We are looking forward to seeing everyone at High Holy Day Services!
In-Person High Holy Day Services
Registration for our in-person High Holy Day Services is now open. We are taking every step to ensure they are both meaningful and safe. Our indoor and outdoor High Holy Day Services will be: Socially Distanced, Limited Capacity, Face Masks Required, Proof of Vaccination Required
For safety and security reasons, we are also requiringonline registration. To register for our in-person Services, please clickHERE.
Virtual High Holy Day Services
All are invited to join us for our virtual High Holy Day Services on our BA Livestream Page, Facebook Live and Zoom (Zoom will be available for Services and programs in the Guller Chapel).
We welcome you to: *Borrow a Machzor or Download our Online Machzor, Click HERE for Tips on Creating Sacred Spaces at Home, Reach out to us for tech help and securing a reliable viewing device (limited quantity available).
*Machzorim are available to borrow between 9:00 - 5:30 pm this week in the BA Gallery. No need to reserve - simply come and pick one up!
Machzorim for the High Holy Days are available to borrow Monday, August 30 - Friday, September 3 from 9:00 am through 5:30 pm in the Gallery. No need to reserve, just come by BA to borrow!
Don't forget to submit your Greetings for the HHD and Intergenerational Bookplate Orders for the Youth MachzorimONLINE!
Advanced Modern Hebrew: 2:00 - 3:00 pm Facilitated Ophira Melnick Zoom (Zoom link provided upon registration) Click HERE to register!
Beginning Modern Hebrew, Level Two: 5:00 - 6:00 pm Facilitated Ophira Melnick Zoom (Zoom link provided upon registration) Click HERE to register!
*Special Pre-High Holy Day Discussion* 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! Beginning Modern Hebrew, Level One: 6:45 - 7:45 pm Facilitated Ophira Melnick Zoom (Zoom link provided upon registration) Click HERE to register! Intermediate Modern Hebrew: 7:50 - 8:50 pm Facilitated Ophira Melnick Zoom (Zoom link provided upon registration) Click HERE to register!
TUESDAY
August 31
Israel and the Jewish People: Schmooze in the News about Current Events in Israel: 12:00 - 1:00 pm Facilitated Rabbi Jeffrey Abraham
Hebrew Reading & Comprehension of Prayers: 6:45 - 7:45 pm Facilitated Chani Pinsberg Zoom (Zoom link provided upon registration) Click HERE to register!
WEDNESDAY
September 1
*Special Pre-High Holy Day Discussion*
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 What the High Holidays can Mean to Us Modern Folks 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 Sixth Day of Creation Facilitated by Rabbi Neal Rose Zoom Zoom (Zoom link provided upon registration) Click HERE to register!
FRIDAY
September 3
Shomer Shabbat Zoom returns this Friday. Please keep an eye out for an email on Thursday with more information.
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
September 4
Torah for Today: 10:00 - 11:30 am
Moses‘s Leadership Fades 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 on the BA Playground, basketball court and fields for an afternoon of fun in the sun. 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."
SUNDAY
September 5
Thinking Person's Judaism: 10:15 - 11:30 am The Parables of Baal'Shem and Kafka Facilitated by Rabbi Neal Rose Zoom Meeting Link:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81289051611 Meeting ID: 81289051611 ClickHEREto register!
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.
Special Note Regarding Morning Minyan next Monday, September 6: In oberservance of Labor Day, Morning Minyan will meet virtually and in-person at 9:00 am on September 6. Erev Rosh Hashanah Services will take place at 6:15 pm.
Please click HERE for more details about Services this week.
MITZVAH OPPORTUNITIES
Operation Isaiah Food Drive for Yom Kippur
The cart is ready for you to drop off your "no contact" donations! If you need help bringing food from your car, between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm, please ring the doorbell and someone will come out to help you. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Liessa Alperin at 314-576-9990 ext 116 orliessa@bnaiamoona.com.
If you would like to contribute to Congregation B’nai Amoona’s HaMakolet - B’nai Amoona’s Free Food Pantry, please contact Gail Armstrong at 314-576-9990 X126 orgail@bnaiamoona.com.
Donations for Immigrants from Afghanistan
“When a stranger resides with you in your land, you shall not do them wrong. The stranger who resides with you shall be to you as one of your citizens; you shall love them as yourself, for you were strangers in the land of Egypt.” Leviticus 19:33-34
Please participate in the Mitzvah of helping those in need who are new to our community!
Congregation B’nai Amoona is partnering with The International Institute of St. Louis to help with settling immigrants who are arriving quickly in our area from Afghanistan. Please help by dropping off donations at B’nai Amoona! Click HERE for their list of needs.
GET INVOLVED
BAUSY
All teenagers in 9th - 12 grade are invited to join BAUSY! This year, the teens of B’nai Amoona have many opportunities to engage! One of the best ways is through BAUSY, or, B’nai Amoona United Synagogue Youth. This is the High School Youth Group of B’nai Amoona.
Please input your teenagers information at THIS LINK and contact Liessa Alperin at liessa@bnaiamoona.comor 314-576-9990 x116 with any questions.
First BAUSY Program: BAUSY Pool Party Wednesday, Sept 1 7:00 - 8:30 pm Check you inbox for more details.
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!
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.
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!
Todah Rabbah to our BA Selichot Choir Members:
Judy Abrams Fred Blumenthal Betti Blumoff Andy Curry BelleAnne Curry Alison Goldstein Fox Nikki Goldfeder Lynnsie Balk Kantor Michael Rubin David Schenberg Jeff Schmitz Sarah Shulman Eric Wallerstein
Harp: Karen Noss
Selichot Night Live Recording
Missed Selichot Night Live 2021 or want to rewatch? ClickHEREto view the Rabbinical Assembly's recording!
IN OUR JEWISH COMMUNITY
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.
