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Welcome Visiting Rabbi, Rabbi Jeffrey Abraham & Family
This weekend, we welcome Rabbi Jeffrey Abraham, his wife Lauren and their children to our congregation. We look forward to seeing as many B'nai Amoona members here throughout the weekend as possible. There will be many opportunities to interact with Rabbi Abraham and his family:
Thursday, January 16
Evening Minyan - 6:15 pm, Guller Chapel
Friday, January 17
Morning Minyan - 7:00 am, Chapel
Friday Evening Services - 6:00 pm, Guller Chapel
Shabbat, January 18
Torah for Today with Rabbi Abraham -10:15 am, Mendelson Library
"Ask the Rabbi" with Rabbi Abraham - 30 min after morning Services, Guller Chapel
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.
Adult Education
Reminder - There is no Thinking Person's Judaism this Sunday, January 19.
MKLC
Mitzvah Day is THIS SUNDAY! Thank you to all who have signed up for projects. Haven't chosen a project yet? Click the image below!
Youth Department
Chalutzim (Grade 8) & BAUSY (Grades 9-12): Join us for our next program as we go to The Escape Room January 26 from 11:30 am - 3:00 pm! Check your inbox for more information. Atid Amoona (Grades 3-5): Our Atid Amoona students are invited to Bowlero for an afternoon of bowling on February 2 from 11:30 am - 3:00 pm. Keep an eye on your inbox for more information.
Kadima (Grades 6-7): Kadima goes Ice Skating! February 2 from 11:30 am - 3:00 pm - don't miss the fun. Check your inbox for more information.
BAUSY (Grades 9-12): We had a great time at our Minute to Win It Program! Be sure to sign up for Mitzvah Day projects. We are also looking forward to Winter Shabbaton next week!
Camp Ramot Amoona - Register Today
Linda Rotskoff Early Childhood Center
Thank you to all who have donated to Ria's Reading Bench in Memory of Ria Van Ryn. Donations can be given to either Pam or Anita.
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.
New Adult Education Class - People of the Book
Get aquainted with modern technology while creating a wonderful autobiographical keepsake book in this unique class that combines art with telecommunications.
Click the image below to register - Classes begin next week!
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!
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.
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 starred in The New Jewish Theatre's production of Ester & Eric's One Woman Show. 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 and Rick Williams.
15th Annual JProStl Recognition Luncheon: The Drive to Succeed, Thursday, January 30, 2020 from 11:30 am – 1:30 pm at The J’s Staenberg Family Complex. The JProStl Awards honor those who exemplify professional excellence and dedication to their position, organization and the St. Louis Jewish community. The JProStl Peer Award categories are Career Achievement, Chesed/Kindness, Dedication, Emerging Leader/Young Adult Leader, Educator, Mentor, Pillar and Visionary. The JProStl Partnership Award honors a volunteer leader or board member who exemplifies the lay-staff partnership.
To register for the luncheon, please click HERE. For more information on the luncheon, sponsorships, and awards, contact Marci Mayer Eisen at 314-442-3810 or MEisen@JFedSTL.org.
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.
The American Israel Public Affairs Committee invites you to the AIPAC St. Louis Annual Event: Tuesday March 31, 2020 at 6:00 pm (leadership reception for table hosts and investers of $1,800 or more) and 7:00 pm for the main program and dessert reception.This event will take place at the Ritz-Carlton located at 100 Carondelet Plaza in St. Louis. Congregation B'nai Amoona will be hosting several tables at this event. If you would like to join us at one of our tables, please contact Amy Maupin at 314-576-9990 or email amy@bnaiamoona.com with your request - seating is limited: first come, first served. Early bird prices are $36 per person/$360 per table of ten. For more information or to register, please click HERE.
Interested in Seeing Israel for the first time? There is an informative meeting for all interested participants on February 11 for the October 12-22, 2020 trip to Israel. Click HERE for more information.
The Rubin Israel Experience is an incredible opportunity for Jewish St. Louisans ages 35-50 who have never traveled to Israel to do so with their peers at NO COST. It is not often that such an amazing, life-changing opportunity is offered to the young Jews of St. Louis. Philanthropists and visionaries Ron and Pam Rubin want to invest in YOU for the trip of a lifetime.
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 .
