things happening in the community at large. Take a looks and let us know what you think! Email vickie@bnaiamoona.com .
Looking Ahead To Next Shabbat: June 29, 2019
We are also hoping to gather BA folks together to for the PrideFest Parade at Noon downtown on Sunday, June 30. We will meet at BA at 10:15 am and travel together to the event. We will also arrange to return together to the Shul. Please RSVP to Sarah at sarah@bnaiamoona.com so we know who will be joining us. Also, please advise if you can do some of the driving! Thanks!
And Special Guest... We will also welcome Richard Borg to our Bimah. Richard Borg joins us from Oklahoma and will be chanting Haftarah here on June 29. He has set a goal of chanting Haftarah in all 50 states. You can read more about him by clicking HERE.
Adult Education
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 Banquet Hall - Gimmel Mysticism, Madonna and Modernity: A Study in Modern Day Kabbalists and Mysticism $18 for Sisterhood and Men's Club members and $36 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.
For more information and a full list of our Adult Education classes and programs, please click HERE to be directed to our Adult Education page.
Camp Ramot Amoona 2019
Camp Ramot Amoona is in full swing! It's not too late to join the Ruach! Click below to register! Questions about camp? Please contact Sarah at sarah@bnaiamoona.com . We are looking forward to a fabulous summer at Whitfield!
To contact either of our camps, please call 314-380-3090.
Please request to join our new Facebook Group "Camp Ramot Amoona" to see updates and pictures! CLICK HERE!
Taking on Tikkun Olam: A NEW 7th Grade Summer Camp Experience Open to the Greater Jewish Community!
We are thrilled to announce an exciting NEW 7th Grade Program to Camp this summer! Click here to read more!
Community Giving Garden
Calling all gardeners, green thumbs and black thumbs alike. BA is creating a raised bed garden to grow produce for Circle of Concern and we need your help! We're having our first session at 10:00 am on Sunday, June 30 with partners Gateway Greening to train our team. Please let us know if you can attend this initial meeting and help us get up and growing. Email Kelli at kelli@pixelpointpress.com
Credit Card Fees
We have been averaging a yearly expense of $36,000 for credit card fees for anything that you charge on a credit card. Effective July 1, 2019, all credit card charges will incur a 3.00% fee. You are always welcome to pay by check or ACH withdrawal. We truly appreciate your understanding.
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.
In preparation for the High Holy Days, Rabbi Rose recommends reading Beyond Survival: How Judaism Can Thrive in the 21st Century by Rabbi Terry Bookman.
Please contact Amy Mauping to purchase at 314-576-9990 x131 or amy@bnaiamoona.com . The cost is $22 - cash or checks made payable to the Rabbi's Discretionary Fund.
High Holy Day 5780 - Children's Choir
In our BA Community
WE MOURN THE PASSING OF...
Bernadine (Fine) Rosen; beloved wife of Abe (Al) Rosen (Z”L); daughter of Betty (Z"L) & Abe (Z"L) Fine; mother of Sheila (Jay) Shucart, Don Rosen (John Burdi, Jr); grandmother of Heather (Brant) Miederhoff; Matthew (Jennee) Shucart; great-grandmother of Madison & Brayden Miederhoff, Lorelei, Eli and Andrew Shucart; sister of Cecelia (Z"L) (Marvin, Z"L) Routman;
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
www.thenewjewishthinker.org is a developing ezine looking for volunteers to write, illustrate, and share ideals. This online publication has a Jewish theme in its expression. Contact Berta Hyken, the volunteer coordinator at hyken.bb@gmail.com if you are interested in joining The New Jewish Thinker.
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.
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+.
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 .
Subscribe to the Jewish Light You can now receive the Jewish Light for free: delivered to your home or office, or online. Subscribe online at getthelight.org.
Congregation B’nai Amoona 324 South Mason Rd St. Louis, MO 63141 314-576-9990 www.bnaiamoona.com
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