JDC Briefing - Today at 5:00 pm -
ALL are encouraged to join in this timely important conversation about the crisis in Ukraine.
This program is in lieu of Fresh Eyes on Ancient Teachings and therefore has a different Zoom link that our usual Monday evening class. Please use THIS Zoom link:
We welcome Dr. Eugene Logusch to our Bimah THIS SHABBAT to speak on Loving God Through Worship and Service to Your Neighbor. Dr. Logusch is a beloved teacher at Whitfield School and Administrator of St. Mary’s Assumption Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church in St. Louis, MO and St. Mary’s Protection Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church in Madison, IL. He offers a unique look into the lives of the Ukrainian people and what we can do to support them at this challenging time.
Sunflowers for Peace is our Mitzvah project in support of the people of Ukraine. Please help us by creating your own Sunflowers and bringing them to B'nai Amoona for us to display in our window.
We extend a special "thank you" to Suzie Hapner
who generously provided real sunflowers for our gallery.
"LAST DAY TO RSVP* Pre-Purim Dinner Wednesday, March 16
5:30 pm
On the menu we have:
Adults: Falafel wrap with chips, fruit, a beverage, and a Hamentaschen.
Child: Cheese quesadilla with chips, fruit, a beverage and a Hamentashen.
March Madness Fundraiser: Brackets Due By Thursday Morning
You are invited to participate in our second annual March Madness Fundraiser! Simply sign up online and pick your March Madness bracket for $18. The winner will receive half of the "pot" and choose which BA fund the other half is donated to. A fun and simple way to help BA and earn a little cash.
Small Hearts, Big Feelings:
Helping Children With Their Feelings From Grief & Loss
Tuesday, March 29
7:00 pm
Please join our special speakers, Cindy Izzo from
Annie's Hope - The Center for Grieving Kids and Kelly O'Neal from Cancer Support Community of Greater St. Louis as we learn and discuss the sensitive (but important) topic grief and children.
At this time, we are planning to host this program in person, but please keep an eye out in the event that we change to a virtual program. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Kid-Friendly
First Night Passover Seder Friday, April 15
6:00 pm at the JCC
This year, B'nai Amoona is teaming up with the St. Louis Jewish Community Center to host a Kid-Friendly Family Seder on the First Night. Rabbi Brad Horowitz and Rabbi Jeffrey Abraham will lead us in this interactive Seder - online registration is required.
This year's Purim Shpiel, Shrek in Shushan, will be performed by members of BAUSY and presented on the big screen at B'nai Amoona. We are offering two "in-person" showings of this delightful play.
EREV PURIM, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16:
5:30 PM: Pre-Purim Dinner - remember to register online!
Pre-register online for our Pre-Purim Dinner by clicking HERE.
Dinner Menu: Adults: Falafel Wrap with Chips, Fruit, a Beverage, and a Hamentaschen.
Child: Cheese Quesadilla with Chips, Fruit, a Beverage and a Hamentashen.
6:15 PM: Showing of Shrek in Shushan, Meet-n-Greet with the characters for autographs and photos, trivia game, costume parade/contest, and special Mitzvah project
6:15 PM: Evening Minyan with full Megillah reading in the Guller Chapel
Please join us for Shabbat!
This Shabbat, March 19, we will join Synagogues across North America to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the first Bat Mitzvah. When Judith Kaplan became the first American girl to have a Bat Mitzvah ceremony on March 18, 1922 at the Society for the Advancement of Judaism (SAJ), she had no idea that her actions would change Jewish communal life forever.
Dr. Eugene Logusch will also join us on the Bimah for an important discussion about Ukraine. To learn more about Dr. Logusch, please scroll to the top of this email.
Looking for a fun and rewarding opportunity? B'nai Amoona is hiring teachers, camp counselors, and Shabbat helpers!
Linda Rotskoff Early Childhood Center Teachers:
Our teachers make a difference in the lives of our preschoolers every day - we are looking for full-time, part-time, and substitutes to join our team. Summer Also!!! Please contact Anita Kraus for more information at 314-576-9990 x127 or email anita@bnaiamoona.com.
Camp Ramot Amoona Counselors:
Each year, campers come to Ramot Amoona to experience a summer like no other. Anyone looking for an exciting and meaningful summer making the magic happen for our campers is encouraged to apply! Please contact Kyla Gersten atkyla@bnaiamoona.comfor more information.
Shabbat Babysitters:
We are looking for individuals to take care of our youngest members on Shabbat mornings - it's a Mitzvah!
Junior Congregation Leaders:
Our Shul doors are open and Junior Congregation is returning! Junior Congregation is an opportunity for elementary and middle schoolers to celebrate Shabbat, study Torah, and explore Judaism. We are looking for leaders to lead this special Service each Shabbat. Please contact Liessa Alperin for more information at 314-576-9990 x116 or email liessa@bnaiamoona.com.
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 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.
B'nai Amoona is proud to join local Shuls and Jewish organizations in joining Clean Speech St. Louis and accepting the one-month challenge and lifetime responsibility of Mindful Speech for the Betterment of Humankind.
Click the image for more information.
Join Us For Minyan
Morning Minyanim Sun: 9:00 am and Mon - Fri: 7:00 am In-Person, Zoom, Livestream, FB Live
Please click HERE for more details about Services this week.
Community Events
You're Invited to the 41st Annual Women's Interfaith Conference!
This annual gathering brings together hundreds of St. Louis women each spring to learn about the beliefs, values, customs, and practices of diverse religious traditions.
Join us virtually on Thursday, March 31, 2022, from 1pm-3pm to hear women representing the Baha'i Faith, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, and Sikhism speak on this year's theme: "Women of Faith: Living Our Faith in a Secular World."
All are welcome. This event is free but registration is required. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
