Beginning this Monday, January 6 through Friday, January 10, 2020, all Minyanim will meet in the Main Sanctuary as our construction team works on the lighting in the Guller Chapel. Thank you for your continued patience and flexibility.
Suggested Reading: The Right Response to the Anti-Semitic Attack in Monsey, N.Y.
In light of the recent uptick in Anti-Semitic events, Rabbi Rose suggest that you read the New York Times article, The Right Response to the Anti-Semitic Attack in Monsey, N.Y.. Clear HERE to be directed to this article.
Questions about the Construction and Capital Campaign
The Capital Campaign and Construction are still in full swing, and we know that many of you have questions.
So, we have launched an email address -- building@bnaiamoona.com -- as a centralized portal for incoming questions, and a source of outgoing information to provide answers and keep you updated.
Please submit your Capital Campaign and Construction questions, and we'll share the answers as soon as possible.
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 Andy Oberman at askoberman@gmail.com or (314) 603-0010 and make your pledge to help sustain our Kehillah.
Save the Date for an Assistant Rabbi Candidate Visit
We will be hosting a prospective assistant Rabbi candidate the weekend of Jan 17-19, 2020. Please keep an eye on your inbox for more information.
Youth Department
BAUSY (Grades 9-12): Join us January 24-26, 2020 in Kansas City for Winter Shabbaton! We always have a blast getting together with our EMTZA family! Please register by clicking HERE. For Winter Shabbaton payment options, please click HERE.
Atid Amoona (Grades 3-5): Keep an eye on your inbox for our next program!
Kadima (Grades 6-7): Kadima goes Ice Skating! Join us for this ex-ICE-ting program, February 2. Check your inbox for more information.
Chalutzim (Grade 8): Our first meeting of the new year will take place from 11:30 am - 3:00 pm on January 12. Keep an eye on your inbox for more information.
MKLC
We hope you are enjoying your break - we will see you back in class when MKLC resumes this coming Tuesday, January 7.
Click HERE to read a blog from our Shinshin, Guy Nachum.
Camp Ramot Amoona - Register Today
Linda Rotskoff Early Childhood Center
We look forward to seeing everyone back in class when school resumes on Monday, January 6.
Social Action
Jewish Community Winter Outreach Collection
We are now collecting winter items for the homeless community with the help of Jack Seigel, grandson of the Rosengartens. The items we are collecting include: undergarments, socks, boots, coats, hats, scarves, gloves, towels, washcloths and toiletries.
Special Note About Our Winter Outreach Collection Bins: The collection bins for this outreach will be located in coat closet next to the new memorial hall on the south side of B'nai Amoona. Please take your donation items there.
You may continue to bring your Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry donations to the Social Action Collection Center to the right of the receptionist’s desk near the main entrance. Our collection container for aluminum tabs from cans will also be located in this room.
Sisterhood
Meet NY Times bestselling author MARIE BENEDICT and Have Breakfast with Hollywood Legend Hedy Lamarr and Lady Clementine Churchill - JANUARY 16, 2020.
$10 in advance and $12 at the door. Seating is limited, tickets and registration required. Tickets may be purchased HEREDoors open at 9:00 am and the presentation will begin at 9:30 am.
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!
Jan 23:Maybe You Should Talk to Someone: A Therapist, HER Therapist, and Our Lives Revealed - Lori Gottlieb (433 pages) Feb 27:What to Do About the Solomons - Bethany Ball (243 pages)
Mar 26:The Mourning Sexton: A Novel of Suspense - Michael Baron [Michael Kahn] (416 pages)
Apr 23:Green: A Novel - Sam Graham-Felsen (320 pages)
For more information on the Book Group or author events, please call Enid Weisberg-Frank at 314-576-2864.
BA is Heading to Morocco
* Three spots open! First come, first served! * Jewish Heritage Morocco Tour led by Rabbi Carnie Shalom Rose February 10 - 19, 2020 Please contact Amy for more information at amy@bnaiamoona.com or 314-576-9990 x131
B'nai Amoona Goes To Israel in 2020 - Join Us!
Join us at AIPAC!
Please join Rabbi Carnie Rose, Rebbetzin Paulie Rose, Liessa Alperin, and a youth contingent of Congregation B'nai Amoona for the three most important days affecting the U.S. - Israel relationship. Register today! http://www.policyconference.org/
In The B'nai Amoona Community
WE MOURN THE LOSS OF...
Maria (Ria) Weems Van Ryn; mother of Schuyler, daughter of Jack and Debbie, sister of Trina, Zannah, and Lenny (Z"L), granddaughter of Ray (Z"L) and Anna Ruth (Z"L) Weems and Simon (Z"L) and Trudy Van Ryn.
Peggy Taxman; dear mother of Alan (Rachel) Taxman and Todd (Krista) Taxman. Beloved daughter of Ludwig (Z"L) and Lottie (Z"L) Marx. Loving grandmother of Louis, Sadie and Baylee. Beloved great-grandmother of Addy. Dear cousin and friend to many.
Ursula Gold; dear mother and mother-in-law of Ellen (Charles) Kessler and Joyce Gold (Richard Rosen); beloved wife of David Gold (Z"L); dear grandmother of Lauren Kessler (Dale Schaafsma), Hailey (Erik) Lapin, Samara Rosen and Zak Rosen (Z"L); dear great-grandmother of Henry Lapin.
Elliott Alper; beloved husband of Peggy Alper; dear father and father-in-law of Risa Alper (Joan Ettman), Keith (Nancy Hoffman, Z"L) Alper and Brian Alper; dear grandfather of Max and Zoe Alper; dear brother and brother-in-law of Irv (Z"L) (Selma, Z"L) Alper and David (Z"L) (Shirley) Alper; dear uncle, cousin and friend.
New Jewish Theatre: Ester & Eric’s One Woman Show, January 11, 2020 from 8:00 - 9:00 pm Thanks to a double booking, frenemies are forced to perform their solo shows on the same stage at the same time. See what TimeOut New York says is an “uproarious event” featuring two “narcissistic actors.” Come for the comedy, stay for the drama. This show features Ester Steinberg, a New York and LA based comedian. She was recently featured on The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Season 2 and Adam Ruins Everything on TruTV. Ester starred in Oxygen’s Funny Girls and recently released her comedy album “Hebrew School Dropout” and Eric Williams, a St. Louis native. On stage, he starred as Buddy the Elf in the national tour of Elf the Musical and Danny Tanner in Full House the Musical off-Broadway. TV credits include 50 Central on BET, The Today Show, and The Wendy Williams Show. He can be seen in national commercials for CLEAR, American Express, Triscuit, and more. For more information and to purchase tickets, please click HERE.
Vote in the World Zionist Congress Election - In one month, you, along with millions of other American Jews, will have the opportunity to Vote for Your Voice in Israel. From January 21 through March 11, 2020, American Jews can vote online in the election for the 38th World Zionist Congress and impact the Jewish future in Israel and around the world. Click HEREto learn more.
A Meaningful Way to Spend MLK Day... Children six and younger and their families are invited to join the fun and become a social activist at Small Hands...Big Difference happening on Monday, January 20th from 10:00 to 11:30 am. We'll enjoy a morning filled with meaning, stories, music and a chance to get a little messy. Please call Lee'at Koertel at 314-576-6177 with any questions. FREE book from PJ Library to the first 75 families to RSVP. Click HEREfor more information.
Volunteer Opportunities at Covenant Place Ready to contribute your talents? Want to be part of our team? Have fun while using your skills and talents to help others! We have many opportunities for volunteers, ranging from one-time help, to monthly or weekly volunteer opportunities.
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 .
