Due to the level of congregants and community members testing positive for Covid-19, we have decided to limit our in-person Services and activities.
The following Services and programs will be available on Facebook Live, Kosher Zoom and our BA Livestream page only:
Friday Evening Services
Shabbat Shirah
Torah for Today
Saturday Afternoon/Evening Services
Our Tu B'Shevat Nature & Niggun event will take place in person outside with masks required.
Morning Minyan and Evening Minyan will continue to be offered in person and virtually, but no food will be served.
We will continue to work closely with our DOBA committee and evaluate future events. Keep an eye on your emails and we will keep you updated.
Thank you for your cooperation and understanding. Please feel free to contact me with any questions.
Anita Kraus
Interim Director of Operations and Director of Early Childhood Education anita@bnaiamoona.com 314-576-9990 x127
Monday, January 10
Fresh Eyes on Ancient Teachings facilitated by Rabbi Carnie Shalom Rose is on break this week and will resume January 24.
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 11
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.
Jewish Senior Connection (JSC) Media Maven: 1:15 pm
Becoming A "Media Maven"--- Helping Older Adults Slow the Spread of Online Misinformation Thank you to all who have registered, registration is now closed. Questions? Please contact Marcia Mermelstein at marcia@bnaiamoona.com.
Wednesday, January 12
Inyana DeYoma - Issues of the Day, Rappin' with Rabbi Rose is on break until January 26, 2022.
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 ClickHERE to register.
Aleph Bet Hebrew: 7:00 - 8:00 pm Facilitated by Cantor Sharon Nathanson Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84733373216 Meeting ID: 84733373216 ClickHERE to register.
Introduction to Judaism: 8:00 - 9:00 pm Facilitated by Rabbi Jeffrey Abraham Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84891220218 Meeting ID: 84891220218 ClickHERE to 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 15 - Shabbat Shirah
Join us virtually for the Shabbat of Song. Cantor Sharon Nathanson, BA Artist in Residence Eitan Kantor, and members of our congregation will lead us in this musical and meaningful morning!
For more information regarding Friday Evening, Shabbat Morning Services and Saturday Evening Services, please keep an eye out for Friday's "Shabbat Shalom email."
Tu B'Shevat Nature & Niggun with Eitan Kantor: 2:00 pm All are invited to join our Artist in Residence, Eitan Kantor, for a Tu B'Shevat Nature & Niggun taking place at B'nai Amoona. Together, we will celebrate the Earth in song as we stroll along the tree-lined pathways of our Shul! MASKS REQUIRED
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
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.
Due to the rising cases of Covid-19, no breakfast will be served this week.
Please click HERE for more details about Services this week.
Tu B'Shevat at B'nai Amoona
LRECC Tu B'Shevat Canned Fruit Collection Monday, January 10 - Friday, January 14 Help us perform a Tu B'Shevat Mitzvah by dropping off your canned fruit donations to the basket near the LRECC entrance. Donations will be given to the Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry.
Tu B'Shevat Nature & Niggun with Eitan Kantor Sunday, January 16 at 2:00 pm At B'nai Amoona Join our BA Artist in Residence, Eitan Kantor, for a Tu B'Shevat inspired Nature and Niggun event. Together, we will experience the world and celebrate the world around us with our voices. Don't forget your mask!
Celebrate Tu B'Shevat by participating in B'nai Amoona's Plant a Tree of Life Program...
Years ago Gerry and Ron Heller were planting trees in the JNF forest in Israel. They knew that God would nourish the trees for generations. Upon returning home, they discussed establishing a new program for Congregation B'nai Amoona. That program is known as the Plant a Tree of Life - a loving and meaningful program that supports both Israel and B'nai Amoona.
Trees may also be "given" honoring births, anniversaries, B'nai Mitzvot, Simchas, weddings, etc., at a cost of $18.00, in order to perpetuate this program inspired by Gerry and Ron Heller. They can be ordered online by clicking HEREor by contacting Gail Armstrong atgail@bnaiamoona.comor 314-576-9990 x126.
Ron and Gerry's message to those who have lost a loved one due to the coronavirus - May your sorrow be short and your fond memories last a lifetime.
MERCAZ USA, MERCAZ-Masorti Canada, and The Cantors Assembly present … Tu B’Shevat 5782: A Celebration will be presented live on Sunday, January 16, 2022 | 6:30 pm CST In collaboration with the Cantors Assembly, MERCAZ USA and MERCAZ-Masorti Canada are delighted to celebrate this Zionist chag (holiday) – which draws our attention to the land of Israel and our connections to it, with all of you!
Our Tu B’Shevat Seder packet and other resources will be available to download from this page on the website the week prior to our celebration.
What's Happening at BA
The book of Esther teaches us that during Purim we are commanded to feast, to send food to each other, and to give gifts of food or money to the poor.
How Do I Participate? 1. Every Sisterhood member will receive a Mishloach Manot gift. 2. Be a sponsor and your name will be included on the card for all Sisterhood members and the Klei Kodesh. 3. Purchase extra Mishloach Manot gifts for friends and family.
This Purim Fundraiser is also our 2021-22 Mitzvah project. Your generous donation enables Sisterhood to provide funding to many of B'nai Amoona's programs.
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.
