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.
We hope to see your family here!
Shabbat Afternoon/Evening Services with Rabbi Neal Rose and David Kantorin the Guller Chapel: 6:00 pm
D'var Torah From Rabbi Jeffrey Abraham
- Nitzavim-
As Moses nears the end of his long address in Deuteronomy, he gathers the entire nation together in this week's Parshah, Nitzavim. Moses proclaims in 29:9-11, “You are standing here this day all of you...to enter into the covenant of the Lord...” When examining the Hebrew text, it is immediately noticeable that Moses does not use the “standard” Hebrew word for “standing.” In Hebrew, when we want to instruct someone to stand up, we say Amod, derived from the verb La'Amod—“to stand.” Moses does not say Atem Omdim. Rather, he tells them Atem Nitzavim.
What is the difference between the two?
Omdim describes a physical posture. Nitzavim describes not only a posture but an attitude. In his first comment on the Parashah the Ramban writes, “That you stand ready before God to uphold the covenant…” Nitzav means not only to stand but “to position oneself.” Nitzavim connotes not only standing but readiness to fulfill the mission and take the action necessary to uphold one's commitments.
What about us? This coming week we will gather and stand together on Rosh Hashanah in unity and prayer, fulfilling our commitment not only to each other but to the Jewish community. Will we be Omdim—simply standing? Or will we be Nitzavim—“standing ready,” prepared to do the essential undertakings to ensure the safety, security and well-being of all Jews, Klal Yisrael?
I looking forward to “standing ready” with each of you.
Shabbat Shalom and an early Shanah Tovah U'Mitukah—To a Healthy, Happy, and Sweet New Year!
Prisella Grodsky on the birth of her grandson, Porter Leo McGregor.
WE MOURN THE PASSING OF...
Gloria Waxman; beloved wife and best friend of Charles Waxman (Z"L); loving mother and mother-in-law of Scott (Susan Z"L), Bruce (Faith) and Brent (Ann Kantor) Waxman; dear grandmother of Nikki Gilsinn (Dan), Doug Waxman (Felise), Rebecca Waxman (Noah Cohen), Sarah Beth Matt (Gavriel), Lindsay Brandvein (Adam), and Leah Marin (Brayan); dear great-grandmother of Ava and Emma Gilsinn, Caleb Waxman, Asher and Rafi Matt, Eviana and Howie Waxman, and Austin Brandvein; dear sister-in-law of Ilien Cohen Towbin (Z"L).
Dear wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister-in-law and friend to many.
Carolyn Jean (Glass) Korein; beloved wife of Sandor Korein (Z"L); dear mother and mother-in-law of Susan Pritchet (Stanley), Andrea Keller (Bennett) and Michael Korein (Andrea); dear grandmother of Valerie Pritchet (Eric Miller), Laura Irizarry (Damian), Samantha Katzman (Daniel), Danielle, Katherine and Gabrielle Korein; dear great-grandmother of Rebecca, Emily, Owen, Adelina, Avery and Peyton; dear sister of Stanford Glass (Z"L) and Mark Glass. Dear wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend.
Weekday Minyan Information Join us In-Person or on Zoom, BA Livestream or Facebook Live
Friendly reminder about Minyan this Monday, September 6:
In oberservance of Labor Day, Morning Minyan will meet virtually and in-person at 9:00 am today. Minchah and Erev Rosh Hashanah Services will take place at 6:15 pm.
Regular Morning Minyanim
Sunday Morning Minyan: 9:00 am
Monday - Friday Morning Minyan: 7:00 am
In-Person, Zoom, Livestream, and FB Live
Regular Evening Minyanim
Sunday - Thursday Evening Minyan: 6:15 pm
via Zoom, Livestream, and FB Live
High Holy Days at B'nai Amoona
Coming to In-Person Rosh Hashanah Services? Things to "Know Before You Go:"
Health and Safety Protocols for In-Person High Holy Day Services:
Online registration is REQUIRED.
Registration is currently closed, please contact Anita Kraus at 314-576-3688 or email anita@bnaiamoona.com with any questions.
Technical help IS available! If, at any time, you are having trouble streaming our Services, please contact Liessa Alperin at 314-324-0936 or email liessa@bnaiamoona.com.
Operation Isaiah &
Support for Recent Refugees from Afghanistan
Operation Isaiah Food Drive for Yom Kippur "This is my chosen fast...To share your bread with the hungry, To take the homeless into your home, To clothe the naked when you see them."
Isaiah 58:6-7
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 or liessa@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 or gail@bnaiamoona.com.
Donations for Recent 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!
B’nai Amoona is partnering with The International Institute of St. Louisto help with settling immigrants who are arriving quickly in our area from Afghanistan. Please help by dropping off donations at B’nai Amoona! ClickHERE for their list of needs.
Todah Rabbah To The Jewish Federation of St. Louis
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!
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.
