Special Edition of Fresh Eyes on Ancient Teachings with (soon to be Rabbi) Ben Varon, JTS Rabbi Bernard Lipnick Award Recipient Monday, May 9 beginning at 5:00 pm
As a fifth-year rabbinical student at The Jewish Theological Seminary (JTS), he enjoys the intellectual challenge of his academic studies and is excited to see where his spiritual journey to the rabbinate will lead. Ben is currently serving, for a second year, as the rabbinic intern at Shaarei Tikvah in Westchester County, New York. Last summer,
Ensuring Access to Reproductive Freedom Wednesday, May 11 at 7:30 pm
We invite you to join us on Wednesday, May 11th when we hear from Jennifer Bernstein (Advocacy Manager at NCJWSTL), Dr. Jennifer Smith (an OBGYN and a Executive Board Member of B’nai Amoona), Dana Sandweiss, co-founder of Access MO, and Cantor Sharon Nathanson as we explore the latest information pertaining to Reproductive Freedom, the Jewish response, as well how each of us can raise our own voices in support of Reproductive Freedom.
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. Generously sponsored by Betsy Enger and Barbara & Harry Shechter
All are welcome to join us for Services, study sessions with our Klei Kodesh, and Nosh. More information can be found by clicking the image below.
Special note about Adult Education this Wednesday:
Rabbi Jeffrey Abraham's Sex, War, and Betrayal class will meet from 6:45 - 7:30 pm this Wednesday (only). Introduction to Judaism will meet at it's regularly scheduled time of 8:00 pm.
Cantor Sharon Nathanson's Aleph Bet Hebrew will not meet this Wednesday.
Did you order a Mah Jongg Card? Contact Amy Maupin to arrange a pick-up! Amy can be reached at 314-576-9990 x131 or by emailing amy@bnaiamoona.com.
Would you like to play Mahj? BA Sisterhood is hosting weekly Mahj each Wednesday and co-sponsors Mahj each Tuesday from 1:00 - 3:00 pm for Jewish Senior Connection participants.
MAZEL TOV TO THE LRECC! Our last official school day for the LRECC 2021-2022 year will be Thursday, May 26. Todah Rabbah to each of our families, teachers, and staff for making this a spectacular year.
Today is also the start of Teacher Appreciation Week. Our dedicated and passionate teachers make all the difference in our classrooms - join us in thanking and celebrating them for all they do!
To make a tribute to the LRECC in honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, please contact Gail Armstrong at 314-576-9990 x126 or email gail@bnaiamoona.com.
You may also consider purchasing something off of theLRECC Wish List.
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
MAY PROGRAMS AT THE MIROWITZ CENTER The Mirowitz Center, located on the Jewish Community Millstone Campus, is a place where adults can engage and connect with a variety of programs! Open to all! Register online at http://bit.ly/Register_MirowitzCenter
Nishmah Salon: Talking to Kids About Gender Tuesday, May 10 at 7pm At a private residence located in Ladue. Exact address to be disclosed after registration. Free and open to all women in the community. To RSVP, contact Vickie Shuchart, Director of Nishmah, 314-442-3111.
Mirowitz STEAM Studio: Sunday, May 22 from 9:30 - 11:00 am
Bring your curious preschooler (ages 3-5) to a morning of BEE-themed Science, Technology, Enegeniry, Art and Math as they learn about BEEs!
Learn from beekeepers how bees impact the environment, move and buzz in a (parachute) beehive, engineer a pollinator, and enjoy a bee story with PJ Library
