What are your Health & Safety Protocols for High Holy Days? Please note: At this time, our health and safety protocols listed here are for High Holy Day Services and experiences only.
For in-person / indoor services: All attendees must be 12 or older and able to show proof of vaccination. All attendees are required to wear a mask at all times.
Children under 12 years old are welcome to join us for our outdoor Intergenerational Services with their vaccinated family members. Proof of vaccine and a mask will be required.
Those who are not able to attend in-person services are invited to join us virtually on our BA Livestream or Facebook Page. Services and programs taking place in the Guller Chapel will also utilize a Kosher Zoom link.
I'm vaccinated and want to join Services in-person. Do I need to register? Yes, To register, please visit our High Holy Day Webpage.There, you will see a number of square purple buttons.
Contacttanya@bnaiamoona.comif you are having trouble accessing an online registration form.
Do I have to be a member to register and attend in-person Services? No. Vaccinated Non-members are welcome to join us in-person with a suggested minimum donation of $36 per person. Non-members are also welcome to stream our Services online.
I see that there are Classic Services and Innovative Services. What is the difference?
Our Classic Services will include beloved High Holy Day traditions that have been observed for generations, beautiful Torah reading and powerful words from our Klei Kodesh.
Our Innovative Services will offer an alternative "out of the box" experience highlighted by melodies and creative approaches to learning and reflecting.
Each Service is approximately 1.5 hours.
How can I celebrate as a family at one of the outdoor intergenerational Services?
RH Day 1, RH Day 2 Rabbi Jeffrey Abraham and Morah Brandi Roach will lead engaging developmentally appropriate Services to welcome in the New Year. Families with very young children,under 6: Join us at 9:30 am Families with children 6-9: Join us at 11:00 am Families with children 9 and older: Join us at 4:00 followed by Tashlich at the pond
YK Families with very young children,under 6: Join us at 9:30 am Families with children 6-9: Join us at 11:00 am Families with children 9 and older: Join us at 12:30
Questions about which to attend? Contact Liessa Alperin, liessa@bnaiamoona.com or 314-576-9990 ext. 116 How can I particpate from home? Individuals joining us virtually can expect to be moved during our live streamed Services from the comfort and safety of their own homes.
Our High Holy Day Machzorim are available to borrow (during the week of Aug. 30-Sept. 3, contact Gail Armstrong at gail@bnaiamoona.com), or, can be viewed on our website (link coming soon).
For ideas on creating a sacred space, please click HERE.
How else can I celebrate High Holy Days at B'nai Amoona? Celebrating High Holy Days doesn't just include watching Services, here are some other highlights to consider:
Congregational "Big Read:" This year’s High Holy Day “Big Read” 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 Maupin at 314-576-9990 x131 or email 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.
ROSH U with Rabbi Neal and Carol Rose: Under the incredible teachings of Rabbi Neal and Rabbanit Carol Rose, our back-to-back ROSH U classes will include interactive discussions and new perspectives. Click HERE to register.
A Moment of Intimacy with the Divine: Yom Kippur Ark Ceremony: Individuals not able to attend Neilah during Evening Services are welcome to register for private time with their family in front of our beautiful Ark on Yom Kippur. Click HERE to register.
Yom Kippur Food Drive: All are welcome to perform this High Holy Day Mitzvah and donate non-perishable food items. We have a cart ready for your "no contact" deliveries. Individuals needing help getting their donations out of their trunk can ring our the doorbell Monday-Friday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm for assistance.
Alternatively, you can make a donation to HaMakolet, B'nai Amoona's free food market, by contacting Gail Armstrong at 314-576-9990 x126 or gail@bnaiamoona.com.
Break the Fast Boxes: Chef Jon is preparing the perfect meal available for curbside pick up after Yom Kippur Break Fast ends.
Each box contain bagels, lox, sliced tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, capers and cream cheese apple cinnamon kugel, egg salad, fruit salad, cherry pie, bottled water and orange juice. For more information and to order your boxes, please click HERE.
Order your Lulav & Etrog and B'nai Amoona gets a "kick back:" Use THIS LINK to have your Lulav & Etrog delivered right to your door in time for Sukkot. B'nai Amoona gets 10% back by using our unique link.
Bookplates and High Holy Day Greetings: Families have an opportunity to have a bookplate placed in one of our Intergenerational Machzorim as a legacy contribution. The bookplates can be customized to honor or remember a loved one, represent families, or for whatever gift moves your heart.
Additionally, you can make the year a little sweeter with a High Holy Day Communal Greeting. Donors will be acknowledged once under “Congregational Greetings for a Sweet New Year.”
Click HERE for either of these options and contact Gail Armstrong at 314-576-9990 x126 or gail@bnaiamoona.comwith any questions.
Is there anything else I should know? This FAQ list includes our most asked questions, and you are always welcome to send any additional questions you have to us. As we continue to navigate through the Covid-19 pandemic B'yachad, together, we thank you for your undersanding and cooperation with our schedule as well as our health and safety protocols. We encourage you to continue to keep an eye on your inbox and our website for future updates or changes.
Please feel free to contact Anita Kraus with any questions at 314-576-3688 or anita@bnaiamoona.com.
