Fresh Eyes on Ancient Teachings: Jewish Spiritual Insights for Contemporary Seekers: 5:00 - 6:00 pm Facilitated Rabbi Carnie Shalom Rose Zoom Link:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86535949864 Meeting ID: 86535949864 ClickHERE to register!
WEDNESDAY
August 11
Inyana DeYoma - Issues of the Day, Rapping with Rabbi Rose 10:00 - 11:30 am Facilitated by Rabbi Carnie Shalom Rose Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83102232083 Meeting ID: 831 0223 2083 ClickHEREto register.
Popsicles on the LRECC Playground: 3:30 - 5:00 pm Facilitated by Anita Kraus and the LRECC Teachers As a celebration of the end of Camp B'nai Ami, we invite you to our final Popsicles on the Playground event of the summer. Come anytime between 3:30 pm and 5:00 pm and stay as long as you would like to! *Sadly, if it is raining, we will have to cancel this event.
Midtown Midrash: 12:00 - 1:00 pm Mordecai M. Kaplan: An Introduction Facilitated by Rabbi Neal Rose Zoom Meeting link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84514922966 Meeting ID: 84514922966 Click HERE to register!
Biblical Hebrew: 7:00 - 8:00 pm Day Six Facilitated by Rabbi Neal Rose Zoom Zoom (Zoom link provided upon registration) Click HERE to register!
FRIDAY
August 13
For more information regarding Friday Evening, Shabbat Morning Services and Saturday Evening Services, please keep an eye out for Friday's "Shabbat Shalom email."
SHABBAT
August 14
Torah for Today: 10:00 - 11:30 am
What is Holy War?
Facilitated by Rabbi Neal Rose in the Guller Chapel Livestreamor in-person
Shabbat Play @ BA: 3:00 - 5:00 pm
Children of all ages are welcome to hang out for an afternoon of fun in the sun with waterplay activites - don't forget your swim suit! We'll enjoy popsicles at 4:00 pm and we hope to see your family there!
For more information regarding Friday Evening, Shabbat Morning Services and Saturday Evening Services, please keep an eye out for Friday's "Shabbat Shalom email."
Haftarah Chanting Tutorial: By Appointment Only Facilitated by Cantor Sharon Nathanson All are welcome to learn Haftarah chanting with Cantor Sharon Nathanson! Please contact sharon.nathanson@bnaiamoona.com to set up an appointment.
Please click HERE for more details about Services this week.
GET INVOLVED
Mini-Sale Before the Gallant Family Judaica Shop Opens in Early October!
Mini-Sale before the Gallant Family Judaica Shop opens in early October! Join us Sunday, August 26, from 1:00 - 3pm in the Gallery for a special sale prior to the grand re-opening of the Gallant Family Judaica Shop! All items will be marked down for a quick and fun sale. Cash and checks preferred; credit cards accepted.
Sisterhood
We invite you to become a Sisterhood Member and join us for our Complimentary* Paid-Up Members Brunch
Sisterhood Membership Brunch Sunday, November 7, 2021 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
*Our Sisterhood Membership Brunch is Complimentary with paid 2021-2022 Sisterhood Membership Dues.
To become a Sisterhood member, please click HERE. To register for our Sisterhood Membership brunch, please click HERE.
B'nai Amoona's Sisterhood has a Book Group that we share with Kol Rinah's Sisterhood. Meetings are on the 4th Thursday of each month from 10:00 - 11:30 am. We are currently using a Zoom format. Reminders and Zoom information will be sent out prior to each meeting. New members are always welcome! You do not need to attend every month nor is it required that you have read (or finished reading) the book selection for the month. Just come when you can!
August 26:We Love Anderson Cooper: Short Stories by R.L. Maizes
We will be joined by the author of this book, R.L. Maizes, on Zoom. Together with the author we will have an amazing discussion and insightful look into this wonderful read!
September 23:The Lost Boys by Faye Kellerman October 28:The Color of Love: A Story of a Mixed-Race Jewish Girl by Marra Gad November:No meeting - please enjoy the Jewish Book Festival December 23:Israel: A Simple Guide to the Most Misunderstood Country on Earth by Noa Tishby
For more information on the Book Group and author events, please call Enid Weisberg-Frank at 314-576-2864.
Calling All Shofar Blowers
We are looking for people to blow the Shofar during morning Minyan Services during the month of Elul (August 9 - August 30, weekdays and Sundays). The sounds are: Tekiah, Shevarim, Teruah, Tekiah Contact Laurie Cohen at laurie@bnaiamoona.com or 314-576-9990 x103 to get more information and to sign up.
High Holy Day "Big Read"
This year's High Holy Day "Big Read" book is The Beauty of What Remains by Rabbi Steve Leder and will serve as the creative fodder for many of our sermons and classes. Please contact amy@bnaiamoona.com to order your copy. Cash or check can be made out to the Rabbi's Discretionary Fund for $18.00 please. We look forward to hearing your reactions to this meaningful chronicle.
HaMakolet - B'nai Amoona's Free Food Pantry
HaMakolet (The Market) is the new food pantry at B'nai Amoona! We understand that these are hard times, and want to support our community. Hamakolet's purpose is to address food insecurity and provide people with an additional outlet to seek assistance. We have food items (including several protein options) and some household goods as well. Our food products include both dry goods as well as refrigerated perishables and are all certified Kosher. Our Jewish tradition teaches us to fight hunger, and we invite you to aid in this Mitzvah.
We are accepting contributions to help fund the program, as well as contributions to provide hot meals through B'nai Appetit (including B'nai Appetit gift cards!). We are also welcoming contributions through gift cards which are distributed through Rabbi Rose's office. Please feel free to reach out to Chef Jon at 314-576-9990 x111 or Amy Maupin at 314-576-9990 x131 with any questions.
IN OUR JEWISH COMMUNITY
B'nai Amoona is proud to join with Interfaith Partnership for initiatives such as Sprouts of Peace. You are invited to join in the 2021 Interfaith Partnership celebration that will include a langar dinner (communal meal) prepared by the Sikh community and a lively and educational program highlighting cultural and religious aspects of our three host communities. There will be an honor given to Maryl Walters, CSB, of the Church of Christ, Scientist and Swami Chetanananda of the Vedanta Society of St. Louis with the Interfaith Lifetime Achievement Award for their years of service and activism in the St. Louis interfaith community.
Find more event details, purchase tickets, and sign up to be a sponsor online at: interfaithstl.org/celebrate
This year’s event is generously hosted by the Buddhist, Hindu, and Sikh communities. A portion of the event will be livestreamed to allow for people to participate from the comfort of their home.
BDS 101: Understanding the Fundamentals of the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions Movement Monday, August 16 from 5:00 - 6:00 pm
Whether you want to learn the fundamentals of BDS or you're looking for a refresher, join us for this interactive webinar and equip yourself with the tools to understand the movement's origins, current trends and strategies, including the landscape of anti-BDS laws today, and what you can do to curtail delegitimization efforts. For more information and to register, please click HERE.
Annual Lynnie’s Light for Life Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at 7:30pm
The J and the family of Lynnie Isaacs Palan Z”L invite you to join us poolside at the J to honor the legacy of an inspiring woman. A legacy that includes the work of Nishmah and Sharsheret Supports STL.
Enjoy musical inspiration from Lucy Greenbaum and hear words of strength and empowerment from Hilary Gan (Director of Literary Arts at the J) and her father, Barry Gan. Together, we can create a better tomorrow by improving and saving lives – from one generation to the next – L’dor V’dor.
Lynnie’s passion and drive will forever remain the foundation of Sharsheret Supports STL. Please click HERE for more information and to register.
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STATEMENT ON COVID-19, VACCINATIONS AND COMMUNITY
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 issuing THIS STATEMENT in 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.
