Our BA High Holy Day Pageis now live and your go-to hub for our High Holy Day schedule, registration links and other important information including our updated Health and Safety Protocols. Whether joining us in-person or virtually, we are excited to spend the wonderful Days of Awe with you. We kindly ask that you review the information below and contact Anita Kraus at 314-576-3688 or anita@bnaiamoona.com with any questions.
As of August 11, 2021, anyone attending a High Holy Day Service in-person will be required to present their Covid-19 vaccination card and wear a mask. For a full statement and FAQ about our High Holy Day Health Protocols, please click HERE.
For safety and security, online registration is required for ALL in-person High Holy Day Services.
Individuals joining us virtually for High Holy Day Services are welcome to borrow a Machzor. Please contact Gail Armstrong at 314-576-9990 x126 or gail@bnaiamoona.comfor more information. An online copy will also be available.
As we know, medical findings change daily and guide in the recommendations offered by our Doctor's of B'nai Amoona (DOBA) Committee, the CDC and our local and state Health Departments. We take these recommendations very seriously and, as a result, our High Holy Day schedule may change at any time accordingly. We thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
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.
Sex, War, and Betrayal: An Exploration of the Neviim Rishonim (The Early Prophets): 7:00 - 8:00 pm Facilitated by Rabbi Jeffrey Abraham Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89083763426 Meeting ID: 89083763426 ClickHEREto register.
Midtown Midrash: 12:00 - 1:00 pm Mordecai Kaplan Siddur: Innovative or Heretical? 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 of Creation Facilitated by Rabbi Neal Rose Zoom Zoom (Zoom link provided upon registration) Click HERE to register!
FRIDAY
August 20
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 21
Torah for Today: 10:00 - 11:30 am
When You Go To War
Facilitated by Rabbi Neal Rose in the Guller Chapel Livestreamor in-person
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
Adult Hebrew Classes Begin Next Week
Registration is now open for our virtual fall adult Hebrew classes. Click HERE to find out more about our Hebrew classes as well as our full Adult Ed lineup!
Mini-Sale Before the Gallant Family Judaica Shop Opens in Early October!
Join us Sunday, August 29, from 1:00 - 3:00 pm 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.
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. Hurry? Limited copies remain!
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.
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.
Grants from the St. Louis Jewish Federation have helped Congregation B'nai Amoona in a wide variety of ways. In 2020-21, we received grant funding for the Chesed Fund, support from the Staenberg Family Foundation for both our Seder and necessary technology, support for older adults, closed captioning from the Joslin Fund, and COVID assistance including technology, two food investments, and additional Chesed Funds. We are deeply appreciative of the support and necessary assistance these Grants provided. Todah Rabbah!
IN OUR JEWISH COMMUNITY
JSU MEAT UP:
On August 29th, St Louis will experience a night of delicious meats, drink and more as the Jewish Student Union of St. Louis, will host the first annual Meat Up. Guests will gather at the World’s Fair Pavilion for an evening of quality smoked meats, BBQ and sushi.
Tickets are $100 per person ($125 after August 22nd). Each guest will receive a raffle ticket to win a Weber Smokey Mountain smoker and a gift bag featuring a special treat from Romanian Meats and other goodies.
For more information, sponsorship opportunities or to RSVP please visit jsustl.org/MeatUpor contact Alana Umansky Minoff at (314) 303-0861 or info@jsustl.org.
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.
Click HERE for news of Israel's Achievements and Heartwarming Stories from the Jewish State.
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.
