Rabbi Carnie Shalom Rose to be on Sabbatical, October 2022 - June 2023
There I was, anxiously sitting in my seat as our plane remained parked at the departure gate. After what seemed like an eternity, our flight attendant finally announced our pending departure and then segued into her rendition of the safety features of our aircraft and the security protocols to be followed in the unlikely event of an emergency.
As a relatively frequent flyer, her words of explanation were quite familiar. And yet, as she began to describe what would happen if cabin pressure was lost, my mind began to wander. “An oxygen mask will descend from the compartment above your seat. Place the mask over your nose and mouth and breathe normally. If you are traveling with young children, please secure your mask first and only then assist your child with his/her mask.”
Secure my mask first and then help my child? Really? How utterly counter-intuitive! Wouldn’t any loving parent want to first secure his/her child’s safety and only then turn to her/his own needs? Why would the attendant instruct otherwise?
Of course, when we set aside the emotionality and anxiety associated with such an unhappy scenario, we realize how securing our own air mask first makes perfect sense. For, if we did not care for ourselves first, we might faint from lack of oxygen and thus, be unable to provide for the needs of our children.
Self-care. It is a challenging and much overlooked notion – especially for those of us who work in the “helping professions”. After all, our work is much more than a job – it is “sacred service” and “a holy calling”. Is there really any room for self-care in our line of work?
Candidly, it never really crossed my mind, as a concept that might apply to me, until I was sitting on that airplane hearing the flight attendant remind adults of the need to care for themselves. For if we do not, will we be able to muster the energy necessary to provide for those who count on us? I think not!
As such, I would like to share that I will be on Sabbatical leave from October 2022-June 2023. This will serve as an opportunity for some much-needed study and self-care. A time to reflect, refresh, reinvigorate and deepen so I can return to B’nai Amoona with renewed energy, vitality, and enthusiasm. In particular, I hope to use this time to complete a manuscript on the life and writings of Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel, which I began to write during my previous Sabbatical.
Rest assured that during my absence, our Shul will be in excellent hands. Cantor Nathanson, Rabbi Abraham and Rabbi Neal Rose will ensure that our Shul’s religious, spiritual, educational, and pastoral needs will be fully met during my leave. I want, in advance, to extend special thanks to my Klei Kodesh colleagues who will undoubtedly bear additional responsibilities during the Sabbatical.
I would also like to express how deeply indebted I am to the entire B’nai Amoona family for this unique opportunity; it is both a gift and a blessing.
As always, if you have any questions or concerns about this (or any matter), please feel free to call or email me.
With heartfelt thanks and appreciation,
Rabbi Carnie Shalom Rose The Bernard Lipnick Senior Rabbinic Chair ravroseba@bnaiamoona.com 314-576-9990 x105
Monday, January 3
Fresh Eyes on Ancient Teachings facilitated by Rabbi Carnie Shalom Rose are on break this week.
Introduction to Biblical Hebrew: Close Study of the Biblical Book of Jonah: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Facilitated by Rabbi Neal Rose Zoom (Zoom link provided upon registration) ClickHERE to register!
Tuesday, January 4
Israel and the Jewish People: Schmooze in the News about Current Events in Israel: 12:00 - 1:00 pm Facilitated by Rabbi Jeffrey Abraham Zoom Link:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87514230047 Meeting ID: 87514230047 ClickHEREto register.
Wednesday, January 5
Inyana DeYoma - Issues of the Day, Rappin' with Rabbi Rose is on break until January 19, 2022. There is also no Sex, War & Betrayal, Aleph Bet Hebrew or Intro to Judaism this week - but we invite students to join us on Zoom for our Kolot Rosh Chodesh program (this month it is open to men and women).
*SPECIAL PROGRAM* Kolot: Rosh Chodesh Shevat - For Women & Men This Month!
Would You Like Wine With That? Wine & Other Important Tales of Israel: 7:00 pm Facilitated by special guest, Steve Kerbel Steve Kerbel is an independent education consultant in the Greater Washington DC area, and has been involved in Jewish education, formal and informal for the last 30 years. As your host, Steve will share the history of winemaking in Israel, wines, wineries and winemakers, and the geography of winemaking in Israel. An Israeli wine enthusiast for 35 years, Steve has visited over 130 of Israel’s more than 320 wineries, from wineries in the basements of apartment buildings (the Katamon Winery in the San Simon neighborhood of Jerusalem) to the Golan Heights. Women and men are welcome to attend this session on Zoom Zoom (Zoom link provided upon registration) ClickHEREto register.
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, January 8
Torah for Today in the Community Room: 10:00 - 11:30 am Facilitated by Rabbi Neal Rose
Shabbat Song Circle with Eitan Kantor in the Mendelson Library The Shabbat Song Circle will begin thirty minutes after the conclusion of Shabbat Morning Services, approximately 11:30 am In-Person, Kosher Zoom (Password: Shabbat)
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.
Join us for Minyan
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.
Please click HERE for more details about Services this week.
Board of Trustees Nominations For 2022
Requesting nomintations for 2022 Board of Trustees
Please submit your nominations according to the guidelines on the form. Please feel free to self nominate! Deadline for submission is January 10, 2022 to Cindy Schuval cschuval@gmail.com or 314-922-3318.
Kolot: Rosh Chodesh Shevat: THIS WEDNESDAY, January 5 at 7:00 pm on Zoom
Would You Like Wine With That? Wine & Other Important Tales of Israel Facilitated by special guest, Steve Kerbel Steve will share the history of winemaking in Israel, wines, wineries and winemakers, and the geography of winemaking in Israel. An Israeli wine enthusiast for 35 years, Steve has visited over 130 of Israel’s more than 320 wineries, from wineries in the basements of apartment buildings (the Katamon Winery in the San Simon neighborhood of Jerusalem) to the Golan Heights. Men and women are welcome to attend this session on Zoom Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86588150992 Meeting ID: 86588150992 ClickHEREto register.
Our BA Artist in Residence, Eitan Kantor, continues to host inspirational music-infused events. For a list of Eitan's musical offerings, please click HERE.
We also ask that you Save The Date for
Shabbat Shirah taking place on Shabbat Morning, January 15 at 9:00 am
Our BA Artist in Residence will join us once again for a wonderful Shabbat. This Friday at 6:00 pm, Eitan will join other BA members for an incredible Friday Night Musical Service.
Then, following Shabbat morning Services, Eitan will lead an inspiring Shabbat Song Circle that will begin at approximately 11:30 am (thirty minutes after the conclusion of Services) in the Mendelson Library.
All are welcome to join!
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.
Community Events
Drive-Thru MLK Day (Monday, Jan. 17): Mirowitz and PJ Library are offering our community’s youngest social activists the opportunity to answer Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s challenge that we “do something for others.” During the 30-minute drive-thru, you and your child will remain in your car and participate in activities that feed the hungry, care for the earth and pursue justice. Masks are required.
