Starting this Shabbat, our Torah For Today class will meet from 10:00 - 11:00 am.
Special Teaching Session With Rabbi Carnie Rose This Saturday
This Saturday Night, at 4:30 pm between Minchah and Arvit/Havdalah, Rabbi Rose will be teaching a special session on “Spiritual Lessons of the Kabbalah” while we enjoy some delicious food. We will use the Ten Plagues as a guide for our own spiritual growth and transformation. All are welcome!
Please email Rabbi Rose at ravroseba@bnaiamoona.com if you will be joining us so we have enough copies and food!
Learn to Wrap Tefillin at the WORLD WIDE WRAP
SUNDAY, February 2, 2020 - 8:45 am
“You shall bind them as a sign upon your hand, and they shall be for a reminder between your eyes.” (Deut. 6:8).
One of the beautiful things about Judaism is the opportunity to participate in rituals which are observed all over the world. Once a year, Men's Club invites EVERYONE to participate, learn about, and experience the Mitzvah of Tefillin. Its inspiring to know that in the Guller Chapel will be filled with men and women who have taken on this ritual. Even more inspiring when one is aware that this is the case in Conservative congregations all over the world! This is an event that you won't want to miss! If you have never donned Tefillin before, Men's Club members will be there to assist you. You don't even need to have your own Tefillin! Minyan breakfast will be served afterwards
Sunday Afternoon/Evening Minyan Time Change
Afternoon Minyan this Sunday, February 2, 2020 will begin at 4:00 pm in honor of the Superbowl.
New Task Force Forming
Under the direction of the Board of Trustees, a task force is being formed to identify whether or not a policy is needed for B'nai Amoona with regards to hosting outside groups and activities and, if deemed so, what criteria should be put in place for future hosting requests.
If you would like to be part of this task force, contact Jeff Waldman at jeffwaldman@sbcglobal.net. The first meeting will be in February (date to be determined) at B’nai Amoona.
Adult Education
New Adult Education Offerings for Winter/Spring 2020
The Voices of Israel, Varying Dates and Days, President's Conference Room
Monday, February 24th at 7:00 pm
Thursday, March 26th at 7:00 pm
Wednesday, April 22nd at 7:00 pm
Kauit Yoga at BA, Wednesdays, BA Yoga Room
5-Session Class beginning Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at 9:15 am
Optional single session trial class
Getting to know Guy! Lunch and Learn, Thursdays, President's Conference Room
Thursday, February 13 at 12:00 pm
For more information about these - and all of our adult education opportunities - click HERE.
MKLC
A Few Friendly Reminders:
This Shabbat is our 2nd and 3rd grade Shabbat program starting at 11:00 am in Room 23 of the Education Center.
Our 4th grade program for students and their families will be February 9 from 10:00 - 11:30 am. Please save the date.
Gesher students - mark your calendar for our next session taking place on February 9.
Youth Department
Chalutzim (Grade 8): Please join your friends in BAUSY this Friday evening for Game Night! More info coming soon!
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. Thank you to all who have RSVP'd!
Kadima (Grades 6-7): Kadima goes Ice Skating! February 2 from 11:30 am - 3:00 pm - Thank you to all who have RSVP'd!
BAUSY (Grades 9-12): Please join us this Friday evening for Game Night! More info coming soon!
BAUSY & Gesher Students
Please join us at United Hebrew Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at 7:00 pm for this important program. Please click the flyer for more information.
Calling All Dancers
Calling dancers of all levels (High School age and older) - Please contact Cantor Sharon if you are interested in participating in her Sweet 16 Celebration on March 29, as well as a few mandatory rehearsals. (Dates to be determined)
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 the 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
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!
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!
Please join us for an information meeting on March 17, 2020 at 7:00 pm. Representatives of our tour company, Keshet, will be with us to discuss our trip and answer any questions you may have.
Join us at AIPAC!
Please join Rabbi Carnie Rose, Rebbetzin Paulie Rose, Liessa Alperin, and a youth delegate from 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...
Roslyn Kaskowitz Glaser; beloved wife of Leonard Glaser; dear mother and mother-in-law of Lisa Glaser, Mark Glaser (Renee Dean) and Amy (Craig) Neuman; dear grandmother of Julian Glaser, Everett Dean-Glaser, Isabella Neuman and Leo Neuman; dear sister and sister-in-law of Jerry (Z'L) and (Joan) Kaskowitz, and David Kaskowitz (Susan Kahn). Dear sister-in-law, aunt, cousin and friend to many.
E. Fred Brecher; beloved husband of Jeanette Sparks, father of Leslie (Gary) Freeman, Deanne Brecher, Neil (Emily) Brecher, Andrew (Dara) Brecher and the late David Brecher. Devoted grandfather of Hannah, Noah, Vivienne, Jeremy, Amanda and Cate.
John A. Isaacs; condolences to the Isaacs and Palan families.
MAZEL TOV TO...
Mazel Tov to Violetta Kessler De Leon and Israel De Leon Rivemar on the birth of twin boys, Nathan Emilio De Leon and Matteo Ezra De Leon. Proud siblings and grandparents are Benjamin Kessler, Naomi Kessler, Alejandro, Mara and Lehabim De Leon Michael Grober & Tamara Sirochenco and Alejandro De Leon Gonzalez & Bertha Rivemar Arellano.
Plans for a New World-Class Holocaust Museum Announced
On January 27, 2020, the St. Louis Holocaust Museum & Learning Center commemorated its 25th year with the announcement of a new world-class facility. Holocaust survivors, local dignitaries and religious leaders gathered to unveil the museum design for the state-of-the-art facility on International Holocaust Remembrance Day.
The $18 million project will be built on the Millstone Campus, near the northwest corner of Lindbergh Boulevard and Schuetz Road. The organization also announced it has been awarded a $750,000 challenge grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) for the expansion project.
For more information and to donate, 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.
Lawyers Without Rights: Jewish Lawyers in Germany under the Third Reich An American Bar Association Travelling Exhibit, March 8-June 9, 2020 at the Law Library Association of St. Louis located at 10 N. Tucker Blvd., 13th Floor (Civil Courts Building).
Opening Presentation with Dr. William Meinecke, US Holocaust Memorial Museum, Washington, DC on Sunday March 8, 2:00-3:30 pm.
This event is free and open to all. Register at by clicking HERE or call 314-622-4470 to reserve your ticket.
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 .
