B'nai Amoona is proud to partner with ORT America for "ORT in Conversation," as we explore how education impacts the fight against antisemitism, both globally and locally. Rabbi Carnie Shalom Rose and Liessa Alperin will be guest speakers at this event.
Jewish National Fund (JNF) Breakfast for Israel following Morning Minyan Wednesday, April 6 Morning Minyan: 7:00 am
JNF Breakfast: 8:00 am
Join Jewish National Fund-USA and fellow supporters from across the Midwest virtually for our Breakfast for Israel. Learn about our critical work supporting the land and people of Israel and hear from Gil Hoffman, Chief Political Correspondent and Analyst for The Jerusalem Post. Gil provides a behind the scenes look at the intrigue in the Israeli political arena.
All are invited to join us for Morning Minyan followed by bagels and watching the virtual JNF presentation in our Community Room. You may also participate in Minyan and the JNF breakfast from your home. JNF has kindly requested that all participants register using the link below.
Men's Club: Hearing Men's Voices Wednesday, April 6 at 7:30 pm
David Schenberg is back to lead us in our next Hearing Men's Voices. The topic will be "For better or worse, do we become our parents?" We will be meeting at B'nai Amoona. Please let us know that you are coming by signing up using the link below.
Join us for a congregational update that will include presentations from our Klei Kodesh, staff, lay leaders, and others. More information coming soon!
Please contact Anita Kraus at 314-576-9990 x127 or email anita@bnaiamoona.com with any questions.
Theatre Ariel Presents the World Premier of: Women, Wine, and Talmud Sunday, May 15th at 6:00 pm CST, Virtual ONLY
Rachel, Mad Yalta, and Bruriah. Three wise women, daughters, wives, and sages whose stories appear in the Talmud. Each of them challenged the “expected” and each of their stories will challenge you.
This performance is brought to B'nai Amoona through the generous sponsorships of Betsy Enger and Barbara & Harry Shechter
Registration link coming soon, please contact Liessa Alperin at 314-576-9990 x116 or email liessa@bnaiamoona.com with any questions.
Annual Lynn Myers Mitzvah Day In Memory of Lynn Myers (Z"L") Honoring Beverly Chervitz, Beth Saltzman, and ALL of our Volunteers Sunday, May 1, 2022
Join us for a day of doing acts of Tikkun Olam (Repairing the World). Together, we will be Opening Our Hands & Hearts to make the world a better place for everyone! Please keep an eye out for an email this week with more details as well as our registration link.
Celebrate Pesach With B'nai Amoona! Pesach Begins On The Evening Of Friday, April 15
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.
A Message from our Senior Rabbi, Rabbi Carnie Shalom Rose
Dear Friends,
The Festival of Pesach provides us with an opportunity to perform TWO special Mitzvot: Mitzvah #1: Maot Chittim (Special Passover Gifts for those in Need) and Mitzvah #2: Mechirat Chametz (Selling of Chametz).
Please take a moment to click the link below to perform these Mitzvot. Your contributions will be distributed through my Discretionary Fund to local causes as well as international initiatives. May this Pesach truly be a time of freedom and prosperity for all!
Please note that not all of our classes are listed below. For this week's full class schedule including Zoom and registration links, please click the purple image below.
Passover Adult Education Opportunities with Rabbi Carnie Shalom Rose & Rabbi Neal Rose
You have the opportunity to participate in preserving, promoting and perpetuating Conservative/Masorti Judaism through active giving to the Torah Fund Initiative of Women’s League in support of the Jewish Theological Seminary (New York, NY), Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies (Los Angeles, CA), Schechter Institute of Jewish Studies (Jerusalem), Seminario Rabinico Latinoamericano (Buenos Aires, Argentina), and Zacharias Frankel College (Potsdam, Germany).
What is the Torah Fund? Torah Fund is a fundraiser in collaboration with Women's League Conservative Judaism and Jewish Theological Society. The funds raised by the Torah Fund go towards scholarships to all the schools. These 5 schools are where rabbi's, lay leaders, and Jewish educators learn.
This year is special as it is the 80th anniversary of the Torah Fund initiative. Therefore, let's support the fundraiser by donating $80 or more!
Additional Information: - All donations will go straight to NY. - Sisterhood President Rachel Taxman has the B'yachad pins. Minimum donation is $80 to receive a pin. (These are the same as last year if you already received one.) Please contact me if you are interested in a pin.
Camp Ramot Amoona & Camp B'nai Ami Are Looking For Camp T-Shirt Sponsors!
Sponsorship levels start at $250
Business logos/names will be featured on the back of each camp t-shirt.
Sponsoring our camp shirts is an easy and effective way to promote your business while also performing a Mitzvah! Interested? Contact Anita today at 314-576-9990 x127 or email anita@bnaiamoona.com.
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! Please contact Liessa Alperin for more information at 314-576-9990 x116 or email liessa@bnaiamoona.com.
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.
Please click HERE for more details about Services this week.
Community Events
Saul Mirowitz Jewish Community School SHOW ME MIROWITZ Gala: Sunday, May 1 at the World's Fair Pavilion in Forest Park
Honoring: Randee and Dr. Myron Jacobs Meyer and Marcelle Kranzberg (Vision Award) and Dr. Arlene and Rabbi Jeffrey Stiffman, Cheryl, Jon, Gabe and Ari Maayan (Community Service Award)
For more information, to register, and to make a pledge, CLICK HERE.
The Jewish Student Union (JSU) is proud to present: The Second Annual Meat Up! Sunday May 8, 2022 5:30pm-8:30pm
Join us at the World's Fair Pavilion in Forest Park for an evening of fun supporting Jewish engagement. Guests will enjoy the finest in kosher smoked meats from Romanian, BBQ with celebrated pitmaster Jon Rubin (now of Simon Kohn's), Sushi, Live Music, Special Surprises and more! Special Mother’s Day gift bags will be given away to all in attendance.
