Special Reminder Regarding Monday - Friday Minyan Locations
All Monday - Friday Minyanim will take place in the Hieken Conference Room until further notice. Please enter through the blue awning. You will need ring the doorbell to be "buzzed" in.
A Look Ahead At Next Shabbat, August 3
Please join us next Shabbat Morning as we welcome Rabbi David Baum to the Bimah to deliver the sermon.
D'var Torah: Bystanders and Upstanders When we see conflict between people, especially community members, should we get involved or let things play out because it's 'none of our business'? As we approach the holiday of Tisha B'av, we will glean lessons from our parashah on how to avoid destruction
To find out more about Rabbi David Baum, please click HERE.
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.
Our August Bulletin Will Be In This Week's Jewish Light
Keep an eye out for this week's
St. Louis Jewish Light publication. Our August B'nai Amoona Bulletin will be included in it as an insert.
Tell us what you think about our new bulletin format by emailing vickie@bnaiamoona.com.
Rabbi Arie Hasit Joins Us From Israel
for Shabbat & Tishah B'Av, August 9-11
Arie Hasit is the founding Rabbi of the Masorti community in Mazkeret Batya, a community designed to promote meaningful Jewish engagement for Jews of all beliefs and practices, and a member of the law committee of the Israeli branch of the Rabbinical Assembly. Prior to his current position, Hasit served in a number of Rabbinical positions around Israel, including as acting Rabbi for the NOAM Masorti Youth Movement. Please click the image below for more information about Rabbi Arie Hasit and our Tishah B'Av schedule.
You are also invited to join us for Friday evening Service and a complimentary dinner before Rabbi Arie Hasit speaks on Friday, August 9. We ask that you kindly RSVP 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. 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
It's not too late to join the fun!
Click below to register for the last week of Camp Ramot Amoona! Questions about camp? Please contact Sarah at sarah@bnaiamoona.com. We are looking forward to a fabulous final week 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!
We are asking ALL families with children in PreK - 12th grade to complete the form below. Please fill out the form, regardless of whether you are registering your child(ren) for the Meyer Kranzberg Learning Center (MKLC).
To ensure accuracy, you will need to be logged in to complete this form. Your username is your email on file. If you are unsure of your email on file or need help logging in, please contact Tanya at tanya@bnaiamoona.com.
Help Eddie Ciemnoczolowski with his Mitzvah Project: Sweet New Year Care Packages for Deployed U.S. Jewish Troops Eddie has a goal to send 72 packages to arrive by Rosh Hashanah. There is a collection box in the lobby by the Main Sanctuary and the list of needs is posted. Thank you for helping Eddie to achieve his goal of 72 care packages.
We invite you to be a part of Sisterhood! 2019 - 2020 Membership sign-up is LIVE and online.
Come be a part of the group!
Click HERE to join online OR you may mail in your membership payment OR call the B'nai Amoona office.
First Rosh Chodesh Circle You are invited to join with B'nai Amoona Sisterhood to celebrate Rosh Chodesh Av through music and text study with Cantorial Intern Mira Davis on Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at 7:00 pm in the Banquet Hall. Please click HEREto RSVP.
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!
Aug 22 - The Wartime Sisters: A Novel by Lynda Cohen Loigman Sept 26 - The Immortalists by Chloe Benjamin
For more information on the Book Group or author events, please call Enid Weisberg-Frank at 314-576-2864.
Sisterhood - High Holy Day Memorial Book
By now you should have received a letter regarding the Yizkor Memorial Book. Your response and check should be sent to: Robin Shulman, c/o Congregation B'nai Amoona 324 S. Mason Road, St. Louis, MO 63141
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.
It's Time To Order Your Rosh Hashanah Honey
High Holy Day 5780 - Children's Choir
Do You Have One Of Reb Simcha Raphael's Books
From Shavuot?
If you took a copy of one of Reb Simcha Raphael's books during Shavuot and have not paid for it, please send your payment and the book title to Rabbi Rose's Discretionary Fund at your earliest convenience. Please see below for titles and prices.
Jewish Views of the Afterlife - $40 May the Angles Carry You - $10 Living and Dying in Ancient Times - $10 Grief Journey and the Afterlife - $10
In Our BA Community
WE MOURN THE PASSING OF...
Daniel Norman Ginsparg; beloved husband of Lori Ginsparg; dear father of Ari Ginsparg and Aaron Ginsparg; dear son of Dr. Sylvia L. Ginsparg and Harold T. Ginsparg; dear brother and brother-in-law of Joel Ginsparg (Lynda); dear son-in-law of Hans and Marcia Oberdorfer; dear brother-in-law of Micki Curtis (Christopher); dear uncle of Ben Ginsparg, Jacob Ginsparg, Rebecca Ginsparg and Melody Curtis; dear nephew, cousin and friend.
Shirley Ruth Schwartz; beloved wife of the late Harold Schwartz; dear mother of Faith(Corey) Berger, Tom (Barbara Bronner) Schwartz and Richard (Diane) Schwartz; loving grandmother of Jordan Berger, Amanda (Zachary) Pollack, Melissa (Jory) Lesser, Robert (fiancé, Brittany Blackwell) Schwartz, Michael and Nicholas Schwartz; dear great-grandmother of Harry Berger; beloved sister of the late Phil (Toby) Taxman, Theodore (Betty) Taxman, and Marvin (Betty Ruth) Taxman. Our dear aunt, cousin and friend.
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!
Click HEREto read the Weekly Newsletter from the Israel21
Shaving Israel Presents A Movie - Sunday, August 4, 2019 at 1:00 pm The Holocaust Museum & Learning Center 12 Millstone Campus Drive St. Louis, MO 63146 This Documentary tells a coming--of-age story highlighting five young Israelis from High School to the Home Front. There are about 7,000 or more lone soldiers serving, with roughly 40% in combat units. This movie event is free, but contributions to Shaving Israel are welcome. All donations (100%) are going to IDF soldiers and are tax deductible - as permitted by law.
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.
Rabbi Carnie Shalom Rose joins with Karen Sher and Randi Schenberg
Additional Volunteer Opportunities at Covenant Place Next week, the last of 102 senior residents will move into the new Covenant Place II! We are still in need of volunteers to help pack and unpack the residents along their move. We have added additional volunteer time slots -- both weekdays and weekends, mornings and afternoons. We have also added a volunteer opportunity to help residents hang artwork in their new homes. We are in the final stretch; thank you for helping us make it to the finish line!
How to navigate the site: 1. Under the Volunteering box, click on “Opportunities-Help Wanted.” 2. Sign into the system with your phone number. Click on “add yourself” to input your name and contact information, if you are not already in the system. 3. Click on the month that you want to volunteer to find available dates, times, and roles.
Calling All Writers, Illustrators & Thinkers
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 .
Congregation B’nai Amoona 324 South Mason Rd St. Louis, MO 63141 314-576-9990 www.bnaiamoona.com
