We'd like to take a moment to thank you all for being part of our Kehillah (Community). This Thanksgiving, we are grateful for the warmth and kindness that each of you bring to our Shul!
Minyan times on Thanksgiving Day (Thursday, November 25) are 9:00 am and 4:00 pm.
Additionally, our B'nai Amoona offices will be closed on Thursday, November 25 and Friday, November 26 in observance of Thanksgiving.
Monday, November 22
Advanced Modern Hebrew: 2:00 - 3:00 pm Facilitated by Ophira Melnick Zoom (Zoom link provided upon registration) ClickHEREto register!
Beginning Modern Hebrew, Level Two: 5:00 - 6:00 pm Facilitated by Ophira Melnick Zoom (Zoom link provided upon registration) ClickHERE to register!
*SPECIAL EDITION OF FRESH EYES WITH RABBI NEAL ROSE* Fresh Eyes on Ancient Teachings: Jewish Spiritual Insights for Contemporary Seekers: 5:00 - 6:00 pm
Are Turkeys Kosher: American Thanksgiving in the Contemporary Jewish World Facilitated by Rabbi Neal 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 by Ophira Melnick Zoom (Zoom link provided upon registration) ClickHEREto register!
Introduction to Biblical Hebrew: Close Study of the Biblical Book of Jonah: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Book of Jonah, Chapter One
Facilitated by Rabbi Neal Rose
Zoom (Zoom link provided upon registration) Click HERE to register!
Intermediate Modern Hebrew: 7:50 - 8:50 pm Facilitated by Ophira Melnick Zoom (Zoom link provided upon registration) Click HERE to register!
Wednesday, November 24
*Special Edition of Inyana DeYoma with Rabbi Neal Rose* 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.
Friday, November 26
For more information regarding Friday Evening, Shabbat Morning Services and Saturday Evening Services, please keep an eye out for Friday's "Shabbat Shalom email."
Saturday, November 27 - Shabbat
Torah for Today: 10:00 - 11:30 am
Jacob’s Over Indulgence of Joseph Facilitated by Rabbi Neal Rose
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, November 28
Friendly reminder that there are no MKLC classes on Sunday, we look forward to seeing our families at our upcoming Chanukah events!
Thinking Person's Judaism: Makers of Modern Judaism 10:15 - 11:30 am Buber as Critic of the Jewish State Facilitated by Rabbi Neal Rose Zoom Link:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81289051611 Meeting ID: 81289051611 ClickHEREto register!
By Appointment
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.
Join us for Minyan
Special note about Minyan this week: Morning and Evening Minyan will take place in person in the Main Sanctuary. Additionally, we will continue to offer virtual options on Zoom, Facebook Live and our BA Livestream Page.
Minyan times on Thanksgiving Day will be 9:00 am and 4:00 pm.
Please click HERE for more details about Services this week.
Join Us For Chanukah!
Here's Whats In Store At B'nai Amoona This Chanukah!
Spend Chanukah with your BA Family! Be Sure To Register!
Below is our Chanukah schedule - we are excited to offer a variety of deLIGHTful events for all ages. It will be a "latke" of fun and you "donut" want to miss any of it - be sure to save your spot by registering TODAY!
Night Three: Light Up the Night Tuesday, November 30 at 4:45 pm (5:15 pm Chanukah Candle Lighting) Co-sponsored by Saul Mirowitz Jewish Community School Join us for a Home Run Chanukah with our special guest, Fredbird! Activities include art and craft tables and music provided by students and families of the Saul Mirowitz Jewish Community School. We'll light the Chanukiah together at 5:15 pm. This event will take place outdoors on the Mirowitz side of our parking lot.
Night Four: Sisterhood Menorahs & Mahjongg Wednesday, December 1 from 6:45 pm - 8:30 pm BA Sisterhood welcomes you to bring your Chanukah Menorah and 2021-2022 Mahj card (and set if you have one) and celebrate the fourth night of Chanukah at B'nai Amoona. It will be an evening of laughter and light! This program will take place at B'nai Amoona, please clickHEREto register.
Night Four: BAUSY Chanukah Celebration Wednesday, December 1 from 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm A Chanukah party - BAUSY style! All teenagers in 9th-12th grade are invited to join in the festivities! Contact Liessa Alperin at liessa@bnaiamoona.com or call 314-576-9990 x116 for more information.
Night Five: Chanukah Happy Hour for Adults 30ish-50ish Thursday, December 2 Beginning at 7:30 pm A grown-up wine and cheese Chanukah celebration full of good eats, good conversation and a white elephant gift exchange. Todah Rabbah to Rachel Armoza who will be preparing our delicious appetizers and desserts and to an anonymous donor who is generously sponsoring this event. Online registration is required, please clickHERE to register.
Night Six: EKS Dreidel Spinoff! Friday, December 3 from 5:15 pm - 5:45 pm All the fun usually packed into our EKS Services with a Chanukah spin! A Dreidel spin that is! We will join together in the Main Sanctuary on the upper and lower Bimah for this festive Service full of Chanukah fun! Online registration is required, please clickHERE to register.
Night Seven: Tribe MeCA Chanukah & Havdallah for Adults 50-65ish Saturday Night, December 4 from 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm Gather 'round the fire pit for a meaningful Chanukah and Havdallah! We will enjoy welcoming the new week together and lighting the Seventh Night candles. Chef Jon is preparing an incredible lineup of heavy hor d'oeuvres and drinks. This event will take place indoors and outside - it is NOT to be missed! Online registration is required, please clickHERE to register.
Night Eight: Cones, Cocoa & Candles Sunday, December 5 with time slots from 3:00 - 5:15 pm A Sweet Chanukah treat is in store for the eighth night! We'll enjoy Chanukah inspired ice cream from Clementine's Naughty & Nice Creamery and hot cocoa at the Town Square Pavilion in Town and Country, Missouri and light the final candle with our special guest, Louie, the mascot for the St. Louis Blues. Chanukah activities are provided by PJ Libray. Forty-Five minute time slots begin at 3:00 pm and online registration is required. Please clickHERE to register.
Two easy ways to support Congregation B'nai Amoona this Chanukah season and all year around.
1. Shop AmazonSmile and select B'nai Amoona as your charity
2. Shop with Scrip by click HERE and ordering gift cards to one of the numerous retailers.
Gallant Family Judaica Shop at Congregation B'nai Amoona The Gallant Family Judaica Shop carries a beautiful selection of both traditional and contemporary candelsticks, Havdallah sets, Kiddush cups, Challah plates, Seder plates, Menorahs, Mezuzot, Tallit, jewelry and more! Shop for Chanukah!, housewarming gifts, baby gifts, wedding gifts and ritual gifts. NEW! We are featuring the ceramics of St. Louis artist, Ilanit Michelson, with more artists to follow!
Currently open on Wednesdays from 9am-3pm beginning December 1 and any business day by appointment 10am-5pm,
contact Gail Armstrong at 314-576-9990 x126 or gail@bnaiamoona.com.
Our grand reopening and ribbon-cutting with Mayor Bob Hoffman is scheduled for January 30, 2022 with the Levin Weekend Homecoming & Fundraiser - save the date and plan to attend!
It's Time To Order Your Mahj Cards! Simply fill out the 2022 order form foundHEREand send your form with your cash or check payment to:
Congregation B'nai Amoona attn: Mahj Cards 324 South Mason Road, Creve Coeur, MO 63141 Please make checks payable to B'nai Amoona
Order deadline is January 10, 2022. Please Contact Robin Shulman at robnshul@gmail.com or
314-369-8599 with any questions.
AM YISRAEL CHAI Plan to join us for B’nai Amoona’s upcoming Fundraiser – as we welcome Max Levin & his mother, Judy Levin, to St. Louis for a special homecoming weekend January 29 & 30, 2022!
JOIN US AS A SPONSOR! Sponsors are invited for Havdalah on Saturday, January 29, at Congregation B’nai Amoona, followed by a safely Covid-distanced Sponsor’s Dinner where Max will entertain your questions about his experiences. Sponsors will also receive a signed book and complimentary ticket(s) to Max’s community-wide talk on Sunday, January 30, at 1:00 pm in the B'nai Amoona Sanctuary.
