In honor of Presidents Day, we will not have any Adult Education classes tonight.
Evening Minyan will meet at its usual time of 6:15 pm in-person and virtually.
February is designated as both Black History Month and Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance, and Inclusion Month. This month and always, B'nai Amoona is proud to be a diverse congregation that believes we are all created B'Tzelem Elohim, in the image of God.
Join Us This Shabbat, February 26
Dr. Shenita Mayes joins us for ABAR Shabbat
Shabbat Morning, February 26 Dr. Shenita Mayes, an educator who is passionate about ABAR (Anti-Bias, Anti-Racism), joins us on the Bimah for an important discussion. Many will know Dr. Mayes from her time as our ABAR class facilitator.
MKLC & Day School Shabbat Please arrive at 10:00 am. Students will be with MKLC programming from 10:00 am till Services end. Everyone is welcome to join for Kiddush luncheon.
Consecration Consecration is a ceremony celebrating the beginning of a student’s Formal Jewish Education. Our students will be blessed as we wish them a big "Mazel Tov!"
Traditionally this is for Kindergarten students, however, due to the Pandemic, we did not hold a Consecration ceremony last year. Therefore, any students in Kindergarten, First Grade, and Beyond are welcome to join us for the ceremony.
Kabbalat HaSiddur Kabbalat HaSiddur is a celebration when a student receives their very own Siddur. It often is given when they have completed their Aleph Bet learning. We invite all students in third, fourth grade or older who have not yet received their own Siddur to join us!
Mini Minyan Beginning at 10:15 am Families with young children are invited to join Rabbi Jeffrey Abraham, his puppets, and other children for a morning of Shabbat fun! We will enjoy activities, games and music. No registration necessary - come as you are!
Shabbat Song Circle Beginning thirty minutes following morning Services
(approximately 11:30 am) BA Artist in Residence, Eitan Kantor, leads another meaningful and musical song circle!
Upcoming Highlights
The Wanderers Presented By Theatre Ariel Saturday, February 26 at 7:00 pm on Zoom Esther and Schmuli, Satmar Hasidic Jews, embark on an arranged marriage, despite barely knowing each other. Secular Jewish Abe & Sophie’s marriage grew from a childhood friendship. Two seemingly disparate marriages. Yet, there is much that binds these two couples... Click HERETo Register. This program is generously sponsored by Betsy Enger and
Barbara & Harry Shechter.
Men's Club Boys Night Out
at Terror Taco:
Thursday, February 24 at 7:30 pm, Join Men's Club for another exciting night of schmoozing and socializing at Terror Tacos. BA members and brothers Bradley Roach and Brian Roash operate this punk rock infused restaurant perfect for our next Boy's Night Out! Terror Tacos is located at 3191 South Grand Blvd in St. Louis. Online registration is required and capacity is limited to the first thirty registrants.
KOLOT ROSH CHODESH ADAR II PROGRAM Why Moms Make Great Advocates Thursday, March 3 at 7:00 pm Cynthia Changyit Levin is the author of From Changing Diapers to Changing the World: Why Moms Make Great Advocates and How to Get Started. A rare breed of non-partisan activist who works across a variety of issues, Levin coaches volunteers of all ages to build productive relationships with members of Congress. She advocated side-by-side with her two children from their toddler to teen years and crafted a new approach to advocacy based upon her strengths as a mother. Click HERE to register. This program is being offered both in person (masked) and via zoom.
Immerse Yourself in the Mitzvah of Mikvah Sunday, March 6 at 10:00 - 11:30 am
Registration for Immerse Yourself in the Mitzvah of Mikvah hosted by Sisterhood is now open
Rebbetzin Paulie Rose guides and informs us about the Mitzvah of Mikvah with special guest speakers sharing their personal experiences.
Tour will be determined to be virtual or in person at a later date.
Active Attacker and Situational Awareness Training at B'nai Amoona Sunday, February 27 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm All are invited for an interactive security training session at B'nai Amoona with St. Louis Jewish Community Security Director, Scott Biondo. Scott will walk us through the steps we can take before, during, and after an emergency situation.
This training is highly recommended for everyone who volunteers in our building, our Board of Trustees, and all who want to build their awareness.
While we certainly hope to never need these skills, we are thankful to Scott for all he does to empower and protect our community.
Interested in joining? Please let Anita Kraus know by calling 314-576-9990 x127 or emailing anita@bnaiamoona.com.
Celebrate Purim at B'nai Amoona!
Celebrate Purim with your B'nai Amoona Kehillah (community)! When Adar enters, our joy increases - click the image below to watch our joyful "kick-off" video in anticipation of our Purim Shpiel, Shrek in Shushan!
for generously sponsoring Purim at B'nai Amoona this year!
The Gallant Family Judaica Shop carries a beautiful new selection of both traditional and contemporary items: Candlesticks, Havdallah sets, Kiddush cups, challah boards & covers, Seder plates, Menorahs, Mezuzot, Tallit, jewelry and much more! Shop for Purim & Pesach, housewarming gifts, baby gifts, wedding gifts, and ritual gifts. NEW – our St. Louis Artists! We are featuring the ceramics of Ilanit Michelson and reverse paintings on lucite by Cindy Larimore. Currently open Mondays from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm, Wednesdays from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm, Thursdays from 12:00 – 3:00 pm or any business day by appointment between 10:00 am – 5:00 pm by contacting Gail Armstrong at 314-576-9990 x126 or gail@bnaiamoona.com.
Adult Education
Please note that not all of our classes are listed below.
For a full class schedule including Zoom and registration links, please click the blue button below.
Mazel Tov to our Linda Rotskoff Early Childhood Center Administrative Assistant, PAM APPELMAN, for being recognized as this year's recipient of the Kindness/Chesed Award!
Fabulous Feud Live March 12, 2022 Proceeds from Fabulous Feud Live are allocated to various departments of the J. The J Associates support many of the 250+ J programs and services. Click here to read the Fabulous Feud Press Release.
