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.
MKLC
Tomorrow we are having our MKLC 1st & 2nd Grade Family Shabbat Dinner - we are so excited to see everyone!
Please remember to sign up for Mitzvah Day projects, there are wonderful opportunities for all ages to make a difference in our community! Please click the Mitzvah Day image below for more information and to sign up for your project.
Youth Department
Chalutzim (Grade 8) & BAUSY (Grades 9-12): Join us THIS SATURDAY, January 11 at 6:30 pm for a night of ice skating at Steinberg Skating Rink. Check your inbox for more details.
Atid Amoona (Grades 3-5): Keep an eye on your inbox for our next program!
Kadima (Grades 6-7): We are so excited for our trip to Sports Fusion THIS SUNDAY, January 12! Thank you to all who RSVP'd
Camp Ramot Amoona - Register Today
Linda Rotskoff Early Childhood Center
We hope everyone had a great winter break - we are having a great first week back in our classrooms. Please mark your calendars for our next Rhythm 'n' Ruach Shabbat Family Jam happening Shabbat morning, January 18 at 11:00 am.
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.
Mah Jongg
Do you still need Mah Jongg cards? Tomorrow is the last day to order!
Please fill out the order form found HERE and send payment to B'nai Amoona (cash or check payments only, please).
We look forward to seeing you at Mah Jongg each Wednesday at 1:00 pm!
Contact Robin Shulman at robnshul@gmail.com or 314-369-8599 if you have any questions.
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
MAZEL TOV TO...
Eric Williams who is starring in The New Jewish Theatre's production of Ester & Eric's One Woman Show this Saturday. Eric grew up attending Services at B'nai Amoona and was also one of Cantor Sharon's first Zamarim members. Eric is also the son of former B'nai Amoona President, Marcy Williams. Please see our community section for more information about this show.
WE MOURN THE LOSS OF...
Jerry Kravitz; beloved husband of Maxine L. Kravitz (Z'L). Father of Robyn (Mark) Diliberto, Beth (Patrick) Vogel and Jeffrey (companion, Kim Widmer) Kravitz; grandfather and great-grandfather; brother of Marlin (Myra Z'L) Kravitz; brother-in-law of Michael A. Harris (Z'L); loving companion of Janice Fishman; son of Ben (Z'L) and Jeanette Kravitz (Z'L). Dear uncle, great uncle, cousin and friend.
Sam Merwin; father of Babette (Jeffrey) Davis; grandfather of Jared, Joel (Madison) and Mira Davis.
Brad Stephen Poger; beloved son of Larry and Barbara Poger; dear brother and brother-in-law of Laura (Joseph) Greer; dear uncle of Zev, Aili and Akiva Lafer, Tinny Greer, Rochel (Nate) Hershkowitz and Eli Greer. Nephew, 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 - This 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 .
