A Note About Kiddush This Shabbat:
This Shabbat, there will be a previously scheduled private Kiddush in our Banquet Halls. Our congregation is cordially invited for a mini Kiddush and collation in the BA Circle Drive.
This Week's Torah Portion is Vaetchanan
Shabbat Service Schedule
& Candlelighting Times
Shabbat Candlelighting:
Friday, July 23 at 8:02 pm
Havdallah, Saturday, July 24 at 8:49 pm
Friday, July 23
Friday Evening Services with Cantor Sharon Nathanson and friends in the Guller Chapel: 6:00 pm
Saturday, July 24 - Shabbat Nachamu & Tu B'Av Tefillah with Rabbi Carnie Shalom Rose, Cantor Sharon Nathanson and Rabbi Jeffrey Abraham in the Main Sanctuary: 9:00 am
Ufruf of Pearl Serota & Steve Norlund
Celebration of Entrance into Young Adulthood for Rebecca Miller
Shabbat Afternoon/Evening Services with Rabbi Neal Rose and Dr. David Kantor in the Guller Chapel: 7:00 pm
Torah study with Rabbi Neal Rose
Torah read by Meir Armoza
Havdallah: 8:49 pm
D'var Torah From Rabbi Jeffrey Abraham
- Parashat Devarim -
After three weeks of being in a state of collective mourning, we arrive at Parashat Vaechtenan. This Shabbat is called Shabbat Nachamu, the Shabbat of Comfort based on the Haftarah from Isaiah, which begins with "Nachamu, Nachamu Ami: Comfort, Be Comforted my people!" It is only seven weeks until Rosh Hashanah.
With all of the tumult and turmoil in our world, this Shabbat we are reminded that we must be there to help comfort each other and that God will be there, also. Moreover, we are reminded that while it is important to be supported by our community, that support has to go beyond the passive nature of “comfort”. Instead, we are reminded that we must actually act as a people, collectively and individually, to better ourselves.
The Torah this week reviews the Ten Commandments. There is one nuanced difference between the version earlier in Exodus and this instant one in Deuteronomy. In Exodus we are told to Zachor, remember, Shabbat, whereas in Deuteronomy we are told to Shamor, guard/observe Shabbat. The rabbinic commentators are all quick to point out that we need to both Zachor and Shamor because while we need to passively remember our laws, we also must actively observe them. This is all followed by the powerful Shema and Veahavta, reminding us what is the very core of our faith.
This Shabbat we also celebrate our Jewish Holiday of Love, Tu B’Av, as we are reminded to love one another. This all creates a backdrop as we partake in the glorious trek towards the High Holidays. As we each begin our personal introspections, I hope and pray that we find comfort in each other, as well as our God, and are reminded that we must not stand idly by but rather need to act to make ourselves and our world a better place.
Weekday Minyan Information Join us In-Person or on Zoom, BA Livestream or Facebook Live
Morning Minyanim
Sunday Morning Minyan: 9:00 am
Monday - Friday Morning Minyan: 7:00 am
In-Person, Zoom, Livestream, and FB Live
Evening Minyanim
Sunday - Thursday Evening Minyan: 6:15 pm
via Zoom, Livestream, and FB Live
In Our Community
MAZEL TOV TO...
Josie Green & Gerald Watson on their upcoming wedding weekend. Josie is the daughter of Dr. Barbara Green and sister of Emily (Rabbi Ari) Kaiman.
Megan & Michael Williams on the birth of their son, Jack Williams. Proud grandparents are Marcy & Richard Williams. Proud great-grandfather is Maurice Williams.
Cantor Jay O'Brien on being recognized as one of Chicago’s Jewish 36 Under 36: Double Chai in the Chi by Oy! Chicago. Cantor O'Brien is the Cantor and Composer-in-Residence at Makom Solel Lakeside. He is the son of Rhonda and Steve O'Brien.
Todah Rabbah To The Jewish Federation of St. Louis
Our Shul Doors Have Opened: Health & Wellness Update
Our Shul doors have opened! We are thrilled to invite you to pray, learn and grow with us B'yachad, together, during in-person Services. Registration for Services will no longer be required - simply come as you are.
Our face mask and social distancing protocols will remain in effect for the health and safety of our Kehillah. Click HERE for more information.
Jewish tradition teaches “Kol Yisrael Arevim Zeh Bazeh,” meaning that we are all
responsible for each other (B.Talmud Shevuot 39a).
Our B'nai Amoona Klei Kodesh is proud to join other local Jewish spiritual leaders in issuingTHIS STATEMENTin favor of receiving the COVID-19 vaccine, continuing to wear a mask and practice social distancing as recommended by the CDC and other medical and other public health authorities.
As more people receive the Covid-19 vaccine, we encourage you to download and print the prayers below. We recommend you say them when you receive your vaccination.
