Rosh U 5779

Mendelson Library, 9:00 am 
Topic: "The Akeda, the Binding of Isaac, Unbound"
Facilitator: Mira Davis, Rabbi Bernard Lipnick Cantorial Intern, Congregation B'nai Amoona
Our Cantorial Intern will explore the Torah reading for the second day of Rosh Hashanah and will facilitate a conversation about its meaning in our world today. 

BREAK OUT SESSIONS:

Guller Banquet Hall - Aleph, 10:00 am
Topic: "The Jewish Future Through the Lens of Our Jewish Past" 
Facilitator: Cheryl Maayan, Head of School, Saul Mirowitz Jewish Community School
We'll survey Jewish texts about our role in the continuation of the Jewish people and the importance of Jewish Education! 

Guller Banquet Hall - Bet, 10:00 am
Topic: "Israel and Diaspora: Are the Cleavages Growing or Narrowing, and Why it Matters for the Future of Our Community"
Facilitator: Dr. Andrew Rehfeld, President and CEO of Jewish Federation of St. Louis. 

Mendelson Library, 10:00 am
Topic: "In the Unsettling Time of a Quickly Changing World, Where Can We Find Inspiration for Imagining Our Future?" 
Facilitator: Naomi Fishman, Founder and Curator of The Museum of ImaJewnation and ArtConversations
At this session we will read selections of the bold, creative responses of three imaginative visionaries who met the challenges of their times and begin a conversation about tackling the ones of our own.

Guller Banquet Hall - Gimmel, 10:00 am
Topic: "Exploring Building Meaningful Community Through Service"
Facilitator: Rabbi Orrin Krublit, Assistant Rabbi, Congregation B’nai Amoona
If you're in your 20's or 30's and want to think about creative and integrative ways to put Judaism to work for you as a meaningful practice, this is the session for you! 

Hieken Conference Room, 10:00 am
Topic: “Israel at 70: Looking Back and Looking Forward”
Facilitator: Robert A Cohn, Editor-in-Chief Emeritus, St. Louis Jewish Light